JP7109941B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing games.

2. Description of the Related Art There is a game machine that performs an effect to acquire the number of operations of an effect button and displays the remaining number of times corresponding to the acquired effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-202779 A

However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the display of the remaining number of times simply indicates the number of times the same action promotion notification that promotes the operation of the effect button is executed, and there is a problem that it lacks interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by means of notification prompting an action.

The gaming machine of means A is a gaming machine capable of playing games,
a detecting means capable of detecting a first action and a second action of a player;
promotion notification means capable of executing a first promotion notification prompting the first action and a second promotion notification prompting the second action;
An action-corresponding effect can be executed based on either detection of the first action in response to the first promotion notification or detection of the second action in response to the second promotion notification. a motion-corresponding effect execution means;
a number-of-times notification means capable of executing a first number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first prompting notification to be performed in a predetermined period, and a second number of times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second prompting notification;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different effects modes;
suggestive image display control means capable of displaying one of a plurality of suggestive images suggesting that the first promotional notification or the second promotional notification will be executed after the specific effect is executed ,
The first operation and the second operation are different in operation mode,
The promotion notification means is
capable of executing the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification suggested by the suggestive image after the suggestive image is displayed;
A first notification control for executing the first promotion notification when the first action is detected while the first promotion notification is being performed during the predetermined period; and the first promotion notification during the predetermined period. A second notification control that executes the second promotion notification by detecting the first action when executing is executable,
Said second promotional information is promotional information more advantageous for the player than said first promotional information;
The number of times notification means
When the promotion notification means executes the first notification control, the first promotion notification is executed when a predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the first number of times notification, and the first action is detected. so that the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the first number of times notification,
When the promotion notification means executes the second notification control, the first promotion notification is executed when a predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the first number of times notification, and the first action is detected. so that the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the second number of times notification,
The action-corresponding effect executing means executes the action-corresponding effect a plurality of times based on the number of times the first action or the second action is detected in response to the plurality of times of the first promotion notification or the second promotion notification. is executable over
The suggestive image display control means is capable of displaying one of the plurality of suggestive images at different ratios based on the type of the specific effect executed.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Detecting means (for example, push sensor 35B of push button 31B, stick controller 31A) capable of detecting the player's first action (for example, action to press push button 31B) and second action (for example, action to tilt stick controller 31A) Controller sensor unit 35A, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS125) and
A first promotion notification prompting the first action (for example, display of the image of the push button 31B and the characters "Push!" shown in FIG. 8-3(B), etc.), and a second promotion prompting the second action Promoting notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS123) capable of executing notification (for example, display of image of stick controller 31A indicated by 8-4 (D) and the like and characters of "Close!") When,
Based on either that the first action is detected in response to the first promotional notification or that the second action is detected in response to the second promotional notification, an action-corresponding effect (for example, Display of characters such as "big", "hit", "ri", "determined" as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), etc., and "Chance!" (display of characters such as ", etc.).
First number of times notification (for example, FIG. 8-3 (A), (B) etc. shown in " Button operation: display of characters “Remaining ○ times”), and second number of times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification (for example, “Stick operation: Remaining ○ times” shown in FIG. 8-4 (D) etc. character display) can be executed number of times notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS122),
After executing the first number of times notification, the number of times notification means performs a specific condition (for example, a condition that the first action is detected after the execution of the first promotion notification, a condition that an action effect for the first number of times notification is executed) condition) is satisfied, the second number of times notification can be executed in place of the first number of times notification (for example, see FIG. 8-4(C), etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first frequency notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification prompting the first action is changed to the second frequency notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification prompting the second action. Because of this, there is a wide range of production variations. As a result, the amusement of the game can be enhanced by the notification prompting the action.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific condition is a condition that the first action is detected after execution of the first promotion notification.

According to such a configuration, after the first action is performed in response to the first promotion notification that prompts the first action, the first number-of-times notification that indicates the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification is the second notification that prompts the second action. Since the notification may be changed to the second number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the promotion notification, the variation of the effect is widened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
a first operating means (for example, push button 31B);
Further comprising a second operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A) different from the first operating means,
The detection means detects the operation of the first operation means as the first action, and detects the operation of the second operation means as the second action (for example, step 270FS125 in FIG. 8-1).

According to such a configuration, the first frequency notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification prompting the operation of the first operation means is the second promotion notification prompting the operation of the second operation means different from the first operation means. Since the notification may be changed to the second number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times, the variation of effects is widened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player is further provided,
When the second promotion notification is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first promotion notification is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a big hit and When it is decided to do so, the effect pattern for changing the operation part is selected at a higher rate than when it is decided to lose).

According to such a configuration, the second action, which is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the first promotion notification, is prompted from the first number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the first action. It is possible to make the player expect that the second promotion notification will be changed to the second notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player is further provided,
The motion-corresponding effect executing means is configured to perform the above motion when the second motion is detected in response to the second promotion notification than when the first motion is detected in response to the first promotion notification. There is a high degree of expectation that the game will be controlled in an advantageous state, and the ratio of executing the performance corresponding to the action is high (for example, as shown in FIG. At a higher rate than when is decided, the production pattern including the operation corresponding production with "chance" and "hot heat" is decided, and the characters "big hit, hit, confirmed!" Also, as the operation response effect, an effect in which the color of the active display changes may be executed, or an effect in which the character cuts in may be executed. ).

According to such a configuration, from the first number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification for prompting the first action, it is possible to cope with an action with a high degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state compared to when the first action is detected. The player can be expected to change to the second number of times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification for prompting the second action with a high rate of execution of the effect. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player is further provided,
The action-corresponding effect execution means is
One time of the above suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the detection of the first motion or the second motion in response to the one time of the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification, respectively. When executing an action corresponding effect (for example, display of characters such as "Chance!", "Extreme heat!"
Over a plurality of times suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the detection of the first motion or the second motion in response to the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification for a plurality of times, respectively When executing an action corresponding production (for example, displaying characters such as "big", "hit", "ri", "confirmed" shown in Fig. 8-3 (C) etc., and displaying predetermined short sentence characters After that, the short sentence is displayed, and after displaying the letters of the character's name in order, the character is displayed).

According to such a configuration, the variation of presentation is widened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The number-of-times notification means executes the second number-of-times notification instead of the first number-of-times notification at a higher rate when the remaining number of times is large than when the remaining number of times is small (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2). , when it is determined to be a big hit, the rate of change to the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is higher when the expected number of operations is large than when the expected number of operations is small).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that matches the expectations of the player. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
a specific effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, a first specific effect and a second specific effect) having different effects modes;
After the specific effect is executed, a plurality of suggestive images suggesting that the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification is performed (for example, a first suggestion suggesting that the first prompting notification is performed). Any one of the image (button image: button (large), button (small)), second suggestion image (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) that suggests that the second prompt notification is to be executed suggestive image display control means capable of displaying whether
The promotion notification means can execute the first promotion notice or the second promotion notice suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can A first promotion effect can be executed based on the end of display of the first suggestive image (button image), and a second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of display of the second suggestive image (lever image). executable),
The suggestive image display control means can display one of a plurality of suggestive images at different ratios based on the type of the specific effect that has been executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may While the button image can be displayed when executed, the lever image can be displayed when the second specific effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of the specific effect, and to improve the interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining operation effect related processing; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation effect pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is a first display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects; FIG. 11 is a second display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects; FIG. 11 is a third display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects;

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backup data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms).
3, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is ended.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description on Characteristic Portion 270F)
Next, the characterizing part 270F of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a flow chart for explaining operation effect related processing. Referring to FIG. 8-1, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the variation (step 270FS111). Whether or not it is time to start fluctuation can be determined, for example, if the value of the production process flag shown in step S171 of FIG.
1” or not.

When it is determined that it is time to start the variation (YES in step 270FS111), the effect control CPU 120 uses the operation effect pattern determination table to determine the pattern of the operation effect corresponding to the variation pattern (step 270FS112). The processes of steps 270FS111 and 270FS112 are performed during the period when step S171 of FIG. 7 is performed.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing an example of an operation effect pattern determination table. Referring to FIG. 8-2, in the operation effect of this embodiment, first, after informing the user of the remaining number of scheduled operations, an operation prompting effect is executed to prompt an operation. When the operating part prompting is operated, the operation corresponding performance is executed, and thereafter, the notification of the remaining number of times, the operation promoting performance and the operation corresponding performance are repeated for the scheduled number of times.

In addition, in this embodiment, after informing the scheduled remaining number of times that the push button 31B can be operated when the expectation of the big win game state is relatively low, the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B is performed. Based on the establishment of the condition that the operation of the push button 31B is detected after execution, the degree of expectation for a big win game state is increased instead of the notification of the remaining number of times of the push button 31B, the operation promotion performance, and the operation corresponding performance. In some cases, notification of the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A that prompts the operation when it is relatively high, an operation prompting effect, and an operation corresponding effect can be executed.

For example, in the case of the effect pattern of "chance→chance" among the effect patterns of the operation effects shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect is executed in the following pattern.

(1) After informing that the push button 31B can be operated for the remaining number of times of "2 times", "chance" is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the first operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. Executes the operation corresponding effect to be displayed.

(2) Next, after informing the user that the remaining number of times is "1 time", an operation response effect is executed in which "chance" is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the second operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. do.

Further, in the case of the effect pattern of "chance -> (change) -> chance -> intense heat" among the effect patterns of the operation effect shown in Fig. 8-2, the effect is executed in the following pattern.

(1) After notifying that the push button 31B can be operated for the remaining number of times of "4 times", "chance" is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the first operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. Executes the operation corresponding effect to be displayed.

(2) Next, after announcing the remaining number of times the push button 31B has been operated "three times", the remaining number of times is announced in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the second operation for the operation promoting effect of the push button 31B. to the notification of the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A.

(3) Next, after informing the remaining number of times "twice", an operation corresponding effect of displaying "Chance" is executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A, which is the third operation for the operation promoting effect.

(4) Next, after informing the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A "1 time", the fourth operation of the stick controller 31A for the operation promoting effect is displayed as "extreme heat". perform the performance.

In addition, in the case of the effect pattern of "big→hit→(change)→ka?" among the effect patterns of the operation effect shown in FIG.

(1) After notifying that the push button 31B can be operated for the remaining number of times of "5 times", "Large" is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the first operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. Executes the operation corresponding effect to be displayed.

(2) Next, after announcing the remaining number of times "4 times", an operation response effect is executed in which "hit" is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the second operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. do.

(3) Next, after announcing the remaining number of times "three times", an operation response effect is executed in which "ri" is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the third operation of the push button 31B operation promotion effect. do.

(4) Next, after announcing the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B "2 times", the remaining number of operations is announced in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the fourth operation for the operation promoting effect of the push button 31B. to the notification of the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A.

(5) Next, after notifying that the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A is "1 time", an operation response of displaying "?" in response to the fifth operation of the stick controller 31A for the operation promotion effect perform the performance.

As a variation pattern, if a variation pattern that will result in a big hit after the production of super reach is determined, the production pattern of "chance → chance" with a probability of 2% of the planned number of operations twice, and the planned number of operations with a probability of 10%. 2 times of "(change) → intense heat" production pattern, 2% probability of 4 planned operation times "chance → chance → chance → chance" production pattern, 4% probability of 4 planned operation times "Chance → (Change) → Chance → Chance" production pattern, 20% probability of 4 times of planned operation "Chance → (Change) → Chance → Super heat" production pattern, 2% probability of planned operation number 5 times "Big → Hit → Ri → Ka → too?" production pattern, 5% probability of operation planned number of times "Big → Hit → Ri → (change) → Ka?" production pattern, 35% It is determined that the operation performance will not be executed with a probability of 10%, with a probability of 10% for a performance pattern of ``big → hit → hit → (change) → fixed!

As a variation pattern, if a variation pattern that will be lost after the production of Super Reach is determined, the production pattern of "chance → chance" with a probability of 4% of the planned number of operations twice, and the planned number of operations with a probability of 2%. 2 times "(change) → intense heat" production pattern, 4% probability of 4 planned operation times "chance → chance → chance → chance" production pattern, 2% probability of 4 planned operation times "Chance → (Change) → Chance → Chance" production pattern, 2% probability of planned number of operations 4 times "Chance → (Change) → Chance → Fever" production pattern, 2% probability of planned number of operations Production pattern of 5 times "Big → Hit → Ri → Ka → too?", Production pattern of "Big → Hit → Ri → (Change) → Ka?" It is determined that the operation performance will not be executed with a probability of 70%, with a probability of 5 times of the planned number of operations "big → hit → win → (change) → fixed!"

If another variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern, the production pattern of "chance → chance" with a probability of 2% of the scheduled number of operations, and the "(change)" with a probability of 1% of the scheduled number of operations of 2 → Fiery Heat” production pattern, 2% probability of 4 planned operations “Chance → Chance → Chance → Chance” production pattern, 1% probability of 4 planned operations “Chance → (change) → "Chance → Chance" production pattern, 1% probability of 4 scheduled operations "Chance → (Change) → Chance → Super heat" production pattern, 1% probability of 5 planned operations "Big → Win" → ri → ka → also?” production pattern, 1% probability of 5 scheduled operations “Big → hit → ri → (change) → ka?” production pattern, 1% probability 5 planned operations It is decided not to execute the operation effect with a probability of 80% in the effect pattern of "big → hit → winning → (change) → fixed!".

Thus, as shown in the production pattern shown in FIG. 8-2, the operation corresponding production is expected to be controlled to the jackpot game state based on the detection of the operation for one operation promotion production. A jackpot game state based on the detection of each operation in response to one operation corresponding effect (for example, display of characters such as "chance", "hot heat", etc.) suggesting a degree and a plurality of operation promotion effects. and an operation-response effect (display of characters “big”, “hit”, “ri”, “determined!”) that suggests the degree of expectation that is controlled by the control.

Further, by determining the operation effect using the operation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect pattern in which the operation target is changed in the middle is determined, and the operation promoting effect of the stick controller 31A is executed. When a performance pattern in which the operation object is not changed is determined in the middle, the operation promotion performance of the stick controller 31A is not executed, and control to the big win game state is expected more than when only the operation promotion performance of the push button 31B is executed. can be made higher.

Further, by determining the operation effect using the operation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect pattern in which the operation target is changed in the middle is determined, and the operation promoting effect of the stick controller 31A is executed. Accordingly, when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected, an effect pattern is determined in which the operation target is not changed in the middle, the operation promoting effect of the stick controller 31A is not executed, and only the operation promoting effect of the push button 31B is performed. In response to the fact that the push button 31B is not executed, an operation-response effect with a high degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot game state ("chance" or "hot heat" operation-response effect, " It is possible to increase the ratio of execution of the operation corresponding production in which the characters "big hit, hit, confirmed!" are displayed in order.

In addition, when it is determined to be in the jackpot game state by determining the operation effect using the operation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. It is possible to increase the rate of change to the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A.

Returning to FIG. 8-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to execute the operation promotion effect for each time of the effect pattern of the operation effect determined in step 270FS112 (step 270FS121). This execution timing is predetermined for each variation pattern as the time after the start of the variable display based on the variation pattern.

When it is determined that it is time to execute each operation promotion effect (YES in step 270FS121), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the remaining number of operation promotion effects (step 270FS122), and executes the current operation promotion effect. (Step 270FS123).

When it is determined that it is not time to execute each operation promotion effect (NO in step 270FS121), and after step 270FS123, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the predetermined operation effective period for each operation promotion effect being executed is It is determined whether or not it has passed (step 270FS124).

If it is determined that the operation effective period has not passed (NO in step 270FS124), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the designated operation unit whose operation is prompted by the operation promotion effect has been detected. (Step 270FS125).

If it is determined that the specified operation unit has been operated (YES in step 270FS125), the effect control CPU 120 selects an operation corresponding effect (effect of changing the operation unit) corresponding to the current operation among the determined effect patterns. ) is executed (step 270FS126), and the remaining number of times is decremented by 1 and displayed (step 270FS127).

When it is determined that the operation effective period has passed (YES at step 270FS124), the effect control CPU 120 terminates the operation promotion effect being executed, and stops the subsequent operation effect of the determined effect pattern (step 270FS128). . The processing from step 270FS121 to step 270FS128 is performed during the period when step S172 in FIG. 7 is performed.

When it is determined that there is no operation of the specified operation unit (NO in step 270FS125), after step 270FS127 and after step 270FS128, the effect control CPU 120 comes to the display timing of the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern. (Step 270FS131).

When it is determined that it is time to display the display result of the variable display of the decoration design (YES in step 270FS131), the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays the display result of the decoration design (step 270FS132). The processes of steps 270FS131 and 270FS132 are performed during the period when step S172 of FIG. 7 is performed.

FIG. 8-3 is a first display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects. Referring to FIG. 8-3, as shown in FIG. 8-3(A), execution of step 270FS112 in FIG. When the pattern is determined and the variable display becomes reach, step 270FS122 in FIG. ) is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 to notify the remaining number of times. This remaining number of times display 270F5D is replaced by a remaining number of times display 270F5E (here, the remaining number of button operations is 5) displayed in the lower left portion of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B). that there is).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), step 270FS123 in FIG. 8-1 is executed so that the button image 270F5P prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an operation prompting effect. is displayed in the center of the

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), steps 270FS124 and 270FS125 of FIG. 8-1 are executed to detect the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period. By executing step 270FS126, a character image 270F5J reading "large" is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as an effect corresponding to the operation. The number of times is decremented by 1 (here, it indicates that the remaining number of button operations is 4).

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3(D), as in FIG. 8-3(C), a character image 270F5J of "ri" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an effect corresponding to the operation. , the remaining number indicated by the remaining number display 270F5E is decremented by 1 (here, it indicates that the remaining number of button operations is 2).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3(E), similarly to FIG. 8-3(B), the remaining number of times display 270F5E (here, the remaining number of button operations is 2) is displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5. ) is displayed, and a button image 270F5P that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an operation prompting effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3(F), similarly to FIG. ) is displayed, and a button image 270F5P prompting the user to operate the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an operation promotion effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3(G), similarly to FIG. 8-3(C), when an operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period is detected, the operation corresponding effect "also ?” is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-3(H), by executing steps 270FS131 and 270FS132 of FIG. 8-1, "787" is displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R. is displayed in the central part of the image display device 5 to notify that it has been lost.

FIG. 8-4 is a second display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects. Referring to FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-4(A) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3(D). FIG. 8-4(B) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3(E).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), steps 270FS124 and 270FS125 of FIG. 8-1 are executed to detect the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period. 270FS126 is executed, the remaining number of times display 270F5F (here, indicating that the remaining number of times of the lever operation, which is the operation of the stick controller 31A, is one) of the new operation promotion effect is displayed as the operation corresponding effect. By being displayed in the central portion of the display device 5, it is notified that the display of the remaining number of times is changed from the remaining number of times of the push button 31B to the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A. This remaining number of times display 270F5F is then replaced by a remaining number of times display 270F5G (here, the remaining number of lever operations is 1) displayed in the lower left part of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-4(D). that there is).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4(D), step 270FS123 in FIG. 8-1 is executed, so that the lever image 270F5Q prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed on the image display device 5 as an operation promoting effect. is displayed in the center of the

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4(E), step 270FS124 and step 270FS125 of FIG. By executing 270FS126, a character image 270F5J saying "Confirm!"

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5(F), a lever image 270F5Q is displayed as a confirmation operation effect different from the operation effect described above. This presentation may not be executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4(G), by executing steps 270FS131 and 270FS132 in FIG. As a display result of the variable display, "777" is derived and displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5 to notify that a big win has been achieved.

FIG. 8-5 is a third display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects. Referring to FIG. 8-5, FIG. 8-5(A) is a screen similar to FIG. 8-3(A). FIG. 8-5(B) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3(B).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5(C), steps 270FS124 and 270FS125 of FIG. 8-1 are executed to detect the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period. By executing 270FS126, a character image 270F5K reading "Chance!" The remaining number of times is decremented by 1 (here, it indicates that the remaining number of button operations is 3).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5(D), step 270FS124 and step 270FS125 of FIG. 270FS126 is executed, a new operation promotion effect remaining number display 270F5F (here, indicating that the remaining number of lever operations, which are operations of the stick controller 31A, is two) is displayed as an image for the operation corresponding effect. By being displayed in the central portion of the display device 5, it is notified that the display of the remaining number of times is changed from the remaining number of times of the push button 31B to the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A. This remaining number of times display 270F5F is replaced by a remaining number of times display 270F5G (here, the remaining number of lever operations is two) displayed in the lower left part of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-5(E). that there is).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5(E), step 270FS123 of FIG. 8-1 is executed, so that the lever image 270F5Q prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed on the image display device 5 as an operation promoting effect. is displayed in the center of the

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-5(F), similarly to FIG. ) is displayed, and a lever image 270F5Q prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an operation prompting effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5(G), step 270FS124 and step 270FS125 of FIG. By executing 270FS126, a character image 270F5K reading "Super heat!"

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5(H), by executing steps 270FS131 and 270FS132 of FIG. 8-1, "777" is displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbols 5L, 5C and 5R. is derived and displayed in the center of the image display device 5 to notify that a big win has been achieved.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 270F)
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the operation promoting effect for the same operation unit as the operation unit indicated by the remaining number display is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an operation prompting effect may be executed for an operation unit different from the operation unit indicated by the remaining number of times display. For example, when the remaining number of times of the push button 31B is displayed, the operation promoting effect of the stick controller 31A is executed.

In addition, when the operation promotion effect of a different operation unit is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different (for example, higher) than when the operation promotion effect of the same operation unit is executed. can be It may be arranged such that the control is always made to be in an advantageous state when the operation prompting effect of a different operation unit is executed.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A has a longer time from after the previous operation to when the next operation prompt effect is executed after subtracting the remaining number of times than the push button 31B. You may make it In this way, the player's sense of anticipation can be heightened by setting a longer time for the operation unit with a higher degree of expectation that is controlled in an advantageous state.

(3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. Instead of reporting the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B, the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A is reported. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of notification of the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A instead of notification of the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B is based on the establishment of some specific condition. Well, for example, it may be based on the establishment of a condition that a predetermined effect has been executed. The predetermined effect may be, for example, an effect effect in which an object such as a character acts on the display of the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B, or any effect related to the operation effect. is preferred.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 and the like, in the operation performance, the operation object is changed from the push button 31B to the stick controller 31A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller 31A may be changed to the push button 31B. Moreover, the operation target is not limited to two operation units, and may be three or more operation units. In this case, it is preferable that each operation unit has a different degree of expectation for an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. , to take over. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the target of the operation prompting effect is changed, the remaining number of operations may not be handed over. For example, when the number of remaining operations of the push button 31B is three, if the target of the operation promotion effect is changed to the stick controller 31A, the remaining number of operations may be set to other than three.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2, etc., the final result of the operation effect is notified or the variable display is displayed until the operation for the planned number of operations is performed. I made it so that the result is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final result of the operation effect is notified or the display result of the variable display is displayed when the operation is performed a number of times less than the notified scheduled number of operations. may

(7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. Only production patterns that promote the operation of the low operating part) are included. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern of the operation effect may include, from the beginning, an effect pattern that promotes the operation of the stick controller 31A (an operation unit that is relatively highly expected to bring about an advantageous state advantageous to the player). can be

(8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-4(B), (C), etc., the first operation is performed in response to the operation promotion presentation of the first operation unit (for example, push button 31B). is operated, the first notification of the remaining number of operation prompting effects and operation corresponding effects relating to the first operating part is provided, and the remaining number of operation promoting effects and operation corresponding effects relating to the second operating part (for example, the stick controller 31A) The second notification of the number of times is immediately switched to. However, it is not limited to this, and a special effect of switching the first notification to the second notification after a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the first operation unit was operated in accordance with the operation promotion effect of the first operation unit. Patterns may be executed. The execution of the operation performance of the special performance pattern is determined so that the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state is higher when the operation performance of the special performance pattern is executed than when it is not executed. preferable. Further, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the first operation unit was operated in accordance with the operation prompting effect of the first operation unit, the effect pattern of keeping the first notification may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity due to no reaction for a while after operating the first operation unit, and after that, when switched to the second notification, the game is played. can surprise people. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

Specifically, like the effect pattern shown in FIG. 8-2, the special effect pattern is stored in advance, and when the special effect pattern is determined, the operation effect is executed based on the special effect pattern. You may make it As another method, whether or not to switch the first notification to the second notification after the lapse of a predetermined period of time after the operation is determined by lottery according to whether or not to bring about an advantageous state advantageous to the player. , When it is determined to switch, the timing of switching the first notification of the effect pattern as shown in FIG. 8B to the second notification may be changed to the timing of switching after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Further, when the remaining time of the operation valid period is less than the predetermined period, the notification may be switched to the second notification without waiting for the predetermined period to elapse.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 to 8-5, the history of the operation response effect is not displayed. You may make it display the history which shows whether the production|presentation was performed. For example, as an effect corresponding to the operation, the characters "chance" or "hot heat" are displayed, the color of the active display changes, or a character cut-in effect is executed. may be added and displayed side by side each time the presentation ends. When the characters "big hit, hit, confirmed!" are displayed in order, the icons representing these characters are displayed side by side so that the player can easily recognize them as a single meaningful character string. may By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize what kind of operation corresponding effect has been executed.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, in response to the operation prompting effect, a predetermined operation of the operation unit prompted to operate (for example, a short-time pressing operation of the push button 31B, a short-time tilting operation of the stick controller 31A, etc.) ) was accepted. However, it is not limited to this, and in addition to the predetermined operation of the operation unit prompted to operate, a specific operation different from the predetermined operation of the operation unit, or a specific operation other than the operation unit is performed. You may make it include the case where it is acceptable. For example, in addition to a short-time pressing operation of the push button 31B, a long-pressing operation of the push button 31B or a long-time tilting operation of the stick controller 31A can be accepted for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. may be included.

In this case, when a specific operation is detected, all the operation promotion effects for the remaining number of times may be executed, or all the operation promotion effects for the remaining number of times are not executed, but are already executed. You may make it In this case, as shown in (9) above, the history of the operation prompting effect that has been executed or was scheduled to be executed may be displayed. After that, another operation prompting display as shown in FIG. 8-4(F) is displayed, and the operation is executed accordingly, or after the operation effective period has passed, the control is made to be in an advantageous state. You may make it report|report a no.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, an image is displayed on the image display device 5 in the operation corresponding presentation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sounds may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, when it is determined to be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, jackpot game state), when there is a remaining number of operation promotion effects and operation corresponding effects (for example, when FIG. 8-3 (C)) In addition, when an operation unit (for example, push button 31B) whose operation is prompted by an operation promotion presentation is operated, a jackpot decision notification sound (for example, a sound effect of “cuin”) is output from the speaker 8L at a predetermined rate. You may make it output from 8R. This can surprise the player. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

Specifically, like the effect pattern shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect pattern for outputting the notification sound for confirming the big hit is stored in advance, and when the effect pattern is determined, the operation is performed based on the effect pattern. As a corresponding effect, an operation effect of outputting a big hit confirmation notification sound may be executed. As another method, whether or not to output the notification sound for confirming the big win is determined by a lottery when the player is in an advantageous state, and when it is decided to output the notification sound for confirming the big win, It is also possible to output a jackpot determination notification sound at the timing when a predetermined operation corresponding effect of the effect pattern as shown in FIG. 8-2 is executed.

(Other modifications)
(1) A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
detection means (e.g., push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A) capable of detecting actions of the player (e.g., pressing operation on push button 31B, tilting operation on stick controller 31A);
Detected effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a detected effect (for example, effect to advance the movable body 32 to the advanced position) based on the detection of the action by the detecting means;
Acceleration effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120);
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, first specific effect, second specific effect) with different effect modes;
A plurality of suggestive images suggesting that the promotion effect will be executed after the specific effect is executed (for example, a first suggestive image suggesting that the first promotion effect will be executed (button image: button (large), button (small)) or a second suggestive image (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) suggesting execution of the second promotion effect (lever image: lever (large), lever (small))). (For example, production control CPU 120) and
The promotion effect executing means can execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestive image based on the end of the display of the suggestive image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the first suggestive image (button image) The first promotion effect can be executed based on the end of, and the second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the second suggestive image (lever image)),
The suggestive image display control means can display one of the plurality of suggestive images at different ratios based on the type of specific effect that has been executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the The button image can be displayed when the second specific effect is executed, and the lever image can be displayed when the second specific effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of the specific effect, and to improve the interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A special effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing one of a plurality of types of special effects (for example, super reach A, super reach B),
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect while the special effect is being executed, and can execute any one of the plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of the special effect being executed (for example , the effect control CPU 120 can execute the first specific effect when super reach A is being executed, and can execute the second specific effect when super reach B is being executed). can be

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of the specific effect, and to improve the interest.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
The suggestive image display control means can display the suggestive image at the same position regardless of the type of specific effect executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the suggestive image at the same position when the first specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed). is executed, the suggestion image (button image, lever image) can be displayed at the same position).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of the specific effect, and to improve the interest.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Equipped with advantageous state control means (e.g., game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The promotion performance executing means performs a plurality of types of promotion performances with different degrees of expectation controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a first promotion performance and a second promotion performance with a higher degree of reliability than the first promotion performance to achieve a big win). can be either
The suggestive image display control means provides a suggestion indicating that a highly expected promotion effect controlled to be in an advantageous state will be executed from a suggestive image indicating that a less expected promotion effect to be controlled to be in an advantageous state will be executed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 can change from a button image suggesting execution of the first promotion effect to a lever image suggesting execution of the second promotion effect). can be

According to such a configuration, since the suggestive image can change after the suggestive image is displayed, it is possible to draw attention to the suggestive image.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
an effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect (for example, a cut-in effect) different from the detected effect (for example, a cut-in effect) based on detection of an action during display of the suggestive image;
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, stock release effect) indicating that a promotion effect based on the suggestive image is to be executed;
The suggestive image display control means may end the display of the suggestive image after the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may end the display of the suggestive image after the stock release effect ends). good.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the effect based on the suggestive image has been executed.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The specific effect execution means can execute one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different visibility (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the first roulette at substantially the center of the image display device 5. It is possible to execute either a specific effect or a second specific effect of displaying a second roulette substantially below the image display device 5),
The suggestive image display control means includes:
There are cases where the suggestion image is displayed based on the execution of the specific effect, and there are cases where it is not displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect in either a success pattern or a failure pattern). ),
The suggestive image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may 1 specific effect is executed in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect).

According to such a configuration, the suggestive image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect with high visibility is executed than when the specific effect with low visibility is executed. A decrease can be prevented.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The suggestive image display control means displays the suggestive image (for example, as the suggestive effect, the suggestive image is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device) before the promotion effect is executed. to any of the fourth patterns),
The promotion production execution means is
executing a promotion effect suggested by the suggestive image based on the suggestive image being in a specific state (for example, a non-transparent state);
While the suggestive image is being displayed, a promotional effect different from the promotional effect suggested by the suggestive image may be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Description of the Invention Regarding Characteristic Portion 270F)
(1) As described above, the characteristic portion 270F includes the following inventions. In the game machine, there is a game machine that performs an effect to acquire the number of operations of the effect button and displays the remaining number corresponding to the acquired effect (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-202779).

However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-202779, the display of the remaining number of times simply indicates the number of times the same action promotion notification that promotes the operation of the effect button is executed, and the problem is that it lacks interest. was there. In order to solve such problems, the invention of 270F is configured as follows.

(1-1) A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Detecting means (for example, push sensor 35B of push button 31B, stick controller 31A) capable of detecting the player's first action (for example, action to press push button 31B) and second action (for example, action to tilt stick controller 31A) Controller sensor unit 35A, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS125) and
A first promotion notification prompting the first action (for example, display of the image of the push button 31B and the characters "Push!" shown in FIG. 8-3(B), etc.), and a second promotion prompting the second action Promoting notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS123) capable of executing notification (for example, display of the image of the stick controller 31A indicated by 8-4 (D) and the like and the character "Close!") When,
Based on either that the first action is detected in response to the first promotional notification or that the second action is detected in response to the second promotional notification, an action-corresponding effect (for example, Display of characters such as "big", "hit", "ri", "determined" as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), etc., and "Chance!" (display of characters such as ", etc.).
First number of times notification (for example, FIG. 8-3 (A), (B) etc. shown in " Button operation: display of characters “Remaining ○ times”), and second notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification (for example, “Stick operation: Remaining ○ times” shown in FIG. 8-4 (D) etc. character display) can be executed number of times notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS122),
After executing the first number of times notification, the number of times notification means performs a specific condition (for example, a condition that the first action is detected after the execution of the first promotion notification, a condition that an action effect for the first number of times notification is executed) condition) is satisfied, the second number of times notification can be executed instead of the first number of times notification (for example, see FIG. 8-4(C), etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first frequency notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification prompting the first action is changed to the second frequency notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification prompting the second action. Because of this, there is a wide range of production variations. As a result, the amusement of the game can be enhanced by the notification prompting the action.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The specific condition is a condition that the first action is detected after execution of the first promotion notification.

According to such a configuration, after the first action is performed in response to the first promotion notification that prompts the first action, the first number-of-times notification that indicates the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification is the second notification that prompts the second action. Since the notification may be changed to the second number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the promotion notification, the variation of the effect is widened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
a first operating means (for example, push button 31B);
Further comprising a second operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A) different from the first operating means,
The detecting means detects the operation of the first operating means as the first action, and detects the operation of the second operating means as the second action (for example, step 270FS12 in FIG. 8-1).
5).

According to such a configuration, the first frequency notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification prompting the operation of the first operation means is the second promotion notification prompting the operation of the second operation means different from the first operation means. Since the notification may be changed to the second number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times, the variation of effects is widened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(1-4) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-3) above,
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player is further provided,
When the second promotion notification is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first promotion notification is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a big hit and When it is decided to do so, the effect pattern for changing the operation part is selected at a higher rate than when it is decided to lose).

According to such a configuration, the second action, which is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the first promotion notification, is prompted from the first number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the first action. It is possible to make the player expect that the second promotion notification will be changed to the second notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(1-5) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4) above,
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player is further provided,
The motion-corresponding effect executing means is configured to perform the above motion when the second motion is detected in response to the second promotion notification than when the first motion is detected in response to the first promotion notification. There is a high degree of expectation that the game will be controlled in an advantageous state, and the ratio of executing the performance corresponding to the action is high (for example, as shown in FIG. At a higher rate than when is decided, the production pattern including the operation corresponding production with "chance" and "hot heat" is decided, and the characters "big hit, hit, confirmed!" Also, as the operation response effect, an effect in which the color of the active display changes may be executed, or an effect in which the character cuts in may be executed. ).

According to such a configuration, from the first number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification for prompting the first action, it is possible to cope with an action with a high degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state compared to when the first action is detected. The player can be expected to change to the second number of times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification for prompting the second action with a high rate of execution of the effect. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(1-6) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-5) above,
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player is further provided,
The action-corresponding effect execution means is
One time of the above suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the detection of the first motion or the second motion in response to the one time of the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification, respectively. When executing an action corresponding effect (for example, display of characters such as "Chance!", "Extreme heat!"
Over a plurality of times suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the detection of the first motion or the second motion in response to the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification for a plurality of times, respectively When executing an action corresponding production (for example, "Large" shown in FIG. 8-3 (C),
Display of characters such as "hi", "ri", "confirmation", display of predetermined short sentence characters in order and then display the short sentence, display character name characters in order and then display the character) .

According to such a configuration, the variation of presentation is widened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(1-7) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-6) above,
The number-of-times notification means executes the second number-of-times notification instead of the first number-of-times notification at a higher rate when the remaining number of times is large than when the remaining number of times is small (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2). , when it is determined to be a big hit, the rate of change to the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is higher when the expected number of operations is large than when the expected number of operations is small).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that matches the expectations of the player. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Frame for game machine 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Winning ball device 6B Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12
Effect control board, 13 Sound control board, 14 Lamp control board, 15 Relay board, 20 Normal symbol display, 21 Gate switch, 22A, 22B Start switch, 23 Count switch, 30 Hitting operation handle, 31A Stick controller, 31B Push Button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105,125 I/O, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a detecting means capable of detecting a first action and a second action of a player;
promotion notification means capable of executing a first promotion notification prompting the first action and a second promotion notification prompting the second action;
An action-corresponding effect can be executed based on either detection of the first action in response to the first promotion notification or detection of the second action in response to the second promotion notification. a motion-corresponding effect execution means;
a number-of-times notification means capable of executing a first number-of-times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first prompting notification to be performed in a predetermined period, and a second number of times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second prompting notification;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different effects modes;
suggestive image display control means capable of displaying one of a plurality of suggestive images suggesting that the first promotional notification or the second promotional notification will be executed after the specific effect is executed ,
The first operation and the second operation are different in operation mode,
The promotion notification means is
capable of executing the first prompting notification or the second prompting notification suggested by the suggestive image after the suggestive image is displayed;
A first notification control for executing the first promotion notification when the first action is detected while the first promotion notification is being performed during the predetermined period; and the first promotion notification during the predetermined period. A second notification control that executes the second promotion notification by detecting the first action when executing is executable,
Said second promotional information is promotional information more advantageous for the player than said first promotional information;
The number of times notification means
When the promotion notification means executes the first notification control, the first promotion notification is executed when a predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the first number of times notification, and the first action is detected. so that the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the first number of times notification,
When the promotion notification means executes the second notification control, the first promotion notification is executed when a predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the first number of times notification, and the first action is detected. so that the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the predetermined remaining number of times is notified as the second number of times notification,
The action-corresponding effect executing means executes the action-corresponding effect a plurality of times based on the number of times the first action or the second action is detected in response to the plurality of times of the first promotion notification or the second promotion notification. is executable over
The game machine , wherein the suggestive image display control means is capable of displaying one of the plurality of suggestive images at different ratios based on the type of the executed specific effect .

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