JP7128765B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Pachinko game machines and slot machines, which are examples of game machines, are equipped with operation means that can be operated by a player.

In this type of game machine, there is a game machine in which a vibrating motor provided inside the operating means generates vibration during execution of the performance, etc. (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-106830 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that it is not possible to appropriately control the operation of the operating means depending on the situation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately controlling the operation of operating means according to the situation.

The gaming machine described in means A is
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
an operation detection means capable of detecting a player's operation on the operation means;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect that causes the operating means to perform a different effect than the operation caused by the operation of the operating means;
with
The specific effects include a first specific effect executed by the player operating the operating means and a second specific effect executed without the player operating the operating means,
The specific effect execution means is
When the operation detection means detects the operation of the player before starting the second specific effect, restricting the execution of the second specific effect,
After the start of the second specific effect, when the operation detection means detects the player's operation during the execution of the second specific effect, the execution of the second specific effect is not limited,
When an operation of the player is detected by the operation detecting means during execution of the first specific effect, the first specific effect is executed without limitation.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, the gaming machine described in means 1,
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, stick controller 31A, operation unit 31S) operable by the player;
an operation detection means (for example, an operation detection sensor 001SG063) capable of detecting a player's operation on the operation means;
A specific effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration effect) that can execute a specific effect that operates the operation means;
with
As the specific effect, a first specific effect executed by the player operating the operation means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the decision operation effect), and a second specific effect that is executed without operating the operation means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the vibration preview effect),
The specific effect executing means limits the execution of the second specific effect (for example, effect When the control CPU 120 determines that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, when it determines that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, vibration occurs. A part that does not execute production (action production) and only executes light emission production (non-action production), etc. (See Fig. 8-22 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately perform the control for operating the operating means according to the situation.

The gaming machine according to means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1,
A structure is provided around the operating means (for example, a wall portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided around the stick controller 31A. See FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from colliding with the structure and from damaging the structure due to the collision.

The gaming machine according to means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
When the operation of the player is detected during the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect without limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates If it is determined that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state during the period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta6, which is during the execution period of the advance notice effect, the vibrating effect is continued until timing Ta6 without stopping. B) See)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the player continues the operation that triggers the execution of the first specific effect after the execution of the operation, the execution of the first specific effect is prevented from being restricted. can be done.

The gaming machine according to means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The specific effect execution means does not start the second specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 However, if it is determined that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, if it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (operation Such as a part that does not execute the effect) and only executes the light emitting effect (non-moving effect).See Fig. 8-22 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by not completely starting the second specific effect, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of problems compared to the case where it is executed in a restricted situation.

The gaming machine according to means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second specific effect includes an action effect (e.g., vibration effect) for operating the operation means and a non-action effect (e.g., light emission effect) performed in conjunction with the operation of the operation means,
The specific effect execution means limits the execution of the action effect as a restriction on the execution of the second specific effect, and executes without limiting the non-action effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start timing When it is determined at Ta5 that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) is executed. Such as a part that does not, and executes only the light emitting effect (non-moving effect) (see Fig. 8-22 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the non-action effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the non-execution of the second specific effect compared to the case where the second specific effect is not executed at all.

The gaming machine according to means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A notification display unit (for example, notification display unit 001SG080) for notifying that the operation means will operate is provided near the operation means (see FIG. 8-20(D)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the player can recognize in advance that the operating means will operate, it is possible to further prevent problems from occurring.

The gaming machine according to means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
It further includes a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is to be executed at a predetermined timing before the operation means starts operating in the second specific effect (for example, effect The control CPU 120 determines that the vibration effect is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 at which the operation unit 31S starts vibrating in the vibration effect. A part that can execute a notification effect (for example, outputting a notification sound, displaying a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by notifying the execution of the second specific effect in advance, it is possible to prevent the action from being executed by the player and to prevent the execution of the second specific effect from being restricted. can.

The gaming machine according to means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Further comprising specific detection means (for example, proximity sensor 001SG0064) capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means,
The specific effect execution means detects that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means by the specific detection means when executing the second specific effect and/or during execution of the second specific effect. is detected, even if the operation of the player is not detected by the operation detection means, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects the vibration notice effect start timing Ta5 , the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in an ON state, that is, when the player detects that the player is in contact with or in proximity to the operation unit 31S, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in an ON state at the start timing Ta5, the vibration effect is not executed. Part (See Fig. 8-26(A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted even when the player does not operate but touches or is close to the operating means, so that the occurrence of problems can be more reliably prevented. can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 9 is the gaming machine according to means 8,
The specific effect execution means is
The operation mode of the operation means includes a first action (for example, first vibrating action (strong vibration)) and a second action (for example, second vibrating action (weak vibration)) in which the amount of displacement is smaller than that of the first action. )) to operate the operating means,
When executing the second specific effect by the first action and/or during execution of the second specific effect by the first action, the specific detecting means detects whether the player touches or approaches the operating means. When it is detected that the first action is switched to the second action (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) during execution of the vibration notice effect) is turned on, the reciprocating motion (vibrating motion) of the operation unit 31S is controlled by switching the rotation of the driving shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 from high speed to low speed. A portion that limits the execution of the vibration notice effect by performing control to switch from the first vibration motion (strong vibration) to the second vibration motion (weak vibration) by low-speed rotation in which the amount of displacement in the motion is smaller than that of the first vibration motion. (See Figure 8-28)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the action of the second specific effect is changed to the second action with a smaller amount of displacement and executed, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game due to non-execution or cancellation of the second specific effect.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

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. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a first special figure display result determination table, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure display result determination table. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol), and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for second special symbol). It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is a variation pattern determination table for big wins (for big win A), (B) is a variation pattern determination table for big wins (for big wins B and C), and (C) is a variation pattern determination table for small wins. is. (A) is fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss (for low base medium total reserved memory number 1 or less), (B) is fluctuation pattern decision table B for loss (for low base medium total reserved memory number 2 to 4) , (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for loss C (for low base medium total reserved storage number of 5 or more), and (D) a variation pattern determination table for loss D (for high base medium). It is a flow chart which shows variable display start setting processing in production control process processing. (A) is a flowchart showing operation announcement effect determination processing, and (B) is a diagram showing an operation announcement effect type determination table. (A) is a flow chart showing a process for determining a preliminary vibration effect, and (B) is a table for determination of the preliminary vibration effect. It is a flow chart which shows decision operation production decision processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display in production control process processing. 9 is a flow chart showing an operation announcement effect process; 9 is a flow chart showing vibration announcement effect processing; It is a flow chart which shows decision operation production processing. (A) is a diagram showing the controller in an operation non-detection state, (B) is a diagram showing the controller in an operation detection state, (C) is a diagram showing the controller in a vibrating state, and (D) is an operation It is a figure which shows the cautionary note provided near the button. (A) is a variation pattern of a super reach γ jackpot, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of a variation pattern of a super reach γ loss. (A) is a variation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of the variation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. (A) to (H) are diagrams showing operation examples of each effect in super reach γ. (I) to (K) are diagrams showing operation examples of each effect in super reach γ. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine as another embodiment of the characteristic part SG001. (A) is a variation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of the variation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of each production|presentation in the modified example 1 of characteristic part SG001. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the detection state of the proximity sensor and vibration in Modified Example 2 of the characteristic portion SG001; FIG. 13 is a flowchart of vibration announcement effect processing in Modification 3 of characteristic part SG001. FIG.

(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.

Incidentally, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (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. Incidentally, the variation includes a mode of blinking a certain symbol. 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 special game and the variable display of the decoration pattern which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to simply as the 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. 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 immediately executed) , 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 lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". 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 execution of the special game 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 winning 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 stopped and displayed, it becomes "lost".

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 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.

Incidentally, 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 "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot type of jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes "small hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special game is "lost", 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 lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “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. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some big-hit types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) 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 sound 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 backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine 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 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), 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 processing for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110, and 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 gaming 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.) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, 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 judgment results such as the generation of starting winning, the number of pending memories, and the look-ahead judgment to the production control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by 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 a process 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 in the OFF state 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 "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small win" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, 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 detected. 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 the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending production as a production operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state has passed, 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 end processing is terminated.

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 small winning opening process, 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.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is 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 order (DI order). 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 and 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. A provided reception flag is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according 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 process 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 "lost". 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 jackpot middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the effect contents in the big win game state, and executes various effect control in the big win game state based on the set contents. In addition, 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 terminated.

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 and a predetermined number of bets is set. 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 of Characteristic Portion 001SG)
Next, the game machine in the characterizing portion 001SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-29.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 001SG of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 001SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board (gauge It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (frame) 001SG003 for 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. Also, in the game machine frame 001SG003, a glass door frame 001SG003a having a glass window is positioned between a door open position where the front face of the game machine frame 001SG003 is opened and a door closed position where the front face is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 001SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 001SG003a is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame 001SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) to unlock it. The door frame 001SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 001SG002L is a game area where a game ball that is relatively weakly hit (left-handed) by operating the ball operating handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 001SG002R is the left game area 001SG002L by operating the ball operating handle 30. A game ball that is hit harder (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 001SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the left game area 001SG002L is provided with a general prize winning opening 10, and the right game area 001SG002R is provided with a pass gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general prize game area 001SG002R, and a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general game area 001SG002R. A winning hole 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 001SG002L can win the first start winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 001SG002R can be variable. It is possible to win the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10 and the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and to pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 8-1, between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails 001SGK1 are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 001SG002L cannot win the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right gaming area 001SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It's becoming

In addition, a first reserved memory display area 001SG005D and a second reserved memory display area 001SG005U are set on the left and right of the lower portion of the display area of the image display device 5 . In the first reserved memory display area 001SG005D and the second reserved memory display area 001SG005U, a reserved memory display for identifiably displaying the reserved memory number (special figure reserved memory number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main board 11 in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 001SGS201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in this state. The main board 11 also includes a lock switch 001SG051 for switching to a set value change state in which the set values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), etc., which will be described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch 001SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and an open sensor 001SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 001SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment is a state in which the game hall clerk or the like can check the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) is also.

A setting-switching main body portion provided with operation portions that can be operated by a player, such as the lock switch 001SG051 and the setting-switching switch 001SG052, is housed in the substrate case 001SGS201 together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch 001SG051 and the setting-switching switch 001SG052 are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case 001SGS201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 001SGS201.

Since the board case 001SG051 and the setting changeover switch 001SG052 are provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 001SG003 is closed. By using it to open the gaming machine frame 001SG003, the operation becomes possible. Further, since the lock switch 001SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a game arcade clerk or the like, it can be operated only by the clerk who possesses the setting key. The lock switch 001SG051 is also a switch that can be switched between ON and OFF, which will be described later, by means of a setting key. In the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

A display monitor 001SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values, which will be described later, is arranged on the substrate case 001SGS201. The display monitor 001SG029 is connected to the main substrate 11 and placed on top of the substrate case 001SGS201. In other words, the display monitor 001SG029 is arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 001SGS201. Since the main board 11 cannot be viewed when the game machine frame 001SG003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 001SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 001SG of the present embodiment, a second 1st special symbol display device 001SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 001SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st suspension display capable of displaying the number of 1st suspension memories device 001SG025A, a second pending display device 001SG025B capable of displaying the second pending memory number, a normal pattern display device 001SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal patterns, a normal pattern pending display device 001SG025C capable of displaying the normal pattern pending memory number, A round display 001SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, and a game state such as a high base state (time saving state) or jackpot game state in which game balls are launched toward the right game area 001SG002R. A right-handed lamp 001SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 001SG133 that lights up in the variable probability state, and a short-time lamp 001SG134 that lights in the high-base state (time-saving state) are collectively arranged in a game information display section 001SGS200.

Each of the first special symbol display device 001SG004A and the second special symbol display device 001SG004B is composed of an 8-segment LED. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A and the second special symbol display device 001SG004B, when the variable display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

In the variable display of the first special symbol, when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the first special symbol display device 001SG004A uses two types of big win symbols (combination of LEDs that light up) for each big win type as the variable display result. Derivation display is possible. In addition, when the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit, the second special symbol display device 001SG004B variably displays two kinds of big win symbols (a combination of lit LEDs) for each big win type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different between the first special symbol display device 001SG004A and the second special symbol display device 001SG004B, but the first special symbol display device 001SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 001SG004B may overlap.

The first suspension display 001SG025A and the second suspension display 001SG025B each have four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. With these first pending display 001SG025A and second pending display 001SG025B, if the number of pending memories is one, only the LED at the left end lights up. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Each time the variable display is executed, the reserve memory is reduced (consumed), so that the LED in the reserve display device corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment). In the part 001SG, the lights are extinguished toward the left).

In addition, in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure reservation storage is preferentially executed. It looks like For this reason, for example, when there is one first special figure pending memory and two second special figure pending memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first pending indicator 001SG025A is lit, and the second pending If the two LEDs on the left of the display 001SGS25B are lit), after the second special figure suspension memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure suspension memory, the first special figure suspension A memory-based variable display is performed.

Also, the round indicator 001SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). In addition, as the jackpot types in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A that is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B that is a 7-round jackpot, and a jackpot C that is a 10-round jackpot. Which of the segments constituting the round indicator 001SG131 lights up differs according to these jackpot types.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15 . The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, a effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation of the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of the LED are included.

In addition to the game effect lamp 9, the lamp control board 14 connected to the effect control board 12 in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment is provided inside the stick controller 31A to turn the stick controller 31A into a lighting state. LED001SG061 for the production|presentation which can be made is connected.

(Stick controller 31A)
The stick controller 31A, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C), has a stick-shaped operating section 31S that can be held and operated by the player, and is used to play games in the gaming machine frame 3. The operating portion 31S is provided to be accommodated in a concave portion 001SG070 formed at a lower position of the area and having an open front surface. The stick controller 31A has an operation non-detection position (see FIG. 8-20(A)) in which the operation section 31S faces substantially in the vertical direction, and an operation detection position (see FIG. 8-20(B)) in which the operation section 31S is tilted slightly forward. and is normally maintained at an operation non-detection position by a biasing spring (not shown), and pulls the operating portion 31S forward against the biasing force of the biasing spring. By doing so, it can be moved to the operation detection position.

The stick controller 31A also includes a vibration motor 001SG062 for vibrating the operation section 31S, an operation detection sensor 001SG063 for detecting a tilting operation of the operation section 31S, and A performance LED001SG061 capable of emitting light from the light emitting portion 31H is provided. Since the stick controller 31A is connected to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the vibration of the operation unit 31S by the vibration motor 001SG062, and the stick controller 31A. It is possible to detect the presence or absence of tilting operation of the operation unit 31S in , and to control the light emission of the performance LED001SG061 capable of emitting light from the light emitting unit 31H.

The stick controller 31A in the present characteristic portion 001SG is provided so that the operation portion 31S is accommodated in the concave portion 001SG070 whose front surface is open, so that the operation portion 31S and the wall portion of the game machine frame 3 are arranged. A space 001SG071 into which fingers can be inserted is formed. As shown in FIG. 8-20(B), the space 001SG071 has a size that does not allow the player's hand to come into contact with the surrounding walls of the gaming machine frame 3 when gripping the operation unit 31S. Therefore, it is possible to perform a tilting operation in which the operation portion 31S is gripped and moved from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position on the front side. The moving distance (stroke amount) of the operation portion 31S between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position is, for example, about 20 to 50 mm.

Further, the operation unit 31S is movably supported on the upper wall of the game machine frame 3 via a guide shaft 001SG073 inserted into a guide groove 001SG072 formed in the upper wall of the game machine frame 3 and directed in the front-rear direction. Therefore, a slight gap is formed between the upper portion of the operating portion 31S and the upper wall of the gaming machine frame 3. As shown in FIG.

The magnitude of the vibration force generated by the vibration motor 001SG062 is, for example, greater than the biasing force of the biasing spring that maintains the operation portion 31S at the operation non-detection position. When the vibration motor 001SG062 is driven, the operating portion 31S reciprocates (vibrates) back and forth between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. Since the guide shaft 001SG073 is inserted into the guide groove 001SG072, it does not move so much in the left-right direction. On the other hand, when the player is holding the operating portion 31S, the force is set to such a degree that the player's hand is not greatly moved back and forth.

In this way, the stick controller 31A can be tilted by the player holding the operation part 31S and moving it from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position. By being detected by the sensor 001SG063, the effect control CPU 120 can determine that the operation section 31S has been operated by the player. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration effect (motion effect) in which the operation unit 31S is reciprocated in the front-rear direction by the vibration motor 001SG062 regardless of the player's operation. Note that the vibration notice effect and the deciding operation effect in which such action effects are performed will be described later.

In addition, when the operation unit 31S is reciprocated in the front-rear direction by the vibration motor 001SG062 without notifying or suggesting the start of the vibration effect to the player, the player holds the operation unit 31S. In this case, the player may be surprised and hit the wall of the surrounding game machine frame 3 with his hand, or his finger may be stuck in the gap between the upper part of the operation unit 31S and the upper wall of the game machine frame 3. There is a possibility that you may get caught.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-20(D), a notification display section 001SG080 is provided in the vicinity of the stick controller 31A to notify (call attention to) that the operation section 31S may reciprocate back and forth. ing. Specifically, there are a pattern indicating that the operation unit 31S is reciprocating back and forth, letters reading "Please be careful not to move the controller back and forth, and be careful not to pinch your fingers", and a mark notifying that it is dangerous. is displayed. By providing such a notification display section 001SG080 so that it can be visually recognized by the player, the player can recognize in advance that the operation section 31S will reciprocate, thereby further preventing problems from occurring.

In this embodiment, the notification display unit 001SG080 is arranged on the right side of the push button 31B above the stick controller 31A. can be changed in various ways. Alternatively, the image display device 5 may be used for notification.

Next, FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature part 001SG in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 001SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), the determination result (predetermined result ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command for notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor win".

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time saving control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state in which the time saving control is performed (high base state , time-saving state) is the second game state designation command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command for designating the type of error (abnormality) that has occurred and the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . In the error (abnormality) specification command, for example, by setting EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) occurrence has been determined on the production control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by error notification processing, which will be described later.

The command A0XXH is a winning start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the large winning opening to notify that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed in the big winning game state or the small winning game state (for example, "1" to "15"). be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second start condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 001SG004B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the number of special figure reserved storage so that it can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number, in order to display the number of special figure pending storage so as to be identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to report an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol specifying command indicating whether or not the variable display result will be a "big win" and the judgment result of the big win type (probability variation, non-probability variation, etc.) as a result of determination at the time of winning. In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating whether the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", and "other" as a result of determination at the time of winning. is a command.

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start).

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 for storing game control programs, fixed data, etc., and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations, and a numerical data that indicates a random value is updated independently of the CPU 103. A random number circuit 104, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them in the variable data write operation. Variation data reading operation to read, CPU103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105, CPU103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105 and a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the characteristic part 001SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for the big hit type determination, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for judgment, the random number MR4 for judging the results of the normal map display, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the range shown in FIG. 8-5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

FIG. 8-6 shows variation patterns in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is performed, and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach effect such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ is performed. be. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and similar to super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β, super reach γ ... Thus, a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, as for the super reach variation patterns, four or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach Δ may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, for the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach fluctuation pattern super reach α, super reach β , is set shorter than the super reach γ. Also, for the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ in the present embodiment is executed, the super reach production of super reach β is executed. The variation pattern is set to a longer special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed, and the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach γ is executed is super reach The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of α and super reach β is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit at which the variable display result is "big hit" is the highest for the super reach γ among the reach variation patterns, and the degree of expectation for the big hit is lower in the order of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach. (Big hit expectation: super reach γ>super reach β, super reach α, normal reach), the longer the fluctuation time in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the higher the big hit expectation. Further, the big hit expectations of super reach γ, super reach β, and super reach α may all be the same.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into types of fluctuation patterns, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, determination is made using only the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern The type of variation pattern may be determined first from the random number value, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. This is not a limitation, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the content of variation (content of presentation) may differ according to the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the normal reach variation pattern will be lost, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect will be performed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that results in non-reach loss by executing twice, a variation pattern that results in super reach loss by executing pseudo-continuous effect three times, and so on may be used.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes programs read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by executing a random number generating program.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. In addition to the big hit type determination table (for the first special design) shown in -8 (A), the big hit type determination table (for the second special design) shown in Fig. 8-8 (B), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit A fluctuation pattern determination table, a deviation fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal diagram display result determination table (not shown), a normal diagram fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment is configured so that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

FIGS. 8-7A and 8-7B are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". Further, when the gaming state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 , and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small "Hits" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "Losers". In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other is assigned to "outliers".

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more determination values than when it is a normal state or time saving state (low probability state), It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, setting 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big win" and controlled to a big win game state. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2, and 1/180 when the setting value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, and 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or time-saving state. is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the judgment value is increased.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state varies depending on each setting value (for example, setting If the value is 1, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the short-time state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability of the jackpot in the variable state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the short-time state. The magnification is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time-saving state at each set value is all set to be constant (for example, 5 times). good too.

In addition, in each first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "small hit" and controlled to the small win game state is the same value. A judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or setting value. The probability of being determined to control to the game state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure. Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the graphic display result determination table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or setting value. The probability of being determined to control to the game state is set to 1/100.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" regardless of the setting value is the same probability. , The present invention is not limited to this, and may vary the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to a small hit game state as a "small hit" according to the set value. Furthermore, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" according to the variation special figure is exemplified. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variable special figure may be the same probability.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to the "big hit" or "small hit" in each display result determination table, the first special figure display result in the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as the common value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, common Numbers within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values determines the small hit regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6, with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) for the small hit determination value, 32767 to 33094 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

Next, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. is set to a common numeric range for

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, the range 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and the range 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is a variable probability state, when the setting value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, the common numerical range A number within the range plus the non-common number range is assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set to 1020 as a reference value (jackpot reference value) for the jackpot determination value, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, thereby increasing the probability. go.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the variable probability state, the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, hit determination value Among them, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1674), with 32767 as a reference value for the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), 32767 to 33094 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. is set to a common numeric range for

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, common Numbers within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values determines the small hit regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1346), with 32767 as a reference value for the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), 32767 to 33421 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

Next, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. is set to a common numeric range for

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, the range 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and the range 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. Of the judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, non-common numerical range Numerical values within the range plus the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpots." Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, hit determination value Among them, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6 here, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value The hit determination value is a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1674), with 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value), 32767 to 33421 Since it is set within the range, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the setting value, the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are determined based on the hit determination value of 1020. The determination value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 is defined as the numerical range of the jackpot determination value, and regardless of the game state and the set value, the continuous numerical range of 1 based on the hit determination value of 32767 (common The variable display result is determined with the determination value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Furthermore, in each of these display result determination tables, if the variation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is identical). In addition, depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs (small value in the display result judgment table for the first special figure) The number of determination values included in the numerical range of the hit determination value is 328, while the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the second special figure display result determination table is about 655. 2 times) On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

Furthermore, as described above, in each game state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "big win" and controlled to the big win game state is determined. Judgment values are assigned so that the higher the value of the set value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit" (jackpot probability: set value 6 > set value 5>setting value 4>setting value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and if the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is determined to be A to big hit C). Also, when MR1 coincides with one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability (percentage) of a big win and the probability (percentage) of a small win. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 001SG004A or the second special symbol display device 001SG004B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, a total of six set values 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , the number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

Figure 8-8 (A) and Figure 8-8 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101 is. Of these, FIG. 8-8 (A) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) This is a table for when In addition, FIG. 8-8 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed) This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine

Here, the jackpot type in the characterizing portion 001SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the feature part 001SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends and the jackpot A (also referred to as a non-probability variable jackpot) that shifts to a low-probability high base state, and the jackpot game A big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a variable probability big hit) are set in which high-probability control and time-saving control are executed after the end and shift to a high-probability-high base state.

The jackpot game state by the "jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. B" is a normal open big win in which 7 rounds (so-called 7 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, the big win game state by "big win C" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated.

The time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state by "jackpot A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times Before the game is executed, the game ends by entering a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, the high-precision control and time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the big win B or big win C are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is the big win B or the big win C, the high accuracy control and the short-time control are executed again after the big win game state ends, so that the big win game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It is a so-called continuous state that occurs in

In addition, in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. You may provide less than a kind or four kinds or more.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the big hit A. 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. That is, in the characterizing portion 001SG of the present embodiment, while the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening , regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the jackpot type is determined at a common ratio.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for jackpot type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is You may determine using MR1 which is a random number value for special figure display result determination.

In addition, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for big hits used when it is determined in advance that the variable display result will be a "big hit", and the variable display result will be a "small hit". A big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variable display result will be "loss" are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), the variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), and the super reach γ jackpot A predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern of the variation patterns (PB1-4).

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) and 8-10 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the jackpot variation pattern determination table (jackpot A ) and a big-hit variation pattern judgment table (for big-hit B, big-hit C) used when the big-hit types are for big-hit B and big-hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the variation pattern for the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern for the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot. For each variation pattern of variation pattern (PB1-3) and super reach γ jackpot variation pattern (PB1-4), a predetermined random value is used as a judgment value from the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. assigned.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), 1 to 400 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are normal reach big hit variation patterns (PB1 -1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 950 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). 951 to 997 are assigned to super reach γ jackpot variation patterns (PB1-4).

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), 1 to 200 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are normal reach jackpot variations It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 750 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1- 3), and 751 to 997 are assigned to super reach γ jackpot variation patterns (PB1-4).

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random value out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is the determination value. assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, 0 to 997 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are small hit variation patterns ( PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the small hit is 2 or more. may be provided.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss used when the number of pending memories is 1 or less in the low base state where the time saving control is not performed, and the low base Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the state, and loss variation used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is implemented are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table for loss A, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super Predetermined random values are assigned as judgment values within the range of possible random number values MR3 for determining fluctuation patterns for the fluctuation pattern of reach β deviation (PA2-3) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ deviation (PA2-4). It is

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for 1 or less total pending storage in low base), 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α out of Assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), 901 to 960 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are super reach γ deviation variation pattern (PA2-4) assigned.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss B, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 2 to 4 (PA1-2), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is taken for the fluctuation pattern of reach α deviation (PA2-2), the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ deviation (PA2-4). A predetermined random value within the possible range is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 total pending memories in low base), 1 to Up to 500 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is super reach α. is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), 901 to 960 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are super reach γ deviation variation pattern (PA2-4) assigned to.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss C, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 5 to 8 (PA1-3), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is taken for the fluctuation pattern of reach α deviation (PA2-2), the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ deviation (PA2-4). A predetermined random value within the possible range is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for 5 or more total pending memories in low base), 1 to 550 in the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α out of Assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), 901 to 960 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are super reach γ deviation variation pattern (PA2-4) assigned.

In addition, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the variation pattern (PA1-4) of the shortened non-reach deviation corresponding to the time saving control, the variation pattern of the deviation of the normal reach (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the deviation of the super reach α (PA2-2), variation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-3), variation pattern of super reach γ deviation (PA2-4). A random value is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (D), in the variation pattern determination table for deviation D (high base medium), out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 550 are non-reach deviation fluctuations It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α deviation deviation pattern (PA2-2) , 901 to 960 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are assigned to the super reach γ deviation variation pattern (PA2-4).

Thus, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set higher than the ratio of deciding the super reach fluctuation pattern. Also, when using the variation pattern determination table A to D for deviation, 701 to 900 of the determination values are super reach α deviation variation patterns, and 901 to 960 are super reach β deviation, regardless of the variation pattern determination table. Variation patterns 961 to 997 are assigned to super reach γ deviation variation patterns, that is, if the variable display result is deviation, the super reach variation pattern is determined by a common determination ratio, so super It is possible to prevent the production effect from deteriorating due to the variable display according to the reach variation pattern not being executed.

In the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, as the fluctuation pattern for losing, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach γ exemplifies completely the same form between each set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α and the fluctuation of super reach β The determination ratio of the pattern and the determination ratio of the deviation pattern of super reach α may be slightly different (for example, about 1%) between the set values.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach is the same, but the present invention is limited to this. However, if the variable display result is out of range, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and any variation between non-reach and normal reach Only the determining proportions of the patterns may be identical.

In addition, the variation pattern (PA1-2) of non-reach deviation is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-1) of non-reach deviation without shortening, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By starting winning when there is no reserve memory, it becomes difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories is reduced, the fluctuation time is long. Determining the pattern (PA1-1) lengthens the variable display time, thereby preventing the loss of interest in the game due to non-execution of the variable display.

Further, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. Although the mode for determining the pattern is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first A variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for losing according to the reserved memory number of special symbols, or the reserved memory number of the second special symbol when variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Further, in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the ready-to-win effect for each determined variation pattern and which ready-to-win effect to execute are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. , The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the production control CPU 120 executes the reach production based on the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach production is executed It may be determined by lottery.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-2 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

Next, the display of the display monitor 001SG029 in the characteristic part 001SG of this embodiment will be briefly described. The display monitor 001SG029 includes a first display section 001SG029A, a second display section 001SG029B, a third display section 001SG029C, and a fourth display section 001SG029D, although not shown. Each of the first display portion 001SG029A to the fifth display portion 001SGS29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 001SG029A to fifth display section 001SGS29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

In addition, the display control of the display monitor 001SG029 in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment is executed using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko game machine 1. .

The display monitor 001SG029 displays the base L, which is the base value (real-time value during measurement) calculated in the normal state (low-probability base state) for every 6000 out balls in all game states, and the first time in all game states. Base 1, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability/low base state) for every 6000 outs, and the normal state (low probability/low base state) for the second out every 6000 balls in all game states. Base 2, which is the base value calculated in the full game state, and Base 3, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability base state) every 3rd out 6000 balls in all game states, can be displayed. Base L, Base 1, Base 2, and Base 3 are displayed in percentages on display monitor 001SG029.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 001SG029A and "L. ” is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values “00” to “99”) are displayed in the third display section 001SG029C and the fourth display section 001SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 001SG029A and "1." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display portion 001SG029C and the fourth display portion 001SG029D. When displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 001SG029A and "2." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display portion 001SG029C and the fourth display portion 001SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 001SG029A and "3." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display portion 001SG029C and the fourth display portion 001SG029D.

In the display monitor 001SG029 of the present embodiment, the main board 11 (CPU 103) controls the base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 to display them sequentially. For example, the main substrate 11 performs control to switch the display of the display monitor 001SG029 in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3 at intervals of 5 seconds. The base values displayed on the display monitor 001SG029 are displayed in different colors according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. Specifically, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in white, and the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in white. If it is "2", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in blue, and if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in yellow. When the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in green, and the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in green. 5", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in red, and when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. Therefore, the game parlor clerk or the like can identify the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 001SG029 without executing the setting value change processing described later by the CPU 103. ing.

The RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2 is provided with a production control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the production operation. there is The performance control data holding area includes a performance control flag setting portion, a performance control timer setting portion, a performance control counter setting portion, and a performance control buffer setting portion.

The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting section is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as display operations of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting section is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, the data constituting the reception command buffer at the time of start winning is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting part. In the start winning command buffer, the storage area corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory (corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" to "1-4" area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special figure in the variable display. In addition, in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning, the storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (for example, "4") area corresponding to) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure in the variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number "2-0") are provided. When there is a start prize to the first start prize mouth or the second start prize mouth, start mouth prize designation command (first start mouth prize designation command or second start mouth prize designation command), pattern designation command, variation category designation Four commands, a command and a pending memory number notification command (first pending memory number notification command or second pending memory number notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning are these starting entrance winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command, reservation A storage area (entry) is reserved for storing the number-of-storage notification command in association with the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage separately.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are changed when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest reserved storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. , and the storage contents of the buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0" storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable display. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative design variation stop process executed when ending.

Furthermore, in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, a pending display in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the pending memory display is set in the pre-reading advance notice setting process (not shown) A flag storage area is reserved for each storage area (entry).

It should be noted that the pending display flag stores "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal pending memory display when execution of the pending display prior notice effect is not determined in the pre-reading notice setting process. , Suspended memory display in a normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first suspended memory display area 001SG005D and the second suspended memory display area 001SG005U, and execution of the suspended display notice effect is determined, "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved memory display of a special mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) different from the normal display mode ) or a special mode (for example, a blue or red camera) by setting "3" (blue camera) or "4" (red camera) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved memory display, the normal display Suspended memory display in a mode different from the mode is displayed in the first retained memory display area 001SG005D and the second retained memory display area 001SG005U, and in the variable display corresponding to the retained memory display, the possibility of becoming a big hit and super reach It is announced that there is a high possibility that a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 will be executed.

Effect control CPU120, at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening, stores the command from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, commands are stored from the top (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of starting winning, from the starting opening winning designation command to the reservation storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the starting entrance winning designation command , pattern designation command, variation category designation command, and reserved storage number notification command.

The command stored in the received command buffer at the time of start winning is changed to the entry (buffer number "1-0" or "2- 0”) is deleted and stored in the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number “1-1” or “2-1”). and the memory contents of entries after the pending memory of the starting variable display are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decoration pattern of the first special figure reservation storage is completed in the storage state, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "0", each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1", and the command is shifted to the buffer number "3". , "4" are shifted to areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is being variably displayed at that time.

Next, in the game control main processing in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, when the RAM clear flag is set, the set value change for changing the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 When the processing is executed and the RAM clear flag is not set, the setting value confirmation processing for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be executed. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 displays the currently set set values on the display monitor 001SG029. Next, every time the setting switch 001SG052 is operated, the setting values are updated and displayed on the display monitor 001SG029. Then, when the lock switch 001SG051 is turned off, the set value displayed on the display monitor 001SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102, and the set value newly updated and stored in the RAM 102 is designated as a identifiable set value. A command is output to the effect control CPU 120 .

In addition, when the lock switch 001SG051 is ON and the open sensor 001SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or the normal set value is not set, but the game When the pachinko machine 1 is started according to a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the hall (the game machine frame 001SG003 is opened, the lock switch 001SG051 is turned ON, and the clear switch is operated while the pachinko machine 1 is started. If it is activated), the setting values stored in the RAM 102 are cleared.

8-12 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (001SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (001SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer Various command data and various flags stored with the buffer number are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not ON in 001SGS271 (001SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is ON (001SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not on (001SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (001SGS273; Y ), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the receive command buffer at the time of start winning, for one buffer number It shifts upward by increments (001SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

After executing 001SGS272 or 001SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (001SGS275).

Then, according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) and the data stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area (that is, the received variation pattern specification command) The display result of the decorative pattern (stopped pattern) is determined (001SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG of the present embodiment, when the received display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, for example, a decorative pattern in which three patterns are even-numbered as the stop pattern is displayed. Determine the combination (jackpot pattern). Further, if the received display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, for example, a decoration pattern in which 3 patterns are arranged in an odd number other than "7" or "3" as the stop pattern. Determine the combination (jackpot pattern). Then, if the received display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot C, for example, a combination of decorative patterns in which the three patterns are "7" or "3" as the stop pattern (jackpot design). Also, if the received display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command indicating a small hit, for example, three consecutive numbers such as "123" or "246", three consecutive even numbers (or odd numbers ) and other decorative patterns (small winning patterns) are determined. When the received display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command indicating a loss, for example, a combination of decorative patterns (lost pattern) different from the above-described big win patterns and small win patterns is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop pattern of the decoration pattern may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

After executing 001SGS276, the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 to determine whether or not to execute the operation notice effect and the type of execution (001SGS277).

After that, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is the super reach variation pattern (001SGS278). Whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is the super reach variation pattern may be specified from the variation pattern specification command read in 001SGS275. When the variation pattern of the variable display is the super reach variation pattern (001SGS278; Y), the vibration announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the vibration announcement shown in FIG. 8-14 is executed (001SGS279A ), and after executing the decision operation effect determination process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variable display is not the super reach variation pattern (001SGS278; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS280 without executing the processes of 001SGS279A and 001SGS279B.

And, in 001SGS280, the production control CPU 120 selects the production control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (001SGS281).

The process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). there is

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (001SGS282). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in the characteristic part 001SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 may select a variation pattern to be used from among a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designation command.

Then, a variable time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable time (variable display time) specified by the variable pattern designation command (001SGS283). Also, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (001SGS284). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (001SGS285).

(Operation notice effect)
The effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation announcement effect suggesting the possibility that the variable display result will be a big hit. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the operation notice effect, at a predetermined timing in the variable display period, the operation prompting image Z1 ( 8-23(C)) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and a detection signal from the push sensor 35B or the operation detection sensor 001SG064 is received within the operation valid period of the push button 31B or stick controller 31A. Alternatively, based on the fact that the operation effective period has elapsed without receiving a detection signal from the push sensor 35B or the operation detection sensor 001SG064, the variable display result is a suggestive image Z2 (FIG. 8-23) suggesting the possibility of a big win. (C)) is displayed.

In addition, the production pattern of the operation notice production includes a pattern A in which an operation promotion image (not shown) corresponding to the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion image, and a suggestive image Z2 is displayed in accordance with the operation, and a pattern A as an operation promotion image. One of pattern B in which an operation prompting image Z1 corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed and a suggestive image Z2 is displayed according to the operation is determined, and an operation prompting effect is executed based on the determined pattern. It is possible.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern B in which the operation prompting image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation prompting image at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big win than when the result is a loss. Therefore, the operation promotion effect based on the pattern B is considered to be the effect with the higher reliability of the big win. As for the suggestive image Z2, it is possible to display a suggestive image in a mode indicating that the probability of a big hit is higher in the pattern B than in the pattern A.

FIG. 8-13(A) is a flow chart showing the details of the operation announcement effect determination process executed in 001SGS277. The effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern in the operation announcement effect determination process (001SGS401). The variable display result and the variation pattern may be specified from the data stored in the display result designation command storage area and the data stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, similarly to the 001SGS276 described above.

Next, a random number for determining the operation announcement effect is extracted, and whether or not to execute the operation announcement effect and the type thereof are determined using the table for determining the operation announcement effect type shown in FIG. 8-13(B) (001SGS402).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-13(B), the table for determining the type of operation notice effect type includes "non-execution", " A judgment value corresponding to the random number for determining the operation announcement effect is assigned to each item of the effect type of "Pattern A" and "Pattern B". Specifically, when the variable display result is a "big hit", 10 determination values are assigned to "non-execution", 25 determination values are assigned to "pattern A", and 65 determination values are assigned to "pattern A". A judgment value is assigned to "Pattern B". Further, when the variable display is a variable display that becomes "super reach out", 20 determination values are assigned to "non-execution", 40 determination values are assigned to "pattern A", and 40 determination values are assigned to "pattern A". judgment values are assigned to "Pattern B". Further, when the variable display is a variable display that becomes "normal reach out", 30 determination values are assigned to "non-execution", 60 determination values are assigned to "pattern A", and 10 determination values are assigned to "pattern A". is assigned to "Pattern B".

As shown in FIG. 8-13, in the characterizing part 001SG of the present embodiment, the number of determination values assigned to "non-execution" in which the operation announcement effect is not executed is "big hit"<"super reach"< Since it is set so as to have the relationship of ``normal reach loss'', when the operation foretelling performance is executed, the ratio of winning a big hit is higher than when the operation foretelling performance is not executed. In addition, the number of judgment values assigned to "pattern A" is set so that "big hit" < "super reach failure" < "normal reach failure", and the judgment assigned to "pattern B" The values are set so as to have a relationship of "big hit" > "super reach" > "normal reach". , the ratio of winning a big hit is higher than when the operation announcement effect of is executed. In other words, "Pattern B" is a pattern with a higher degree of expectation (reliability) for a big win than "Pattern A". can raise the expectations of

After determining whether or not to execute the operation announcement effect and the type thereof in 001SGS402, it is determined whether or not execution of the operation announcement effect has been determined (001SGS403).

If the execution of the operation notice effect is not determined (001SGS403; N), the operation notice effect determination process is terminated, and if the execution of the operation notice effect is determined (001SGS403; Y), the determined operation is executed. The type of notice effect is stored (001SGS404), the operation notice effect execution determination flag is turned on (001SGS405), the operation notice effect start waiting timer is set (001SGS406), and the operation notice effect determination processing ends. .

(Vibration notice effect)
The effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration advance notice effect suggesting the possibility that the result of the variable display will result in a big hit when the variable display based on the variation pattern of the super reach γ is executed. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the vibration preview effect, the variable display mode is the super reach mode during the execution period of the variable display based on the variation pattern of the super reach γ as the vibration preview effect. At the timing (timing to develop into super reach), the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is performed to emit light from the light emitting unit 31H for a predetermined period by the effect LED 001SG061, and the operation unit 31S is not operated for a predetermined period by the vibration motor 001SG062. Vibration production (movement production) is performed to reciprocate back and forth between the detection position and the operation detection position.

In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the vibration notice effect at a higher rate than when the result is a loss. Expectations for big hits are higher than when it is not done.

In addition, when the performance control CPU 120 has received a detection signal from the operation detection sensor 001SG063 when the execution of the vibration notice effect is determined and the timing for starting the execution of the vibration notice effect has come, that is, When it is determined that there is a possibility that the player is operating (grasping) the operation part 31S, only the light emitting effect (non-moving effect) is executed without executing the vibration effect (action effect) scheduled to be executed. By doing so, a player who tilts the operation unit 31S to the operation detection position without recognizing that the vibration forewarning effect will start will be able to It is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as injury to the player and damage to the gaming machine due to the surprised reflex action. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform control for operating the operation unit 31S according to the situation.

FIG. 8-14(A) is a flowchart showing the vibration advance notice effect determination process executed at 001SGS279A in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 8-12. The effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern in the vibration notice effect determination process (001SGS411). The variable display result and the variation pattern can be specified from the data stored in the display result designation command storage area and the data stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, similarly to the 001SGS401 described above.

Then, it extracts the random number for determining the vibration advance notice effect, and determines whether or not to execute the vibration notice effect using the vibration notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-14(B) (001SGS412).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-14(B), the table for determining the vibration advance notice effect has "non-execution" and "execution" for each of "super reach γ jackpot" and "super reach γ loss". A judgment value corresponding to the random number for determining vibration preliminary effect is assigned to each item of . Specifically, when the variable display result is "super reach γ jackpot", 30 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 70 judgment values are allocated to "execution". . On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display of "super reach γ miss", 30 determination values are assigned to "non-execution" and 70 determination values are assigned to "execution". .

Therefore, when the vibration notice effect is executed, the ratio of winning a big hit is higher than when the vibration notice effect is not executed, and the player's response to the big win is increased by executing the vibration notice effect. You can raise your expectations even further.

(decision operation production)
The effect control CPU 120 can execute a decision operation effect for informing (announcing) whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 provides the player with a stick controller at a predetermined timing of the super reach effect (for example, the second half of the super reach effect) during the execution period of the variable display based on the variation pattern of the super reach γ. An operation prompting image Z11 (see FIG. 8-24(I)) for prompting the operation of 31A is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. FIG. Then, based on the fact that the detection signal from the operation detection sensor 001SG064 is received within the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A, or the operation valid period has passed without receiving the detection signal from the operation detection sensor 001SG064, the variable display is performed. When the result is a big win, the variable display results in a big win notification image Z12 (see FIG. 8-24 (J)) for reporting that the result is a big win, and when the variable display result is a loss, the variable display is performed. A failure notification image Z13 (see FIG. 8-24(K)) for notifying that the result is a failure is displayed.

In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 displays a big win notification image Z12 for notifying that the variable display result is a big win (see FIG. 8-24 (J)). LED001SG061 performs a light emitting effect (non-operation effect) in which the light emitting part 31H emits light for a predetermined period, and the operation part 31S is moved back and forth between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position for a predetermined period by the vibration motor 001SG062. Vibration production (movement production) for reciprocating motion is performed. It should be noted that a movable effect for moving the movable body 32 (see FIG. 2) may be executed in combination with the light emitting effect and the vibration effect.

FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing the decision operation effect determination process executed at 001SGS279B in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 8-12. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit in the decision operation effect determination process (001SGS420).

When the variable display result is not a big hit (001SGS420; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS422, while when the variable display result is a big hit, the vibration execution determination flag is turned on (001SGS421), and then the process proceeds to 001SGS422. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display result is a big hit can be specified from the data stored in the display result designation command storage area, as in the case of 001SGS411 described above.

Then, in 001SGS422, a timer for waiting for the start of the decision operation effect is set, and the decision operation effect determination process is terminated.

FIG. 8-16 is a flow chart showing the process during variable display (S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from each value of the process timer, the variable time timer, and the variable control timer (001SGS301, 001SGS302, 001SGS303).

Then, in 001SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (001SGS307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next process timer set value in the process table to the process timer (001SGS308). In addition, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. (001SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out, the performance device (for performance (001SGS309b).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes an operation announcement effect process (001SGS310). After that, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is super reach γ (001SGS310A). When the variation pattern of the variable display is not super reach γ (001SGS310A; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS311, while when the variation pattern of the variable display is super reach γ (001SGS310A; Y), Fig. 8-18 (001SGS310B), and after executing the determination operation effect processing shown in FIG. 8-19 (001SGS310C), the process proceeds to 001SGS311.

In 001SGS311, if the variable display control timer for checking whether the variable display control timer has timed out (001SGS311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is the left, middle, right effect pattern. Image data for the next display screen (screen to be displayed after 30 ms has passed since the display of the previous performance symbol was switched) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (001SGS312). Thus, in the image display device 5, variation control of the performance symbols is realized. The display control unit 123 transmits to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing the image data of a predetermined area such as the set background image and the image data based on the display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this manner, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image and the performance symbols in the variation of the performance symbols. Also, a predetermined value is reset to the variable display control timer (001SGS313).

Also, when the variable display control timer has not timed out (001SGS311; N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (001SGS314). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (S173) (001SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination designation command has been received is set (001SGS315; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is waited for a special symbol. (001SGS316) to the value corresponding to (S173). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, when the pattern confirmation designation command is received, the control is shifted to stop the fluctuation. is received, it is possible to terminate the variation of the performance symbols when the regular variation time elapses (at the end of the variation of the special symbols).

Incidentally, the process data during the variable display of the performance symbols is set in the process table used for the variation control of the performance symbols. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of 001SGS306, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the production control of the production pattern based on the process table ends. do.

FIG. 8-17 is a flow chart showing an example of operation announcement effect processing executed at 001SGS310 in the effect processing during variable display of FIG. 8-16. In the operation notice effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation notice effect execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the operation notice effect is started (001SGS321).

When the operation notice effect execution flag is not set (001SGS321; N), at 001SGS322, the effect control CPU 120 decreases the value of the operation notice effect start waiting timer by -1. The timer for waiting for the start of the operation announcement effect is set by selecting the process table when it is decided to perform the operation announcement effect in the variable display start setting process. If the operation announcement effect start waiting timer has not timed out (001SGS323; N), the process is terminated. When the timer for waiting for the start of the operation announcement effect has timed out, that is, when it is time to start the operation announcement effect (001SGS323; Y), the process proceeds to S324.

In S324, the effect control CPU 120 sets the notice effect execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Also, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S325).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads out and sets the operation notice effect process table corresponding to the operation notice effect (pattern A, pattern B) to be executed (001SGS326), and then the operation notice effect in the process data 1 of the selected process table. A process timer is started (S327). Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the ROM 121 stores in advance an operation announcement effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each operation announcement effect (pattern A, pattern B).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 follows the contents of the first process data 1 of the set operation notice effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). The control of the performance device (the image display device 5 as the performance component, the game effect lamp 9 as the performance component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the performance component, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (001SGS328).

Further, when the operation notice effect execution flag is ON in 001SGS321, the process proceeds to 001SGS329, and the effect control CPU 120 reduces the value of the operation notice effect process timer for changing the process of the operation notice effect to -1. do. Then, the value of the operation notice effect period timer for counting the end of the operation notice effect period is decremented by 1 (001SGS330). When the operation notice effect period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (001SGS331; Y), the operation notice effect execution flag is cleared and the operation notice effect processing is terminated (001SGS336).

When the operation notice effect period timer has not timed out (001SGS331; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation notice effect process timer has timed out (001SGS332). If the operation notice effect process timer has timed out, the operation notice effect process data of the operation notice effect is switched (001SGS333). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set value of the operation notice effect process timer in the operation notice effect process table to the process timer (001SGS334). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, etc. included in the operation notice production process data set next, the production device (production (001SGS335).

In 001SGS565, the control content of the operation announcement effect process data is implemented. Then, it is determined whether or not it is within the valid operation period (001SGS336).

If it is not during the effective period of operation (001SGS336; N), the operation notice effect process is terminated. (001SGS337).

If it is the operation valid period start timing (001SGS337; Y), after starting the display of the operation prompting image (see FIG. 8-23(C)) (001SGS338), the process proceeds to 001SGS339, and if it is not the operation valid period start timing (001SGS337; N), proceed to 001SGS339 without starting display of the operation prompting image.

In 001SGS339, it is determined whether or not the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state in which it is being operated. Then, the display of the operation prompting image is terminated (001SGS341). On the other hand, if it is not in the ON state of being operated (001SGS339; N), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the effective period of operation (001SGS340), and if not (001SGS340; N), End the operation announcement effect processing.

Further, when it is time to end the effective period of operation (001SGS340; Y), the display of the operation prompting image is terminated, and the process of displaying a predetermined suggestive image corresponding to the determined pattern for a predetermined period of time is started ( 001SGS341), the operation announcement effect processing ends.

FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing vibration advance notice effect processing executed in 001SGS310B in the effect processing during variable display of FIG. 8-16. In the vibration notice effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the vibration notice effect period timer is in operation (001SGS501).

If the vibration notice effect period timer is not in operation (001SGS501; N), it is further determined whether or not the vibration notice effect execution determination flag is on (001SGS502).

If the vibration notice effect execution determination flag is not ON (001SGS502; N), the vibration notice effect processing is terminated. If the vibration notice effect execution determination flag is ON (001SGS502; Y), the start of the vibration notice effect is waited. After decrementing the timer by 1 (001SGS503), it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the timer for waiting for the start of the vibration notice effect start times out, ie, the start timing of the super ready-to-win effect (001SGS504).

Then, it is determined whether or not the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the on state of being operated (001SGS505), and if it is not in the on state of being operated (001SGS505; N), the effect LED 001SG061 is turned on. At the same time, the vibration motor 001SG062 is also turned on to control the stick controller 31A to vibrate and emit light. On the other hand, if it is in the ON state being operated (001SGS505; Y), the performance LED 001SG061 is turned ON, while the vibration motor 001SG062 is turned OFF, that is, the stick controller 31A only emits light without vibrating. to control the state.

Then, the vibration notice effect period is set in the vibration notice effect period timer (001SGS507), and after the vibration notice effect period timer is started (001SGS508), the vibration notice effect execution determination flag is turned off (001SGS509), and the vibration notice effect is performed. End the process.

If the vibration notice effect period timer is in operation (001SGS501; Y), the vibration notice effect period timer is decremented by -1 (001SGS510), and then it is determined whether or not the vibration notice effect period timer has timed out. (001 SGS511).

When the vibration notice effect period timer has not timed out (001SGS511; N), the vibration notice effect process is ended. , and the vibration motor 001SG062 are turned off, and then the vibration notice effect processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-19 is a flow chart showing the decision operation rendering process executed in 001SGS310C in the variable display during rendering process of FIG. 8-16. In the deciding operation effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the deciding operation effect executing flag is ON (001SGS551).

When the deciding operation effect execution flag is not on (001SGS551; N), the deciding operation effect start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (001SGS552), and it is determined whether or not the deciding operation effect start waiting timer has timed out. (001 SGS553).

If the timer for waiting to start the decision operation effect has not timed out (001SGS553; N), the decision operation effect process is ended, and if the timer for waiting to start the decision operation effect has timed out (001SGS553; Y), The flag during execution of the operation effect is turned on (001SGS554), and the operation effect period is set in the timer for the operation effect period (001SGS555).

Next, after selecting and setting the process table for the decision manipulation effect (001SGS556), the decision manipulation effect process timer is started (001SGS557). Then, the content of the first process data of the deciding operation effect is controlled, and the deciding operation effect processing is ended.

Similar to the process table corresponding to the variation pattern, the process table for the determination operation presentation also includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, Sound control execution data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are stored in each process data n (numbers 1 to N). up to) are arranged in chronological order.

On the other hand, when the deciding operation effect execution flag is ON (001SGS551; Y), the deciding operation effect process timer is decremented by -1 (001SGS559), the deciding operation effect period timer is decremented by 1 (001SGS560), It is determined whether or not the deciding operation effect period timer has timed out (001SGS561).

When the deciding operation effect period timer times out (001SGS561; Y), the effect LED001SG061 and the vibration motor 001SG062 are turned off (001SGS575), and the deciding operation effect executing flag is turned off (001SGS575). , ends the vibration notice effect processing.

On the other hand, if the deciding operation effect period timer has not timed out (001SGS561; N), it is further determined whether or not the deciding operation effect process timer has timed out (001SGS562), and the deciding operation effect process timer is set to the timer. If it is not out (001SGS562; N), proceed to 001SGS565, and if the decision manipulation effect process timer has timed out (001SGS562; Y), after switching the decision manipulation effect process data (001SGS563 ), the timer for the next deciding operation rendering process is started (001SGS564), and then the process proceeds to 001SGS565.

In 001SGS565, the control contents of the deciding operation effect process data are executed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is within the operation valid period (001SGS566).

If it is not during the effective period of operation (001SGS566; N), the vibration notice effect process is terminated. (001SGS567).

If it is the operation effective period start timing (001SGS567; Y), display of the operation prompting image (see FIG. 8-24) is started (001SGS568), and then the process proceeds to 001SGS569. If it is not the operation effective period start timing (001SGS567; N), proceed to 001SGS569 without starting display of the operation prompting image.

In 001SGS569, it is determined whether or not the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state in which the operation is being performed. After executing an effect (for example, displaying an image of an ally character attacking an enemy character), the display of the operation prompting image is ended (001SGS571). On the other hand, if it is not in the ON state of being operated (001SGS569; N), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the effective period of operation (001SGS570), and if not (001SGS570; N), The deciding operation effect processing is ended.

When it is time to end the effective period of operation (001SGS570; Y), the display of the operation prompting image is terminated (001SGS571).

Then, it is determined whether or not the vibration determination flag is on (001SGS572). When the vibration decision flag is not on (001SGS572; N), the deciding operation effect process is terminated, while when the vibration decision flag is on (001SGS572; Y), effect LED001SG061 and vibration motor 001SG062. is turned off (001SGS573), the vibration decision flag is turned off (001SGS574), and the decision operation rendering process is terminated.

(Execution timing of each production)
Next, execution timing of each effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-21 to 8-24. FIG. 8-21 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case where (A) is the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern and (B) is the super reach γ loss variation pattern. FIG. 8-22 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect when (A) is the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern and (B) is the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern. 8-23, (A) to (H) are diagrams showing operation examples of each effect in super reach γ. 8-24, (I) to (K) are diagrams showing operation examples of each effect in super reach γ.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation announcement effect that suggests a big win based on the operation of the stick controller 31A, and a decision operation effect that notifies a big win or a loss based on the operation of the stick controller 31A. On the other hand, a vibration performance (motion performance) in which the operation unit 31S is reciprocated back and forth between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position for a predetermined period by the vibration motor 001SG062 is used to notify the vibration announcement performance and the big hit. It can be executed in the decision operation performance. Hereinafter, operation examples of various effects in variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach γ will be described based on FIGS. 8-21 (A) and (B) with reference to FIGS.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-21(A), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display when the execution of the operation notice effect is determined in the variable display based on the variation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. From timing Ta1 (see FIG. 8-23(A)) to normal reach (see FIG. 8-23(B)), at timing Ta2 before super reach, an operation prompting image Z1 is displayed to perform an operation notice effect. It is possible to start (see FIG. 8-23(C)). When the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on during the operation effective period from timing Ta2 to timing Ta3, that is, when the player's operation is detected, the suggestion image Z2 is displayed until timing Ta4 (FIG. 8-23 (D)). reference).

Next, at the timing Ta5 (see FIG. 8-23 (F)) at which the re-fluctuation is started after the reach out state (see FIG. 8-23 (E)), the execution of the vibration forewarning effect is determined. In this case, the vibration announcement effect is executed over a predetermined period from the timing Ta5 when the super ready-to-win display mode is set to the timing Ta6. In the vibration notice effect, the effect LED001SG061 performs a light emission effect (non-operation effect) in which the light emitting portion 31H emits light for a predetermined period, and the operation portion 31S is moved to the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position for a predetermined period by the vibration motor 001SG062. Vibration production (movement production) is performed to reciprocate in the back and forth direction between.

Then, at timing Ta7 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect (see FIGS. 8-23 (G) and (H)), the operation prompting image Z11 is displayed to start the operation prompting effect (see FIG. 8-23 (G) (H)). 24 (I)), at timing Ta8 when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on during the operation valid period from timing Ta7 to timing Ta9, the lighting effect (non-operating At the same time, a vibration effect (motion effect) is performed in which the operation unit 31S is reciprocated back and forth between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position for a predetermined period by the vibration motor 001SG062, and at timing Ta10. A big hit notification image Z12 is displayed to notify that the variable display result is a big win (see FIG. 8-24 (J)).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-21(B), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display when the execution of the operation notice effect is determined in the variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach γ. From timing Ta1 (see FIG. 8-23(A)) to normal reach (see FIG. 8-23(B)), at timing Ta2 before super reach, an operation prompting image Z1 is displayed to perform an operation notice effect. It is possible to start (see FIG. 8-23(C)). When the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on during the operation effective period from timing Ta2 to timing Ta3, that is, when the player's operation is detected, the suggestion image Z2 is displayed until timing Ta4 (FIG. 8-23 (D)). reference).

Next, at the timing Ta5 (see FIG. 8-23 (F)) at which the re-fluctuation is started after the reach out state (see FIG. 8-23 (E)), the execution of the vibration notice effect is not determined. In this case, the vibration notice effect is not executed from the timing Ta5 when the super ready-to-win display mode is entered. Then, at timing Ta7 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, the operation promotion image Z11 is displayed to start the operation promotion effect, and the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is activated during the operation effective period from timing Ta7 to timing Ta9. At the timing Ta8 when it is turned on, the light emission effect (non-moving effect) and the vibration effect (moving effect) are not executed, and a loss notification image Z13 is displayed to notify that the variable display result is a loss (FIG. 8). -24(K)).

Next, based on FIG. 8-22(A), an example in which the execution of the vibration forewarning effect that has been determined to be executed is restricted will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-22(A), in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 provides an operation notice to prompt the player to operate the stick controller 31A before the timing Ta5 at which the vibration notice effect is started. Since the effect can be executed, for example, after the player operates the operation unit 31S by the operation promotion effect in the operation notice effect, the vibration notice effect is performed while the player tilts the operation unit 31S to the front operation detection position. start timing Ta5.

Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 even when the execution of the vibration notice effect is determined, that is, when the player decides to execute the vibration notice effect. Regardless, if it is determined that the operation unit 31S is being operated, the execution of the vibration presentation that was scheduled to be executed is restricted.

Specifically, when the vibration motor 001SG062 reaches the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) in which the operation unit 31S is reciprocated in the front-rear direction is not executed, and the light emission effect (non-operating effect) by the effect LED 001SG061 is not executed. performance) only. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being surprised by the action of the operation unit 31S and making a reflex action, which may cause the player to be injured or the gaming machine to be damaged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22(B), when the vibration notice effect is started from the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the operation is detected during the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the vibration notice effect. When it is determined that the sensor 001SG063 is on, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect being executed is not limited. That is, when the vibration effect has already started, it is highly likely that the player is operating the operation unit 31S while recognizing the vibration. do.

In addition, even in the determination operation effect, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 continues to be in the ON state from the timing Ta8 when the player operates the operation unit 31S, the vibration effect being executed is continued without stopping.

(Another embodiment of characteristic part SG001)
Next, another embodiment of the characteristic portion SG001 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-25 to 8-27. FIG. 8-25 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in a pachinko game machine as another embodiment of the characteristic part SG001. FIG. 8-26 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect when (A) is the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern and (B) is the super reach γ jackpot variation pattern. FIG. 8-27 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in Modification 1 of characteristic part SG001. In the following description, descriptions of configurations similar to those of the above-described embodiment will be omitted, and only different portions will be described.

In the above embodiment, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect. has exemplified a mode of limiting the execution of the vibration effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. A proximity sensor 001SG0064 (or an infrared sensor not shown) or the like is provided on the wall of the frame 3 or the like to detect that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S. Even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in the ON state at Ta5, that is, even if the operation unit 31S is not tilted to the operation detection position, the player's finger or the like is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S. is detected, the execution of the vibration effect may be restricted.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26(A), in the variable display based on the super reach γ variation pattern, when the execution of the vibration notice effect has been determined, the vibration notice effect start timing Ta5 If the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state from the previous timing, that is, if the player detects that the player is in contact with or is close to the operation unit 31S, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, , the execution of the vibration performance is restricted even if the operation part 31S is not tilted to the operation detection position. Specifically, the vibration effect (action effect) that should have been executed is not executed, and only the light emission effect (non-action effect) is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being surprised by the action of the operation unit 31S and making a reflex action, which may cause the player to be injured or the gaming machine to be damaged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26(B), when the vibration notice effect is started from the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the proximity sensor is detected during the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the vibration notice effect. When 001SG0064 is ON, that is, when it is determined that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, the vibration effect being executed is not limited. That is, in this case, since the vibration effect has already started, it is highly likely that the player is aware of the vibration and is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, so the vibration effect is stopped. Without doing, it continues until timing Ta6.

(First invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the following first invention. That is, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine equipped with operation means that a player can operate, for example, during execution of an effect, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106830, etc. There is a device in which a vibrating motor provided inside the operating means generates vibration to enhance the performance effect. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that it is not possible to appropriately control the operation of the operating means depending on the situation. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing control for operating operating means according to the situation.
The game machine of means 1 of the first invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, stick controller 31A, operation unit 31S) operable by the player;
an operation detection means (for example, an operation detection sensor 001SG063) capable of detecting a player's operation on the operation means;
A specific effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration effect) that can execute a specific effect that operates the operation means;
with
As the specific effect, a first specific effect executed by the player operating the operation means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the decision operation effect), and a second specific effect that is executed without operating the operation means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the vibration preview effect),
The specific effect executing means limits the execution of the second specific effect (for example, effect When the control CPU 120 determines that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, when it determines that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, vibration occurs. A part that does not execute production (action production) and only executes light emission production (non-action production), etc. (See Fig. 8-22 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately perform the control for operating the operating means according to the situation.

The gaming machine according to means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1,
A structure is provided around the operating means (for example, a wall portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided around the stick controller 31A. See FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from colliding with the structure and from damaging the structure due to the collision.

The gaming machine according to means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
When the operation of the player is detected during the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect without limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates If it is determined that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state during the period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta6, which is during the execution period of the advance notice effect, the vibrating effect is continued until timing Ta6 without stopping. B) See)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if the player continues the operation that triggers the execution of the first specific effect after the execution of the operation, the execution of the first specific effect is prevented from being restricted. can be done.

The gaming machine according to means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The specific effect execution means does not start the second specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 However, if it is determined that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, if it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (operation Such as a part that does not execute the effect) and only executes the light emitting effect (non-moving effect).See Fig. 8-22 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by not completely starting the second specific effect, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of problems compared to the case where it is executed in a restricted situation.

The gaming machine according to means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second specific effect includes an action effect (e.g., vibration effect) for operating the operation means and a non-action effect (e.g., light emission effect) performed in conjunction with the operation of the operation means,
The specific effect execution means limits the execution of the action effect as a restriction on the execution of the second specific effect, and executes without limiting the non-action effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start timing When it is determined at Ta5 that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) is executed. Such as a part that does not, and executes only the light emitting effect (non-moving effect) (see Fig. 8-22 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the non-action effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the non-execution of the second specific effect compared to the case where the second specific effect is not executed at all.

The gaming machine according to means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A notification display unit (for example, notification display unit 001SG080) for notifying that the operation means will operate is provided near the operation means (see FIG. 8-20(D)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the player can recognize in advance that the operating means will operate, it is possible to further prevent problems from occurring.

The gaming machine according to means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
It further includes a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is to be executed at a predetermined timing before the operation means starts operating in the second specific effect (for example, effect The control CPU 120 determines that the vibration effect is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 at which the operation unit 31S starts vibrating in the vibration effect. A part that can execute a notification effect (for example, outputting a notification sound, displaying a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by notifying the execution of the second specific effect in advance, it is possible to prevent the action from being executed by the player and to prevent the execution of the second specific effect from being restricted. can.

The gaming machine according to means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Further comprising specific detection means (for example, proximity sensor 001SG0064) capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means,
The specific effect execution means detects that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means by the specific detection means when executing the second specific effect and/or during execution of the second specific effect. is detected, even if the operation of the player is not detected by the operation detection means, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects the vibration notice effect start timing Ta5 , the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in an ON state, that is, when the player detects that the player is in contact with or in proximity to the operation unit 31S, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in an ON state at the start timing Ta5, the vibration effect is not executed. Part (See Fig. 8-26(A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted even when the player does not operate but touches or is close to the operating means, so that the occurrence of problems can be more reliably prevented. can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 9 is the gaming machine according to means 8,
The specific effect execution means is
The operation mode of the operation means includes a first action (for example, first vibrating action (strong vibration)) and a second action (for example, second vibrating action (weak vibration)) in which the amount of displacement is smaller than that of the first action. )) to operate the operating means,
When executing the second specific effect by the first action and/or during execution of the second specific effect by the first action, the specific detecting means detects whether the player touches or approaches the operating means. When it is detected that the first action is switched to the second action (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) during execution of the vibration notice effect) is turned on, the reciprocating motion (vibrating motion) of the operation unit 31S is controlled by switching the rotation of the driving shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 from high speed to low speed. A portion that limits the execution of the vibration notice effect by performing control to switch from the first vibration motion (strong vibration) to the second vibration motion (weak vibration) by low-speed rotation in which the amount of displacement in the motion is smaller than that of the first vibration motion. (See Figure 8-28)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the action of the second specific effect is changed to the second action with a smaller amount of displacement and executed, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game due to non-execution or cancellation of the second specific effect.

(Second invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes a second invention described below. That is, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine equipped with operation means that a player can operate, for example, during execution of an effect, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106830, etc. There is a device in which a vibrating motor provided inside the operating means generates vibration to enhance the performance effect. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that it is not possible to appropriately control the operation of the operating means depending on the situation. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing control for operating operating means according to the situation.
The game machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, stick controller 31A, operation unit 31S) operable by the player;
an operation detection means (for example, an operation detection sensor 001SG063) capable of detecting a player's operation on the operation means;
a specific detection means (for example, a proximity sensor 001SG0064) capable of detecting that a player is in contact with or close to the operation means;
A specific effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration effect) that can execute a specific effect that operates the operation means;
with
As the specific effect, a first specific effect executed by the player operating the operation means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the decision operation effect), A second specific effect executed without operating the operation means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the vibration preview effect),
The specific effect execution means detects that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means by the specific detection means when executing the second specific effect and/or during execution of the second specific effect. is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the proximity sensor 001SG0064 at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, that is, when the player touches the operation unit 31S When contact or proximity is detected, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, the part that does not execute the vibration effect (see FIG. 8-26 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately perform the control for operating the operating means according to the situation.

The gaming machine according to means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The specific detection means is provided at a position different from the operation part of the operation means (for example, the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is provided on the wall of the gaming machine frame 3 in the vicinity of the stick controller 31A).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the structure of the operation means from becoming complicated, and it is also possible to more accurately detect a situation in which the operation unit is not in contact and is close to the operation unit.

The gaming machine according to means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The specific detection means (for example, the proximity sensor 001SG0064) is characterized by being capable of detecting a player's contact with the operation means.
According to this feature, since it is possible to detect the contact of the player, it is possible to implement a restriction according to the contact.

The gaming machine according to means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The specific effect executing means, when starting the second specific effect, even if the specific detecting means does not detect that the player is in contact with or close to the operating means When the player's operation is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, , When it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (moving effect) is not executed, and only the light emitting effect (non-moving effect) is executed. See 8-26 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even if there is a problem with the specific detection means, when the operation of the player is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted, so that problems can be more reliably prevented. can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A structure is provided around the operating means (for example, a wall portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided around the stick controller 31A. See FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from colliding with the structure and from damaging the structure due to the collision.

The gaming machine according to means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
When the specific detection means detects the player's proximity during the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect execution means executes the first specific effect without limitation (for example, effect control When the CPU 120 determines that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state during the period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta6, which is during the execution period of the vibration announcement performance, the vibration performance is continued until timing Ta6 without stopping. See Figure 8-22 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted even if the player remains in contact with or in close proximity to the operation means after the execution of the operation that triggers the execution of the first specific effect. can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
When the specific detection means detects the contact or proximity of the player when starting the second specific effect, the specific effect executing means does not start the second specific effect. When the CPU 120 detects that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, that is, that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned ON at the start timing Ta5. Even if it is not in the state, the vibration effect is not executed.See Fig. 8-26 (A))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by not completely starting the second specific effect, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of problems compared to the case where it is executed in a restricted situation.

The gaming machine according to means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The second specific effect includes an action effect (e.g., vibration effect) for operating the operation means and a non-action effect (e.g., light emission effect) performed in conjunction with the operation of the operation means,
The specific effect execution means limits the execution of the action effect as a restriction on the execution of the second specific effect, and executes without limiting the non-action effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start timing When it is determined that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state at Ta5, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) is executed. No, such as a part that only executes light emitting effect (non-moving effect).See Figure 8-26 (S))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the non-action effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the non-execution of the second specific effect compared to the case where the second specific effect is not executed at all.

The gaming machine according to means 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
A notification display unit (for example, notification display unit 001SG080) for notifying that the operation means is operated is provided at a position near the operation means (see FIG. 8-20(D)). It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the player can recognize in advance that the operating means will operate, it is possible to further prevent problems from occurring.

The gaming machine according to means 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9,
It further includes a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is to be executed at a predetermined timing before the operation means starts operating in the second specific effect (for example, effect The control CPU 120 determines that the vibration effect is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 at which the operation unit 31S starts vibrating in the vibration effect. A part that can execute a notification effect (for example, outputting a notification sound, displaying a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by notifying the execution of the second specific effect in advance, it is possible to prevent the player from approaching the operation means and to prevent the execution of the second specific effect from being restricted. .

The gaming machine according to means 11 is the gaming machine according to means 10,
The specific effect execution means is
The operation mode of the operation means includes a first action (for example, first vibrating action (strong vibration)) and a second action (for example, second vibrating action (weak vibration)) in which the amount of displacement is smaller than that of the first action. )) to operate the operating means,
When executing the second specific effect by the first action and/or during execution of the second specific effect by the first action, the specific detecting means detects whether the player touches or approaches the operating means. If it is detected that the first action is switched to the second action as the limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection When the sensor 001SG063) is turned on, the reciprocating motion (vibrating motion) of the operation unit 31S is controlled by switching the rotation of the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 from high speed to low speed. By performing control to switch from the first vibrating motion (strong vibration) by high-speed rotation to the second vibrating motion (weak vibration) by low-speed rotation, in which the amount of displacement in the motion is smaller than that of the first vibrating motion, execution of the vibration notice effect is performed. part to be restricted (see Fig. 8-28)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the action of the second specific effect is changed to the second action with a smaller amount of displacement and executed, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game due to non-execution or cancellation of the second specific effect.

(Modification 1 of characteristic portion 001SG)
In the above-described embodiment, even when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are turned on after the vibration notice effect is started, the execution of the vibration effect is continued without being stopped. is not limited to this, for example, as shown in FIG. may be stopped, and the execution of the vibration effect may be restricted by continuing only the execution of the light emission effect.

(Modification 2 of characteristic portion 001SG)
In the above-described embodiment, even when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are turned on after the vibration notice effect is started, the execution of the vibration effect is continued without being stopped. is not limited to this, for example, as shown in FIG. By performing control to switch the rotation of the drive shaft (not shown) from high-speed rotation to low-speed rotation, the reciprocating motion (vibration motion) of the operation unit 31S is changed from the first vibration motion (strong vibration) due to high-speed rotation to the first vibration motion (strong vibration) due to high-speed rotation. Execution of the vibration effect may be limited by performing control to switch to a second vibration motion (weak vibration) by low-speed rotation in which the amount of displacement in the motion is smaller than that of the vibration motion.

In other words, the execution of the vibration presentation may be limited by continuing execution by performing control to switch the operation mode of the operation unit 31S to the weak mode without stopping the vibration presentation being executed.

(Modification 3 of characteristic part 001SG)
In the above-described embodiment, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the execution of the vibration effect is continued without being stopped. Not limited to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is in the ON state at the start timing of the vibration notice effect. If the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is in the OFF state, the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 is rotated at high speed to perform the first vibration operation ( When the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is in the ON state, the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 is rotated at a low speed. A vibration presentation may be executed by the second vibration motion (weak vibration).

In other words, the vibration effect is started, but depending on the states of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (whether it is operated or not, or whether it is in contact or in proximity), the operation mode of the operation unit 31S is changed to the strong vibration mode. Instead, the execution of the vibration performance may be limited by executing the vibration performance by performing control to switch to the weak vibration mode.

In this way, limiting the execution of the vibration effect means not only not executing the vibration effect or stopping the vibration effect during execution as in the above embodiment, but also the vibration operation mode in the vibration effect (for example, vibration reciprocating movement range, reciprocating speed, etc.) is executed or switched to a second vibration operation with a smaller vibration mode than the first vibration operation, the execution period of the vibration operation is shortened, or the vibration operation is performed intermittently. In the case of executing a predetermined number of times during the period, the number of times of execution is reduced.

(description of variations and applications)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the variable display based on the super reach γ fluctuation pattern, the form in which the vibration notice effect (vibration effect) is started at the vibration notice effect start timing Ta5 was exemplified, but the present invention is based on this. It is not limited, and the effect control CPU 120 is at a predetermined timing (for example, timing 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 at which the operation unit 31S starts vibrating in the vibration effect. Alternatively, a notification effect (for example, outputting a notification sound, displaying a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.) for notifying that the vibration effect is to be executed may be executed.

Further, when the notification effect can be executed as described above, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the ON state during the execution period of the notification effect, at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect (vibration effect) If the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the OFF state, the execution of the vibration presentation need not be restricted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variable display based on the super reach γ variation pattern, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the vibration notice effect is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the vibration effect is not executed in the vibration notice effect, the abnormal notification to the effect that the execution of the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect is restricted. (For example, display a message such as "Release your hand from the controller" or "It's dangerous" or output a sound).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the stick controller 31A (operation means) executes the vibration effect (second specific effect), the execution of the vibration effect is restricted when the player's operation, contact or proximity is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 detects the player's operation, contact, or proximity to the operation means for a specific period during a period other than the execution period of the vibration effect. In such a case, it is possible to issue a notification (e.g., display a message such as “Release your hand from the controller” or “It is dangerous” or output a sound) to warn that the operation means may operate may be In addition, even after the execution of the notification, if the player's operation, contact, or proximity to the operation means is detected, the operation means may operate in a more emphasized manner (for example, "It's dangerous!"). You may make it perform alerting|reporting which alerts.

Further, when executing the abnormality notification as described above, it is possible to count the number of times the execution of the vibration notice effect is limited after the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, and the number of times the limitation is executed is a predetermined number (for example, 5 times, etc.), and after reaching a predetermined number of times, the execution of the vibration notice effect may be restricted. In addition, when the execution of the vibration notice effect from the next time onwards is restricted, the restriction on the execution of the vibration notice effect is lifted when a predetermined condition such as when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on or when the demonstration effect is executed. You may make it

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is not provided and the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect is executed in the vibration notice effect. In another embodiment, an operation detection sensor 001SG063 and a proximity sensor 001SG0064 are provided. , exemplifies a form in which the execution of the vibration effect is not executed (restricted) in the vibration notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. When it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is touching the operation unit 31S at the start timing Ta5 of the notice effect, the execution of the vibration effect is restricted by the vibration notice effect. When it is detected that the player is close to the operation unit 31S, the execution of the vibration performance may not be limited by the vibration notice performance. Conversely, when the specific detecting means detects that the player is approaching the operation unit 31S at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the execution of the vibration notice effect is limited by the vibration notice effect. When it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is touching the operation unit 31S, the execution of the vibration performance may not be restricted by the vibration previous notice performance. Further, when it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, regardless of whether or not the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state, a vibration notice effect is generated. may be restricted, and only when the specific detection means detects that the player is in contact with or approaches the operation unit 31S and the operation of the operation unit 31S is detected, the vibration notice effect , the execution of the vibration performance may be restricted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A that can be tilted by the player is applied as the operating means to be subjected to the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a push button 31B that can be pressed, a cross key, a jog dial, or other operation means may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A capable of vibrating motion is applied as the operable operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the motion is reciprocating motion as described above. In addition to vibrating motion due to movement, for example, an operation button that can project from a first operation non-detection position to a second operation non-detection position above the first operation non-detection position, a rotating operation, or a sliding operation. It includes operating means and the like that are capable of operating modes other than vibration, such as movement.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A operated in relation to the effects such as the operation notice effect and the decision operation effect was exemplified as the operating means to be subjected to the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and operation means unrelated to production may be applied. Specifically, for example, operation means for setting the production environment such as production sound and screen brightness, and operation means operated in connection with the game (for example, stop switches and operation levers in slot machines) etc. may be targeted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A, which is difficult to elastically deform, is applied as the operating means to be subjected to the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the operation means may be made of an elastically deformable material (for example, silicon rubber). By doing so, the operation means is not only operated by vibration but also elastically deformed, so that the vibration action is emphasized. Since it is possible to show that the player is doing so, and the player is less likely to be injured even if he/she touches the player, the safety can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A is applied as an operation means to be subjected to the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect. It is also possible to provide a plurality of operation means having different operation modes. In this case, for example, when a player's operation, contact or proximity is detected in one of a plurality of operation means when executing a vibration effect (second specific effect), according to the operation mode of the operation means You may make it differ in the limitation method of execution of vibration production|presentation. Specifically, when a first operating means operable by a first action and a second operating means operable by a second action having a smaller amount of displacement in the action than the first action are provided, the first operating means When the player's operation, contact or proximity is detected for the first number of times when the vibration performance is executed, the vibration performance is not executed, and the player's operation is performed when the vibration performance is executed by the second operation means. Vibration presentation may not be executed when contact or proximity is detected a second number of times, which is larger than the first number of times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A is applied as an operation means to be subjected to the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first operation means. and a plurality of operating means including a second operating means provided closer to the player than the first operating means may be provided. In this case, if the player's operation, contact or proximity is detected when executing the vibration effect with the second operation means, the execution of the vibration effect is restricted (or the operation mode is set to "weak"), while the game When the player's operation or contact is detected when executing the vibration performance with the first operating means far from the player, the execution of the vibration performance (second specific performance) is not limited (or the operation mode is set to "strong"). ).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 as the specific effect execution means executes the second specific effect based on the detection result of the operation detection means capable of detecting contact or proximity of the player to the operation means. Although the mode for determining whether or not to restrict has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state of contact or proximity of the player to the operation means or slightly close), and whether or not to limit the execution of the vibration effect (second specific effect) and the method of limiting the execution may be determined according to the result of the determination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A as the operating means exemplifies a form in which the operation mode cannot be changed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a player or a store clerk at a game parlor, etc. However, the operation mode of the operating means may be changed (set) on the effect setting screen or the like. Specifically, the mode of operation of the operation means may be set to any one of a plurality of stages such as "strong", "medium", and "weak". Also, the mode of operation of the operation means when limiting the execution of the vibration effect may be set to any of a plurality of stages such as "strong", "medium", "weak", and "no operation". Furthermore, the sensitivity with which the operation detection means detects the player's contact or proximity to the operation means may be set to any one of a plurality of levels such as "strong", "medium", and "weak".

Further, in the above embodiment, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the effect LED 001SG061 provided in the operation unit 31S is turned on without executing the vibration effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and effects other than the light emitting effect, for example, light emitting means provided other than the operation unit 31S (for example, the gaming machine frame 3 By causing the game effect lamp 9 provided on the board side, the lamp provided on the board side, etc.) to emit light, or by displaying a display image in which the stick controller 31A is vibrating on the image display device 5 A vibration assist effect indicating that the advance notice effect was scheduled to be executed may be made executable. By doing so, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in the player's sense of expectation due to the vibration performance with a high degree of expectation for a big hit being not executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the first specific effect executed by the player operating the operation means, a vibration effect that can be executed by the decision operation effect is applied, but the present invention is this. , the first specific effect may be a vibrating effect that can be executed in an operation effect (for example, an operation announcement effect, etc.) other than the deciding operation effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the second specific effect that is executed without the player operating the operation means, the vibration effect that can be executed in the vibration notice effect is applied, but the present invention is this. , the second specific effect may be a vibrating effect that can be executed in effects other than the vibrating warning effect (for example, an operation foretelling effect, etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the vibration effect is exemplified as a form in which it is executed in common regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. By varying the vibration mode in the vibration performance according to the set value, it is possible to suggest which of the set values 1 to 6 the pachinko game machine 1 is set to. For example, if the setting value is a low setting (e.g. setting value 1 or 2), the vibration time is 2 seconds, if it is an intermediate setting (e.g. setting value 3 or 4), the vibration time is 4 seconds, and if the setting value is a high setting (e.g. In the case of setting value 5 or 6), the setting suggestion may be made possible by changing the vibration mode by setting the vibration time to 6 seconds.

Further, as described above, when the execution of the vibration effect is restricted, for example, light emitting means provided other than the operation unit 31S (for example, the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 or the like, or on the board side (e.g., provided lamp) or displaying a display image in which the stick controller 31A is vibrating on the image display device 5, thereby indicating that the vibration forewarning effect was scheduled to be executed. In the case where the vibration assist effect can be executed, the setting value is suggested by changing the effect mode of such vibration assist effect (for example, the light emission mode of the light emitting means and the vibration mode in the display image) according to the set value. It may be possible. By doing so, it is possible not only to appropriately suppress the decrease in the player's expectation by the auxiliary vibration performance, but also to prevent the vibration performance with high expectation of the big win from being executed, even when the vibration performance is not executed. Since setting suggestions may be made, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation to play.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the operation notice effect can be executed at a timing before the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect. The rendition does not have to be viable.

Further, although the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of game balls can be circulated inside the game machine. While the number of sealed balls lent out in response to a player's request for lending and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines. In addition, since scores and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed type game machines, the given scores and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. In addition, one game is completed by deriving a variable display result to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. The first and second inventions can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be awarded.

When the first invention or the second invention is applied to the slot machine, an advantageous state advantageous to the player means that a big bonus or a regular bonus that increases the probability of winning a small combination, or an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is reported. It includes a state (for example, AT (assisted time) state) and a state (for example, ART (assisted replay time) state) in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and the probability of winning a replay combination increases.

Incidentally, the gaming machine capable of playing a game is at least one that performs a game, and is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and may be a general gaming machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 31A Stick controller 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
an operation detection means capable of detecting a player's operation on the operation means;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect that causes the operating means to perform a different effect than the operation caused by the operation of the operating means;
with
The specific effects include a first specific effect executed by the player operating the operating means and a second specific effect executed without the player operating the operating means,
The specific effect execution means is
When the operation detection means detects the operation of the player before starting the second specific effect, restricting the execution of the second specific effect ,
After the start of the second specific effect, when the operation detection means detects the player's operation during the execution of the second specific effect, the execution of the second specific effect is not limited,
When an operation of the player is detected by the operation detecting means during execution of the first specific effect, the first specific effect is executed without limitation.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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