JP7140557B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, includes, for example, a game machine having predetermined members that can be operated by a player and display means.

In this type of game machine, for example, before the operation effective period of the chance button as a predetermined member starts, a transparent button image corresponding to the chance button and having a transmittance of 50% is displayed on the left and right sides of the display means. When the two button transparent images are overlapped in the center, the button image corresponding to the chance button is displayed to indicate that the operation valid period of the chance button has started. There has been a notification, etc. (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-15392 A

The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has a problem that it is not possible to further improve the interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a player.

The game machine of means A is
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
Equipped with a predetermined member,
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part and a second part different from the first part,
capable of displaying a predetermined member image associated with the predetermined member when the predetermined member becomes usable;
before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component;
displaying the second component image after the first component image;
a first effect pattern in which the first component image and the second component image are displayed and the predetermined member image is displayed; and the predetermined member image is displayed in which the first component image and the second component image are displayed. and a second effect pattern in which is not displayed,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different between the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member and a second predetermined member as types of the predetermined member,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image is to be displayed.
It is characterized by
The game machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Provided with a predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A / push button 31B / movable body 32 etc.),
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (e.g., part A1) and a second part (e.g., part A5) more characteristic than the first part,
When the predetermined member becomes usable, it is possible to display a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the image of FIG. 8-13 (U) or FIG. 8-13 in the operation promotion effect. As shown in (V), when the operation valid period starts, a portion that performs operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3.),
before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component;
The second component image is displayed after the first component image (for example, the production control CPU 120 displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in order in the production pattern B, and displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in order, as shown in FIG. 8-12). (Q) As shown in (R) and (S), a portion displaying a part image ZA5 corresponding to part A5, which is more characteristic than parts A1 to A4, is assembled after part images ZA1 to ZA4. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the predetermined member, thereby enhancing interest.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1,
When displaying the second component image, it is displayed in a manner that is more visible to the player than the component images related to other components (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may display the image shown in FIG. 8-12 (Q) As shown, when the component image ZA5 is displayed in a manner in which it is assembled with the component image ZA1, the component image ZA5 can be displayed in an enlarged manner, an effect image can be displayed around the component image ZA5, and an image display can be performed. Parts that are displayed in a manner that allows the player to more easily identify the parts than the other parts images ZA1 to ZA4, such as moving and displaying from the periphery of the display area of the device 5 toward the center.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A) is a member that constitutes a part of detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, gripping members 602L, 602R, etc.) capable of detecting the actions of the player,
Equipped with a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that encourages the action of the player (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B),
The promotion effect executing means is capable of displaying the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display five parts among a plurality of parts in the controller assembly effect). A part that displays parts images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to A1 to A5 respectively in a manner of assembling.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the production effect in the promotion production.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The predetermined member (for example, movable body 32) is operable,
When the first component image and the second component image are displayed, the predetermined member can be operated (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the image as shown in FIG. 8-24 (A). A parts image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the display device 5, and a parts image ZD1 corresponding to the movable body assembly effect is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. Next, FIG. As shown in 8-24(B), the controller assembling effect and the movable body assembling effect progress together, and the movable body 32 moves up and down in the vicinity of the origin position.Modification 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the predetermined member is operated, the predetermined member can be appropriately focused.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member (eg, stick controller 31A) and a second predetermined member (eg, push button 31B),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image related to is to be displayed (for example, for effect control). A part where the CPU 120 can execute an assembly suggesting effect suggesting which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is assembled to enable operation in the super ready-to-win effect, etc. See Modified Example 2 in Fig. 8-20. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since it is suggested which predetermined member is displayed, interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in a manner in which they are combined (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may A portion that can execute a controller assembly effect that displays component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to the five components A1 to A5, respectively, in a manner in which they are assembled.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to means 6,
a first display pattern displayed in a manner in which the first component image and the second component image are assembled;
a second pattern that displays the first component image and the second component image in a non-assembled manner;
(For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in a manner in which the component images ZA2 to ZA5 are assembled to the component image ZA1 in the controller assembly effect. controller assembling effects based on either one of performance patterns A and B where the component image ZA5 is displayed in a state in which the component image ZA5 is not assembled to the component image ZA1 so that the completed controller image Z1 is not displayed. (See Figure 8-8)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Before displaying a plurality of component images including the first component image and the second component image in a manner in which they are assembled, it is possible to execute a special effect of displaying the component images used for the assembly (for example, A portion that can execute an assembly suggestive effect for displaying in a mode of collecting parts images to be assembled in the controller assembly effect, such as during a super ready-to-win effect before executing the controller assembly effect, see Modified Example 2 in Fig. 8-20. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

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 together with the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It may have.

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 showing the pachinko game machine 1 used in the characteristic portion 063SG. (A) is a perspective view showing an operation unit, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the operation unit. (A) is a perspective view showing a ball-hitting operation handle, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the ball-hitting operation handle. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between variable display results and variation patterns; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production|presentation control process processing of the characteristic part 063SG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing of the characteristic portion 063SG; FIG. (A) is a diagram showing an operation object determination ratio in an operation prompting effect, (B) is a diagram showing an assembly effect pattern determination ratio, and (C) is a diagram showing the contents of the assembly effect pattern. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display effect processing of the characteristic portion 063SG; FIG. (A) to (D) are diagrams for explaining an example of the flow from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols to the start of the super ready-to-win effect. (E) to (K) are diagrams for explaining an example of a controller assembly effect based on effect pattern A or C. FIG. (L) to (T) are diagrams for explaining an example of a controller assembly effect based on effect pattern B or D. FIG. (U) to (Z) are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation promoting effect. It is a timing chart explaining an example of the production in the jackpot game state. It is a figure explaining the flow of production from the start of the jackpot game state to the normal game state via the time saving state. (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining the flow of the handle assembly effect in the firing operation prompting effect A, and (F) is a diagram showing right-hand shot notification. (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining the flow of the handle assembly effect in the firing operation prompting effect A, and (F) is a diagram showing right-hand shot notification. (G) to (K) are diagrams for explaining the flow of the game ball flowing effect in the shooting operation promotion effect B, and (L) is a diagram showing right hitting notification. (A) to (F) are diagrams showing an assembly effect in the modified example 1 of the characteristic portion 063SG. (A) to (E) are diagrams showing a super ready-to-win effect in modification 2 of the characteristic portion 063SG. (A) to (F) are diagrams showing the steering wheel assembly effect in the modified example 3 of the characteristic portion 063SG. (A) to (F) are diagrams showing the route construction effect in the modification 4 of the characteristic portion 063SG. (A) is a diagram showing an operation mode of a movable body, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing a structure of the movable body. (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams showing an operation prompting effect as Modified Example 5. FIG. (D) to (G) are explanatory diagrams showing an operation prompting presentation as Modified Example 5. 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. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be 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 losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during 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 stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the 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 time-saving state is also called a low-probability-high base state, a high-probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and a normal state is also called 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.

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

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

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

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. 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, 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, 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 no backup data is stored in the RAM 102, an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 checks the backup 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, 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, the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) for returning 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 of 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 designates the backed up game state before the power cut, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that designates 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 recovery 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 process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description of Characteristic Portion 063SG)
Next, the characterizing portion 063SG of this embodiment will be described. In addition, in the description of each step of the flow chart in the present embodiment, for example, "step S1" is abbreviated as "S1" or "063SGS1", "normal reach" is abbreviated as "N reach", "Super reach" may be abbreviated as "S reach" or "SP reach". In addition, the configuration having the same function as that of the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description or having a different form, arrangement position, etc., will be omitted from detailed description by attaching the same reference numerals. In the following, the front side of FIG. 8-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the back side is the back (rear) side. The direction will be used as a reference. Incidentally, the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is the facing face facing the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

(Game area)
Next, the pachinko game machine 1 used in the characterizing portion 063SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view showing the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the characteristic portion 063SG. 8-2, (A) is a perspective view showing the operation unit, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the operation unit. 8-3, (A) is a perspective view showing the ball-hitting operation handle, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the ball-hitting operation handle.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the game area Y of the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the characterizing part 063SG of the present embodiment, the first route K1 of the flow-down routes through which game balls flow is A second route K2, which is mainly provided in an area on the left side of the center decorative frame 5c surrounding the image display device 5, and which is different from the first route K1 among the flow-down routes for the game balls, displays an image when viewed from the front. It is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the center decorative frame 5c surrounding the display device 5. As shown in FIG.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path K1 is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path K2 is called right hitting. The first path is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area Y, so it may be called a left-handed path. Further, the second path K2 is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area Y, so it may be called a right-handed path. It should be noted that the first route K1 and the second route K2 may be composed of separate routes, or may be routes that are partly shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area Y, the arrangement of obstacle nails, or the like.

In this embodiment, game balls flowing down the first path K1 are guided to enter the winning ball device 6A, while game balls flowing down the second path K2 pass through the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device. 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7 are guided so as to be able to enter. It should be noted that the game ball flowing down the second path K2 may enter the winning ball device 6A.

A movable body 32 is provided above the display area of the image display device 5 . The movable body 32 is provided so as to be vertically movable between an origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 and an effect position positioned substantially in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 ( 8-19 (A)), the effect control CPU 120 can move the movable body 32 from the origin position to the effect position at a predetermined timing during the variable display period or during the jackpot game state.

(Operation unit 600)
As shown in FIG. 8-2, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are integrated as an operation unit 600. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-2(B), the stick controller 31A includes a base body 601 mainly made of metal, gripping members 602L and 602R covering the base body 601 from left and right sides, and front surfaces of the gripping members 602L and 602R. It mainly has a lens cover 603 attached to the side, a rear base 604 arranged on the rear side of the base body 601, and a push button 31B attached to the upper part of the integrated grip members 602L and 602R.

The base body 601 is composed of a base portion 601A and a rotating portion 601C capable of rotating around a rotating shaft 601B directed in the horizontal direction with respect to the base portion 601A. The controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) is provided on the back base 604, and the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) built in the push button 31B are connected to the effect control board 12. A wiring C, a connector CN, and the like are provided for this purpose.

The operation unit 600 is manufactured, for example, by: 1. 2. assembling the rear base 604 to the base body 601; 2. assembling the gripping members 602L and 602R to the rotating portion 601C; 4. Attaching the lens cover 603 to the front surfaces of the gripping members 602L and 602R; It is constructed by assembling in steps 1 to 4, such as assembling the push button 31B to the upper part of the gripping members 602L and 602R. Note that the assembly process is optional, and the assembly may be performed in processes other than those described above. Moreover, it actually has a step of assembling more members than the above.

In the following, for convenience of explanation, the base body 601 is referred to as part A1, the rear base 604 as part A2, the lens cover 603 as part A3, the push button 31B as part A4, and the gripping members 602L and 602R as part A5. sometimes. Further, among these parts A1 to A5, the part A5 (gripping members 602L and 602R) will be described as a more characteristic part than the other parts A1 to A4. The “characteristic part” is a part that the player can most easily recognize (specify) as a part that constitutes the stick controller 31</b>A that constitutes a part of the operation unit 600 .

Specifically, the part A5 (gripping members 602L and 602R) is the A. B. being a member operated (held) by the player; C. It has a shape that makes it easy to remember that it is a grip part. D. being larger than the other parts A1 to A4 (occupying a larger area for the entire operation unit 600); It is a part that satisfies at least one condition (for example, conditions A, B, C, D, etc. here) of being a part that is arranged in a conspicuous position for the player. A characteristic part of the parts of 31A will be described as part A5 (gripping members 602L and 602R).

As shown in FIG. 8-2(A), the stick controller 31A configured in this manner can be operated by grasping the gripping portion composed of the gripping members 602L and 602R and the lens cover 603 and pulling it forward. The sensor unit 35A detects operations by the player.

(Ball operation handle 30)
As shown in FIG. 8-3, the ball hitting operation handle 30 is composed of a handle base 720 attached to the gaming machine frame 3 with screws (not shown) and various members attached to the front side of the handle base 720. . As shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the handle base 720 is composed of a tubular portion 720a and a dish-shaped flange portion 720b extending from the front end portion of the tubular portion 720a. An insertion passage 721 through which a handle shaft 726 is inserted through a handle collar 727 from the front side is formed through the center of the cylindrical portion 720a in the front-rear direction. Fixing bosses 722 and 723 for fixing the handle cover 735 protrude from the upper and lower portions of the flange portion 720b. The front and rear positions of the handle shaft 726 with respect to the insertion passage 721 are determined by an E-ring 726a attached to the outer periphery.

On the front left side of the flange portion 720b, there is a single-shot switch lever 724 having an operation portion 724b that is operated when shooting game balls one by one. A single-shot switch 725 for detecting the single-shot switch lever 724 is attached near the single-shot switch lever 724 by a screw 725a.

An annular touch ring 728 is non-rotatably attached to the front surface of the flange portion 720b by screws 728a, and an annular touch attachment plate 729 is attached to the front surface of the touch ring 728 by screws 729a. are fixed to the handle base 720 . A handle ring 730 that is rotatably operated by the player is assembled to the front side of the touch mounting plate 729 so as to be relatively rotatable with respect to the touch mounting plate 729 . The touch ring 728, handle sensor (not shown) and single switch 725 are connected to the main board 11 via a payout control board (not shown) by wiring C, connector CN and the like.

The handle ring 730 is formed with a fitting hole 732 in the center into which the tip of the handle shaft 726 is fitted so as not to rotate relative to each other. 733a and an arc-shaped insertion groove 733b through which the fixing boss 723 is inserted are formed. It is located on the front side of plate 729 .

A handle cover 735 arranged on the front side of the handle ring 730 has decorations (for example, model-specific patterns, marks, characters, titles, manufacturer's logos, etc.) on the front, which are not shown. It is fixed to the fixing bosses 722 and 723 by a screw 731a inserted through the fixing boss 722 and a screw 731b inserted through the fixing boss 723a from the rear side of the flange portion 720b. Therefore, the handle ring 730 is rotatably attached to the touch mounting plate 729 within a rotation range of about 90 degrees around the handle shaft 726 facing in the front-rear direction. A handle spring 734 interposed between the handle cover 735 and the handle ring 730 always urges the handle ring 730 in the counterclockwise direction.

The ball-striking operation handle 30 is manufactured by, for example, 1. 2. Assemble the touch ring 728 to the handle base 720; 2. Assemble the touch mounting plate 729; 3. Assemble the handle ring 730 integrated with the handle shaft 726; It is configured by assembling in steps 1 to 4, such as assembling the handle cover 735 . Note that the assembly process is optional, and the assembly may be performed in processes other than those described above. Moreover, it actually has a step of assembling more members than the above.

In the following, for convenience of explanation, the handle base 720 and the touch ring 728 are part B1, the touch mounting plate 729 is part B2, the handle ring 730 is part B3, and the handle cover 735 integrated with the handle shaft 726 is part B4. It is sometimes called and explained. Further, among these parts B1 to B4, the part B4 (handle cover 735 integrated with the handle shaft 726) will be described as a more characteristic part than the other parts B1 to B4. The “characteristic part” is a part that the player can most easily recognize (specify) as a part forming part of the ball-striking operation handle 30 .

Specifically, the part B4 (handle cover 735) is the A.I. B. being a member operated by a player; C. It has a shape that makes it easy to remember that it is an operation part. D. being larger than the other parts B1 to B4 (the area occupied by the entire ball-striking operation handle 30 is large); It is a part that satisfies at least one of the conditions (for example, conditions C and D here) of being a part that is placed in a conspicuous position for the player. Among them, a characteristic part will be described as part B4 (handle cover 735).

As shown in FIG. 8-3(A), the ball-striking operation handle 30 configured in this manner rotates the handle ring 730 to the right against the biasing force of the handle spring 734 to rotate the handle shaft 726. By transmitting the amount of rotation to a shooting device (not shown), the game ball set at the shooting position is launched (shot) with a force corresponding to the amount of rotation.

In this characterizing portion 063SG, a big hit type determination table is stored in the ROM 101 . The jackpot type determination table determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the special figure display result to the jackpot game state as "big hit". is a table referenced by In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second 2 special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variable jackpot A", " It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as probability variable jackpot B'.

As the jackpot types, after the end of the jackpot game state, high-precision control and time-saving control are executed and the transition to a high-probability base state is performed. In the "non-probability variable jackpot" is set in which only time-saving control is executed and transitions to a low-probability-high base state.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot 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. On the other hand, the big-hit game state by the "probability variable big-hit B" is a normal open big-hit game in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. . In addition, the big win game state by the "non-probability variable big win" 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. . Therefore, the "variable probability big hit A" may be called a 10 round (10R) variable probability big hit, and the "variable probability big hit B" may be called a 5 round (5R) probability variable big hit. In addition, during the jackpot game of any jackpot type, the variable probability control and the time saving control are not executed.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the variable probability big win A and the variable probability big win B are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the regenerated big win is the variable probability big win A or the variable probability big win B, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed again after the big win game state is ended, so that the big win game state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called continuous state, which occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" is that a predetermined number of special game games (for example, 100 times) are executed, or the predetermined number of special game games are executed. It ends by entering a jackpot game state before being played.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure, "variable probability big hit A", "variable probability big hit B", "non- The allocation of the judgment value to the jackpot type of "variable probability jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (for example, the value in the range of "71" to "100") is the number of rounds "probability variable jackpot B" with a small number of rounds While assigned to the jackpot type, when the special figure variably displayed is the second special figure, no determination value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variable jackpot B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. , the ratio of determining the jackpot type to the "probability variable jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in a special game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the jackpot type as "probability variable jackpot B" and control to a normal open jackpot state with a small number of rounds, for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control In a game state in which game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of a jackpot state in which the number of prize balls to be obtained is small, thereby preventing a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. It's like

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, the allocation of the determination value to the "non-variable" jackpot type is the same regardless of whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure (for example, value in the range of “1” to “51”), so the probability of a non-probable hit and the probability of a hit are the first special special game or the second special. are considered to be the same regardless of

Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the allocation of the determination value for the "variable probability big hit B" is different depending on whether it is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure, the "variable probability big hit A ” also differs depending on whether it is the first special special game or the second special special game, and for the “probability variable jackpot A” with a large number of rounds, the second special special game The case is set to be easier to determine than the case of the first special figure special figure game. In other words, the second special game is more advantageous for the player than the first special game.

In addition, even in the case of the special game of the second special figure, a judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special game of the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". may For example, in the case of the special game of the second special, a smaller determination value than in the case of the special game of the first special may be assigned to the "probability variable jackpot B" jackpot type. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data regardless of whether the game is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

In this way, in this characteristic part 063SG, in the normal state (low base state) which is not the time saving state (high base state), even if the game ball flows down the second route K2 by hitting to the right, the game ball enters the second start winning opening Since it is difficult to enter, it is more advantageous for the player to win the game ball into the first start winning hole by hitting left, while in the time-saving state (high base state) or in the jackpot game state, the game ball is hit by right hitting. If the second route K2 flows down, the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning hole or the big winning hole, which is more advantageous for the player than making the game ball win the first starting winning hole by hitting left.

FIG. 8-4 shows the variation pattern in this characteristic portion 063SG. In this characteristic portion 063SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "losing", 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, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach-loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation 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.

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach performance is executed, and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach performance such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In addition, in this characteristic portion 063SG, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, as for the super reach variation patterns, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this characteristic portion 063SG is executed is shorter than the super reach α and super reach β which are the super reach variation patterns. is set. In addition, regarding the special figure variable display time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is performed in this characteristic part 063SG, the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is performed The special figure variable display time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 063SG, as described above, the variable display result is set in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach so that the expectation that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is set so that the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variable display time, the higher the expectation of a "big hit".

In addition, in the present feature unit 063SG, as described later, the type of variation pattern is first determined, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Then, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but is determined using only the random number 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 After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number value, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram of the determination method of the variation pattern in the characteristic part 063SG. In this characteristic portion 063SG, the variation pattern to be selected is varied according to the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is used to determine the variation pattern. is determined from PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot) and PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach jackpot). Also, if the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table B, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to set the variation pattern to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot) variation pattern) and PB1-2 (super reach jackpot variation pattern).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the big-hit variation pattern determination table A and the big-hit variation pattern determination table B differ in the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1 and PB1-2. Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, 498 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, and 497 determination values are assigned to PB1-2. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, 250 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, and 747 determination values are assigned to PB1-2. That is, in the present characteristic portion 063SG, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B, the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability variable jackpot PB1. Since it is determined to be -2, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variation pattern in the variable display.

In addition, when the variable display result is "losing" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of pending memories of the fluctuation special figure is 2 or less, select the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losing, Using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, the fluctuation pattern is determined from PA1-1 (variation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

In addition, when the variable display result is "losing" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of pending memories of the variable special figure is 3, select the changing pattern determination table B for losing, and the losing Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation pattern is determined from PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

In addition, when the variable display result is "losing" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variable special figure is 4, the change pattern determination table C for losing is selected, and the losing Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation pattern is determined from PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

Further, when the variable display result is "loss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for loss, and use the variation pattern determination table D for loss to determine the variation pattern PA1-4 Determined from (shortening fluctuation pattern for non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

In other words, if the variable display result in this characteristic portion 063SG is "losing", the number of pending memories of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, etc., or based on the fact that it is in a time saving state, the special figure Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach-losing variation pattern (PA1-1), the shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) increase the rate at which variable display is performed. It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being delayed.

FIG. 8-6 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (step S76) shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the firing operation promotion effect process of 063SGS162 after the pre-reading notice setting process of 063SGS161, and then performs one of the processes of 063SGS170 to 063SGS175 according to the value of the effect process flag. I do. In addition, in this characteristic portion 063SG, the effect processing during the small hit of S174 and the end effect processing of the end of the small hit of S175 shown in FIG. Carry up. In addition, the contents of the firing operation promotion rendering process will be described later.

FIG. 8-7 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step 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 variation start command reception flag is set (063SGS271). When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (063SGS271; 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 063SG194A Various command data and various flags stored with the buffer number are shifted upward by one buffer number (063SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-1", Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-3" of the 1 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer numbers "1-3" and stored.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 063SGS271 (063SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (063SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (063SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (063SGS273; Y), start 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 received command buffer 063SG194A at the time of winning are advanced by one buffer number (063SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the 2 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the second special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-3" and stored.

After executing 063SGS272 or 063SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (063SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (063SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 063SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that the three symbols are "7" as the stop symbols. ”Determines a combination of matching decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", (combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, select a decorative pattern in which three patterns are even-numbered patterns as the stop pattern. Determine the combination (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are not aligned as the stop symbols are combinations other than the above-described chance symbols. (Losing pattern) 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 symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value matching the extracted random number.

After the processing of 063SGS276, in 063SGS277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is the SP reach variation pattern based on the variation pattern designation command. If the variation pattern is not the SP reach variation pattern, select the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (063SGS279).

On the other hand, when it is determined in 063SGS277 that the variation pattern is the SP ready-to-win variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 performs operation promotion effect pattern determination processing for determining the operation promotion effect type (063SGS278). Here, the operation prompting effect will be described.

(Operation promotion effect)
In this characteristic part 063SG, when the super reach variation pattern PA2-2 or PB1-2 is determined in the variation pattern setting process of S111 shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 executes the super reach effect during variable display. At the same time, at a predetermined timing during execution of the super ready-to-win effect, an operation promotion effect is executed to prompt the player to operate either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and if there is an operation, a variable display result is displayed. It is designed to notify you.

Below, the flow from the start of the variable display of decorative patterns to the super ready-to-win effect will be described. FIGS. 8-10 (A) to (D) are diagrams for explaining an example of the flow from the start of the variable display of decorative patterns to the start of the super ready-to-win effect. 8-11 (E) to (K) are diagrams for explaining an example of a controller assembly effect based on the effect pattern A or C. FIG. 8-12 (L) to (T) are diagrams for explaining an example of a controller assembly effect based on the effect pattern B or D. FIG. 8-13, (U) to (Z) are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation prompting effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative design, and then, as shown in FIG. After setting the display mode to the predetermined ready-to-win state, as shown in FIG. 8-10(C), the super ready-to-win effect is started as the super ready-to-win state develops. In this characterizing portion 063SG, a battle presentation in which a friendly character and an enemy character confront each other is executed as a super ready-to-win presentation. Incidentally, in this characterizing section 063SG, a battle effect is executed as a super ready-to-win effect, but an effect other than the battle effect may be executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes an operation promoting effect to encourage the player to operate either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B at the timing when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the battle effect. As shown in FIG. 8-13 (U), the operation prompting effect is performed by displaying a controller image Z1 imitating the stick controller 31A and a character image Z2 reading "Exit!" on the image display device 5, or by As shown in V), the image display device 5 displays a push button image Z3 imitating the push button 31B and a character image Z4 reading "Push!". It is also possible to output sounds such as "Pull!" and "Push!"

Next, the timing at which the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B is input within the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, that is, the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player is detected. The result of the battle presentation is notified at the timing when the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B does not input the detection signal, or when the operation valid period has passed without input of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B. For example, when the variable display result is a big win, as shown in FIGS. If the display result is a loss, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (Y) and (Z), if the player loses, the variable display result is reported as a loss.

In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit, it may be notified that the variable display result is a big hit by executing a relief effect after announcing that the player has lost the battle performance.

(Controller assembly performance)
In addition, in this characteristic portion 063SG, the effect control CPU 120, in the operation promotion effect, controls the controller image Z1 imitating the stick controller 31A or the push button as shown in FIG. 8-13 (U) or FIG. Before the push button image Z3 imitating the button 31B is displayed, that is, before the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B becomes effective, the controller assembly rendering for assembling the stick controller 31A can be executed. When the assembly is successful (completed), a controller image Z1 prompting the user to operate the stick controller 31A is displayed. is displayed.

The stick controller 31A is composed of a plurality of parts (members) as described with reference to FIG. The part images ZA1 to ZA5 are displayed in order in the form of assembly, and as shown in FIG. It is said that

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (E) to (J), the effect pattern A displays a component image ZA1 corresponding to the component A1, and then displays a component image ZA1 corresponding to the component A5. The part image ZA5 is displayed in the form of assembling, the part image ZA2 corresponding to the part A2 is displayed in the part image ZA1 in the form of assembling, and the part image ZA3 corresponding to the part A3 is displayed in the part image ZA1 in the form of assembling. Then, by displaying the part image ZA4 corresponding to the part A4 on the part image ZA1 in a manner of assembling, a completed image ZA6 in which all the part images ZA1 to ZA5 are finally used and the assembly is completed is displayed. In other words, it is a pattern in which assembly is successful (completed).

As shown in FIGS. 8-12(L) to 8-12(S), the effect pattern B is a mode in which a part image ZA1 corresponding to the part A1 is displayed, and then a part image ZA2 corresponding to the part A2 is assembled to the part image ZA1. , the part image ZA3 corresponding to the part A3 is displayed in the form of assembling the part image ZA1, the part image ZA4 corresponding to the part A4 is displayed in the part image ZA1, and the part image ZA1 is displayed. By displaying the part image ZA5 corresponding to the part A5 in the manner in which the part image ZA5 corresponding to the part A5 is assembled, the completed image ZA6 in which all the part images ZA1 to ZA5 are finally used and the assembly is completed is displayed, that is, the assembly is successful. It is a pattern to (complete).

As shown in FIGS. 8-11(E) to (I) and (K), production pattern C has the same parts assembly order as production pattern A, but parts corresponding to part A4 are shown in part image ZA1. After the image ZA4 is displayed in the form of assembly, an unfinished image ZA7 is finally displayed in which all the part images ZA1 to ZA5 are not used and the assembly is not completed. That is, the assembly fails (is not completed). is.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (L) to (R) and (T), effect pattern D has the same parts assembly order as effect pattern B, but parts corresponding to part A5 are shown in part image ZA1. After the image ZA5 is displayed in the form of assembly, an unfinished image ZA7 is finally displayed in which all the part images ZA1 to ZA5 are not used and the assembly is not completed. That is, the assembly fails (is not completed). is.

Also, the assembly order of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in these production patterns A to D is shown in FIG. Since the assembly order is different from the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process described, the production effect can be enhanced. The assembly order of the component images ZA1-ZA5 in the effect patterns A-D may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

Further, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are images that do not include some of the multiple components (members) constituting the stick controller 31A. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, the component image ZA2 corresponding to the component A2 (rear base 604) includes wiring C, connector CN, controller sensor unit 35A and push button CN, which the actual rear base 604 has. Since the display of the component images corresponding to the electronic components such as the sensor 35B is omitted (not displayed), the appearance of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 is spoiled by the electronic component images corresponding to the electronic components such as the wiring C and the connector CN. can be suppressed. It should be noted that display of parts other than electronic parts may be omitted.

In addition, in production pattern B, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are displayed in order to be assembled, and as shown in FIGS. By displaying the component image ZA5 corresponding to the component A5 in a manner in which it is assembled after the component images ZA1 to ZA4, it is possible to appropriately draw attention to the stick controller 31A and to most recognize the stick controller 31A. By displaying the easy-to-assemble part image ZA5 at the end, it becomes difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end, which improves interest.

Furthermore, the component image ZA5 is displayed in a manner that is more visible to the player than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4. Specifically, the mode in which the visibility for the player is higher than that of the other component images ZA1 to ZA4 is, for example, the mode in which the component image ZA5 is attached to the component image ZA1 as shown in FIG. 8-12(Q). , the component image ZA5 is displayed in an enlarged manner, an effect image is displayed around the component image ZA5 to emphasize it, or the image display device 5 is moved from the peripheral edge of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the center. , etc., in which the player can more easily identify the parts than the other parts images ZA1 to ZA4. By displaying in this manner, the production effect can be further enhanced.

In addition, the controller assembly effect includes effect patterns A and B that display the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in a manner that they are assembled to the component image ZA1, and the component image ZA5 that is assembled to the component image ZA1. When the effect patterns A and B for finally displaying the completed controller image Z1 are determined including the effect patterns C and D in which the completed controller image Z1 is not displayed by displaying in a non-attached mode, A big win is achieved at a higher rate than the effect patterns C and D in which the finally completed controller image Z1 is not displayed. Therefore, the player can expect success (completion) of the assembly effect, and thus the interest is enhanced.

Also, even if the result of the variable display is a big hit, the push button 31B may be determined as the operation target, or the effect patterns A and C in which the characteristic part A4 is not assembled last may be selected. Otherwise, the performance patterns C and D, which are not completed due to failure in assembly, may be selected, so that the player's expectation for the big win can be maintained regardless of which performance pattern is selected. can.

Further, in this characterizing section 063SG, as an effect pattern for the controller assembly effect, one of the effect patterns A to D is selected as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any one of a plurality of effect patterns including other effect patterns with different component types, component assembly orders, etc. may be selectable.

In the operation facilitating effect pattern determination processing of 063SGS278 in FIG. The presence or absence and, if executed, which of production patterns A to D is to be executed is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the effect control CPU 120 activates the operation unit (operation As a target), the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 80%, and the push button 31B is determined at a rate of 20%. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is a loss variation pattern (when the variable display result is a loss), the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 20% as the operation unit (operation target) whose operation is valid, and the push button 31B. is determined at a rate of 80%. In this way, when the operation of the stick controller 31A becomes effective at the end of the battle production, the hit is more likely to occur than when the operation of the push button 31B becomes effective. High degree. Note that the above determination ratio is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), when the stick controller 31A is determined as the operation target, the effect control CPU 120 determines non-execution of the controller assembly effect at a rate of 5%, and sets the effect pattern A. It is determined at a rate of 25%, effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 60%, and effect patterns C and D are each determined at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, when the push button 31B is determined to be operated, non-execution of the controller assembly effect is determined at a rate of 20%, effect patterns A and B are each determined at a rate of 5%, and effect pattern C is determined at a rate of 50%. The ratio is determined, and the production pattern D is determined at a ratio of 20%.

In this way, when the stick controller 31A is determined as the operation target, the controller assembly effect is executed at a higher rate than when the controller assembly effect is not executed, and the effect patterns A and B that succeed in assembly fail to assemble. On the other hand, when the operation target is determined to be the push button 31B, the controller assembly effect is not executed at a higher rate than when the operation target is determined to be the stick controller 31A. In addition, even when execution of the controller assembly performance is determined, performance patterns C and D in which assembly fails are determined at a higher rate than performance patterns A and B in which assembly succeeds.

Therefore, if the controller assembly effect is executed and the assembly is successful, the ratio of the big win is higher than if the controller assembly effect is not executed or if the assembly is unsuccessful. Also, if the controller assembly effect is not executed, the failure rate is higher than if the assembly succeeds. That is, the performance patterns A and B that are successfully assembled have a higher reliability of big win than the performance patterns C and D that are unsuccessfully assembled. A performance pattern B that succeeds in assembling has a higher reliability of big win than a performance pattern A that succeeds in assembling, and a performance pattern C that fails in assembling has a lower reliability of big win than a performance pattern D that fails in assembling. Therefore, the performance pattern B, the performance pattern A, the performance pattern D, and the performance pattern C are set so that the reliability of the big win increases in this order. Note that the above determination ratio is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

In this way, when the variable display result is a big win, the effect control CPU 120 selects the stick controller 31A as the operation target at a higher rate than the push button 31B, and when the operation target is the stick controller 31A, assembly is performed. Since the performance patterns A and B that succeed in assembling are selected at a higher rate than the performance patterns C and D that fail in assembling, if the controller assembly performance succeeds and the operation of the stick controller 31A becomes effective, a big win is achieved at a high rate. .

Further, in the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion notification is given by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 at the start timing of the operation effective period as shown in FIGS. In addition, by performing the controller assembly effect before these operation prompting notifications are performed, that is, before the operation effective period starts, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the stick controller 31A for performing the operation. Therefore, it is possible to notify in advance that the valid operation period will start, especially for players who have little experience in playing games. Furthermore, instead of displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 shown in FIGS. Since it becomes possible to make it conscious, interest can be suitably improved.

Incidentally, when it is determined not to execute the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process, the controller assembly effect is not started even at the start timing of the controller assembly effect. By displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 as shown in 13(V), the operation promotion notification is performed.

Further, in this characteristic portion 063SG, an example has been exemplified in which non-execution of the controller assembly effect is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process, but the present invention is not limited to this. ZA5 may be displayed, but the mode of assembling these component images ZA1 to ZA5 may not be displayed, that is, a presentation pattern in which the mode of non-assembling is displayed may be selectable.

Further, after the button part images corresponding to the parts constituting the push button 31B are displayed, the button part images are displayed in the form of assembling, and after starting the push button assembly presentation, before or after the assembly is completed, the push button is pushed. It may have an effect pattern that fails to assemble by displaying the button image Z3 in a disassembled manner.

Furthermore, after the push button image Z3 is displayed in a disassembled manner, the controller assembling effect may be started to display the controller image Z1 after successful assembly.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (J) and 8-12 (S), after displaying the state of assembling the final component images ZA4 and ZA5, the assembled controller image Z1 is displayed for the game machine. The manner in which the frame 3 is assembled to the glass door frame or the like may be indicated.

Returning to FIG. 8-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the operation promotion effect, and then selects the effect control pattern (process table) according to the contents determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process. (063 SGS280). After executing the processing of 063SGS279 or 063SGS280, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (063SGS281).

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 (063SGS282). 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 this 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. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to commands.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern specification command (063SGS283). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (063SGS284). 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 (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (063SGS285).

FIG. 8-9 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from each value of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer (063SGS301, 063SGS302, 063SGS303). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect is set (it is decided to perform the notice effect) or the flag during execution of the notice effect is set (during the execution of the notice effect). Yes), the notice effect process may be executed.

In 063SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (063SGS307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next process timer set value in the process table to the process timer (063SGS308). In addition, the control state for the production device (parts for production) is changed based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (063SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out, the performance device (for performance (063SGS309b).

Next, when the execution of the operation promotion effect is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination processing of 063SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 promotes the operation based on the determined assembly effect pattern at the execution timing of the operation promotion effect. A process for executing an effect is performed (063SGS310).

Then, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer has timed out (063SGS311). When the variable display control timer has timed out (063SGS311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen for the left, middle, and right decorative patterns (displayed after 30 ms have elapsed since the display of the previous decorative pattern was switched). Image data for the screen to be displayed) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (063SGS312). Thus, in the image display device 5, the variable display control of the decoration pattern 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 decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Also, the variable display control timer is reset to a predetermined value (063SGS313).

Also, when the variable display control timer has not timed out (063SGS311; N), after executing 063SGS313, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (063SGS314). 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 (step S173) (063SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (063SGS315; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is waited for a special symbol. (063SGS316). 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, the variable display of the decorative design can be terminated when the regular variable display time elapses (at the end of the variable display of the special design).

Process data during variable display of decorative patterns is set in the process table used for variable display control of decorative patterns. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decoration pattern. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the processing of 063SGS306, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the decorative pattern variable display control based on the process table is finish.

(Fire operation promotion production)
The effect control CPU 120 shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path K2 when the big hit game state or the time saving state is started in the shooting operation promotion effect processing of 063SGS162 shown in FIG. 8-6. A shooting operation promotion performance A and a shooting operation promotion performance B prompting the player to do so are executed. In addition, when the time-saving state ends and is controlled to the normal game state (low probability low base state), a left-handed notification prompting the game ball to be shot so that the game ball flows down the first path K1. Run.

An example of the effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the jackpot game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15. FIG. 8-14 is a timing chart explaining an example of the effect in the jackpot game state. FIG. 8-15 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects from the start of the jackpot game state to the normal game state via the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, when the display result of the variable display in the normal game state (or time saving state) is a big hit (for example, non-probable variable big hit) (see FIG. 8-15 (A)), for production control The CPU 120 starts a jackpot start effect (fanfare effect) at the timing Ta0 when the effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received in the special figure per waiting process of 063SGS173 shown in FIG. 8-6. In a fanfare period (execution period of pre-processing for opening a big win) from a timing Ta0 at which a performance control command is received to a timing Ta2 at which a round game is started, first, after executing a big win start performance indicating that a big win has occurred, a big win is won. At a timing Ta1 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start effect is started, a shooting operation promotion effect A is started to prompt the game ball to be shot so that the game ball flows down the second path K2 (see FIG. 8-16). ).

In the shooting operation promotion effect A, after the handle assembly effect described later is executed, a right-hand shot operation is notified during the period from the timing Ta2 when the handle assembly effect ends to the timing Ta3 when the round game is started. I do.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect during the big hit (performance during the round) in the round game period (execution period of the process during the opening of the big win) from the timing Ta2 when the fanfare period ends to the timing Ta4 when the round game ends ( (See Fig. 8-15(B)). Then, in the ending period (execution period of processing after opening the big win) from the timing Ta4 when the round game period ends to the timing Ta7 when the big win game state ends, first, the big win ends and the time saving state (chance time) is entered. After executing the big hit end effect indicating that (see FIG. 8-15 (C)), at timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has passed since the end of the mid-round effect, the game ball flows down the second path K2. A shooting operation prompting effect B for prompting shooting of a game ball is started (see FIGS. 8-17 and 8-18).

In the shooting operation promotion effect B, after executing the path assembly effect described later, a right hitting operation is notified during a period from timing Ta6 when the path setting effect ends to timing Ta7 when the jackpot game state ends. I do.

In addition, the time-saving state (low probability base state), the effect image Z10 corresponding to the time saving state, the variable display image Z11 of the decoration pattern, the remaining fluctuation number image Z12 of the time saving state, and the notification image Z13 consisting of "right hitting" and "→" indicating right hitting. and are displayed (see FIG. 8-15(D)).

At the timing Ta8 when the 100th variable display is completed from the end of the jackpot game state, after displaying the notification image Z14 indicating that the time saving state has ended (see FIG. 8-15 (E)), a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Ta8. Until timing Ta9 elapses, "Please return to left-handed hitting", "←" and the hitting ball operation handle to prompt the game ball to be shot (return to left-handed hitting) so that the game ball flows down the first path K1 A notification image Z15 consisting of a steering wheel image simulating 30 is displayed, and a left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) is performed by outputting a voice saying "Please return to left-handed hitting" from the speakers 8L and 8R (Fig. 8-15 (F)).

In addition, in this feature part 063SG, although the case where it is controlled to the low probability high base state after the end of the non-probability variable jackpot has been described, even if it is controlled to the high probability high base state after the end of the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B At the start of the big win, the shooting operation promotion performance A is executed, and at the end of the big win, the shooting operation promotion performance B is executed, but even if the 100th variable display is completed without the occurrence of the big win from the end of the big win game state. Since the high-precision high base state continues, the left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) is not performed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the steering wheel assembly effect, which will be described later, when performing the left-hand hitting notification (left-hand hitting operation promoting effect).

(Handle assembly performance)
Next, the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect A will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-16. 8-16, (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining the flow of the handle assembly effect in the firing operation prompting effect A, and (F) is a diagram showing the notification of hitting to the right.

The ball hitting operation handle 30 is composed of a plurality of parts (members), as explained in FIG. The effect is to display the component images ZB1 to ZB4 to be assembled.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to (E), the part image ZB1 corresponding to the part B1 is assembled to the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the glass door frame of the gaming machine frame 3. After displaying in the mode, the part image ZB2 corresponding to the part B2 is displayed on the part image ZB1 in the mode of assembling, the part image ZB3 corresponding to the part B3 is displayed on the part image ZB1 in the mode of assembling, and the part By displaying the part image ZB4 corresponding to the part B4 to the image ZB1 in a manner in which it is assembled, the complete image ZB5 of the ball-hitting operation handle 30 using all the part images ZB1 to ZB4 is finally displayed. be.

In the notification of hitting to the right, a handle image Z17 for rotating the hitting operation handle 30 in the right direction and a right arrow image Z18 corresponding to the right arrow displaying text information "Hit right!" are displayed, and the speaker 8L is displayed. , 8R output a voice saying "Please hit right". Note that the effect control CPU 120 displays a right arrow image Z5 for prompting right hitting during execution of the steering wheel assembly effect and right hitting notification.

Also, the assembly order of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in these handle assembly presentations will be explained in FIG. Since the assembly order is different from the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process, the production effect can be enhanced. The assembly order of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in the steering wheel assembly presentation may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

Further, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are images that do not include some of the multiple components (members) constituting the ball-hitting handle 30. FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the part image ZB1 corresponding to the part B1 (handle base 720) includes wiring C, connector CN, touch ring 728, handle sensor (not shown), and Since the display of the electronic component images corresponding to the electronic components such as the one-shot switch 725 is omitted (not displayed), the appearance of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 is spoiled by the component images corresponding to the components such as the wiring C and the connector CN. can be suppressed. It should be noted that display of parts other than electronic parts may be omitted.

Also, in the handle assembly effect, the part image ZB4 corresponding to the part B4, which is more characteristic than the parts B1 to B3, is displayed in a manner in which it is assembled after the part images ZB1 to ZB3. , and by displaying the parts image ZB4, which is the easiest to recognize as the ball-hitting operation handle 30, at the end, it is possible to make it difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end. improves.

Furthermore, the component image ZB4 may be displayed in a manner that is more visible to the player than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3. Specifically, the mode in which the visibility of the component image ZB4 is higher for the player than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3 is, for example, when the component image ZB4 is displayed in an assembly mode, the component image ZB4 is displayed in an enlarged manner, or the component image ZB4 is displayed in an enlarged manner. An effect image is displayed around the image ZB4 to emphasize the image, or the display area of the image display device 5 is moved from the periphery toward the center. Includes aspects that make it easy to identify parts. By displaying in this manner, the production effect can be further enhanced.

In addition, the steering wheel assembling effect is to assemble the part images ZB1 to ZB4 to the door frame image Z16 in a manner other than the above procedure, in addition to the effect pattern displayed in the manner in which the part images ZB1 to ZB4 are assembled to the door frame image Z16 in the above order. and an effect pattern to be displayed in a mode.

Also, in the handle assembling effect, all the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 are not used, and the assembly fails, and after displaying the unfinished image of the ball-striking operation handle 30, the assembly is started again and the completed image ZB5 is displayed. You may make it

(Route assembly production)
Next, the route construction effect in the firing operation promotion effect B will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-17. FIGS. 8-17 are diagrams for explaining the flow of the path assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect B. FIGS. 8-18, (G) to (K) are diagrams for explaining the flow of the game ball flowing effect in the shooting operation promotion effect B, and (L) is a diagram showing right-handed notification.

The second path K2 is configured by arranging a plurality of parts (members) on the game board 2 and on the game board 2, as described with reference to FIG. 8-1. 2, the part images ZC1 to ZC4 corresponding to the four parts C1 to C4, respectively, are displayed in a mode in which they are assembled to the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2. In the following, a part C1 constitutes the special variable winning ball device 7, a part C2 constitutes the variable winning ball device 6B, a part C3 constitutes the passage gate 41, and a part of the second path K2 is A passage component (passage member) to be formed will be referred to as a component C4 and will be described.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E), the effect control CPU 120 displays the component image ZC1 corresponding to the component C1 in a manner in which it is attached to the game board image Z20, A part image ZC2 corresponding to the part C2 is displayed on the game board image Z20 in a mode of assembling, a part image ZC3 corresponding to the part C3 is displayed on the game board image Z20, and a part image ZC3 corresponding to the part C3 is displayed on the game board image Z20. By displaying the component image ZC4 corresponding to C4 in a manner in which it is assembled, the route image corresponding to the second route K2 (for example, at least a part of the game board image Z20 and the component images ZC1 to ZC4 can be used). This is an effect that displays the route image).

In addition, the assembly order of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in these path assembly presentations is the actual assembly process in the manufacturing process, in order to display the presentation in an easy-to-understand manner for the player to see that the second path K2 is being assembled. Since the order is different from the order, the production effect can be enhanced. Incidentally, the assembly order of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in the path assembly presentation may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

Further, the part C4 {passage part (passage member)} is actually formed integrally with the center decorative frame 5c, but in the route assembly effect, it is a part formed separately from the center decorative frame 5c. By being displayed as the image ZC4, the production effect can be enhanced.

Further, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are images that do not include some of the multiple components (members) forming the second route K2. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17, a part image ZC1 corresponding to part C1 (special variable winning ball device 7), a part image ZC2 corresponding to part C2 (variable winning ball device 6B), a part C3 (passage gate 41 ), the display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as solenoids, switches, wires, connectors, etc. that each component actually has is omitted (not displayed). It is possible to prevent the appearance of the ZC4 from being spoiled by component images corresponding to components such as solenoids, switches, wires, connectors, and the like. It should be noted that display of parts other than electronic parts may be omitted.

In addition, in the route assembly presentation, the component image ZC4 corresponding to the component C4, which is more characteristic than the components C1 to C3, is displayed in a manner in which it is assembled after the component images ZC1 to ZC3, making it suitable for the second route K2. , and by displaying the component image ZC4, which is the easiest to recognize as the second route K2, at the end, it is possible to make it difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end. improves. The “characteristic part” is a part that the player can most easily recognize (specify) as a passage part (passage member) that constitutes a part of the second route K2.

Specifically, part C4 (passage member) is A.C. B. being a member constituting a path along which game balls flow; C. It should be a shape that makes it easy to remember that it is a path. D. being larger than the other parts C1 to C3 (the area occupied by the entire second path K2 is large); E. The part must be arranged in a conspicuous position for the player; It includes parts and the like that satisfy at least one condition (for example, conditions A and B here) of being a device that a player aims to win. Therefore, for example, if the player is to be encouraged to win a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B, the component image ZC2 is displayed as a characteristic component in such a manner that it is assembled after the component images ZC1, ZC3, and ZC4. can be

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the game board 2 (game area Y) has a model-specific part unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game board image Z20 corresponding to such a game board 2, When the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the game machine frame 3 including the glass door frame is displayed in the route assembly presentation or the handle assembly presentation, it is preferable to display at least part of the model-specific portion.

The model-specific portion includes a game information display portion that displays game information unique (unique) to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the number of winning balls, the probability of a big hit, the model name (title name), etc.), an obstacle nail, a windmill, etc. obstacles, movable bodies for presentation, decorative parts, etc., which are provided in the game area Y so as to be visible to the player. Therefore, when these are displayed in the route assembly effect, they correspond to the pachinko game machine 1, but the model name (title name) is the same, but the game performance (specifications) such as the number of prize balls and the probability of big wins are different. When a pachinko machine or another pachinko machine with a different model name (title name) executes a route assembly effect, information different from the actual one is provided to the player, giving the player a sense of incongruity. Assembly performance cannot be used in common for a plurality of types of pachinko game machines.

However, as shown in FIG. 8-17(E), when displaying the game information image Z21 corresponding to the game information display portion in which the number of prize balls, the probability of a big hit, the model name (title name), etc. are displayed, By displaying the game information in a manner that makes it difficult (or impossible) for the player to specify (for example, not displaying, blurring, or painting out), it is possible to execute the same route assembly performance among a plurality of types of machines.

In addition, the route assembly effect includes the component images ZC1 to ZC4 that are assembled to the game board image Z20 in a manner other than the above procedure, in addition to the effect pattern that displays the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in the manner that the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled to the game board image Z20 in the above order. and an effect pattern to be displayed in a mode.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a path assembly effect for displaying a mode of assembling the part image ZC4 to the game board image Z20, and after displaying the character image Z22 as shown in FIG. 8-17(F), As shown in FIGS. 8-18 (G) to (J), a route image corresponding to the second route K2 is displayed so that the player can recognize it, and the route image is displayed in a manner in which game balls flow down. Start the streaming performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (G), an image in which the game ball moves toward the right side is displayed above the game area Y, and as shown in FIG. 8-18 (H), the game area Y , and as shown in FIG. 8-18(I), an image of the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 and moving toward the variable winning ball device 6B. is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-18(J), an image is displayed in which the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B. As a result, the player can be recognizably notified that the game ball can pass through the passage gate 41 and win the variable winning ball device 6B by striking to the right. When displaying the image in which these game balls move, an arrow image Z6 indicating the flow path of the game ball is displayed in addition to the game ball.

Note that the game board image Z20 shown in FIG. 8-18(G) is a movable body image corresponding to the movable body 32 which would normally be a model-specific portion (for example, the shaded area in FIG. 8-18(G)). ), but the movable body 32 is displayed in a manner that makes it difficult (or impossible) for the player to identify it (for example, a blurred image or a deformed image of the movable body 32). Further, the display of the movable body image corresponding to the movable body 32, which is the model-specific part, may be omitted, or the display of only the characteristic parts may be omitted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-18(K), after the character image Z22 is displayed, as shown in FIG. An image Z17, a right arrow image Z18 corresponding to the right arrow displayed with character information "Right shot!" Output. Note that the effect control CPU 120 displays a right arrow image Z5 for prompting a right hit during execution of the path assembly effect and the right hit information.

In this way, in the shooting operation promotion effect A and the shooting operation promotion effect B, it is shown that the hitting operation handle 30 is rotated rightward as shown in FIGS. By displaying the steering wheel image Z17 and the right arrow image Z18, not only is the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) performed, but the steering wheel is operated before the right-handed notification, that is, before the right-handed operation is started. By performing the assembly effect and the path assembly effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the hitting ball operation handle 30 for performing the right-hand hitting operation and the second path K2 along which the game ball flows down due to the right-hand hitting. It is possible to inform in advance that a player or the like who is inexperienced in playing the ball will need a right-handed operation. Furthermore, instead of displaying the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) image shown in FIG. 8-16 (F) and FIG. Since it is possible to make the player aware of the start timing of the right-handed operation, it is possible to favorably improve the amusement.

In order to prevent the player from winning a large number of balls in a short period of time, it is conceivable to set a long jackpot fanfare period or ending period in advance. ) or the execution period of the right-hand hitting notification (right-hand hitting operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. However, by setting the execution of the handle assembly effect and the path assembly effect as the firing operation promotion effect A and the firing operation promotion effect B, it is possible to prevent the firing operation promotion effect from appearing to be sluggish. It is possible to appropriately notify that the start timing of the hitting operation has arrived.

In addition, by setting the execution period of the right-hand hitting notification (right-hand hitting operation promotion presentation) long, the player is fully aware of the start timing of the right-hand hitting operation even without performing the steering wheel assembly performance and the path assembly performance. However, if the right-throwing notification image is displayed before the right-throwing operation start timing, the right-throwing operation is started before the right-throwing operation start timing, and the player wastes hitting. However, by executing the steering wheel assembling effect and the path assembling effect, it is possible to start the right-handed operation at a suitable timing while making the player aware of the start timing of the right-handed operation.

As described above, the characteristic portion 063SG includes the following first invention. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that allows a game to be played by shooting a game ball into the game area, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-60565, for example, as a flow path flowing down the game area The game ball has a first route and a second route different from the first route, and after the end of the jackpot game state, the game ball flows down the second route and becomes more advantageous than flowing down the first route. (Time-saving state, etc.), before the advantageous state starts, promotion effect (right-handed notification) that encourages shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path is possible. There were things. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, the attraction is not improved because the promotional effect is monotonous by only prompting the shooting of the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path. was there. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can improve interest,
The game machine of means 1 of the first invention is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing by shooting game media (e.g., game balls) into a game area (e.g., game area Y),
a shooting operation unit (for example, a ball hitting operation handle 30) for performing a game medium shooting operation;
a first route (for example, first route K1) through which game media shot into the game area can flow and a second route (for example, second route K2) different from the first route;
Acceleration effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big win part) and
with
The firing operation unit is composed of a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4),
The promotion effect executing means, in the promotion effect, a first component image (eg, component image ZB1) related to the first component and a second component image (eg, component image ZB4) related to the second component. is displayed, and a specific component image (for example, a complete image ZB5, etc.) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the handle In the assembly effect, by displaying the part images ZB1 to ZB4 in the form of assembly, a portion that can finally display a completed image ZB5 of the ball hitting operation handle 30 using all the part images ZB1 to ZB4. -See 16 (A) to (E))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the firing operation section, thereby improving interest.
Specifically, by performing the steering wheel assembly effect before executing the right-hand hitting notification (right-hand hitting operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player sufficiently conscious of the ball hitting operation handle 30 for performing the ball hitting operation, the player can perform the right hitting operation without panicking when the start timing of the right hitting operation comes.
In addition, in the steering wheel assembly presentation, by displaying the part images ZB1 to ZB4, that is, by displaying an unfinished image, it is possible to make the player aware that it is not time to start the right-handed operation. By displaying the complete image ZB5 in which these component images are finally assembled, the right-hand hitting operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The game machine of means 2 of the first invention is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing by shooting game media (e.g., game balls) into a game area (e.g., game area Y),
a shooting operation unit (for example, a ball hitting operation handle 30) for performing a game medium shooting operation;
a first route (for example, first route K1) through which game media shot into the game area can flow and a second route (for example, second route K2) different from the first route;
Acceleration effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big win part) and
with
The firing operation unit is composed of a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4),
The promotion effect executing means can sequentially display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can , In the steering wheel assembly effect, a portion that displays the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 in a manner in which they are assembled sequentially (see FIGS. 8-16 (A) to (E))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the firing operation section, thereby improving interest.
Specifically, by performing the steering wheel assembly effect before executing the right-hand hitting notification (right-hand hitting operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player sufficiently conscious of the ball hitting operation handle 30 for performing the ball hitting operation, the player can perform the right hitting operation without panicking when the start timing of the right hitting operation comes.
In addition, in the steering wheel assembly effect, the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in order, that is, the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the start timing of the right-handed operation is not reached. The player can be made aware of this fact, and by displaying the completed image ZB5 in which these component images are finally assembled, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The plurality of parts includes third parts (for example, electronic parts such as wiring C, connector CN and touch ring 728 of handle base 720, handle sensor (not shown), single switch 725),
The promotion effect executing means does not display the third component image related to the third component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the part B1 (handle base 720) in the handle assembly effect. The component image ZB1 omits display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as the wiring C, the connector CN, the touch ring 728, the handle sensor (not shown), the one-shot switch 725, etc. that the actual handlebar base 720 has ( not shown) part.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the first component and the second component from being spoiled by the third component.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second part (e.g., part B4) is a more characteristic part than the first part (e.g., part B1),
The promotion effect executing means displays the second component image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second component image after the first component image in the steering wheel assembly effect). A part that displays a part image ZB4 corresponding to a part B4 in a manner that it is assembled after the part images ZB1 to ZB3.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to give an impact and enhance the performance effect.
More specifically, it is possible to inform the player that the assembly of the ball hitting operation handle 30 has been completed, that is, that it is time to start the right-hand hitting operation in an easy-to-understand display mode for the player.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) includes a model-specific part (for example, game information unique (unique) to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of prize balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name) ), etc.), obstacles such as obstacle nails and windmills, movable objects for production, decorative parts, etc.),
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2, the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the game machine frame 3 including the glass door frame, etc. in the path assembly effect and the handle assembly effect. When displaying, at least part of the model-specific part is omitted and displayed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute the same promotion effect among a plurality of types of machine models.
Specifically, since the model-specific portion is not displayed in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect, the same path assembly effect and handle assembly effect can be performed on different machine models without giving the player a sense of incongruity. be able to run.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that prompts the player to shoot the game media so that the game media flow down the first path (for example, the effect control CPU 120, based on the fact that the time saving state has ended, left-handed information can be executed, see Fig. 8-15 (F)),
The first component image and the second component image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) based on the end of the time saving state The part that does not execute the steering wheel assembly effect before doing (see Fig. 8-15 (F))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the troublesomeness.
Specifically, when the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player (for example, a big win game state, a time saving state, etc.), the handle assembly effect or the path assembly effect is performed, while the state is controlled from the state advantageous to the player to the disadvantageous state. The player can be made to recognize that the game state has changed by not performing the steering wheel assembling effect or the path assembling effect when the game is played.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The promotion effect execution means displays the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect in a manner in which they are assembled (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the plurality of images constituting the hitting operation handle 30). A portion capable of executing a steering wheel assembling presentation that displays part images ZB1 to ZB4 corresponding to four parts B1 to B4 of the parts, respectively, in an assembling manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, it is possible not only to show a plurality of parts images, but also to suitably inform the player that it is time to start the right-handed operation when the ball-striking operation handle 30 is completed by assembly.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 7,
In the manufacturing process of the game machine, the first part and the second part are assembled to other parts according to a predetermined procedure,
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect in a manner in which the first component image and the second component image are assembled in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure (for example, the component image ZB1 in the steering wheel assembly effect). The assembly order of ZB4 is the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process described in FIG. are in a different order.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced. Also, it can be presented in a manner that is easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 7 or 8,
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner in which they are assembled, and then causes the game medium to fire the operation component image corresponding to the shooting operation unit. (For example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the handle assembly effect and the path assembly effect, the hitting operation handle as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L) A portion for performing right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) by displaying a handle image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that the player 30 is rotated rightward.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to provide the player with a more comprehensible indication that it is time to start the right-handed operation.

In addition, the characteristic portion 063SG includes a second invention described below. That is, conventionally, in a gaming machine that allows a game to be played by shooting a game ball into the game area, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-60565, for example, as a flow path flowing down the game area The game ball has a first route and a second route different from the first route, and after the end of the jackpot game state, the game ball flows down the second route and becomes more advantageous than flowing down the first route. (Time-saving state, etc.), before the advantageous state starts, promotion effect (right-handed notification) that encourages shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path is possible. There were things. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, the attraction is not improved because the promotional effect is monotonous by only prompting the shooting of the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path. was there. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can improve interest,
The game machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing by shooting game media (e.g., game balls) into a game area (e.g., game area Y),
a first route (for example, first route K1) through which game media shot into the game area can flow and a second route (for example, second route K2) different from the first route;
Acceleration effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big win part) and
with
The second path is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (eg, game board 2) and second parts (eg, parts C1 to C4),
The promotion effect executing means, in the promotion effect, performs a first component image (eg, game board image Z20) related to the first component and a second component image (eg, component image ZC1 to ZC1) related to the second component. ZC4) and a specific component image (for example, a route image) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display , in the route assembly effect, by displaying the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in a manner in which they are assembled to the game board image Z20, a route image corresponding to the second route K2 (for example, the game board image Z20 and the component image ZC1 A part that can display a route image using at least a part of ~ ZC4 (see Figures 8-17 (A) ~ (E))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the second route, thereby improving interest.
Specifically, by performing the path assembly effect before executing the right hitting notification (right hitting operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player sufficiently conscious of the second path K2 along which the game ball flows down, the player can perform the right-handed operation without panicking when the right-handed operation start timing comes. Become.
In addition, in the route assembly effect, by displaying the component images ZC1 to ZC4, that is, by displaying an unfinished image, it is possible to make the player aware that it is not time to start the right-handed operation. By displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled on the game board image Z20, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing by shooting game media (e.g., game balls) into a game area (e.g., game area Y),
a first route (for example, first route K1) through which game media shot into the game area can flow and a second route (for example, second route K2) different from the first route;
Acceleration effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big win part) and
with
The second path is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (eg, game board 2) and second parts (eg, parts C1 to C4),
The promotion effect executing means can sequentially display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can , A portion for displaying the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in a manner in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are sequentially assembled (see FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the firing operation section, thereby improving interest.
Specifically, by performing the path assembly effect before executing the right-handed hitting notification (right-handed hitting operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player sufficiently conscious of the ball hitting operation handle 30 for performing the ball hitting operation, the player can perform the right hitting operation without panicking when the start timing of the right hitting operation comes.
In addition, in the route assembly effect, the part images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in order, that is, the part images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed individually and the completed image is not shown, so that the start timing of the right-handed operation is not reached. The player can be made aware of this, and by displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled on the game board image Z20, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The plurality of parts includes third parts (for example, electronic parts such as solenoids, switches, wiring, connectors, etc.),
The promotion effect executing means does not display the third component image related to the third component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the component image ZC1 corresponding to the parts C1 to C4 in the route assembly effect). ∼ZC4 and game board image Z20 are portions in which display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as solenoids, switches, wires, connectors, etc. actually possessed by each component is omitted (not displayed).)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the first component and the second component from being spoiled by the third component.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second part is a part more characteristic than the first part,
The promotion effect executing means displays the second component image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the component image more characteristically than the parts C1 to C3 in the route assembly effect). A portion that displays a part image ZC4 corresponding to a particular part C4 in a manner in which the part image ZC4 is assembled after the part images ZC1 to ZC3.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to give an impact and enhance the performance effect.
Specifically, it is possible to inform the player that the assembly of the second path K2 has been completed, that is, that it is time to start the right-handed operation in a display manner that is easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) includes a model-specific part (for example, game information unique (unique) to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of prize balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name) ), etc.), obstacles such as obstacle nails and windmills, movable objects for production, decorative parts, etc.),
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2, the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the game machine frame 3 including the glass door frame, etc. in the path assembly effect and the handle assembly effect. When displaying, at least part of the model-specific part is omitted and displayed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute the same promotion effect among a plurality of types of machine models.
Specifically, since the model-specific portion is not displayed in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect, the same path assembly effect and handle assembly effect can be performed on different machine models without giving the player a sense of incongruity. be able to run.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that prompts the player to shoot the game media so that the game media flow down the first path (for example, the effect control CPU 120, based on the fact that the time saving state has ended, left-handed information can be executed, see Fig. 8-15 (F)),
The first component image and the second component image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) based on the end of the time saving state The part that does not execute the steering wheel assembly effect before doing (see Fig. 8-15 (F))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the troublesomeness.
Specifically, when the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player (for example, a big win game state, a time saving state, etc.), the handle assembly effect or the path assembly effect is performed, while the state is controlled from the state advantageous to the player to the disadvantageous state. The player can be made to recognize that the game state has changed by not performing the steering wheel assembling effect or the path assembling effect when the game is played.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The plurality of parts include a common part (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1) through which both the game medium flowing down the first path and the game medium flowing down the second path can pass. ,
The promotion effect executing means can display a common part image corresponding to the common part (for example, a part image corresponding to the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1) in the promotion effect (modification).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to produce an effect including parts common to the first route and the second route.
Specifically, for example, like the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. can also be used for route construction production.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
After the promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect, a second route image corresponding to the second route is displayed so that the player can recognize it, and a game medium flows down the second route image. It can be displayed (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the route assembly effect, a route image corresponding to the second route K2 is displayed to the player as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (G) to (J) A portion capable of executing a flow-down effect in which the path image is displayed in a recognizable manner and the game ball flows down.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, the player can be urged to perform an operation to launch a game ball onto the second path K2 assembled in the path assembly presentation.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner in which they are assembled (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls a plurality of images constituting the second route K2). A portion capable of executing a route assembly rendering that displays component images ZC1 to ZC4 corresponding to four components C1 to C4 of the components, respectively, in a manner in which they are assembled.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, it is possible to suitably notify the player that it is time to start the right-handed operation by not only showing a plurality of component images but also by completing the second path K2 by assembling.

The gaming machine of means 10 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 9,
In the manufacturing process of the game machine, the first part and the second part are assembled to other parts according to a predetermined procedure,
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect in a manner in which the first component image and the second component image are assembled in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure (for example, the component image ZC1 in the route assembly effect). ˜ZC4 are different from the actual assembling order in the manufacturing process, in order to provide a presentation and display in which the second route K2 is being assembled in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced. Also, it can be presented in a manner that is easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 9 or 10,
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner in which they are assembled, and then causes the game medium to fire the operation component image corresponding to the shooting operation unit. (For example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the handle assembly effect and the path assembly effect, the hitting operation handle as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L) A portion for performing right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) by displaying a handle image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that the player 30 is rotated rightward.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to provide the player with a more comprehensible indication that it is time to start the right-handed operation.

In addition, the characteristic portion 063SG includes a third invention described below. That is, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, in a game machine provided with a predetermined member that can be operated by a player and a display means, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-15392, etc. For example, before the operation effective period of the chance button as a predetermined member starts, a transparent button image corresponding to the chance button and having a transmittance of 50% is displayed from the left and right sides of the display means. By moving the display toward the center and displaying the button image corresponding to the chance button when the two transparent images of the button overlap in the center, it is notified that the operation valid period of the chance button has started. There were things to do. The game machine described in the above patent publication has the problem that it is not possible to further improve the amusement. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can improve interest,
The game machine of means 1 of the third invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Provided with a predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A / push button 31B / movable body 32 etc.),
The predetermined member is a plurality of parts (for example, parts A1 to A5) including a first part (for example, part A1), a second part (for example, part A5), and a third part (for example, part A2) configured,
When the predetermined member becomes usable, it is possible to display a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the image of FIG. 8-13 (U) or FIG. 8-13 in the operation promotion effect. As shown in (V), when the operation valid period starts, a portion that performs operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3.),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component are displayed, and a third component image related to the third component is displayed. is not displayed (for example, the production control CPU 120, in the controller assembly production, for the part image ZA2 corresponding to the part A2 (back base 604), the wiring C and connector CN that the actual back base 604 has, the controller sensor unit 35A and A part where display of component images corresponding to electronic components such as the push sensor 35B is omitted (not displayed).)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the predetermined member, thereby enhancing interest. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the first component and the second component from being spoiled by the third component.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A) is a member that constitutes a part of detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, gripping members 602L, 602R, etc.) capable of detecting the actions of the player,
Equipped with a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that encourages the action of the player (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B),
The promotion effect executing means is capable of displaying the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display five parts among a plurality of parts in the controller assembly effect). A part that displays parts images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to A1 to A5 respectively in a manner of assembling.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the production effect in the promotion production.
Specifically, by executing the controller assembly effect before executing the operation prompting notification shown in FIGS. By making it possible for the player to be sufficiently aware of the stick controller 31A to be operated, the player can operate the stick controller 31A without panicking when the start timing of the valid operation period comes. Become.
In addition, in the controller assembly effect, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are displayed individually and the completed image is not displayed, so that the start timing of the operation effective period is not reached. The player can be made aware of this fact, and by displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZA1 to ZA4 are assembled, the operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The predetermined member (for example, movable body 32) is operable,
When the first component image and the second component image are displayed, the predetermined member can be operated (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the image as shown in FIG. 8-24 (A). A parts image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the display device 5, and a parts image ZD1 corresponding to the movable body assembly effect is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. Next, FIG. As shown in 8-24(B), the controller assembling effect and the movable body assembling effect progress together, and the movable body 32 moves up and down in the vicinity of the origin position.Modification 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the predetermined member is operated, the predetermined member can be appropriately focused.
Specifically, the player's expectation of the movable body 32 moving to the performance position can be preferably improved before the movement timing of the movable body 32.例文帳に追加

The gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member (eg, stick controller 31A) and a second predetermined member (eg, push button 31B),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image related to is to be displayed (for example, for effect control). A part where the CPU 120 can execute an assembly suggesting effect suggesting which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is assembled to enable operation in the super ready-to-win effect, etc. See Modified Example 2 in Fig. 8-20. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since it is suggested which predetermined member is displayed, interest is improved.
More specifically, it is possible to preferably improve the player's sense of anticipation regarding which operation of the operation member will be valid before the operation valid period starts.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in a manner in which they are combined (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may A portion that can execute a controller assembly effect that displays component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to the five components A1 to A5, respectively, in a manner in which they are assembled.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, not only is it possible to show a plurality of component images, but also by completing the assembly of the stick controller 31A, it is possible to suitably notify the player that it is time to start the valid operation period.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
a first display pattern displayed in a manner in which the first component image and the second component image are assembled;
a second pattern that displays the first component image and the second component image in a non-assembled manner;
(For example, the production control CPU 120 displays the completed controller image Z1 and effect patterns C and D that do not display the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component image ZA5 in a manner not assembled to the component image ZA1. A part that can execute assembly effects (see Figure 8-8)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, it is possible to improve the player's sense of anticipation for completing the assembly by assembling all the parts.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
Before displaying a plurality of component images including the first component image and the second component image in a manner in which they are assembled, it is possible to execute a special effect of displaying the component images used for the assembly (for example, A portion that can execute an assembly suggestive effect for displaying in a mode of collecting parts images to be assembled in the controller assembly effect, such as during a super ready-to-win effect before executing the controller assembly effect, see Modified Example 2 in Fig. 8-20. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for completion of the assembly by the controller assembly effect before executing the controller assembly effect.

In addition, the characteristic portion 063SG includes a fourth invention shown below. That is, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, in a game machine provided with a predetermined member that can be operated by a player and a display means, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-15392, etc. For example, before the operation effective period of the chance button as a predetermined member starts, a transparent button image corresponding to the chance button and having a transmittance of 50% is displayed from the left and right sides of the display means. By moving the display toward the center and displaying the button image corresponding to the chance button when the two transparent images of the button overlap in the center, it is notified that the operation valid period of the chance button has started. There were things to do. The game machine described in the above patent publication has the problem that it is not possible to further improve the amusement. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can improve interest,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Provided with a predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A / push button 31B / movable body 32 etc.),
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (e.g., part A1) and a second part (e.g., part A5) more characteristic than the first part,
When the predetermined member becomes usable, it is possible to display a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the image of FIG. 8-13 (U) or FIG. 8-13 in the operation promotion effect. As shown in (V), when the operation valid period starts, a portion that performs operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3.),
before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component;
The second component image is displayed after the first component image (for example, the production control CPU 120 displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in order in the production pattern B, and displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in order, as shown in FIG. 8-12). (Q) As shown in (R) and (S), a portion displaying a part image ZA5 corresponding to part A5, which is more characteristic than parts A1 to A4, is assembled after part images ZA1 to ZA4. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably draw attention to the predetermined member, thereby enhancing interest.
Specifically, it is possible to inform the player that the assembly of the stick controller 31A has been completed, that is, that the start timing of the valid operation period has come, in a display mode that is easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
When displaying the second component image, it is displayed in a manner that is more visible to the player than the component images related to other components (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may display the image shown in FIG. 8-12 (Q) As shown, when the component image ZA5 is displayed in a manner in which it is assembled with the component image ZA1, the component image ZA5 can be displayed in an enlarged manner, an effect image can be displayed around the component image ZA5, and an image display can be performed. Parts that are displayed in a manner that allows the player to more easily identify the parts than the other parts images ZA1 to ZA4, such as moving and displaying from the periphery of the display area of the device 5 toward the center.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A) is a member that constitutes a part of detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, gripping members 602L, 602R, etc.) capable of detecting the actions of the player,
Equipped with a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that encourages the action of the player (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B),
The promotion effect executing means is capable of displaying the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display five parts among a plurality of parts in the controller assembly effect). A part that displays parts images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to A1 to A5 respectively in a manner of assembling.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the production effect in the promotion production.
Specifically, by executing the controller assembly effect before executing the operation prompting notification shown in FIGS. By making it possible for the player to be sufficiently aware of the stick controller 31A to be operated, the player can operate the stick controller 31A without panicking when the start timing of the valid operation period comes. Become.
In addition, in the controller assembly effect, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are displayed individually and the completed image is not displayed, so that the start timing of the operation effective period is not reached. The player can be made aware of this fact, and by displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZA1 to ZA4 are assembled, the operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The predetermined member (for example, movable body 32) is operable,
When the first component image and the second component image are displayed, the predetermined member can be operated (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the image as shown in FIG. 8-24 (A). A parts image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the display device 5, and a parts image ZD1 corresponding to the movable body assembly effect is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. Next, FIG. As shown in 8-24(B), the controller assembling effect and the movable body assembling effect progress together, and the movable body 32 moves up and down in the vicinity of the origin position.Modification 5)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the predetermined member is operated, the predetermined member can be appropriately focused.
Specifically, the player's expectation of the movable body 32 moving to the performance position can be preferably improved before the movement timing of the movable body 32.例文帳に追加

The gaming machine of means 5 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member (eg, stick controller 31A) and a second predetermined member (eg, push button 31B),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image related to is to be displayed (for example, for effect control). A part where the CPU 120 can execute an assembly suggesting effect suggesting which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is assembled to enable operation in the super ready-to-win effect, etc. See Modified Example 2 in Fig. 8-20. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since it is suggested which predetermined member is displayed, interest is improved.
More specifically, it is possible to preferably improve the player's sense of anticipation regarding which operation of the operation member will be valid before the operation valid period starts.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in a manner in which they are combined (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may A portion that can execute a controller assembly effect that displays component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to the five components A1 to A5, respectively, in a manner in which they are assembled.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, not only is it possible to show a plurality of component images, but also by completing the assembly of the stick controller 31A, it is possible to suitably notify the player that it is time to start the valid operation period.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
a first display pattern displayed in a manner in which the first component image and the second component image are assembled;
a second pattern that displays the first component image and the second component image in a non-assembled manner;
(For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in a manner in which the component images ZA2 to ZA5 are assembled to the component image ZA1 in the controller assembly effect. controller assembling effects based on either one of performance patterns A and B where the component image ZA5 is displayed in a state in which the component image ZA5 is not assembled to the component image ZA1 so that the completed controller image Z1 is not displayed. (See Figure 8-8)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, it is possible to improve the player's sense of anticipation for completing the assembly by assembling all the parts.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Before displaying a plurality of component images including the first component image and the second component image in a manner in which they are assembled, it is possible to execute a special effect of displaying the component images used for the assembly (for example, A portion that can execute an assembly suggestive effect for displaying in a mode of collecting parts images to be assembled in the controller assembly effect, such as during a super ready-to-win effect before executing the controller assembly effect, see Modified Example 2 in Fig. 8-20. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for completion of the assembly by the controller assembly effect before executing the controller assembly effect.

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, as an example of the operation prompting effect, the form of executing the controller assembly effect of assembling the stick controller 31A was illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the controller assembly effect, , a push button assembling effect for assembling the push button 31B may be executable. Either one of the controller assembly effect and the push button assembly effect may be selected and executed, or both the controller assembly effect and the push button assembly effect may be started together. When one of the controller assembly effect and the push button assembly effect is selected and executed, if the operation target is the stick controller 31A, the controller assembly effect is selected at a higher rate than the push button assembly effect, and the operation target is selected. is the push button 31B, it is preferable to select the push button assembly effect at a higher rate than the controller assembly effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation promotion effect including the controller assembly effect is exemplified at the timing of determining the confrontation result of the battle effect in Super Reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. , timing to notify whether or not re-variation will be executed in pseudo-continuous performance, various timings in advance notice performance that suggests the possibility of a big hit, and timing to notify whether or not to be promoted to probability variable big hit in promotion performance Or, the timing of notifying whether the round continues during the big hit, and the timing of notifying whether the game ball passes through the variable probability switch and is controlled to the probability variable state during the big hit, etc. It can be executed at any timing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation prompting effect including the controller assembly effect has two operation units, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, as operation objects, and the operation unit which is activated among the two operation units However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of three or more types of operation units other than the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B as the operation target. Alternatively, only one of the operation units may be targeted.

(Modification 1)
Further, as described above, when it is not possible to know which of the two operating units, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, to be operated is effective, for example, in the assembly effect, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B It may be possible to execute an assembly effect in which it is difficult to specify which of the buttons 31B is assembled to enable the operation. Modification 1 of the characteristic portion 063SG will now be described with reference to FIGS. 8-19. 8-19, (A) to (F) are diagrams showing an assembly effect in Modification 1 of the present characteristic portion 063SG.

In the assembly effect in the operation promotion effect as Modified Example 1 of the present characteristic portion 063SG, as shown in FIG. ) As shown in FIG. 8-19(D), a part image Z30 that is difficult to identify is displayed to indicate which of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B the part corresponds to, as shown in FIG. 8-19(D). 8-19(E) and (F), the part corresponding to the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B can be identified as the assembly progresses. If the operation target is the stick controller 31A, the controller image Z1 is displayed in a manner in which the final assembly is performed. abbreviated) is possible.

Note that, in the present modification 1, as a display mode of the component image Z30 for making it difficult to specify the operation target, it is displayed in the form of a black circle having characters "?" ), displaying parts in silhouette (Fig. 8-19 (D), etc.), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the part image is mosaiced or the external shape of the part is deformed. Alternatively, various display modes other than the above may be adopted, such as lowering the brightness of the image display device 5 . Furthermore, while the visibility is being lowered near the completion of assembly, the parts may be colored or stickers may be attached, and then the parts may be completed by displaying the effect image and displaying the parts in color.

(Modification 2)
As described above, when it is not possible to know which of the two operating units, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, to be operated will be effective, for example, in the super ready-to-win effect, the stick controller 31A and the push button It is also possible to make it possible to execute an assembly suggesting effect which suggests which of 31B is assembled to make the operation effective. Modification 2 of the characteristic portion 063SG will now be described with reference to FIG. 8-20. 8-20, (A) to (E) are diagrams showing the super ready-to-win effect in Modified Example 2 of the characteristic portion 063SG.

As shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (E), for example, during a super reach effect before executing the controller assembly effect, an assembly is displayed in a manner in which images of parts to be assembled in the controller assembly effect are collected. A suggestive effect may be made executable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20(A), a part image Z31 corresponding to each of a plurality of parts constituting the operation target to be assembled in the assembly presentation is displayed in a form in which the part is difficult to specify (for example, a part ), and as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (B) and (C), the parts can be specified sequentially By displaying (fade-in display) in a mode that changes to , the operation object to be assembled in the assembly presentation becomes clearer in stages, so that the player's interest can be attracted.

The timing for changing the component image Z31 to a form that allows the component to be specified may be a predetermined timing, a timing linked to the chance-up effect in the super ready-to-win effect, or a timing linked to the chance up effect in the super ready-to-win effect. Various timings, such as timing when a specific mode of operation (for example, long press for a predetermined period of time, button operation for a predetermined number of times, etc.) is performed during a specific period in which the promotion effect prompting the operation is not executed. good too.

In addition, in the assembly suggestion presentation, as shown in FIG. 8-20(D), all the component images Z31 may be finally displayed so as to be identifiable, or as shown in FIG. 8-20(E). , finally, only a part of the component image Z31 may be displayed so as to be identifiable. When all the part images Z31 are finally displayed so as to be identifiable, the effect patterns A and B for completing the assembly are likely to be executed in the controller assembly effect, and finally only part of the part images Z31 are displayed so as to be identifiable. If it is done, the effect patterns C and D in which the assembly is not completed in the controller assembly effect can be easily executed.

Also, FIGS. 8-20(A) to (E) exemplify a form in which only the images of the components that make up the stick controller 31A are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller 31A , and the push button 31B can be displayed, and finally the operation unit that is the target of the controller assembly effect may be assembled.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in other effects (for example, a look-ahead effect or advance notice effect related to the pending memory display) during the execution period of the assembly suggestion effect. may be restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of incongruity due to the promotion performance of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B which are not assembled during the execution period of the assembly suggestion performance.

In addition, it is possible to execute the assembly suggestion presentation in a state in which it is not known which of the plurality of operation sections will be effective as an operation target, and at least two of the plurality of operation sections are unique parts. and common parts common to each, it is preferable to display the common parts before the unique parts in the assembly suggestion presentation. By doing so, it is not possible to predict which operation unit will be effective just by displaying the common component, so the interest of the player can be maintained.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, in the handle assembling effect, the form in which the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 constituting the ball-hitting operation handle 30 are displayed in an assembling manner was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the shooting Before performing the notification of hitting to the right in the operation prompting effect A, the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 constituting the ball hitting operation handle 30 may be displayed in a non-assembled manner. Modification 3 of the characteristic portion 063SG will now be described with reference to FIG. 8-21. 8-21, (A) to (F) are diagrams showing the steering wheel assembly effect in Modified Example 3 of the characteristic portion 063SG.

In the handle assembly effect, the part images ZB1 to ZB4 that make up the ball-hitting operation handle 30 are displayed in a manner in which the door frame image Z16 is assembled. , the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed in an enlarged manner, and as shown in FIG. As shown in 8-21(F), it is also possible to notify of hitting to the right.

The manner in which the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed can be variously changed. , display in a manner that appears from the periphery of the display area and gathers in the center, or display in a manner that gradually changes from a difficult-to-identify manner to an identifiable manner (fade-in display) is also possible.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, in the route assembly presentation, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 that make up the second route K2 are displayed in a manner that they are assembled to the game board image Z20. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it is also possible to display the part images ZC1 to ZC4 that make up the second path K2 in a non-assembled manner before the right shot notification in the shooting operation prompting effect B is performed. Modification 4 of the characteristic portion 063SG will now be described with reference to FIG. 8-22. 8-22, (A) to (F) are diagrams showing the route construction effect in Modified Example 4 of the characteristic portion 063SG.

In the path assembling effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 that make up the second path K2 are displayed in a mode in which they are assembled to the game board image Z20. As shown in FIG. 8-22(F), after the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are sequentially displayed in an enlarged display mode, the notification of hitting to the right may be performed as shown in FIG. 8-22(F). Also, when displaying in the enlarged mode, an effect image Z35 for highlighting the component images may be displayed around the component images ZC1 to ZC4.

The order in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are enlarged may be the order in which the game ball passes when hit to the right. The player can be made to recognize the flow of the game ball flowing down the second path K2 without performing the flowing effect described above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the firing operation promotion effect A in which the handle assembly effect is executed at the start of the big win is executed, and the firing operation promotion effect in which the path assembly effect is executed at the end of the big win (at the start of the time saving state) Although the form in which the performance B is executed is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, the shooting operation promoting performance B is executed at the start of the big win, and the shot is fired at the end of the big win (at the start of the time saving state). An operation prompting effect A may be executed. Also, either the shooting operation promoting effect A or the shooting operation promoting effect B may be executed at both the start and end of the big win.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, after executing the route assembly effect in FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if at least the route construction effect is executed, the downstream effect may be omitted. Further, when the shooting operation promotion effect B is executed at the start of the big win, in the flowing effect, as shown in FIG. , an image in which the game ball finally wins the special variable winning ball device 7 may be displayed. Further, after executing the handle assembly effect in FIGS.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the path assembly effect shown in FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E) of the firing operation promotion effect B, each component image ZC1 to ZC4 is displayed in a mode of assembling to the game board image Z20. After that, the game board image Z20 (complete image) finally assembled with all the component images ZC1 to ZC4 is not displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. A game board image Z20 (complete image) in which all the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled may be displayed. That is, in the steering wheel assembly effect, an unfinished image may be displayed without displaying the completed image ZB5 in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are finally assembled. As described above, in each assembly rendering, the completed image of the predetermined member does not necessarily have to be displayed as long as the third component image using at least two component images is displayed.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, and the handle assembly effect and path assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, the component images constituting the operation unit as the detection means for detecting the player's motion are assembled. Although the embodiment has been exemplified as a display mode, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to execute a movable body assembling presentation in which parts images constituting the movable body 32 (predetermined member) are displayed in a specific mode (for example, an assembly mode) when executing the movable body presentation to move toward the .

Modification 5 of the characteristic portion 063SG will now be described with reference to FIGS. 8-23 to 8-25. 8-23, (A) is a diagram showing the operation mode of the movable body, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the movable body. 8-24 (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams showing an operation prompting effect as a fifth modification. 8-25 (D) to (G) are explanatory diagrams showing an operation prompting effect as the fifth modification.

As shown in FIG. 8-23(A), the movable body 32 is positioned between the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 and the effect position positioned substantially in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-23(B), the movable body 32 is assembled to a base member 501 and a front surface side of the base member 501, and an LED having a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) arranged on the front surface. It is mainly composed of a substrate 502, a base frame 503, and lens members 504A to 504C capable of transmitting light from the LEDs. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the base member 501 will be referred to as the component D1, the LED substrate 502 as the component D2, the base frame 503 as the component D3, and the lens members 504A to 504C as the component D4.

In this modification 5, the effect control CPU 120 controls the stick controller 31A or the push button as shown in FIGS. 31B is executed, and the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B is input within the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B whose operation is validated. , that is, when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player is detected, or when the operation effective period has passed without input of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B. When the display result is a big hit, the result of the battle performance is notified, and the movable body performance of dropping the movable body 32 from the origin position to the performance position is executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 starts the movable body assembly effect together when executing the controller assembly effect in the operation promoting effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-24(A), the part image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and the movable part image ZA1 is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. A part image ZD1 corresponding to the body assembly presentation is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-24(B), the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are progressed together, and the movable body 32 is moved up and down in the vicinity of the origin position. In addition, the built-in LED may be caused to emit light according to the vertical movement.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-24(C), the effect control CPU 120 completes the assembly of the stick controller 31A in the controller assembly effect before completing the assembly of the movable body 32 in the movable body assembly effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-25(D), the controller image Z1 is displayed to notify that the stick controller 31A is to be operated, while the assembly of the movable body 32 is completed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (E), at the timing when the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A is input during the operation effective period, or at the timing when the operation effective period has passed without inputting the detection signal, the variable When the display result is a big hit, the movable body 32 is dropped from the origin position to the performance position, and an effect image Z40 is displayed around the movable body 32 in the display area of the image display device 5 so that the friend character becomes the enemy character. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a loss, the movable body 32 is not dropped from the origin position to the performance position, and the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. to notify that the variable display result is a failure.

It should be noted that the assembly of the movable body 32 may not be completed in the movable body assembly presentation, regardless of whether the variable display result is a big win. Also, the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect may complete or fail in assembly at the same timing, or the controller assembly effect may complete or fail in assembly earlier than the movable body assembly effect.

In the fifth modification, the effect control CPU 120 exemplified a mode in which the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are executed at the same timing, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect may be executable separately from the controller assembly effect (operation promotion effect). Furthermore, in Modified Example 5, an embodiment in which the operable movable body 32 is applied as an example of the predetermined member is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined member may be an inoperable decorative member or the like. It may be another member, or may be a game member or structure related to a game such as a winning opening forming member such as the special variable winning ball device 7 or the variable winning ball device 6 or a passage forming member.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the firing operation promotion effect A is executed at the start of the big win game state, and the firing operation promotion effect B is executed at the end of the big win game state (at the start of the time saving state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, the shooting operation promotion performance B is executed at the start of the big win game state, and the shooting operation promotion performance A is executed at the end of the big win game state (at the start of the time saving state). You may Further, either the shooting operation promoting effect A or the shooting operation promoting effect B may be executed at the start and end of the big win game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modifications, in the controller assembly presentation in the operation promotion presentation, the handle assembly presentation and path assembly presentation in the firing operation promotion presentation, and the movable body assembly presentation, the parts images constituting the predetermined members are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the component images constituting the predetermined component are displayed in a specific mode, the first component can be displayed as the second component as described above. In addition to being displayed in the form of being assembled to a part, the wiring may be displayed in the form of connector connection so that it is possible to identify that signals are flowing through the wiring after connection.

In other words, the mode of assembling parts includes not only the assembling of parts but also the mode of connecting parts (wiring), coloring, processing, or molding the parts. Further, as in Modifications 3 and 4, each part image is displayed in a sequentially enlarged (or reduced) mode, each part image is displayed in a sequentially emphasized mode, or a mode in which each part image is arranged on a predetermined member. It is possible to display in various modes other than the above-described assembly mode, such as displaying by . In other words, the parts include all components that make up the predetermined member, such as electronic parts such as solenoids, motors, sensors, and LEDs, wiring, screws, and the like.

Further, the part image is not limited to an image simulating a part constituting a predetermined member (such as an image displayed in a manner in which the player can identify the part), and is related to the part constituting the predetermined member. If it is an image that does, for example, it is possible to identify the parts with a minimum of elements such as outlines, but by omitting, whitening, blurring, transforming, deforming, etc. It also includes images, etc., in which parts are displayed in a manner that makes it difficult for a person to identify them.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly presentation in the operation promotion presentation, the handle assembly presentation and path assembly presentation in the firing operation promotion presentation, and the movable body assembly presentation, the appearance of electronic parts such as wiring, connectors, sensors, and solenoids is poor. Although a form in which parts are not displayed has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and these electronic parts or parts that look unattractive may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect and path assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, and the movable body assembly effect, each part image corresponding to each part is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint position. While displaying in a form (perspective view) and assembling by moving each component image straight at a predetermined speed toward a predetermined component image, the present invention is not limited to this. The component images may be displayed in forms viewed from different viewpoint positions (for example, front view, side view, rear view, plan view, bottom view, etc.). In addition, the component image may be displayed in rotation, may be moved while being displayed in a reduced/enlarged manner, or may be moved in a non-linear manner. Also, the moving speed can be changed variously.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect and path assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, and the movable body assembly effect, each part image corresponding to each part is assembled one by one. , the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed in a manner in which a plurality of parts are assembled together.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promoting effect, and in the handle assembly effect and the path assembly effect in the firing operation promoting effect, a plurality of parts constituting the operation unit capable of detecting the player's motion are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to stick controller 31A, push button 31B, ball hitting operation handle 30 and movable body 32, speakers 8L and 8R, various decorative parts, image display device 5, various winning hole forming members, variable winning ball device, game area Y , the game board 2, and the pachinko game machine 1 (including the glass door frame and the game machine frame 3)} may be displayed in a specific manner.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect is started at a predetermined timing before the timing at which the controller image Z1 and the push button image Z3 are displayed, and the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect is started. Although the route assembly effect is exemplified as being started at a predetermined timing before the timing at which the steering wheel image Z17 is displayed, for example, the controller assembly effect may be started during the battle effect, and the steering wheel assembly effect may be started during the battle effect. The effect and route assembly effect may be started at the start timing of the fanfare period or the ending period. That is, the start timing is arbitrary.

In the above-described embodiment, the controller assembly effect, the steering wheel assembly effect, and the route assembly effect have been exemplified by displaying a mode in which all the component images are continuously assembled within a predetermined period, but the present invention is similar to this. For example, the display of a mode in which one component image is combined with another component image (for example, cut-in display, etc.) may be divided into multiple times and performed stepwise. For example, the controller assembly effect (specific effect) may be displayed step by step by dividing the display of the mode of assembling one part image to another part image from the start of the variable display. Furthermore, when the pre-reading notice effect based on the reserved memory can be executed, one component image is combined with another component image in multiple variable displays before the variable display that executes the operation promotion effect in the super reach effect. The display of the attachment mode may be performed step by step, and the completion of assembly may be displayed in the variable display for executing the operation prompting effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when displaying the mode of assembling the part images during execution of the controller assembling effect, the steering wheel assembling effect, and the route assembling effect, the background image of the part image, the effect image, etc. are displayed, It is possible to output an effect sound or the like, and the degree of expectation for a big hit may be made different by changing the display mode of the background image or the effect image or the mode of the effect sound.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembling effect, the steering wheel assembling effect, and the path assembling effect, the mode of displaying the assembling mode by moving and displaying (moving image display) each part image was exemplified. is not limited to this, and may be displayed in such a manner that each part image is assembled by a ally character or an enemy character appearing in a super ready-to-win effect, for example. In this case, the type of character (for example, whether the character to be assembled is a friendly character or an enemy character), the character's mode (for example, the color of the character's clothes, facial expression, body shape, possession, etc.) The degree of expectation for a big hit may be different depending on items such as items that are available.

In addition, in the controller assembly rendering in the above embodiment, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 were displayed one by one in order to be assembled. From the state in which all of to ZA5 are displayed, they may be displayed in such a manner that they are assembled one by one or in plurals.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, each part image related to a plurality of parts including the first part and the second part constituting the stick controller 31A in the controller assembly effect and the ball hitting operation handle 30 in the handle assembly effect is assembled. is displayed, and then completed images ZA6 and ZB5 in which the assembly is completed are displayed as specific component images using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image. The specific part image using at least a part of the first part image and the second part image is not necessarily limited to the completed image in which the assembly is completed by assembling all the part images. Alternatively, an unfinished image ZA7, or an image using at least a part of the game board image Z20 and the component image ZC1 in the path assembly effect (for example, an image in which the component image ZC1 is combined with the game board image Z20. FIG. 8-17 (B)), it may be an incomplete image in which the first component image and the second component image corresponding to at least two of the plurality of components are combined.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the complete image ZA6 of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 2 shows an example in which the controller image Z1 imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. After displaying the complete image ZA6 of the stick controller 31A, may be displayed in the form of being attached to the gaming machine frame 3, and then the controller image Z1 may be displayed. Further, the completed image ZA6 and the controller image Z1 may or may not be the same image.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of balls enclosed in a circulative manner and lent out in response to a player's request for lending and the number of prize balls awarded according to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the contents are stored. 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-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

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. It can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be generated.

In the case of a slot machine, the game area of the present invention corresponds to, for example, a variable display area in which symbols are varied and displayed by a variable display device such as reels. Further, the display device of the present invention corresponds to the variable display device (for example, a reel, a liquid crystal display, etc.) with the above-described patterns.

1 pachinko game machine 120 effect control CPU
30 Ball-hitting handle 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 32 Movable body K1 First path K2 Second path Z1 Controller image Z17 Handle image Z3 Push button images ZA1-5 Part images ZB1-4 Part images ZC1-4 Part image ZD1 Part image

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
Equipped with a predetermined member,
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part and a second part different from the first part,
capable of displaying a predetermined member image associated with the predetermined member when the predetermined member becomes usable;
before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component;
displaying the second component image after the first component image;
a first effect pattern in which the first component image and the second component image are displayed and the predetermined member image is displayed; and the predetermined member image is displayed in which the first component image and the second component image are displayed. and a second effect pattern in which is not displayed,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different between the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member and a second predetermined member as types of the predetermined member,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image is to be displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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