JP7191875B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

A game machine has been proposed in which images corresponding to the performance symbols at the time of the big win during consecutive games are sequentially arranged and displayed in the display area of the image display device as the history display of the big win performance symbols (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-202210

In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the display of the history of the jackpot effect symbols makes it difficult to see the images related to other effects, and there is a risk that the player will lose interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of making suitable notifications while suppressing the loss of interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 88AK) that performs a game,
The decoration identification information is variably displayed, and when the display result of the decoration identification information becomes the specific display result, the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state,
Suggestive image display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for displaying a suggestive image (for example, round display) suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state;
Depending on the establishment of any one of a plurality of types of specific conditions (for example, the number of prize balls reached a predetermined number while the on-hold consecutive chang is continuing, or the on-hold consecutive effect is executed) a specific image display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that displays a specific image (for example, a prize ball notification image 87AK05, a character image 87AK04 saying "Continue!");
The suggestive image display means adds a second suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK03) corresponding to the first suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK03) while displaying the first suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK01 ) as the suggestive image. can be displayed as
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed while the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image are displayed, the second suggestive image is displayed with priority over the specific image. and displaying the specific image with priority over the first suggestive image (for example, FIG. 10-8),
The suggestive image display means includes:
The suggestive image can be displayed in one of a plurality of display layers with different display priorities (for example, display layers with layer numbers 1 to 300),
When the second suggestive image is displayed while the first suggestive image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestive image is changed from the first display layer (for example, the display layer with layer number 101) to the Change to a second display layer with a lower display priority than the first display layer (for example, a display layer with layer number 104),
When changing the display layer for displaying the first suggestive image from the first display layer to the second display layer, the first suggestive image is temporarily made invisible (before executing the processing of step 87 AKS114 The round display is erased by the processing of step 87 AKS113).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the second suggestive image that is additionally displayed, and to suppress the decrease in interest. Also, the visibility of the specific image can be ensured. In addition, it is possible to change the display priority without discomfort.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of the characteristic portion 87AK. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the V judgment winning device of the characteristic part 87AK. It is a figure which shows the jackpot classification of characteristic part 87AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination ratio of characteristic part 87AK, and the determination ratio of small hit classification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of characteristic part 87AK. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a holding continuous effect setting process; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of round display shift processing; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display layer of a characteristic portion 87AK; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a characteristic portion 87AK; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of V-con operation effect setting processing; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd production|presentation determination table. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the V-con operation effect, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the V-con operation valid period and the post-detection display period in the V-con operation effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an operation effect|presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 1st production|presentation is performed. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 2nd production|presentation is performed. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 2nd production|presentation is performed. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example when a 2nd production|presentation is performed.

(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.

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also 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 number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending 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. 3). 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 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). 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 in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning 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 configuration, 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.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, there is provided a ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like in order to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device.

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. 3).

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. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main board 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main substrate 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. As shown in FIG. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls to the first and second big prize openings (attackers). Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls by winning the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) account for the total number of prize balls. percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side of the substrate case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 500Aa and long pieces 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple 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.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few 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, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, 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 game is a "small hit", the display result of the variable display of the decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined small winning combination (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 variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

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 for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or 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.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply substrate 17 is pressed.

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.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 30 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not established. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S6) is performed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is performed. The initialization processing in step S6 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is established, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a game hall staff member or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is updated. turn off the When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the step The setting change process of S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is off when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is off, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery processing of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). 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 S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). 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 game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 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). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the 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. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 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 pre-reading and judging the display result and the 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 specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step 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 start condition of 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 the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is 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.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest probability of winning the big win, and the probability of winning the big win decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as the value decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage in stages. . If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table. Figure 7 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variation special figure is the first special figure, and Figure 7 (B) shows that the variation special figure is the second special figure It shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when it is a figure. A display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 . In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the set value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to the "jackpot", only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(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. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command 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. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, 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 per 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. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying 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 is "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 a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production 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 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. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

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 the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the 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. Furthermore, 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 programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like 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, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 87AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 87AK will be described. In the characterizing portion 87AK, the description of the portions (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic description will be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 87AK can be controlled to a small winning game state (special state) when a small winning pattern (special display result) is derived as a display result of the variable display, and in the small winning game state It is possible to control the big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the V winning area 870 (specific area, V winning opening). In addition, a small hit game state and a big hit game state are also called specific states.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 87AK. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 87AK, the same reference numerals and descriptions as in the front view of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 are omitted, and different parts will be described.

In the game area where the hit game ball of the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 87AK can flow down, the first route of the flow-down route of the game ball flows is on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. A second path, which is different from the first path, is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front.

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 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 is called right hitting. The first path may be called a left-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area. Also, the second path may be called a right-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area.

Note that the first route and the second route may be composed of different routes, or may be a route in which a part is 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 and the arrangement of the game nails in the game area.

A game ball fired from the ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle and hit into the game area is guided to the left game area by, for example, being guided along the arrangement of the game nails. , it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning hole is provided as a structure into which game balls hit in the left game area of the game areas can enter. The winning ball device 6A is arranged below the image display device 5 . The winning ball device 6A is provided with a first starting opening switch 22A for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening.

A passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V judgment winning device 87 are provided as structures into which game balls hit into the right game region of the game regions can enter. The variable winning ball device 6B has a second starting winning hole in which game balls can win. In addition, as switches for detecting game balls that have entered the respective passage gates 41, there is a gate switch 21 inside the passage gate 41, a second start opening switch 22B inside the second start winning opening, and a V judgment winning device 87. A V winning switch 87a, a second count switch 15a and a V judgment discharge switch 15b are provided inside.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the first starting prize winning opening of the winning prize opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41 among the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the second starting prize-winning opening and the passage gate 41, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

The passage gate 41 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, normal symbols are variably displayed. The normal pattern will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the first starting prize winning opening of the winning prize opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41 among the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the second starting prize-winning opening and the passage gate 41, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

The V judgment winning device 87 is a device for judging V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-judgment winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and a state in which a game ball passes through it can be visually recognized. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows game balls to pass in the front-rear direction at the top, and walls are formed on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A part is provided, and a guide path along which game balls are guided is formed. In the central part of the guideway, a predetermined period of time is opened by repeating opening and closing for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.1 seconds x predetermined times + interval of 1 second) when a small hit occurs. An operation opening (also referred to as an attacker or a second big winning opening) is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win. In the path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the game ball to be guided are provided on both sides of the wall portion in a manner that alternately protrudes, so that when hitting to the right A structure (hereinafter referred to as deceleration structure) is formed in which the game balls slowly flow through the passage above the operation opening of the upper portion of the V judgment winning device 87 .

In the small hit game state, the opening control of the V judgment winning device 87 is executed until 10 game balls are detected to enter the V judgment winning device 87 or until a predetermined period of time elapses. In the V-judgment winning device 87 , the portion of the guideway where the operating opening is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873 . A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth over the operating port is provided at a position where the operating port can be opened and closed.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. In the state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable part 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable part 872 and the fixed part 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port is opened in the guideway, so that the game ball guided to the guideway can drop from the operating port into the V judgment winning device 87. Become.

FIG. 10-2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the V judgment winning device. As shown in FIG. 10-2, inside the V determination winning device 87 (actuation opening), a V determination winning area 870 as a specific area is defined as a winning area in which a game ball entering from the operation opening can win. An inclined path is provided in the center of the bottom of the device 87 in the left-right direction, and guides all the game balls entered from the operation opening onto the V winning area 870 by an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening into which a game ball can enter, and can guide downward the gaming ball entering from the V winning opening.

At the top end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-like opening/closing member 874 capable of switching the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state is provided. The opening/closing member 874 is driven by the solenoid 24 and can move forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. The opening/closing member 874 can close the V winning opening by advancing (protruding) into the V winning area 870, and can open the V winning opening by retreating from the V winning area 870. can be done. That is, the opening/closing member 874 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction (the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface) by being driven by the solenoid 24 .

When the V winning opening is opened, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 can drop into the V winning area 870 . On the other hand, the upper portion of the opening/closing member 874 is formed into a flat surface, and the flat surface is inclined toward the prize winning ball area 875 when viewed from the front. The game ball guided onto the prize winning area 870 is allowed to fall along the flat surface formed on the top of the opening/closing member 874 and into the prize winning ball area 875 shown in FIG. 10-2.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened according to the small winning type and the elapsed time in the small winning gaming state in the small winning game state in which the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened. state or closed. When the game ball enters the open V winning area 870 and enters the V winning opening, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87 a provided in the V winning area 870 . When the V winning area 870 is in the closed state, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 is guided to the winning ball area 875 . A game ball that has entered the winning ball area 875 is detected by the second count switch 15 a provided in the winning ball area 875 .

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the second count switch 15a reaches 10, the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 opened in the small winning game state is closed and the game ball enters. made impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area 875 are configured to merge in the lower part. discharged into the discharge channel. The discharge passage is provided with a V judgment discharge switch 15b capable of detecting discharged game balls, and all the discharged game balls are detected by the switch.

When a small hit occurs and the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, the game ball enters the V prize winning region 870 and is detected by the V winning prize switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. , the conditions for generating a big hit are established, and the game is controlled to a big-hit game state. Winning of a game ball to such a V winning area 870 is called V winning. In addition, when V winning occurs in the small winning game state, the V winning area 870 may be closed thereafter. In this case, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 is guided to the winning ball area 875 after the occurrence of the V winning.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of small winnings are provided, and all of them are small winnings capable of winning V prizes. In the case of a small hit, about 10 game balls in total enter the V judgment prize winning device 87 on average without special operation during the period when the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened. Structural design and control design are made so that it is possible, and furthermore, when a game ball enters the V judgment prize winning device 87, the structure is designed so that the game ball always (100%) enters the V prize area 870. ing. On the other hand, there may be provided a small winning type in which V winning is possible and a small winning type in which V winning is impossible. In the pachinko game machine 1, when a small hit occurs, right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V judgment winning device 87.例文帳に追加

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, except when the player does not shoot the game ball during the opening period of the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 and when the player hits to the left, it is possible to hit to the right. In this case, the game ball will surely (100%) enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a game ball deceleration structure is shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operation opening that allows the game ball to fall is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, and during the period of the small winning game state In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration may be used in which the operation opening is opened 10 times.

In the right game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87.例文帳に追加Therefore, when aiming to make the game ball enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V judgment winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area will enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the game area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Also, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of the game nail being planted.

The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening (also referred to as a first large winning opening) whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. It tilts, and a large winning opening appears (opens). Inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a count switch 23 is provided for detecting entering game balls. To the special variable winning ball device 7, a winning route is defined by a game nail or other structures so that a game ball can enter the big winning opening only when the game ball is hit in the right game area. Limited. It should be noted that even if the game ball is struck in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win the big prize opening.

The big hit is when the big win pattern (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 4A, and when the big win pattern (big win display result) is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B. occurs in When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the first starting winning hole, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting winning hole, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B.

A big hit is also generated when a game ball entered while the operation opening of the V judgment prize device 87 is open due to the small win game state entering the V prize area 870. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, this is referred to as V winning. A small win is a win in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value, and a big win can occur on the condition of V winning. In the V judgment winning device 87, a game state in which the operation opening is opened is called a "small hit game state". Then, in the small winning game state, a big win generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called a "big win via a small win" or a "big win via a small win". On the other hand, the big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is defined as "big hit by special symbol" or "big hit by symbol". called.

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a given value, and the special variable winning ball device 7 (first big winning hole) repeats an open state and a closed state a predetermined number of times. Repeated continuation control is performed. In the repeat continuation control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is open (the first big winning hole is open) is called a round. Repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, a predetermined condition for terminating the open state (a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 The closed state is established in response to the establishment of the opening end condition that the winning ball of 1) has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is established, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of openings in the jackpot game state reaches 10 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition (first execution condition) or the second starting condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variable display, is established (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening as the starting winning area, the condition for starting the variable display (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is The game is started based on establishment of a state of non-execution and non-execution of a jackpot game, and after a fluctuation display time (variation time) elapses, a display result (stop pattern) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes the game ball entering (winning) the winning opening. is. Further, deriving and displaying the display result means finally stopping display (determined display) of the pattern (an example of the identification information).

In addition, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, it is still started within the range of the predetermined upper limit number. Storing information about variable displays for which the conditions are not met is called pending storage. The term "reserved storage" is also used to indicate (specify) information that has been retained. A pending memory is also called a starting memory or a starting winning memory.

As for the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening. As for the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening. When a big win occurs in a state where such a first reserve memory or a second reserve memory exists, the reserve memory that existed before the occurrence of the big win is maintained as it is, and a variable display is performed after the end of the jackpot game state. used for

When the second start winning to the second start winning opening occurs, even if there is a pending memory of the first start winning, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed. be. Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a second reserve consisting of four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls entering the second start winning opening, that is, the number of second reserve memories. A display 25B is provided. The second holding indicator 25B increases the number of indicators lit up by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the number of indicators to be lit is reduced by one.

Further above the second reservation display 25B, there is provided a first reservation display 25A consisting of four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening, that is, the first reservation memory number. . The first pending indicator 25A increases the number of indicator lights by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of indicators to be lit is reduced by one.

(Game flow)
In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots the game balls so as to selectively use "left shot" aiming at the left game area and "right shot" aiming at the right game area. A game state and a performance state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts playing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player takes a seat in the pachinko game machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins the first start winning hole by striking to the left. The game state at this time is the normal state. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and if the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the left-hand shot is switched to the right-hand shot, and the game is played aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 which is opened. . Such a big hit in the normal state is also called "first hit". After the jackpot game state is over, right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a message such as “Aim right” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 .

During the jackpot game state, a game is played aiming at the opened special variable winning ball device 7 by striking to the right. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the jackpot game state is over, the game is continued by hitting to the right when the later-described time-saving state is reached. After the jackpot game is over, if the time saving state is set, time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. In addition, during the time saving state, right-handed promotion information is also performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game state, it is always controlled to the time saving state. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game state, it may not be controlled to the time-saving state. If the time-saving state does not occur after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-hand hit is switched to the left-hand hit by the end of the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state, and the game ball wins the first start prize-winning port. Play games like this. In addition, when the time saving state does not occur, left-handed promotion notification (also called left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to return to left handed and play the game. may

During the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B having the second starting winning hole by striking to the right. In the time-saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) is executed to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. When the game ball enters the second start winning hole and the display result is a big win (a big win by a special symbol), the game is played aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while striking to the right. Also, if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening and the display result becomes a small winning display result, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in the small winning game state, so V judgment is made while striking to the right. A game is played aiming at the winning device 87 . At the start of the small-hit game state, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a small-hit start notification is made to notify that the small-hit game state is started. In addition, when it is controlled to the small winning game state, at a specific timing (timing before the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened, etc.), right-handed promotion notification is also performed.

When the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operation opening into the V judgment prize winning device 87, enters the V prize winning area 870 and is detected, When a V prize is generated, a big win is generated via a small win. When a V winning occurs, for example, a V winning notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V winning has occurred. Further, when the small-hit game state ends, for example, a small-hit end notification for notifying that the small-hit game state has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 . After the end of the small win, a big win game state is entered and the special variable winning ball device 7 is released, so the player plays the game aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while striking to the right.

Further, when a game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 87 in the small winning game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 but enters the winning ball area 875, no big win occurs. In this way, when the V prize is not generated during the small winning game state, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a V prize failure notification for notifying that the V prize has failed is performed. Further, at the end of the small-hit game state, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a small-hit end notification is performed to notify that the small-hit game state has ended. After the end of the small winning game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B while striking to the right. When the time-saving state ends, the game is played so that the game ball wins in the first start prize-winning hole by switching from right-hand hitting to left-hand hitting. At the end of the time-saving state, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a time-saving end notification to notify that the time-saving has ended and a left-handed promotion notification to prompt the player to return to left-handed play are performed. .

FIG. 10-3 is a diagram showing the jackpot types of the characteristic portion 87AK. FIG. 10-3(A) shows the jackpot types of the symbol jackpot. As shown in FIG. 10-3(A), as the symbol jackpot, a first jackpot and a second jackpot are provided. The number of rounds in the big win game state is 3 rounds, and the first big win is controlled to the time saving state until the variation display of the second special symbol is performed seven times after the big win game state is finished. The second big win has three rounds in the big win game state, and is controlled in a time saving state until the variable display of the second special symbol is performed once after the end of the big win game state.

FIG. 10-3(B) shows the jackpot types of the jackpot via the small hit. As shown in FIG. 10-3(B), as the via-small-hit big hits, there are provided a first via-small-hit big hit, a second via-small-hit big hit, and a third via-small-hit big hit. The big win via the first small win is the big win via the first small win, the total number of rounds in the small win game state and the big win game state is 10 rounds, and the variable display of the second special pattern after the end of the big win game state. is controlled to the time-saving state until is performed 7 times. The big win via the second small win is a big win through the second small win, the total number of rounds in the small win game state and the big win game state is 7 rounds, and the variable display of the second special pattern after the big win game state is finished. is controlled to the time-saving state until is performed 7 times. The big win via the third small win is the big win via the third small win, the total number of rounds in the small win game state and the big win game state is three rounds, and the variable display of the second special pattern after the end of the big win game state. is controlled to the time-saving state until is performed 7 times.

In the big win via the small win, the small win game state in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened is counted as one round, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened after the second round. Therefore, the jackpot via the first minor win is substantially a jackpot of 9 rounds, the jackpot via the second minor win is substantially a jackpot of 6 rounds, and the jackpot via the third minor win is substantially a jackpot of 2 rounds. It can be said that it is a big hit of the round.

A small hit occurs when a game ball enters a second start winning hole provided in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. Determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is to be a small winning symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small winning determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, a small win game state is entered, and the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) is the same as before the small hit. In the small win, a prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V prize area 870 in the V judgment prize winning device 87 during the small win game state.

In this embodiment, as the types of small wins, a first small win, a second small win, and a third small win are provided. In the small winning game state of each small winning, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern of 10 opening times and 0.1 second opening time, and the V judgment winning device 87 is opened while the operation opening is open. The opening/closing member 874 is opened so that almost 100% of the game balls entering the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) win. When a V prize is won in the small winning game state of the first small winning, the game is controlled to the big winning game state of the big winning via the first small winning. When a V prize is won in the small winning game state of the second small winning, the game is controlled to the big winning game state of the second small winning via the big winning. When a V prize is won in the small winning game state of the third small winning, the game is controlled to the big winning game state of the big winning via the third small winning.

In addition, the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be set as the end condition of the time saving state. For example, before the jackpot game state of the first hit, a maximum of four pending memories based on the first start winning are stored. Immediately after the start of the time-saving state, when it takes time to win the game ball to the variable winning ball device 6B, etc., the state in which the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory can be executed four times. becomes. Therefore, the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state may be set to the ending condition of the time saving state that the number of times shown in FIG. 10-3 plus 4 times.

FIG. 10-4 is an explanatory diagram showing the hit determination ratio and the determination ratio of the small hit type. A table corresponding to these determination ratios is stored in the ROM 101 .

FIG. 10-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing the hit determination ratio. The ratio (big hit probability) for determining the display result of the first special symbol to be a big hit is 1/199, and it is not determined to be a small hit. Further, the ratio of determining the display result as a big hit (big hit probability) for the second special symbol is 1/199, and the ratio of determining a small win (small hit probability) is 1/7.

Thus, in this embodiment, since the probability that the display result of the second special symbol is a small hit is as high as 1/7, the number of times of time saving (number of times of second special symbol fluctuation) is one time In the case of a jackpot type other than two jackpots, the probability of a small hit again before the end of the time saving state (probability of a so-called consecutive chance) is high.

FIG. 10-4(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure jackpot determination ratio. The first special symbol big hit type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the big hit type when the display result of the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit. As shown in FIG. 10-4(B), it is determined to be the first jackpot at a rate of 10%, and is determined to be the second jackpot at a rate of 90%.

FIG. 10-4(C) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure jackpot determination ratio. The second special symbol big hit type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the big hit type when the display result of the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit. As shown in FIG. 10-4(C), the first jackpot is determined at a rate of 100%.

FIG. 10-4 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure small hit determination ratio. The second special symbol small hit type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the small hit type when the display result of the second special symbol is determined to be a small hit. As shown in Figure 10-4 (D), it is determined to be the first small hit at a rate of 30%, determined to be the second small hit at a rate of 40%, and determined to be the third small hit at a rate of 30%. be.

In addition, it suffices that different big-hit symbols are determined according to the big-hit type, and different small-hit symbols are determined according to the small-hit type.

It should be noted that the jackpot types and minor hit types shown in FIG. 10-3 are examples, and hit types other than those shown in FIG. 10-3 may be provided. It doesn't have to be. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 is an example, and other determination ratios may be used. For example, the display result of the first special symbol may be a small hit, or the second special symbol may be determined to be the second big hit as the big hit type. In this embodiment, when there is a holding memory that becomes a hit at the end of the jackpot game state (in the case of continuous chan within holding), it is possible to execute a holding continuous effect to notify that effect. Therefore, it is preferable that the hit probability (for example, the small hit probability of the second special figure) is the probability that the consecutive chances within the reservation are likely to occur, that is, the probability that the execution frequency of the reservation consecutive effect can be secured.

Next, an example of the performance operation of the characteristic portion 87AK will be described. FIG. 10-5 shows an example of an effect operation when a holding continuous effect is executed during a continuous game. 10-5 is realized by executing the process of step S172 in FIG. 9 based on the effect control pattern to which the effect control CPU 120 corresponds.

FIG. 10-5(A) shows that "6" decoration symbols are stopped in the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, and a small hit ( It shows that the display result of the first small hit) is being displayed. Further, in FIG. 10-5(A), a small symbol that the player can always see on the upper right of the image display device 5 and can specify that the variable display is being executed or that the variable display is stopped is displayed. is displayed. Also, a right-handed shot image for instructing right-handed shots is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5 .

Subsequently, when the small hit game state starts and the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened and the V winning region 870 is opened, for example, as shown in FIG. Along with the characters "Aim for V!"

Then, when the game ball passes through the V winning area 870 (specific area, V winning opening), as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the characters "Aim for V!" , and a round display 87AK01 indicating the current round number and the progress of the round is displayed on the upper portion of the image display device 5 . In FIG. 10-5(C), a round display 87AK01 of 10 white stars indicating that the number of rounds is 10 rounds is displayed corresponding to the fact that the small win type of this time is the first small win. there is Thus, the round display is composed of a plurality of star images. The round display is also referred to as a “suggestion image” that indicates the number of rounds of a big win or the progress of rounds in a win (specific state).

When the type of the current small win is the second small win, 7 rounds are displayed; round display will be displayed.

The round display 87AK01 changes from a white star to a black star each time a round ends. Therefore, FIG. 10-5(C) shows that it is 1 round (during small winning game state). Then, when the round (jackpot game state) progresses to 4 rounds, as shown in FIG. will change. When the round progresses further to 9 rounds, 9 of the round indications 87AK01 change to black stars as shown in FIG. 10-5(E). In this way, the round display 87AK01 can suitably notify the progress of the round in the big win game state and the remaining period of the big win game state.

Then, when the jackpot game state ends, as shown in FIG. 10-5(F), all 10 round displays 87AK01 change to black stars, and the image display device 5 indicates that the jackpot has ended, saying "jackpot finished". is displayed.

During consecutive chan, it is a time-saving state (high base state), and if you hit right, the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening, so when the big hit ends, the second reserved memory is usually the upper limit number. are stored. Also, as shown in FIG. 10-4(A), the probability that the display result of the second special symbol is a small hit is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second suspension memory corresponding to the winning (small win, big win) is stored at the end of the big win game state, the second suspension memory It is designed to execute a pending continuous effect that notifies that it will be an internal chan).

When the holding consecutive production is executed, during the ending production of the jackpot game state, for example, as shown in FIG. A performance is performed.

Then, when the character image 87AK02 is erased, the round display 87AK01 that was being displayed shifts downward as shown in FIG. 10-5(H). Then, a new round display 87AK03 corresponding to the number of winning rounds of the on-hold consecutive chan is displayed in the area (the area where the round display 87AK01 was displayed) that is vacated by the downward shift of the round display 87AK01. By doing so, it becomes intuitively easy to understand that the round display has been added.

Here, 7 white stars are displayed as a new round display 87AK03, suggesting that the number of rounds to be won in the pending internal chan is 7 rounds (there is a second pending memory that is the second small win). be done. At this time, a character image 87AK04 reading "Continue!" is displayed. For example, the effect actions shown in FIGS. 10-5(G) to (I) are the holding continuous effect of this embodiment. It should be noted that the presentation mode of the holding continuous presentation is not limited to those shown in FIGS. 10-5(G) to (I), and any mode may be used as long as it is possible to notify that the holding continuous chanting is to be performed. Further, the timing for adding and displaying the round display is not limited to the timing shown in FIG. 10-5(H), and other timing may be used.

As described above, in this embodiment, as the holding consecutive effect, the effect of adding and displaying the round display 87AK03 in addition to the already displayed round display 87AK01 is executed. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect as if the winning round were promoted and continued, and the interest is improved. In the example shown in FIG. 10-5(H), it is possible to make it look as if 17 rounds have been played in one hit, which enhances interest.

A round display in which all round displays have changed to black stars indicating that they have been digested, such as the round display 87AK01 in FIG. . On the other hand, a round display including at least a white star indicating the round before execution, such as the round display 87AK03 in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10-5(H), the current round display (second suggestive image) is displayed outside the digested round display (first suggestive image) (outside the center of the specific image). . As a result, the visibility of the current round display can be ensured, and suitable notification (notification of consecutive chans on hold) can be performed.

Although the current round display is outside the completed round display, it is displayed at a display position different from the display positions of the small symbols and the right-handed image related to the progress of the game. By doing so, it is possible to display the current round display (second suggestive image) while ensuring the visibility of information related to the progress of the game. In addition, the image related to the progress of the game is not limited to the small symbol or the right-handed image, and may be the fourth symbol or the like indicating that the special symbol is fluctuating.

As described above, when the pending continuous effect is executed, the effect is executed as if the winning round was promoted and continued. It corresponds to the fact that the reserved memory is a hit. Therefore, after the end of the big win game state, the next win (small win game state or big win game state) is controlled after the variation display is executed 1 to 4 times. In this embodiment, in order to show the win continuously when a consecutive chance is held within the reserve, after the end of the previous big win game state, the fluctuation display of 1 to 4 times until the next win is quickly digested. It is designed to For example, during a series of chances, a variation pattern with a short variation time (for example, 1 second) may be selected after the end of the jackpot game state.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (I), while the round displays 87AK01 and 87AK03 are displayed, only the small symbols are displayed once to four times, and the fluctuation display is performed one to four times, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (J). Like this, the small patterns of "555" are aligned and become the next hit (second small win).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-5(K) after winning the V prize, when the round progresses to 4 rounds of the second jackpot game state, 3 of the round displays 87AK03 change to black stars. Become.

In this embodiment, every time the number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000, 4000, etc.) while the on-hold consecutive chance is continuing, the notification of the won prize balls is executed. there is In the 4th round of the second jackpot game state, when the number of prize balls reaches 2000 while the pending internal consecutive chance is continuing, as shown in FIG. A notification image 87AK05 is displayed.

At this time, the round display 87AK03 (current round display) corresponding to the winning in progress is preferentially displayed in front of the won prize ball notification image 87AK05, while the round corresponding to the executed winning of low importance. The winning ball notification image 87AK05 is preferentially displayed in front of the display 87AK03 (display of completed round). As a result, it is possible to preferably notify the progress of the winning round being executed and the remaining period of the winning, and to preferably perform the winning ball notification.

Further, the current round display (second suggestive image) is displayed outside the digested round display (first suggestive image) with reference to the center of the prize ball notification image 87AK05 (specific image). In other words, the distance between the display position of the second suggestive image and the center of the specific image is longer than the distance between the display position of the first suggestive image and the center of the specific image. Therefore, the visibility of the current round display can be ensured, the progress of the winning round being executed and the remaining period of the winning can be suitably notified, and the obtained prize balls can be suitably notified. .

Note that the reference point of the display position of the first suggestive image for measuring the distance from the center of the specific image may be, for example, the center of the first suggestive image. Similarly, the reference point of the display position of the second suggestive image for measuring the distance from the center of the specific image may be, for example, the center of the second suggestive image. In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-5(H) to 10-5(L), the central portion of the round display 87AK01 is the center of the first suggestive image and serves as the reference point for the display position of the first suggestive image. Also, the central portion of the round display 87AK03 is the center of the second suggestive image and serves as a reference point for the display position of the second suggestive image. Note that the reference point for the display positions of the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image is not limited to this, and may be a predetermined representative point, such as an end portion or the position of the center of gravity.

Next, processing executed in the characteristic portion 87AK will be described. FIG. 10-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the holding continuous effect setting process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. The pending continuous effect setting process is a process for executing the pending continuous effect. In the pending continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the game is in continuous chan (step 87AKS101). Whether or not the game is in a continuous game is determined by, for example, whether or not a continuous game flag is in an ON state. The continuous-chang flag is, for example, set to an ON state when the jackpot game state of the first hit ends and the time-saving state is controlled, and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, which is the end condition of the time-saving state, ends, It is set to the OFF state when the reserved memory of the second special symbol stored at that time is consumed.

If the game is not in continuous play (step 87AKS101; No), the pending continuous effect setting process is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, the holding consecutive effect is executed during consecutive chances. It should be noted that it is also possible to make it possible to execute the holding continuous effect other than during continuous chanting. In that case, the performance mode of the holding continuous effect may be different between the continuous chance and the non-continuous chance.

If it is during the continuous chan (step 87AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the holding continuous effect (step 87AKS102). The holding continuous effect may be at a predetermined timing during the ending effect (for example, the timing of FIG. 10-5(G)).

If it is not the execution timing of the holding continuous effect (step 87AKS102; No), the holding continuous effect setting process is ended. If it is the execution timing of the holding consecutive effect (step 87AKS102; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a winning within the holding (the winning in the second holding storage) (step 87AKS103). In step 87, AKS103, it is judged from the effect control command or the like for designating the judgment result of the prefetch judgment whether or not the second reservation memory for the small hit or the big hit is stored.

If there is no hit within the hold (step 87AKS103; No), the hold continuous effect setting process is terminated. If there is a hit within the hold (step 87AKS103; Yes), the setting for executing the hold consecutive effect is performed (step 87AKS104). In step 87 AKS104, for example, an effect control pattern for executing a holding continuous effect as shown in FIGS. 10-5 (G) and (H) is set, and effect control based on the effect control pattern is started. After that, the pending continuous effect setting process is ended.

FIG. 10-7 is a flow chart showing an example of the round display shift process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. The round display shift process is a process for additionally displaying a new round display (second suggestive image) by shifting the currently displayed round display (first suggestive image) when the holding consecutive effect is executed. . In the round display shift process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the holding continuous effect is being executed (step 87AKS111). If the holding consecutive effect is not being executed (step 87AKS111; No), the round display shift process is terminated.

If the holding consecutive effect is being executed (step 87AKS111; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to shift the round display (first suggestive image) (step 87AKS112). At step 87AKS112, for example, it is determined whether or not it is the timing immediately after the character image 87AK02 is erased in the holding continuous effect (for example, the timing of FIG. 10-5(H)). If it is not the shift timing (step 87AKS112; No), the round display shift process is terminated.

If it is the shift timing (step 87AKS112; Yes), the round display being displayed is erased (step 87AKS113). Then, each erased round display is shifted downward and drawn on a lower layer (display layer of layer number 104, which will be described later) (step 87AKS114). In addition, the upper layer (display layer of layer number 101, which will be described later) above the digested round display in which the current round display corresponding to the pending hit is shifted (the area that has been vacated by shifting the digested round display downward) ) (step 87AKS115). After that, the round display shift process ends.

FIG. 10-8 is a diagram for explaining display layers of the characteristic portion 87AK. In this embodiment, a plurality of display layers are provided for drawing images to be displayed on the image display device 5, and the images drawn on the plurality of display layers are superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5. It's becoming A priority order is set for each of the plurality of display layers, and an image drawn on a higher display layer is superimposed on an image drawn on a lower display layer and is placed on the upper layer side (the front side from the player's point of view). side). By doing so, a plurality of types of images can be superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5 at the same time.

As shown in FIG. 10-8, in this embodiment, 300 display layers with layer numbers 1 to 300 are provided, and display layers with smaller layer numbers have higher priority.

Layer number 101 is the display layer for the current round display (second suggestive image), layer number 102 is the display layer for notification of the number of won prize balls (image for notification of won prize balls), and layer number 103 is reserved. This is the display layer for the “Continue” display (character image “Continue!”) in the continuous effect, and the layer number 104 is the display layer for the completed round display (first suggestive image). In this way, even in the same round display, the priority order of display is current round display (second suggestive image)>digested round display (first suggestive image). In addition, the priority order of the display is second suggestive image>specific image>first suggestive image with respect to the specific images such as the notification of the number of winning balls and the display of "continue" in the holding streak effect. In this way, the current round display (second suggestive image) is displayed with priority over the specific image, so that the progress of the winning round being executed and the remaining period of the winning can be suitably notified. In addition, since the specific image is preferentially displayed over the completed round display (first suggestive image) corresponding to the executed hit of low importance, the notification by the specific image (notification of winning prize ball, confirmation of pending chan) notification) can be suitably performed.

Among the round displays before the display position is shifted by execution of the holding consecutive effect, the round display displayed at the top (for example, the round display 87AK01 in FIG. 10-5(F)) is the display of the layer number 101. displayed in the layer. In the round display, when the holding continuous effect is executed, the processing of steps 87AKS113 and 87AKS114 in FIG. The display layer is changed to layer number 104 . By doing so, the display priority of the digested round display (first suggestive image) can be lowered below that of the specific image.

Further, when the display layer of the round display is changed to the layer number 104 which is lower than the layer number 101 by executing the processing of steps 87AKS113 and step 87AKS114 in FIG. is erased. By doing so, it is possible to change the display priority of the round display without discomfort.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-8, layer number 1 is a display layer for error display, and layer number 2 is a display layer for small patterns that are always visible. In this way, the upper display layer is a display layer for images that are highly necessary for the player to recognize. In addition, the layer number 300 of the lowest layer is the display layer of the background image.

For error display, the specific image is displayed preferentially over the current round display (second suggestive image) and digested round display (first suggestive image), so the error display timing (error notification timing) is the round display. Even if the timing overlaps with the timing of , the error display can be preferably performed.

Although omitted in FIG. 10-8, the layer number of the display layer to be drawn for other images may be determined in advance according to the display priority. In this embodiment, an example in which 300 display layers are provided has been described, but the number of display layers is not limited to this.

FIG. 10-9 shows an example of a display when the on-hold continuous chat continues at least six times. Each time the pending consecutive effect is executed, the round display is shifted downward and displayed. , the round display is cut off downward and disappears. Note that FIG. 10-9 shows the timing at which the holding consecutive effect is executed and the character image 87AK04 reading "Continue!" is higher, it is displayed preferentially over the completed round display corresponding to the executed hit. As a result, it is possible to suitably execute the holding consecutive effect. Thus, in this embodiment, as the specific images, a plurality of types of specific images such as the prize ball notification image 87AK05 and the character image 87AK04 of "Continue!" Then, the plurality of types of specific images meet different specific conditions, such as the number of winning balls reaching a predetermined number while the on-hold consecutive chang continues, or the execution of the on-hold consecutive effect). displayed accordingly.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 87AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. The processing contents, determination ratios, and various effects determination methods of the flowcharts shown in the above embodiments and modifications are examples, and the same effects as those in the above embodiments can be obtained, and the effects shown in the above embodiments can be achieved. It is optional as long as it can be suitably executed. Also, the example of the production operation shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate if the same production effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the rounds are displayed using star images, but in addition to this, the number of winning rounds being executed may be displayed using numerical values (such as ○R, etc.). In this case, the numerical display of the number of rounds may be displayed preferentially over the specific image such as the winning ball notification image 87AK05. By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the number of winning rounds being executed.

A telop corresponding to the game state may be displayed on the image display device 5 . For example, in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state or a small win game state, the first telop (for example, "○○ bonus" etc.) is displayed on at least a part of the outer edge of the image display device 5, and in the time saving state, the second A telop (for example, “chance time” or the like) may be displayed on at least a part of the outer edge of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the gaming state can be notified. In this case, when the on-hold consecutive chance occurs and the game state is switched from the advantageous state to the time saving state to the advantageous state, the telop is also switched from the first telop to the second telop to the first telop. . In order to prevent the effect of making it appear that the advantageous state has continued (continued) due to the change of the telop, the first telop → the second telop → the first telop is to be prevented. It may be difficult to recognize that the telop has changed, for example, by reducing the visibility of the second telop.

In the above embodiment, the round display is an image of a star, the round before execution is displayed with white stars, and the completed round is displayed with black stars, but the display mode of the round display is It is not limited to this. For example, one icon is displayed at the start of a hit or when a hold streak effect is executed, and additional icons are displayed sequentially according to the progress of the round, or the progress of the round is indicated by a meter or sugoroku. There may be. In other words, the round display should at least allow the player to grasp the rounds (the total number of rounds and the progress of the rounds).

Further, in the above embodiment, the suggestive image indicates the number of rounds of winning (specific state) before execution, the progress of rounds of winning (specific state) during execution, and the number of rounds of winning (specific state) after execution. Although the display (“digested round display (first suggestive image)” and “current round display (second suggestive image)”) has been described, the suggestive image is not limited to this. The suggestive image may be an image that suggests that the specific state is controlled, and may include a first suggestive image and a second suggestive image that is displayed while one suggestive image is being displayed. Just do it. For example, the suggestive image may be a display showing the number of consecutive wins, or a state display telop that is additionally displayed (a telop indicating a time saving state, a telop suggesting a variable state, a telop indicating that the probability of winning is high) It may be a telop etc.), it may be a display showing the number of remaining fluctuations in the time saving state or the variable probability state, or it may be a display showing the number of AT, RT, and ART games in the slot machine.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific image is the prize ball notification image 87AK05 or the character image 87AK04 of "Continue!" The specific image may be an image that is displayed according to the establishment of any one of a plurality of types of specific conditions. Such a specific condition may be any condition that is satisfied during the period in which the round display (suggestive image) is displayed. That is, the specific image may be one that overlaps the display period of the suggestive image. For example, the specific image may be an image related to an effect that is drawn and executed (for example, an advance notice effect, a notification of the game state, etc.), or an image that is displayed according to the progress of the game (for example, the number of games to be played). related display, etc.), or an effect image displayed under other conditions (for example, an image displayed with the passage of time, an image displayed according to the player's operation or input), etc. .

Further, the specific image is not limited to the one displayed on a part of the image display device 5, such as the prize ball notification image 87AK05 of the above-described embodiment or the character image 87AK04 of "Continue!" It may be an image displayed on the entire surface of the device 5 . Also, part of the image displayed on the entire surface of the image display device 5 may be the specific image. Also in this case, the distance between the display position of the second suggestive image and the center of the specific image should be longer than the distance between the display position of the first suggestive image and the center of the specific image.

Further, in the above embodiment, the priority of the images is changed by differentiating the display layer for drawing each image. The image may be erased or the display position may be shifted.

In the above embodiment, the round display is once erased when it is shifted, but it may be shifted without being erased. Also, when a new round display was added and displayed in response to the execution of the hold streak effect, the round display that had been displayed up to that time was shifted downward, but it was displayed until then The display mode of the round display that has been displayed may be changed or displayed at a different position. For example, when a round display is newly added and displayed, the round display that has been displayed so far may be moved to another display device, or it may be reduced and displayed at the end of the image display device 5 or the like. You may make it

(Means related to characteristic portion 87AK)
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic portion 87K is
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 87AK),
Suggestive image display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for displaying a suggestive image (for example, round display) suggesting that control is being performed in a specific state;
Depending on the establishment of any one of a plurality of types of specific conditions (for example, the number of prize balls reached a predetermined number while the on-hold consecutive chang is continuing, or the on-hold consecutive effect is executed) Displaying a specific image (for example, winning ball notification image 87AK05, character image 87AK04 saying "Continue!") and notifying means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for notifying the establishment of the specific condition,
The suggestive image display means, when displaying a first suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK01) as the suggestive image, provides a second suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK03) for suggesting corresponding to the first suggestive image. ) can be displayed, and
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed while the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image are displayed, the second suggestive image is displayed with priority over the specific image. and displaying the specific image with priority over the first suggestive image (for example, FIG. 10-8),
The distance between the display position of the second suggestive image and the center of the specific image is longer than the distance between the display position of the first suggestive image and the center of the specific image (for example, FIGS. 10-5 (H) to (L) )).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the second suggestive image that is additionally displayed, and to suppress the decrease in interest. Also, the visibility of the specific image can be ensured.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The suggestive image is composed of a plurality of suggestive displays (for example, star images),
The suggestive image display means sequentially changes the display mode of the suggestive display that constitutes the suggestive image from a first mode (for example, white stars) to a second mode (for example, black stars), thereby reducing the period of the specific state. It is possible to suggest the course,
The first suggestive image is the suggestive image in which all of the suggestive displays are displayed in the second mode (eg, digested round display, round display 87AK01 shown in FIGS. 10-5(H) to (K)). can be
According to such a configuration, even when the specific image is displayed, it is possible to preferably indicate the period of the specific state.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The suggestive image display means includes:
The suggestive image can be displayed in one of a plurality of display layers with different display priorities (for example, display layers with layer numbers 1 to 300),
When the second suggestive image is displayed while the first suggestive image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestive image is changed from the first display layer (for example, the display layer with layer number 101) to the A second display layer having a lower display priority than the first display layer (for example, a display layer with layer number 104) may be used.
According to such a configuration, the display priority of the first suggestive image can be made lower than that of the specific image.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The suggestive image display means temporarily makes the first suggestive image invisible when changing the display layer for displaying the first suggestive image from the first display layer to the second display layer (step 87AKS114). Before executing the process of step 87, the round display may be erased in the process of AKS113).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the display priority without discomfort.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
When the second suggestive image is displayed while the first suggestive image is being displayed, the suggestive image display means moves the display position of the first suggestive image to display the first suggestive image. The second suggestive image may be displayed at the position where it was displayed (for example, FIG. 10-5(H)).
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand that the second suggestive image has been added.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The display position of the second suggestive image may be different from the display position of the information relating to the progress of the game (for example, the small symbols and the right-handed image).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the second suggestive image while ensuring the visibility of information related to the progress of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A special image (for example, an error display) can be displayed when a special condition different from the specific condition is established,
The special image may be displayed on a display layer having a higher display priority than the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image (eg, FIG. 10-8).
According to such a configuration, the special image can be preferentially viewed.

(Means related to characteristic portion 88AK)
Feature 87AK includes feature 88AK described below.
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 88AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 88AK) that performs a game,
Suggestive image display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for displaying a suggestive image (for example, round display) suggesting that control is being performed in a specific state;
Depending on the establishment of any one of a plurality of types of specific conditions (for example, the number of prize balls reached a predetermined number while the on-hold consecutive chang is continuing, or the on-hold consecutive effect is executed) Displaying a specific image (for example, winning ball notification image 87AK05, character image 87AK04 saying "Continue!") and notifying means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for notifying the establishment of the specific condition,
The suggestive image display means, when displaying a first suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK01) as the suggestive image, provides a second suggestive image (for example, round display 87AK03) for suggesting corresponding to the first suggestive image. ) can be displayed, and
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed while the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image are displayed, the second suggestive image is displayed with priority over the specific image. and displaying the specific image with priority over the first suggestive image (for example, FIG. 10-8),
The suggestive image display means includes:
The suggestive image can be displayed in one of a plurality of display layers with different display priorities (for example, display layers with layer numbers 1 to 300),
When the second suggestive image is displayed while the first suggestive image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestive image is changed from the first display layer (for example, the display layer with layer number 101) to the Change to a second display layer with a lower display priority than the first display layer (for example, a display layer with layer number 104),
When changing the display layer for displaying the first suggestive image from the first display layer to the second display layer, the first suggestive image is temporarily made invisible (before executing the processing of step 87 AKS114 The round display is erased by the processing of step 87 AKS113).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the second suggestive image that is additionally displayed, and to suppress the decrease in interest. Also, the visibility of the specific image can be ensured. In addition, it is possible to change the display priority without discomfort.
In the gaming machine described in (1), the means and configuration related to the characteristic portion 87AK may be employed as appropriate.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 021AK)
Next, the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 021AK of the present embodiment, in the suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state, the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible and the detection by the second detection means are performed. The ratio of control to an advantageous state is higher when detection by the second detection means is possible than when detection by the first detection means is possible. Then, in the normal state, after the notification effect for notifying that the control to the advantageous state is executed, the first effect that can be detected by the second detection means, and the special effect that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state After the notification effect is executed in the state, a second effect that can be detected by the second detection means can be executed, and the first effect and the second effect have different execution periods. doing. Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 021AK having such characteristics will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described in the basic description above will be omitted.

FIG. 11-1 shows the variation pattern in the characteristic portion 021AK of this embodiment. In this embodiment, 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". It should be noted that the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is referred to as 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 variable 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 reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation patterns include reach performances such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "loss". In the characteristic part 012AK in this embodiment, the ratio of "big hit" is higher in super reach than in normal reach, and super reach B is higher than super reach C, and super reach A is higher than super reach B. It is set so that the rate of "jackpot" is higher (ie, the longer the variation time is, the higher the expectation of being controlled to be in an advantageous state).

FIG. 11-2 shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table in the characteristic part 021AK of this embodiment. For example, when it is determined in step S110 of FIG. 5 that the special figure display result is set to "big win" and the control is performed to the big win game state, the big win type determination table is variable based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big win type. It is a table referred to for determining the display mode to be one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "non-probability variation", "probability variation", and "probability variation". As shown in FIG. 11-2, in the characteristic part 021AK of this embodiment, it is controlled to a jackpot game state (8-round jackpot state) in which 8 round games are performed, and after the jackpot game state is completed, it is changed to a time-saving state. Controlled "non-variable (8R)" and controlled to a jackpot game state (16 rounds jackpot state) in which 16 round games are performed, and "non-probable variable (8R)" controlled to a time saving state after the jackpot game state is completed 16R)", controlled to the big win state for 8 rounds, and controlled to the variable probability state after the big win game state is ended, and "variable probability (8R)", controlled to the big win state for 16 rounds, and changed to the probability after the big win game state is ended. There are two types of jackpots, such as "probability variation (16R)" controlled to the state and "probability variation" controlled to the probability variation state after two rounds are played and the jackpot game state is completed, as shown in the figure. With respect to the jackpot type, determination values are assigned so as to have different ratios according to the type of variable special figure (special symbol to be displayed variable).

In addition, in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of the 16-round big hit state is higher for the second special figure than for the first special figure. In addition, in the case of a jackpot type controlled to a 16-round jackpot state or an 8-round jackpot state, the upper limit of the period in which the jackpot is kept open is set to "29 seconds", and the number of round game executions is set. The number of openings of the big winning opening is set to "16 times" in the case of a 16-round big win, and to "8 times" in the case of an 8-round big win. On the other hand, when the 2-round jackpot state is controlled corresponding to the jackpot type being "prompt", the upper limit of the period in which the jackpot is opened is set to "0.5 seconds". At the same time, the number of openings of the big winning opening, which is the number of executions of the round game, is set to "twice".

FIG. 11-3 is a flow chart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first, for example, based on the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc. It is determined whether or not the result of the diagram display is "loss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 stores, for example, the variation pattern determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (variation pattern determination result designation command storage area command stored in) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not a reach mode. It is determined whether or not (step S552).

When it is determined that it is a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S553 ). For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decoration pattern of the non-reach combination updated by the production random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. Determined decorative patterns (decorative patterns of non-ready-to-win combinations) are determined by referring to a pre-stored and prepared non-ready-to-win combination decorative pattern determination table.

When it is determined that it is not a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of final stop symbols constituting the reach combination (step S554 ). For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decoration pattern of the ready-to-win combination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for producing, and prepares the ready-to-win combination which is stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to the decorative design determination table, etc., the determined decorative design (decorative design of the reach combination) is determined.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is not "losing" in the process of step S551 (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "definite". Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555). If it is determined that the special figure display result is "probability" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, an open chance eye, in the case of "probability" or "small hit". A combination of final decoration symbols corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). For example, the effect control CPU 120 configures one of a plurality of types of opening chance eyes in response to one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 being specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command. A combination of fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol to be played is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the chance number to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting section is extracted, and a predetermined chance number determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to it, it is sufficient to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that form one of the open chances. In the chance determination table, there are, for example, "3", "5", and "7" composed of odd numbers as chances for the big hit, and "2" and "7" composed of even numbers as the chance for the small win. 4", "6", etc. may be set.

In the processing of step S555, if the special figure display result is determined to be neither "probably" nor "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination. A combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit fixed symbol that is updated by a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. Subsequently, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result specifying command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 is displayed by referring to a jackpot confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance and prepared in the ROM 121. The decoration symbols having the same symbol number, which are stop-displayed together in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the display area, are determined.

After executing the process of step S555, the effect control CPU 120 executes the V-con operation effect in which the player operates the stick controller 31A after the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is displayed. (step 021AKS011). The V-con operation effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment is, after the final stop symbol constituting the big win combination is displayed (after the decoration symbols constituting the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed), It is performed during the period until the fixed decorative pattern is completely stopped. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-8(C) and 11-9(B), the V-con operation performance is such that the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed, resulting in a big win. is notified to the player, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (F), 11-10 (D), and 11-11 (D), the combination of stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is completely stopped. This is an effect that is executed until the player's operation of the stick controller 31A is activated.

Incidentally, the V-con operation effect may be executed during a period from when the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is completely stopped until the big win game state is entered. In addition, during the period from the complete stop of the combination of the stop decoration patterns forming the big win to the time before the big win game state is entered and the big win opening is opened, the variable display is executed over the big win game state. good too. Also, for example, a plurality of timings at which the V-con operation effect is performed may be provided, and the setting value may be suggested according to the execution timing, or whether or not the probability variable state is controlled may be suggested. may Also, the V-con operation effect may be executed after the player is informed that the big win will be achieved, and even if it is not after the final stop symbol constituting the big win combination is displayed, for example, , may be executed after a premium effect for definitely informing that a big win will occur.

FIG. 11-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the V-con operation effect setting process performed in step 021AKS011 of FIG. 11-3. When starting the V-con operation effect setting process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the state (step 021AK021). If the current game state is not the probability variable state (step 021AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the first effect execution setting for executing the first effect (step 021AKS022), and ends the V-con operation effect setting process. do. That is, the first effect is a effect executed in the normal state not controlled to the variable probability state. In addition, for example, when the variable probability control is not performed and it is a time saving state controlled to the time saving state, it is determined as Yes in step 021AKS021 (determined in the same way as the variable probability state). . Alternatively, step 021AKS021 may be determined as No (it may be determined in the same manner as in the normal state). Moreover, processing the time saving state in the same manner as the variable probability state is the same for step 021AKS013 described later.

The first effect set in the processing of step 021 AKS021 is the V-con operation effect executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to notify the player of the big win. 11-8, it is possible to detect an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A as an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player after the big win is announced, and when the operation is detected, as shown in FIG. This is an effect for displaying an image (see FIG. 11-8 (E)) related to the battle effect performed during the ready-to-win effect. In the characteristic part 021AK in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-8, in the first effect, an image indicating that the main character wins the battle effect during the super reach is displayed. As shown in the figure, an image showing that the hero will win is displayed after an image of defeating the enemy character (an image of finishing the enemy) is displayed. Also, not limited to the battle effect, if it is something that shows the result of the effect that was performed during Super Reach (as long as it is an image related to the effect that was performed during Super Reach), it can be any image. There may be.

When it is determined that the current game state is a probability variable state at step 021AKS021 in FIG. Based on the (jackpot type), whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot in which round games are played 16 times, that is, whether it is a 16R jackpot such as "non-probability variation (16R)" or "probability variation (16R)" (Step 021AKS023).

If the 16R big hit (step 021AKS023; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the second effect (success) execution setting for executing the second effect of the successful mode (step 021AKS024), and sets the V-con operation effect. End the process. On the other hand, when the 8R big hit is not the 16R big hit (step 021AKS023; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the second effect (failure) execution setting for executing the second effect in the mode of failure (step 021AKS025). , ends the V-con operation effect setting process.

The second effect set in the processing of step 021AKS024 or step 021AKS025 is a V-converter that is executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to notify the player of the big win. It is a kind of operation effect, and after the big hit is announced, it is possible to detect the operation of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A as the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, and when the operation is detected, a predetermined image is displayed. It is a performance to do. The second effect in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment has a success mode and a failure mode, and when the second effect of the success mode is executed, it is a 16R jackpot, that is, there are many balls that can be obtained. This is suggested to the player, and it is suggested to the player that the 8R jackpot is achieved when the second effect of the failure mode is executed, that is, the number of obtainable balls is small.

In the second effect of the success mode in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment, an image of chasing the enemy fighter is displayed as shown in FIGS. 11-10(D) and 11-11(D). On the other hand, although not shown, in the second rendering of the failure mode, an image indicating that the enemy plane (enemy plane) could not be pursued should be displayed.

At step 021AKS024 in FIG. 11-4, it is determined whether the second effect of type A or type B is to be executed according to the determination ratio shown in the second effect determination table (success) shown in FIG. 11-5(A). decide. Further, in step 021AKS025, it is determined whether the second effect of type A or type B is to be executed according to the determination ratio shown in the second effect determination table (failure) shown in FIG. 11-5(B). In the second effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment, as an operation of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A (an operation of the stick controller 31A), as shown in FIG. There are a second effect of type A for detection and a second effect of type B for detecting repeated hitting operations, and the second effect of type B for performing repeated hitting operations has a higher rate of success mode. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the second effect to be executed.

Incidentally, in the processing of step 021AKS022 shown in FIG. 11-4, the execution period of the first effect is also set. Similarly, in the processing of steps 021AKS024 and 021AKS025, the execution period of the second effect is also set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-6(A), the execution period of the first effect is set shorter than the execution period of the second effect. According to this, in the normal state, it can be shown to the player as if the state has quickly shifted to the jackpot game state, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest. In addition, in the variable probability state, not only is the stick controller 31A operated, but also the execution period is extended to improve the interest in the game while the probability of entering the jackpot game state is high. Note that the V-con operation effects such as the first effect and the second effect are, as shown in FIG. A post-detection display period is a period during which a predetermined image is displayed after an operation is detected. In the process of step 021AKS022 shown in FIG. 11-4, as the execution period of the first effect, either the V-con operation valid period or the post-detection display period, or both, is detected as the V-con operation valid period in the second effect. By making it shorter than the post-display period, the execution period of the first presentation is set shorter than the execution period of the second presentation. In addition, unlike this, the execution period of the first effect may be set longer than the execution period of the second effect. The execution period of the second effect is the same period in both the successful mode and the unsuccessful mode. Also, the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B share the same execution period. In the example shown in FIG. 11-4, both when the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed as the V-con operation effect, the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to win the big win. After being notified to the player that it will be, until the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is completely stopped, as described above, the stop that constitutes the big win It may be executed in a period from when the combination of the decorative symbols is completely stopped until the jackpot game state is entered. In addition, during the period from the complete stop of the combination of the stop decoration patterns forming the big win to the time before the big win game state is entered and the big win opening is opened, the variable display is executed over the big win game state. good too.

Returning to FIG. 11-3, after executing the process of step 021AKS011 or the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a super reach variable display pattern (step 021AKS012). At step 021AKS012, by referring to the variation pattern determination result specification command transmitted from the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern (variable display pattern) is super reach.

If it is a variable display pattern of super reach (step 021AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the operation effect (step 021AKS013). Specifically, in step 021AKS013, the presence or absence of execution of operation presentation and the type of operation presentation in the case of execution are set to either one shown in FIG. It is set by referring to the operation effect determination table. The operation effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment is a so-called final effect that is performed at the timing of whether or not a big hit will occur in the second half of the super ready-to-win effect. Specifically, the operation effect in the characterizing portion 021AK of this embodiment is an effect that is executed at the timing immediately before the final stop symbol is displayed. For example, the V-con operation effect is executed. In that case, it is executed at the timing immediately before the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols constituting the big winning combinations shown in FIGS. 11-8(C) and 11-9(B). The operation effect includes a type of detecting an operation of the push button 31B and a type of detecting an operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con). ) is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a "big win" is higher than when the operation effect of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed. It's becoming Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which type of operation effect is executed. Further, in the characterizing part 021AK of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, in the case of the variable probability state, an operation performance of a type that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) is executed more than in the normal state. However, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable probability state has a type of operation effect that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) than the normal state. The reliability of the type of operation effect that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) in the variable probability state may be increased by lowering the execution rate. Note that in step 021AKS013, when an operation performance of the kind that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed, the setting for displaying an image that promotes the operation is set to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con). When a type of operation effect is executed, a setting is made to display an image that encourages the operation.

Returning to FIG. 11-3, after executing the process of step 021AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the effect control pattern (step S560). Production control CPU120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command, selects one of the plurality of prepared production control patterns (special figure fluctuation production control pattern), use set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (suspended display change pattern) corresponding to the execution setting of the pending display change effect by the pending display setting process of step S161, and selects the use pattern set as Also, when it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

Following the process of step S560, the production control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result specification command, the production provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S559 VDP of the display control unit 123 , etc., to start the fluctuation of the decorative patterns in the respective “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. All you have to do is

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. exit.

FIG. 11-8 shows an effect operation example when the first effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. As shown in FIG. 11-8(A), as a reach effect of super reach, a battle effect in which the main character C1 and the enemy character C3 battle is started, and as shown in FIG. 11-8(B), each character battles. Then, although illustration is omitted, an operation effect as a final effect is executed (it is not executed when the execution setting of the operation effect is not made), and the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A ( When the operation of V-con) is detected, as shown in FIG. 11-8(C), the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to inform the player that the big win will occur. Subsequently, when it comes time to execute the first effect, as shown in FIG. 11-8(D), a prompting image is displayed to prompt the player to perform an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A. (an image of finishing the enemy) is displayed, and an image indicating that the hero will win is displayed as shown in FIG. 11-8(E). Although illustration is omitted, for example, there are a plurality of modes of defeating the enemy character of the main character, and the jackpot type may be suggested according to which mode of defeating the enemy character. A set value may also be suggested. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which manner of defeating the enemy character is used. Aside from this, a plurality of modes of the promotion image prompting the player's operation may be provided, and the jackpot type or set value may be suggested according to which mode of the promotion image is displayed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which aspect of the promotion image is displayed. Then, when the variable display ends, as shown in FIG. 11-8(F), the fixed decorative symbols completely stop. In the illustrated example, after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed, the decoration symbols continue to swing as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (D) and (E). Although the displayed example is shown, it may be changed again as shown in FIGS. 11-9 to 11-11. As long as the player is notified that the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed to make the big win, the decoration symbols of that type do not have to be displayed continuously (finally). The jackpot pattern should stop completely again). Also, for example, after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is once temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable probability promotion effect may be executed in which the variable probability symbols are completely stopped. According to this, the expectation of the player can be improved. It should be noted that the display of the promotion image may be set in the first effect execution setting of step 021AKS022.

FIGS. 11-9 to 11-11 show examples of effect operations when the second effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. Specifically, it shows an example of the effect operation when the second effect of the success mode of type A and type B is executed. After reaching a ready-to-win state as shown in FIG. 11-9(A), a combination of stop decoration symbols constituting a big win is temporarily stopped and displayed as a big win as shown in FIG. 11-9(B). person is notified. Note that FIGS. 11-9(A) to 11-9(B) may be the same as FIGS. As for the battle effect, it is sufficient that an image of defeating the enemy character is displayed in the operation effect before the temporary stop display). Then, when it comes time to execute the second effect of type A, that is, the type of long pressing of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A, the stick controller 31A is directed to the player as shown in FIG. Along with the operation, a promotion image is displayed to prompt the user to press and hold the trigger button. After that, an effect image as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D1), for example, is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and a trigger button effective detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 31A begins. The setting for displaying the promotion image may be performed in the second effect execution setting in steps 021AKS024 and 021AKS025.

After the display operation shown in FIG. 11-9 (D1) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Display so that the position can be changed. This effect image is switched and displayed so that the display position can be changed according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 11-10 (A2). As an example, in the tilting direction sensor unit included in the controller sensor unit 35A, when the pair of vertical sensors detects that the operating rod is tilted to the back side as seen from the player, the aiming is performed in the display area of the image display device 5. While it moves upward, when it is detected that it is tilted forward, the effect image is switched and displayed so that the aim moves downward. In addition, in the tilting direction sensor unit, when the pair of parallel sensors detects that the operating rod is tilted to the left as seen from the player, it is detected that the aim moves to the left while being tilted to the right. When this is done, the effect image is switched and displayed so that the aim moves to the right. When a tilting operation of the operation stick is detected by both the vertical sensor pair and the parallel sensor pair, the effect image is displayed so that the aiming moves in a direction that combines the detection results of each sensor pair (for example, the upper left direction). The display is switched. It should be noted that the display position of the aiming is not changeable, but for example, when the control stick is tilted to the front side, the effect image is switched and displayed corresponding to the own airplane (own aircraft) turning upward. , any effect action corresponding to the detection result of the tilting operation may be executed. The process for realizing such an effect operation may be executed, for example, in the effect process during variable display in step S172 of FIG.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when the target is aligned with the enemy aircraft, by stopping the operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B2), the enemy aircraft is It suffices if a target for shooting down can be determined. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (C2), in response to one long-pressing operation on the trigger button, one shot is fired, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (C1). A production image is displayed. Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10(D), along with a production image of an enemy plane being shot down, decorative patterns showing the number "7" are arranged to decorate "left", "middle", and "right". It is only necessary that the determined decorative symbols of the probability variable jackpot combinations are derived and displayed by statically displaying them in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that, in the illustrated example, after the combination of stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variation is performed again, and the production of the probability variation promotion in which the probability variation symbols completely stop is performed. As in FIGS. 11-10, the display of "6" decorative patterns may be continued (the same applies to the second effect of type B), and finally the combination of "6" decorative patterns is completed. You may make it stop.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the second effect of type B, ie, the type of repeatedly hitting the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A, the player operates the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 11-9 (C2). At the same time, a promotion image is displayed to prompt the trigger button to be repeatedly hit (rapidly fired). After that, an effect image as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D1), for example, is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and a trigger button effective detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 31A begins.

After the display operation shown in FIG. 11-9 (D2) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Display so that the position can be changed. This effect image is switched and displayed so that the display position can be changed according to the tilting operation of the operation rod of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 11-11(A2). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B1), when the target is aligned with the enemy aircraft, by stopping the operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B2), the enemy aircraft is It suffices if a target for shooting down can be determined. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. A production image that fires multiple times is displayed. Then, for example, when the number of detection times (the total number of times) of the instruction operation for the trigger button reaches a predetermined number, an effect image of shooting down an enemy aircraft as shown in FIG. By stopping and displaying decorative patterns showing the numbers of ``left'', ``middle'', and ``right'' in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, etc., fixed decorative patterns of the probability variable jackpot combinations are derived and displayed. Just do it.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 021AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The performance control CPU 120 executes the operation performance during the ready-to-win performance of super-reach, which suggests whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state, and detects the operation of the push button 31B as the first detection means. There is a case where it is possible (when the push sensor 35B is enabled) and a case where it is possible to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means (when the controller sensor unit 35A is enabled). The ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher in the case where detection by the means is possible than in the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible. Then, in the normal state, the decorative symbols constituting the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and after the player is notified that the game state is controlled to the big win game state, a first effect that enables detection by the second detection means. In the variable probability state, which is more likely to be controlled to the big win state than the normal state, the decoration symbols constituting the big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the detection by the second detection means is performed after the player is informed that the game is controlled to the big win game state. can be executed, and the execution period of the first production is shorter than the execution period of the second production. According to this, it is possible to improve the detection frequency by the second detection means by providing the detection period by the second detection means after being notified that it is controlled to the big hit game state, and the normal state and the variable probability state. Since a change occurs by making the motion to be detected different in , it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

The player's operation detected in the first effect is the operation of tilting the stick controller 31A, and the player's operation detected in the second effect is the operation of the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A. For example, the motion of the player detected by the second detection means is different between the first effect and the second effect. According to this, by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, the detection frequency by the second detection means can be improved, and the motion to be detected is different between the normal state and the probability variable state. Since this causes a change, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-7(B), in the normal state, when detection of operation of the push button 31B as the first detection means is effective, detection of operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means is effective. Higher percentage than when detection is effective. That is, in the normal state, the frequency at which detection by the second detection means is possible is lower than the frequency at which detection by the first detection means is possible. According to this, it is possible to make the player aware that the action on the second detection means is valuable, and by performing the action on the second detection means, the interest in the game can be improved.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-7(A), in the variable probability state, the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means is more effective than in the normal state. That is, in the variable probability state, the frequency at which detection by the second detection means is possible is higher than in the normal state. According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority for being controlled in the variable probability state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-5, there are a plurality of types of second effects such as type A and type B, and the execution period is common to all types of second effects. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game within the common performance period.

(Modified example of characteristic part 021AK)
In the characterizing part 021AK of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-8(D) and FIGS. Although an example of displaying a prompting image has been shown, this is just an example. A plurality of modes of promotion images are provided for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A, and which of the plurality of modes of promotion images to display in the V-con operation effect is selected according to whether the variable probability state or the normal state. You may make it determine by a different ratio. According to this, it is possible to increase the variation of the promotion effect and improve the game interest. Incidentally, as described above, the jackpot type and set value may be suggested according to the mode of the promotion image. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which aspect of the promotion image is displayed. As for the promotion images of multiple modes, for example, modes such as color and size may differ depending on the type of operation to be detected. Furthermore, in the normal state, the promotion image of the normal mode is displayed at a high rate, and in the variable probability state, the promotion image of the special mode such as gold or rainbow color is displayed at a higher rate than the promotion image of the normal mode. can be

Further, in the characterizing part 021AK of the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the operation effect is the so-called final effect, but at a specific timing different from the so-called final effect (for example, the timing of developing into super reach), A predetermined effect requesting operation of the push button 31 or the stick controller 31A may be executed. In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the predetermined effect requiring operation of the stick controller 31A is executed than when the predetermined effect requiring operation of the push button 31 is executed. should be higher. Then, when the predetermined effect requesting the operation of the push button 31 is executed at the specific timing, the setting suggesting effect suggesting the set value may be executed. Specifically, after detecting the operation of the push button 31, an image suggesting the setting value may be displayed. According to this, it is possible to reduce the feeling of regret when the operation for the detecting means with the lower expected degree of big hit becomes effective. It should be noted that the operation effect in the characterizing part 021AK of the above-described embodiment may be, for example, a effect that is performed at the timing of developing into super reach, and the predetermined effect may be a so-called final effect. In this case, when a predetermined effect requiring operation of the stick controller 31A is executed, the big win is determined, and when a predetermined effect requiring operation of the push button 31 is executed, the set value is changed. A setting suggestion effect to suggest may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing portion 021AK of the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the execution period of the first effect was shorter than the execution period of the second effect. may be shorter than the execution period of According to this, in a normal state with a low probability of becoming a big hit game state, the effect of performing an operation on the second detection means with a low execution frequency is performed for a long period of time, thereby improving the game interest, and in the variable probability state. It is possible to shorten the period and quickly shift to the jackpot game state.

Further, in the characterizing part 021AK of the above embodiment, both the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B show an example in which the effect of aiming at an incoming airplane (enemy plane) is executed (see FIG. 11). -9 to FIG. 11-11), an effect with different contents may be executed according to the type of the second effect. Further, in the characterizing portion 021AK of the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which two types of second suggestive effects, type A and type B, are provided. In this case, for example, a jackpot type such as a 10R jackpot is provided, and in order to increase the number of balls that can be obtained in the order of type A<type B<type C, in the case of an 8R jackpot, the second effect of type A is changed to 10R. In the case of a big hit, the second effect of type B may be executed at a high rate, and in the case of a 16R big win, the second effect of type C may be executed at a high rate. According to this, it is possible to give variation to the second effect, and to attract the player's attention to which type of the second effect is to be executed. For example, type A is an operation of pressing a trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A once, type B is an operation of repeatedly hitting the trigger button, and type C is an operation of long-pressing the trigger button. , should be detected respectively.

(Means related to characteristic part 021AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 021AK is
A game machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can be controlled between a normal state and a special state that is easier to control to the advantageous state than the normal state (for example, a pachinko game related to the characteristic part 021AK) Machine 1, etc.) and
a first detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player;
a second detection means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) that is capable of detecting the action of the player and is different from the first detection means;
A notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect to notify that it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that temporarily stops and displays decorative symbols constituting a big hit combination),
Suggestive effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing super reach ready-to-win effect, etc.) capable of executing suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the informing effect by the informing effect means and
In the suggestion effect, there are cases where detection by the first detection means is possible and there are cases where detection by the second detection means is possible (for example, an operation effect can be executed). When detection is possible, the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher than when detection by the first detection means is possible (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con) is detected). When the performance is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a "big hit" is higher than when the operation performance of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed),
A first effect that can be detected by the second detection means after the notification effect is executed in the normal state, and a detection by the second detection means is possible after the notification effect is executed in the special state. It is possible to execute the second production (for example, the first production is executed in the normal state, and the second production can be executed in the variable probability state, etc.),
The first effect and the second effect have different execution periods (for example, the first effect has a shorter execution period than the second effect),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the frequency of detection by the second detection means by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, and the motion to be detected in the normal state and the special state. Since a change occurs by making the .

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the normal state, the frequency at which detection by the second detection means is possible is lower than the frequency at which detection by the first detection means is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7(B), in the normal state , the case where the detection of the operation of the push button 31B is effective as the first detection means is higher than the case where the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is effective as the second detection means),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player aware that the action on the second detection means is valuable, and by performing the action on the second detection means, the interest in the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
In the special state, the detection by the second detection means is possible more frequently than in the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (A), in the variable probability state, the second detection than in the normal state As a means, the ratio of effective detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is high, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority for being controlled in the special state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The second effect has a plurality of patterns, and the second effect of any pattern has a common effect period (for example, the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B have a common execution period),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game within the common performance period.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
It is possible to execute a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the second detection means (for example, displaying a promotion image that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A),
There are multiple types of the promotion effect, and the ratio of which type of the promotion effect is executed in the normal state and the special state is different (multiple modes depending on whether it is a variable probability state or a normal state) different percentages of the promotional images to display),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation of the promotion effect and improve the amusement of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Setting means that can be set to one of the setting values of a plurality of stages with different probability of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, CPU 103 etc. for executing game control main processing) Further provided,
A predetermined effect different from the notification effect and the suggestive effect can be executed in the normal state, and detection by the first detection means or the second detection means is possible at a specific timing in the predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined such as performing a performance),
When the detection by the first detection means becomes possible at the specific timing, a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is executed (for example, operation of the push button 31 is requested at the specific timing). If a predetermined effect is executed, a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value is executed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the feeling of regret when the operation to the first detection means becomes effective.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic portions)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate. For example, the image relating to the operation effect of the characteristic portion 021AK or the V-con operation effect may be the specific image of the characteristic portion 87AK.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 11... Main board 12... Effect control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
The decoration identification information is variably displayed, and when the display result of the decoration identification information becomes the specific display result, the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state,
suggestive image display means for displaying a suggestive image suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state;
a specific image display means for displaying a specific image in response to the establishment of any one of a plurality of types of specific conditions;
The suggestive image display means can additionally display a second suggestive image corresponding to the first suggestive image when the first suggestive image is displayed as the suggestive image,
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed while the first suggestive image and the second suggestive image are displayed, the second suggestive image is displayed with priority over the specific image. and displaying the specific image with priority over the first suggestive image,
The suggestive image display means includes:
the suggestive image can be displayed on one of a plurality of display layers having different display priorities;
When the second suggestive image is displayed while the first suggestive image is being displayed, the display layer displaying the first suggestive image is prioritized from the first display layer over the first display layer. change to the second display layer with a lower
A gaming machine, wherein the first suggestive image is temporarily made invisible when a display layer for displaying the first suggestive image is changed from the first display layer to the second display layer.

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