JP7214341B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that executes a specific effect when the launch of a game ball is detected when the variable display of special symbols is not executed, and continues this specific effect until the game ball enters the starting hole ( For example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine that performs a hold change that changes a hold display when shooting of a game ball is detected (see Patent Document 2, for example). Also, there has been proposed a gaming machine that displays a title to notify the type of ready-to-win effect when the ready-to-win effect is started (see Patent Document 3, for example).

JP 2015-139466 A JP-A-2015-8896 JP 2016-101428 A

There is room for improving the marketability of gaming machines having the functions and configurations described in Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with improved marketability.

(A) In a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information, the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player,
game control means;
production control means;
a shooting means capable of shooting game media by being operated by a player,
The game control means is
determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the game medium enters the starting area;
Based on the result of the determination, a first variation pattern that is a variation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second variation pattern that is a variation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a variation pattern that is not controlled to the advantageous state , a fourth variation pattern that is a variation pattern that is not controlled to the advantageous state, a fifth variation pattern that is a variation pattern that is controlled to the advantageous state, and a variation pattern that is not controlled to the advantageous state Determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns including a sixth variation pattern ,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command is transmitted to the effect control means,
The production control means is
A variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed,
a predetermined effect using a character can be executed regardless of whether or not the game medium enters the starting area when the shooting means is operated;
A special reach, a specific reach in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the special reach and the same character as the character used in the predetermined effect is used, and a specific reach that is controlled to the advantageous state rather than the specific reach. and a predetermined reach in which the same character as the character used in the predetermined effect is used, and
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state,
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is controlled to the advantageous state,
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is controlled to the advantageous state,
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the first command or the third command is received, after the decoration identification information is changed to the ready-to-win state, a common performance is executed, and immediately after the common performance, the story of the predetermined reach is not progressed. It is possible to display a title corresponding to the predetermined reach, and then, after finishing the display of the title corresponding to the predetermined reach, progress the story of the predetermined reach,
When the second command or the fourth command is received, after the decoration identification information is set to the ready-to-win mode, the common performance is executed, and the specific ready-to-win story is advanced immediately after the common performance. It is possible to display the title corresponding to the specific reach without stopping, and then finish displaying the title corresponding to the specific reach, and then progress the story of the specific reach,
When the fifth command or the sixth command is received, the special ready-to-win story is progressed without executing the common effect after the decoration identification information is displayed in the ready-to-win mode, and the special It is possible to display the title corresponding to the reach,
When the first command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the predetermined reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification,
When the second command is received, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the specific reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the presentation mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification,
When the third command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the predetermined reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification,
When the fourth command is received, the title announcement corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the specific reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the presentation mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification ,
When the first command is received, When the second command is received, When the third command is received, When the fourth command is received, When the fifth command is received, When the sixth command is received, and when the sixth command is received, it is possible to execute a decision effect to notify whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When the fifth command is received, the display of the title corresponding to the special reach is terminated when the final effect is executed;
The game machine terminates the display of the title corresponding to the special reach when executing the final effect when the sixth command is received .
(1) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) includes shooting means (for example, a ball shooting device) for shooting game media (for example, game balls) toward a game area. , a launch detection means (for example, a ball sensor 56SH99, etc.) for detecting the launch of game media; a specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing a mini character display effect to be displayed in the game medium (for example, when the game medium passes the start area (for example, when the winning ball device 6A wins etc.), it is possible to execute an action effect (for example, an effect that the mini-character 56SHMC is toppled over) that acts on the specific effect.

According to the above configuration, by executing the effect by launching, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the starting area, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of boredom from launching to passing through the starting area. In addition, by associating the effect with the effect when passing through the start area, the effect of the shooting can be made to pay attention, and the game amusement is improved.
(2) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) includes shooting means (eg, ball shooting device, etc.) for shooting game media (eg, game balls, etc.) toward a game area. ,
A player's shooting motion (for example, the touch ring 5 while twisting the batting operation handle 30
6SH95, etc.) for detecting an operation detection means (for example, the touch ring 56SH9
5 etc.) and
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a mini character display effect to display the mini character 56SHMC in the mini character display area 56SH5UR) based on the detection of the shooting motion by the motion detection means etc.) and
When the game medium passes through the starting area (for example, winning the winning ball device 6A), it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the specific effect (for example, an effect to make the mini character 56SHMC topple over). characterized by

According to the above configuration, by executing the effect by launching, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the starting area, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of boredom from launching to passing through the starting area. In addition, by associating the effect with the effect when passing through the start area, the effect of the shooting can be made to pay attention, and the game amusement is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the specific effect can be executed each time the shooting of the game medium is detected (for example, each time the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball, the mini character 56SHMC (executing an effect to be displayed, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the starting area, and furthermore, by executing the effect each time the shot is detected, it is possible to further reduce the feeling of boredom from the time of shooting until the passage of the starting area. can.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above, the specific effect can be executed at predetermined intervals during detection of the shooting motion (for example, while the touching motion to the touch ring 56SH95 is being executed, (For example, an effect of displaying the mini-character 56SHMC is executed at intervals).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the start area, and further, by executing the effect at predetermined intervals, it is possible to further reduce the feeling of boredom from launch to passage through the start area.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the specific effect can be displayed for a specific period after execution (for example, the mini-character 56SHMC can be displayed in the frame from the right end of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR). Then, while moving to the left, the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed for a period (for example, about 3 seconds) during which the frame is out from the left end. Action effects can be executed (for example, when the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed on the image display device 5 and the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, the mini-character 56SHMC falls over, etc.). You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the starting area is passed during the execution of the specific effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above, there are a plurality of modes of the specific effect (for example, the first mini character 56SHMC1
, second mini-character 56SHMC2, third mini-character 56SHMC3, etc.),
Multiple types of modes can be displayed during the same period (for example, the mini character display area 56S
A plurality of mini-characters out of the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 can be displayed between the right end and the left end of H5UR.

According to the above-described configuration, since the effect with randomness is executed for each shot, it leads to reduction of boredom, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, an effect effect executed for one of the specific effects being executed (for example, the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2, the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is overturned, etc.), and depending on the mode of the specific effect targeted for the action effect, the execution result of the action effect differs (for example, depending on the type of mini-character that has fallen, the execution result is different). The color of the pending display as a result may be different, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which specific effect the action effect will be executed when passing through the starting area, thereby improving interest.

(8) In any of the gaming machines described in (1) to (7) above, it has passed through the starting area, but the pre-reading judgment for the variable display that has not yet started (for example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect) determination, etc.), and determines a specific effect to be acted upon by the effect effect according to the result of the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means. It is possible (for example, when executing a pre-reading preview effect,
may be determined, for example, to determine which mini-characters will fall.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which specific effect the action effect will be executed when passing through the starting area, thereby improving interest.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above, it is possible to determine the state of the pending display according to the result of execution of the action effect The color of the pending display as a result may be different, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to display the execution result of the action effect in an easy-to-understand manner, thereby improving the interest.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (9), the specific effect can be executed by detecting the ejection of the game medium or the detection of the ejection operation (for example, the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball or the touch ring 56 when the hitting operation handle 30 is twisted
(e.g., an image display for displaying a movie introducing a mini character display effect while waiting for a customer). device 5, etc.).

According to the above configuration, by introducing the effect based on the shooting to the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above, a dedicated display section for executing the specific effect (for example, mini character display area 56SH5UR provided in the lower portion of image display device 5) may be provided.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to make the effects easier to understand by improving the visibility of the specific effects and action effects.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in an advance notice production|presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine having a characteristic portion 56SH. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine of the characteristic portion 56SH. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of launch. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an appearance mini-character determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of start mouth prize-winning processing. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect mini-character determination table (at the time of a big hit), and (B) is a diagram showing an example of an effect mini-character determination table (at the time of a loss). It is a figure which shows an example of production|presentation operation|movement. It is a figure which shows an example of production|presentation operation|movement. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an action mini-character order determination table (at the time of a big hit), and (B) is a diagram showing an example of an action mini-character order determination table (at the time of a loss).

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special game and the second special game,
Variable display of decoration patterns (designs showing numbers etc.) as a plurality of types of decoration identification information different from special patterns is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, "
Decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, vertically scrolled or updated) in the left, middle, and right decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

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

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

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25 comprising a plurality of LEDs
A and a second reservation display 25B are provided, the first reservation display 25A displays the first reservation storage number according to the number of LEDs lit, and the second reservation display 25B displays the number of LEDs lit, Display the number of second pending memories.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. )
A batted ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. 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. Stick controller 31
A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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

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

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

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if the normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern is "normal pattern losing".
becomes. 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, a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, such as "7") is selected as a fixed special symbol.
, The actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type, which will be described later. ) is stop-displayed, it is a "big hit", and if a predetermined special pattern (small-win pattern, for example, "2") different from the big-win pattern is stop-displayed, it is a "small hit". 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, the opening mode of the big prize opening (
The number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and the game state after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these.
As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. note that,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or lighting of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. Etc./turning off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like may be performed.

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

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

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

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example,"
The same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are stop-displayed in line on predetermined effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol 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-variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, "6" etc.) may be stop-displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and a RAM (Random A
access memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and a random number circuit 10
4 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, the ROM 10
1 (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 Control (drive) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the normal drawing reservation display 25C, etc.
and an output port for transmitting a signal to drive the solenoid.

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

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the performance control board 12 . 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, the start and end of variable display, the opening status of the big winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the commands specifying the occurrence of errors, 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, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in the RAM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character G
generator ROM), 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 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby displaying the effect image on the image display device 5.
to display. 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 . or lamp signal
are supplied 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 stores various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects.
Updatable numeric data indicating is counted. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3
). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (
Step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, C
PU 103 executes RA to clear flags, counters, and buffers stored in RAM 102 .
M clear processing is performed, and the initial value is set in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game.
In addition, the state of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. RAM1 with the backup flag off
02 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, the RAM 10
2 is determined to be normal.

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

If it is determined that the data in RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), CP
U103 performs recovery processing (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
3, by executing a predetermined switch process, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first starter switch 22A, the second starter switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are detected through the switch circuit 110. Determination of presence/absence of reception (step S2
1). 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). CPU1
03 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. later).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, the display result is "big hit" or "small hit"
It includes a process of determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not. 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 And the display result is "big hit"
If it is, 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 process flag is "8
". Also, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

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

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . And when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is "5"
On the other hand, when the number of execution times of the round reaches the upper limit number of execution times, the value of the special figure process flag 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 these settings are made, the value of the special process flag will be "
0", and the jackpot ending process is terminated.

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

The process during the small hit opening of step S119 is performed 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 a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. here,
When the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main process 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 for a predetermined time (for example, 2
milliseconds) has passed. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Further, 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 production 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, it is desirable to issue an interrupt 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 receiving 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
s), 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, the main board 1
After reading various production control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the production control command reception buffer, setting and control corresponding to the read production control commands are performed. will be For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1
22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background 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 process of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

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

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the RAM 12
2, the following steps S170-S1
77 processes are selected and executed.

The process of waiting for the start of variable display 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. Image display device 5
If it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern in , the value of the production process flag is set to "
1”, and terminates the variable display start waiting process.

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. Thereafter, 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 the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is driven, and the sound control board 13 is operated. By outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the speakers 8L, 8
During the variable display of decorative patterns, such as outputting voices and sound effects from R, and turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting commands (electrical decoration signals) to the lamp control board 14 Various production control is executed. After performing such production control,
For example, when an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decoration pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or when a command specifying to stop display the fixed decoration pattern is received from the main board 11, A fixed decorative pattern as a display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3",
The effect processing during variable display ends.

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

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small hit production process, the production control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents are executed. Further, in the small-hit mid-performance 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 performance process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end performance. be"
5", and the effect processing during the small winning is ended.

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, effect control CPU120
sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and executes various effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. 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 scope 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 symbol is displayed during variable display of special symbols (for example, a symbol indicating "-")
The variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the pattern. Furthermore, 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, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

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

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing 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 (“high”, “
Expressions such as "low", "different", etc.) may include that one is at a percentage of "0%". For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. Figure 8 (A
), in the present embodiment, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". Variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc. of reach-losing where the variable display mode becomes the ready-to-win mode and the display result is "losing", and variation pattern PB2 where the display result is "big hit" -1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, ready-to-win effects such as normal reach and super-to-win A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is also referred to as a suggestive effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (jackpot reliability) when each reach is executed is normal reach < super reach E < super reach D < super reach C < super reach B, as represented by the number of black stars in FIG. <It becomes higher in the order of super reach A.> In addition, you may provide the reach which confirms that it will become a big hit.

In this embodiment, super reach is performed via normal reach. Further, during the ready-to-win effect of the super reach, there is a case where a developing effect to develop (promote) to a more reliable reach is executed. Variation pattern PA3-1 ~ shown in FIG. 8 (A)
Variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc., such as PA3-4, are variation patterns corresponding to execution of the development effect. In addition, although FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops to super reach, which is one level higher, a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops by two levels or more is also provided. Also, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after establishment of the reach. Fig. 8(B)
2, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. in particular,
For super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among super reach, the title of the reach is notified only by display, and for other super reach, the title is notified by display and voice. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices for reach with a high reliability than for reach with a low reliability. As a result, it is possible to effectively arouse the player's sense of anticipation, thereby improving the performance effect. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or not depending on the reliability. Also, even in the same ready-to-win effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (line script, square script, etc.) of the title characters may be changed according to the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like.

(Example of production operation of characteristic portion 31AK)
Next, an example of an effect operation in this embodiment will be described. The following production operations are executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 . 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 9(A) shows that variable display of decorative patterns is performed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. FIG. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, "left" and "
The decorative pattern showing the number 7 on the right side stops and becomes a reach state. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is an ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the ready reach effect is started. here,
For example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. After a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as when the introductory portion of the ready-to-reach effect (also referred to as super ready-to-win effect) ends, the entire screen of the image display device 5 appears as shown in FIG. Title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, "SP Reach A"
) is displayed, and a voice corresponding to the title name of READY (here, "SUPER READY A") is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of SUPER READY A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG.
001's line 31AK004 is displayed, and the succeeding portion of the ready-to-reach effect of super ready-to-reach A in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 face each other is executed. A production in which characters confront each other is also called a battle production. In the battle production, if an ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

It should be noted that when the lines are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the speaker 8
, the voice corresponding to the lines may be output. In addition, the words are not limited to being displayed in balloons as shown in FIG.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, FIG. 9 (F)
, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5.
(Here, the characters “SP reach B”) are displayed, and the sound corresponding to the reach title name (here, “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of super reach B is displayed. be notified. After that, Super Reach B Title 31AK00
5 is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach performance of the super reach B in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 face each other. is executed.

As described above, in super ready-to-win A and super ready-to-win B, the title of ready-to-win is notified when a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super ready-to-win effect. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Also, super reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and super reach B (
In FIG. 9 (C)→(F)→(G) . Figure 9 (C
)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach will be achieved after the start of the super reach effect and which title will be announced. In super reach A and super reach B, it is not limited to making the production mode until the title is announced completely common, but at least one You may make it make the part into a common production|presentation mode. For example, in the introductory portion of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a Super Reach production (for example, a production that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified after that. can be By doing this, the performance effect is improved,
A player comes to pay attention to the performance. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach is to be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 9(H), a super reach D title 31AK007 (here, "SP reach D" characters) is placed in a part of the center of the image display device 5.
is displayed, and the voice corresponding to the title name of reach from the speaker 8 (here, "
Defeat the enemy") is output, the title of Super Reach D is announced. In this way, in super reach D, the title is announced at the start of the super reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the level of expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9(H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it does not have to be completely consistent with the degree of reliability of the reach.

It should be noted that the notification by voice of Super Reach D is not to notify the title name as it is, but to notify the content of Reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of title notification by sound is varied according to the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

After the title is notified in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9(I). At this time, title 31AK0
07 and the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach performance. In addition, FIG. 9(I) shows the effect contents common to FIG. 9(C) (super reach A, super reach B), but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(J), character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, and lines 31AK004 of character 31AK001 are displayed.
A ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win D in which AK001 and character 31AK009 face each other is executed.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the characters "SP reach E") is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. Along with the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is an enemy character, are displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is performed. executed. In this way, in Super Ready-to-Wear E, titles are announced together with the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In super reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach effect.

In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win E with low reliability of big hit, the title is notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win performance, thereby preventing the player from having excessive expectations. On the other hand, in the reach effects of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is announced (Fig. 9 (D), (F), (
H)). By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the super ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach even in the super reach performance such as the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win with high reliability of big win, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win with low reliability of big win, the progress of the ready-to-win performance may be stopped and the title may be announced.

(Title announcement timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in super ready-to-reach A and super ready-to-reach B, the title is announced after a predetermined period of time has passed after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, and in super ready-to-win D and super ready-to-E, the super ready to play effect is announced. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified after a predetermined period has passed after the start of super reach performance, and super reach D and super reach D with low reliability of big hit are announced. In E, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, but in the case of reach with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low reliability of big hit, super. The title may be announced after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the ready-to-win effect.

(title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, the title is announced on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in super reach D and super reach E, the image display device 5 A title is announced in a part (second area) of the screen of . By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, when the hit reliability is high, title notification is performed in a wider display area than when the reliability is low, so effective title notification is possible. The title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title may be displayed on the entire background as a background for title notification. Mono (title announcement using the entire screen)
etc. In addition, the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach A and super reach B, and the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach D and super reach E.

The method of differentiating the display area for title notification according to the ready-to-win effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the ready-to-win effect. For example, when the hit reliability is high, the title notification may be performed in a narrower display area than when the reliability is low. Further, when the display area for title notification is changed according to the ready-to-win effect, the display area may be changed as in this embodiment, or the display location may be changed.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the title announcement in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, super reach D with lower reliability of big hit than super reach A and super reach B is displayed without displaying expectation indication. In the title notification in , the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming repetitive. In addition, in the title announcement in the super reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than the super reach D, the expectation suggestive display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his sense of expectation due to the display of the expectation suggesting display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with the low reliability. In addition, Super Reach A and Super Reach B
, the super reach E may be displayed in at least a part of the expectation suggestive display.

Note that the indication indicating the degree of expectation is not limited to being indicated by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. You may make it display the numerical value which carried out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, in the case where the number of black stars is used, the number of levels of expectations may be increased by displaying half the number of black stars.

(Title display end timing)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. As a result, in the super reach A and the super reach B, attention can be paid to the reach effect. Also, in super reach D and super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a final effect, which will be described later, is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach performance. Further, by doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily because the effect can be improved at any time.

In addition, here, the effect operation of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted.

(Decision production)
After each ready-to-win performance is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (final stage of the variable display), a decision performance for informing whether or not the display result will be a ``jackpot'' is executed. For the decision effect, there is a decision effect that indicates that the display result will be a "big hit" and a display result that is "losing".
It includes a decided production that indicates that it will be. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), an effect is executed in which an image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 . After that, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the friendly character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. A fixed decoration pattern is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the friendly character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified during the ready-to-win effect, the title notification is finished before the final effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the decided effect, and to perform a well-balanced title notification.

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the ready-to-win production of super ready-to-win, the decoration pattern is reduced in the lower right part of the image display device 5 to perform variable display, but during the ready-to-win production. The display of the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decoration pattern may not be displayed during the ready-to-win effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed according to the type of ready-to-win effect.

In addition, in the case of displaying on the image display device 5 the characters permanently displayed during the pending display, the active display, the variable display, and the display related to mobile phone interlocking, they are not displayed appropriately during the ready-to-win effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the ready-to-reach effect. may be At that time, during low-reliability ready-to-win effects such as super ready-to-win E, these displays may remain displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations due to the low-reliability ready-to-win effect, and to make the player pay attention to the ready-to-win effect in the highly-reliable ready-to-win effect.

(development production)
Next, a description will be given of an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed while the ready-to-reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), as shown in FIG. As shown, the ready-to-win effect is interrupted and an effect is executed in which the screen is torn. After that, when it develops to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the title of super reach A is announced, and the reach performance of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing into super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11(D), the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the destination reach is a reach in which title notification is performed by display and sound, the title notification is performed again by display and sound.

Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11(B), and may be a effect such that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or a sandstorm (display as if a malfunction) is displayed. You may do so. By setting it as such production|presentation, an unexpected production|presentation can be performed. It should be noted that there may be a fake development production such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion performance)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 was designed to display black stars indicating the degree of expectation from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and gradually You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation suggestive display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. And FIG. 12(B)
, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG.
An effect such that the character fits within one of the white stars of 1AK021 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. Figure 12 (
As shown in D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale,
sound quality, etc.) may be changed stepwise. At the stage where the number of black stars corresponding to the level of expectation fits in the level of expectation suggestive display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 12(F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation level suggesting effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is raised one step at a time, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation rises by two or more levels. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the expectation by half a step. In this case, different sounds or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars displayed (the number of levels of rising expectations). For example, the same sound may be output when half black stars are displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Moreover, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the expectation-suggestion effect is diversified, and the effect of the effect is improved. In addition, the same black star image will be displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectations that increase at once, and the black stars will increase according to the number of stages of expectations that will increase. You may make it perform the production|presentation which does.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main substrate 11, the effect based on the command is executed in different effect modes. In each production mode, the background displayed on the image display device 5, the character, the motif, the sound output from the speaker 8, etc. may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changed by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L show an example of the effect operation of the title notification and the degree-of-expectation effect in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, title notification and expectation suggesting effects are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the ready-to-reach performance based on the variation pattern of super ready-to-reach D is the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach D2 that is different from the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-win D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach D is specified, FIG. 12 (G
), the title 31AK023 of Super Reach D2 is displayed. At this time, a sound corresponding to the title name of READY is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from that in the normal mode (for example, a sound with a different tone) is output. Also, the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 in super reach D2 is not star-shaped but diamond-shaped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12(I), a black rhombus 31AK025 is displayed.
is moved to fit in one of the white diamonds of the expectation suggestive display 31AK024. At this time, a sound "pong" is output from the speaker 8 indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the expectation suggestive display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 12(L). In this way, by varying the notification mode of the title according to the effect mode (state when the ready-to-win effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection and the game state, etc., the effect is diversified and the effect is increased. improves.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the super reach D variation pattern is specified, but depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), other reach effect ) may be made to have different presentation modes. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the ready-to-win effect is executed), whether or not to report the title of ready-to-win, and the execution ratio of the title to be reported may be varied. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the title of ready-to-win may not be announced. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the taste of the player, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

In this embodiment, the expectation level is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation level indication display, and the expectation level suggestion effect is executed to increase the number of black stars in stages. It is also possible to execute an expectation level suggesting effect in which the number of displays suggesting is gradually reduced. Such an expectation level suggesting effect may be executed in addition to the expectation level suggesting effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Another example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation degree suggesting effect in which the display indicating the degree of expectation of the expectation degree suggesting display is increased step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the degree of expectation.
In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed all at once instead of step by step. For example, as shown in FIG. 13(A), the title Super Reach D is notified, and after completing the effect of increasing the number of black stars in stages, as shown in FIG. A development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG.
The title of Super Reach C is announced by displaying the characters "SP Reach C". In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. Under the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestive display 31AK033 with three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that after the movable body 32 has moved, it is also possible to execute a development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestive display are changed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, a title advance notice for giving notice of the degree of reliability of a big hit is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 14(A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach A is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of Super Reach A. After that, the title 31 is displayed as shown in FIG. 14(B).
A title announcement is executed in which the display color of AK036 changes to red. Thus, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not performed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is performed. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14,
After the title of reach is announced by voice, the display mode (display color) of the title may change. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display of the title.

Also, when a title notice is executed in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes,
After the display mode of the title is changed, a sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Also, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) such as the advance effect and the development effect, which increases the expectation of being controlled to the big hit advantage state. By doing so, once the title is announced, an effect that raises the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the announcement effect and the effect mode. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the super ready-to-win variation pattern (step 31AKS001).
).

If it is a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 31AKS001; Yes)
, the display color of the Super Reach title (whether or not the title announcement is to be executed) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super ready-to-win title is determined according to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "losing", for example, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A). The display colors of the Super Reach title are, as shown in FIG. 16A, "black", "
Red", changing from "black" to "red", changing from "black" to "fruit pattern", "
There are those that change from "red" to "fruit pattern", and the reliability of the big hit increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the title. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the presentation effect will be improved.

In addition, the "fruit pattern" may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the title display area may be "fruit pattern". . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, the display color may change after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Also, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of a super reach that has a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of change timings may be provided and one of the change timings may be determined. In the case of super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than in super reach with a long title display period.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the normal mode is shown in FIG. 16 (A
), and in the special mode, the title display color is determined at a rate different from that in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16(B). In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by varying the manner of execution of the title announcement (display color and display color change timing) depending on the presentation mode, the presentation is diversified and the presentation effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, the advance notice of the big hit reliability is executed according to the display mode of the character's words (for example, the display color of the words, etc.) in the ready-to-win effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of Super Reach, the display color of the character's lines (whether or not to execute the advance notice of the lines) in the Reach effect of Super Reach is determined (step 3).
1AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect is determined, for example, by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(C). As shown in FIG. 16(C), the display colors of the lines in the ready-to-win effect are "white", "
Red", "white" to "red" are provided, and the reliability of the big hit increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the words. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the words, and the production effect will be improved. As for the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the words are displayed. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Also, the reliability of the big win may be different depending on the combination of the effect mode of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the same effect mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the dialogue notice, the reliability of the big win may be increased when the same effect mode is used.
Also, the reliability of the big win may differ depending on the combination of the change timings of the presentation modes of the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the big win reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the big win reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw the viewer's attention to the change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the special mode may determine the display color of the words at a rate different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

It should be noted that, in place of the speech notice, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win may be executed by a change in the effect mode of the ready-to-win effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the reliability of the big hit may differ according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not super-ready-to-win (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of other advance notice effects and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, 31AKS002-3
The determination result in 1AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (step AK31
S005), the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the title notice and the dialogue notice in the case of super reach. and at least one of the speech announcement may be made executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice are explained as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and the determination ratio may be changed according to the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice effect according to the type of ready-to-win, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice differ in the number of executable rendering modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed). By doing so, the presentation becomes diverse and the presentation effect is enhanced. In the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, the number of executable effects may be changed arbitrarily, and the number and types of executable effects may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a notice effect with a sense of unity, and the player can easily grasp the reliability of the big win.

(Action production)
When the effect mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode will change may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and an effect effect in which the image affects at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. After the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or lines may be changed. The effect mode of effect effect (effect effect image, etc.) may be common to both the title and the dialogue. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or lines does not change even though the action effect is executed. When the action effect is to be executed, whether or not to execute the effect effect, the execution timing, and the mode of effect may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, depending on the presentation mode of the action presentation, the rate at which the presentation mode of at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the presentation mode changes due to the action presentation) may be different. It is possible to make the ratio of the dialogue notice and the change of which production mode (the ratio of which effect is applied) different, or the ratio of what color (how many stages) the change is made to be. . By executing such an action effect, when the action effect image is displayed someday, the player can
You will pay attention to whether it works on the title or the dialogue, and the production effect will improve. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes, whether or not to execute the action production and the production mode may be determined at different ratios according to the production modes. By doing so, it is possible to execute an action effect according to the effect mode, and the effect of the effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either the title or the dialogue is selected according to the effect content of the ready-to-win effect (for example, the action of the character, the effect content in the battle effect, etc.). may change. By doing this
The player comes to pay attention to the performance contents of the ready-to-win performance.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the characteristic portion 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, all of the features described in the above embodiments are not essential components, and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5 , a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3 . Although it is expressed as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device is an organic EL
or dot-matrix LEDs. The sub-liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. The sub-liquid crystal executes various effects such as a notice effect and display of a pending display. For example, title notification may be performed in the sub-liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed after the title notification as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display.
In this case, after announcing the title on the image display device 5, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. By doing so, the image display device 5
It is possible to display the title and the expectation suggestion display without hindering the super reach production in , and the title and the expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the ready-to-win effect as a suggestive effect has been described, but the title notification related to other effects (mainly the notification of displaying characters)
You may apply this invention to. For example, as a preview effect (for example, a pre-read preview effect), when executing a pre-read zone effect that shifts to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) with different background images and effect modes on the image display device 5, the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. In the case of presenting a mission ("reach with 7", "annihilate the enemy with a stick controller", etc.) and executing a mission effect that gives the player an advantage when the mission is accomplished, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when the timing for deriving the display result comes, the display result is "big hit".
A decision effect is executed to notify whether or not the result is determined, and then the display result is shown (FIGS. 10(B) to (D)). Instead of such a fixed effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are displayed.
is executed, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period, the win or loss of the battle effect is displayed, or the display result is temporarily stopped. good. By doing so, the display result is displayed according to the player's operation, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be enhanced, and the amusement is improved.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super ready-to-win effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the image display device 5 enters the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(C)-(F) and FIGS. 18(G)-(I), character 31A
A ready-to-win effect is executed in which K041 and character 31AK042 face each other.

Along with the ready-to-win effect, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17(C). As a result, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modified example, a plurality of types of operation effect images are prepared to indicate that an operation effect is to be executed. The reliability of the big win differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect will be executed during the ready-to-win effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17(D), a praying character 31AK045 is displayed.
As shown in 7(E), the praying character 31AK045 is pleased with the character 31AK046.
, and the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18H, a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. Effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in this modified example, when the operation effect image changes, an action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. It should be noted that the operation effect image may change without accompanying the effect effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

After that, before the display result is derived for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG.
AK044 is erased, the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the central portion as shown in FIG. Further, at this time, the operation valid period during which the operation to the stick controller 31A is valid.

Here, when an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(L). afterwards,
At the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18(M), a determined decorative pattern that becomes a big winning combination is derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18(L) is automatically displayed.

In this modified example, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and an operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image<large button image<stick image. The reliability of the jackpot is high. Even when an operation performance image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation performance image with high reliability during ready-to-win performance, so that the performance effect is improved and the expectation of the player is increased. can be maintained.

17 and 18, the notification of the title of reach and the display of the degree of expectation are omitted. may be executed. The determination of the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether or not there is an operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence or absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

(Modification 2 of characteristic portion 31AK)
A suggestive display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state may be performed. For example, a shutter effect for performing the first suggestive display and a reach title effect for performing the second suggestive display may be executed. In the shutter effect, the effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the start of the variable display. In addition, in the ready-to-win effect, after the ready-to-win effect, an effect to display a ready-to-win title indicating the development destination of the ready-to-win effect is executed. A specific image may be included and displayed when either the shutter display or the reach title display is displayed. The ready-to-win title effect may be the same as the title announcement in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

A specific image is an image with a high degree of reliability of a big hit that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2,
An apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5 are included. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Also, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 forming the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. again,
All of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit within each of the shutter display and the reach title display.

When the shutter performance is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the reliability of the big win is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Also, when the reach title is displayed during the reach effect execution, when the fruit pattern image is displayed,
The reliability of the big hit is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. note that,
An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as the image indicating the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the ready-to-win title effect are executed. For example, white image<blue image<red image<fruit pattern image may be prepared in order of the degree of reliability of the big hit (for example, a red shutter or a reach title with red characters). Then, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big win.

When performing the shutter display and the ready-to-win title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light to notify. The common sound and light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for fruit patterns is executed.
Also, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the common sound and the specific sound may be partially overlapped in their output periods.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. The shutter image 31AK061 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. again,
When the shutter effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19(b), variable display of decorative patterns is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left pattern and the right pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIG. 19(c), the reach state is entered.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19(d), the super ready-to-win effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as a reach title display. Element E
A fruit pattern image including all of 1 to E5 is displayed. Also, reach title image 31AK
At 062, characters of "battle ready-to-win" are displayed to indicate that the ready-to-win effect accompanied by the battle effect is to be executed.

Further, when the ready-to-win title effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. moreover,
After outputting the common sound, an effect is executed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "Atsui Atsui" indicating that the reliability of the big hit is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestive display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, in the ready-to-win title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the common sound and the specific sound have been explained in the case where the output periods are completely separated, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, a battle ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 19(e). An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle Victory!" are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production ends, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number patterns. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all symbols stop,
A jackpot pattern of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d), both the shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 forming the fruit pattern image. In this way, shutter images 31AK06 with different display sizes can be displayed.
1 and reach title image 31AK062, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with a high degree of reliability for big wins has been displayed.

Also, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG.
) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. Therefore, attention can be paid to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d) are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination of the shutter effect (whether or not to use the shutter effect and the mode of effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. At that time, step 31AKS00 in FIG.
The shutter performance may be determined based on the determination result of the display color of the title in 2. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be executed more easily. In addition, the determination related to the reach title effect is also made in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.
may be executed in

(Supplementary Note Regarding Characteristic Portion 31AK)
(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) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and title notification means (for example, effect and a control CPU 120), wherein the title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the suggestive effect (for example, FIG. 9 (D), (F) ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects, and in the plurality of types of suggestive effects, at least part of the effect within the predetermined period. may be executable in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9(C)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which suggestive effect is to be executed,
Increased interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, at a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestive effect, a specific effect (e.g., development effect or advance notice effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state is performed. It is executable, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation even after the title is announced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the suggestive effect execution means
As the suggestive effect, at least a first suggestive effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach A and super reach B) and a second suggestive effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach D and super reach E) can be executed, and the title is notified. The means is, in the second suggestive effect, the second
The title corresponding to the second suggestive effect may be notified from the start of the suggestive effect.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification of the title according to the suggestive effect, so the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the ratio of control to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestive effect is executed than when the second suggestive effect is executed. good too.

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the suggestive effect executing means
The suggestive effect may be executed in an effect mode related to the title notified during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, detection means (for example, the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) capable of detecting the action of the player and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( For example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK0
47, stick image 31AK051) specific display execution means (for example, effect control CP
U120), and the specific display executing means is configured to display, as the specific displays, a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display having a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display. Display (for example, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31
AK051) can be displayed, and after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 1
7 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), during the effective period of detection by the detection means, an action effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed (for example, FIG. 18 (J) ), (
K)).

According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above, as the suggestive display suggesting the degree of expectation of the control to the advantageous state, a first suggestive display having a display size of a first size (see FIG. 19). (
a), and a second suggestive display whose display size is the second size (such as the display of the shutter image 31AK061 of the first size displayed during the shutter effect shown in FIG. size reach title image 31AK062, etc.) and a display means (for example, the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120) is further provided, and the display means has a plurality of types of elements with different modes (Fig. 19 (a), A specific image including elements E1 (banana), E2 (melon), E3 (apple), E4 (watermelon), E5 (strawberry), etc.) shown in (d) (FIG. 19A) , fruit patterns, etc. shown in (d)), and when displaying any of the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display in the pattern containing the specific image, the plurality of types of elements can be displayed. It is displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display (both the shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d) include the elements E1 to E5. may be displayed so as to be displayed).

According to such a configuration, the specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestive display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that the specific image has been displayed.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 56SH)
Next, the characteristic portion 56SH of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 20-1 shows feature 56S
It is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 including H. As shown in Figure 20-1, pachinko machine 1
A touch ring 56SH95 is provided on the ball hitting operation handle 30 in . The touch ring 56SH95 is provided at the base of the ball-hitting operation handle 30, and is provided at a position where the player's hand can easily touch it when the player grips and twists the ball-hitting operation handle 30. - 特許庁

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-2, the main board 11 is connected with a payout control board 56SH37. The payout control board 56SH37 is provided with a payout control microcomputer for controlling the payout and shooting of game balls in the pachinko game machine 1 according to a payout control program. The payout control microcomputer includes a ROM, a RAM, a CPU, and an I/O port, similar to the game control microcomputer 100 described above.
Then, the CPU reads out a payout control program from the ROM, and the payout control microcomputer executes payout control of game balls by periodically and repeatedly executing the program in accordance with a timer interrupt.

The payout control board 56SH37 is connected to a ball payout device 56SH90 including a payout motor, a motor position sensor and a payout count switch, and a touch sensor board 56SH91. The touch sensor substrate 56SH91 is connected to the ball hitting operation handle 30, the touch ring 56SH95, the shooting motor 56SH96, and the like.

Detection signals from the touch ring 56SH95 and the batting operation handle 30 are given to a payout control microcomputer. In the dispensing motor and the firing motor 56SH96,
A control signal is given from a payout control microcomputer. The ball payout device 56SH90 drives a payout motor, which is a stepping motor, in accordance with instructions from the payout control microcomputer, thereby paying out game balls one by one to a batted ball supply tray (not shown).

The touch ring 56SH95 detects that the player is touching the ball hitting operation handle 30 . When receiving the detection signal from the touch ring 56SH95, the payout control microcomputer outputs a drive signal permitting driving to the ejection motor 56SH96 via the touch sensor substrate 56SH91. In this way, a game ball is shot by detecting contact with the touch ring 56SH95 while the ball-hitting handle 30 is twisted (operated).

A shooting motor 56SH96 is driven in accordance with a drive signal from a payout control microcomputer, and shoots game balls one by one toward a game area in a hitting ball shooting device that hits and shoots game balls. The driving force of the shooting motor 56SH96 is adjusted by the payout control microcomputer in accordance with the operation amount of the ball hitting operation handle 30 .

In addition, a shot ball sensor 56SH99 is provided at the exit of the game ball shooting path through which the game ball shot from the hitting ball shooting device passes. The shot ball sensor 56SH99 can detect an actually shot game ball, and outputs a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 100 when the game ball is detected. The game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the launch of the game ball is detected based on the detection signal output from the launch ball sensor 56SH99. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits a launch detection designation command to the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 when it is determined that the game ball has been shot. The launch ball sensor 56SH99 may be provided at a position other than the exit of the launch path,
For example, it may be provided in the middle of the launch path, or the winning ball device 6 in the game area
It may be provided on the upstream side of A and at a position through which game balls always pass. Further, if a game ball is detected when a game ball shot from the hitting ball shooting device rebounds in the opposite direction in the shooting path and a pile-up occurs, the detection of this game ball may be excluded. , may be accepted as is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-1, a mini-character display area 56SH5UR may be provided in the lower portion of the image display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the pachinko game machine 1, a normal effect mode and a special effect mode can be executed as effect modes during a normal state. The displayed mini character display effect is executed.

A mini-character 56SHMC appears and is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR when the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 detects the shooting of a game ball. A plurality of mini-characters 56SHMC, here five mini-characters 56SHMC, can be displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. In addition, mini character 56
As SHMC, a first mini-character 56SHMC1, a second mini-character 56SHMC2, and a third mini-character 56SHMC3 shown in FIG. 20-8(C) can be displayed. Of these, the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2
, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 can be simultaneously displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR.

In the pachinko game machine 1 including the characteristic portion 56SH, a mini-character display effect is executed in which the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR shown in FIG. 20-1 during the special effect mode. The mini-character display effect is executed along with the shooting of the game ball. Specifically, when the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 detects one game ball, one mini-character 56SHMC appears and is displayed in the mini-character display area. At this time, the mini-character 56SHMC appears in the frame from the right side of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. Note that the mini character display effect and action effect may be executed at timings other than during the special effect mode. Also, the mini-character display effect and action effect may be executed in places other than the mini-character display area 56SH5UR.

Mini character 56SH appearing and displayed in mini character display area 56SH5UR
The MC moves from the right side to the left side of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, and continues to move to the left side of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, out of the frame, and the display of the mini-character 56SHMC ends. Further, when the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 detects another game ball while the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, another mini-character 56SHMC appears in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. At this time, the mini-character 56SHMC that appeared earlier is moved to the left side, so that the mini-characters 56SHMC are not displayed overlapping each other.

For example, the mini-character 56SHMC moves from the left side to the right side at a speed of, for example, 5 cm per second.
Displayed in UR. The speed at which the ball shooting device shoots game balls (hereinafter referred to as the "shooting speed of the ball shooting device") is a speed of less than 100 shots/60 seconds controlled by a stepping motor. Shoot about three game balls. Therefore, in principle, the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 detects three game balls in two seconds at the fastest, so that the mini-character 56SHM displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR is detected.
The display interval of C is about 3.3 cm at the shortest. When the width of the image display device 5 is about 17 cm, the mini character 56S displayed entirely in the mini character display area 56SH5UR.
The maximum number of HMCs is five. The speed at which the mini-character 56SHMC moves may be appropriately determined according to, for example, the firing speed of the ball launcher. may be determined accordingly.

In addition, when a game ball shot from the hitting ball shooting device bounces in the opposite direction in the shooting path and collides with the next shot game ball in the shooting path, a so-called pile-up occurs, the interval is 3 shots in 2 seconds. The shot ball sensor 56SH99 may detect the game ball at intervals shorter than . For this reason, when the ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball at an interval slightly longer than about 2/3 seconds, for example, at an interval of one second or less, the display of the mini-character 56SHMC in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR is delayed. or may be canceled. This interval may be appropriately determined according to the speed at which the ball shooting device shoots the game ball,
It may be the speed at which the ball shooting device shoots the game ball, or it may be slightly longer or shorter than the speed at which the ball shooting device shoots the game ball.

Also, when the first start switch 22A detects the game ball that has won the winning ball device 6A and the reserved memory number increases, the mini character 56SHMC displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR (mini character display effect in progress) , an action effect is executed to give an action to the mini-character 56SHMC) displayed by . Specifically, the action effect is an effect in which the mini-character 56SHMC topples over. The action effect is executed for the mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, and when a plurality of mini-characters 56SHMC are displayed, one mini-character 56SHMC among them is overturned. be.

Next, the effect control process executed in the effect control CPU 120 will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 having the characteristic portion 56SH, in the effect control process processing,
As shown in FIG. 20-3, after starting the process, the firing process is executed (step 56SHS
02), then the start-up winning process is executed (step 56SHS04). Henceforth, the same processing as the production|presentation control process processing shown in FIG. 7 is performed. Below, the processing at the time of launch (step 56S
HS02), and executing the start-up winning process (step 56SHS04).

FIG. 20-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the firing process. As shown in FIG. 20-4, in the shooting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 has detected a game ball (step 56SHS10). Determination of whether or not the shot ball sensor 56SH99 has detected a game ball is made based on whether or not a shot detection designation command has been transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 .

As a result, when the shot ball sensor 56SH99 does not detect the game ball (step 56S
HS10: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the firing process as it is. again,
When the shot ball sensor 56SH99 has not detected a game ball (step 56SHS10: Y
ES), the effect control CPU 120 performs an appearance mini-character determination process (step 56).
SHS12). In the appearance mini-character determination processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for determining the mini-character 56SHMC that appears in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR.

The ROM 121 provided in the effect control board 12 stores an appearing mini-character determination table shown in FIG. 20-5. Also, the RAM 122 provided in the performance control board 12 stores the mini-character 56SHMC that appeared last time. The effect control CPU 120 controls the appearance of the mini-character 56 when the mini-character 56SHMC next to the mini-character 56SHMC appears or when the next mini-character 56SHMC does not appear.
When SHMC is framed out from the left side of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the information of the mini-character 56SHMC stored in the RAM 122 is erased.

The effect control CPU 120 refers to the previously appearing characters in the appearing mini-character determination table to determine the appearing mini-characters. For example, if there is no mini-character that appeared last time and the mini-character is displayed for the first time in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 will be 95% of the mini-character that appears this time.
, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 3%, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 2%.

Also, when the mini-character that appeared last time was the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 will be 60% as the mini-character that appears this time.
, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 25%, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 15%. When the mini-character that appeared last time was the second mini-character 56SHMC2, the first mini-character 56SHMC1
is determined at a rate of 80%, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 15%. When the mini-character that appeared last time was the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the first mini-character 56SH
MC1 is determined at a rate of 100%.

In this way, the mini-character 56SHMC that appeared last time and the mini-character 56SHMC that appears this time are less likely to become the same mini-character 56SHMC than when the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed for the first time. Especially the 3rd mini character 56SH
After MC3 appeared, the third mini-character 56 SHMC3 and the second mini-character 5
Always determine the first mini-character 56SHMC1 without determining 6SHMC2.
For this reason, in the mini-character display effect, various mini-characters are easily displayed, and interest is improved. In addition, since the mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR are diversified, the mini-characters 56 SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR are diversified.
It is possible to easily widen the range of selection of SHMC.

After the appearance mini-character determination process is performed in this way, the specific effect execution process is performed (step 56SHS14). In the specific effect execution process, a mini character display effect is executed. Specifically, when the mini-character 56SHMC to appear is determined in step 56SHS12, the determined mini-character 56SHMC is framed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. Also, the mini-character 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR is moved leftward. In this way, the firing process ends.

Next, the start opening winning process will be described. FIG. 20-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the start-up winning process. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the starting opening winning process, CP for effect control
U120 determines whether it has received a pending storage count command (step 56 SHS20
). As a result, if the pending storage number command has not been received (step 56 SHS20: N
O), the effect control CPU 120 ends the starting opening winning process as it is.

Also, if the pending storage number command has been received (step 56SHS20: YES),
The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a mini character displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR (step 56SHS22). Here, if there is no mini-character displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR (step 56SH
S22: NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a pending display (step 56SHS2
8), end the start-up winning process.

If there is a mini-character displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR (step 56SHS22: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes action mini-character determination processing (step 56SHS24). In the effect mini-character determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines a mini-character to execute the effect effect. The mini-character determination process is executed according to the judgment result of the pre-reading judgment by the pre-reading judging means which performs the pre-reading judgment for the variable display which has not yet started even though the prize-winning ball device 6A has won.
In the look-ahead determination of this embodiment, it is determined that effect mini-character determination processing is to be performed for all variable displays that have not yet started.

The ROM 121 provided in the performance control board 12 stores the effect mini-character determination table (at the time of a big hit) shown in FIG. 20-7(A) and the effect mini-character determination table (at the time of loss) shown in FIG. 20-7(B). are doing. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a big hit based on a command specifying a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as "variation pattern specification command") transmitted from the main substrate 11. If the result is a big hit, the action mini-character determination table (at the time of the big win) shown in FIG. Figure 20-7 (
The action mini-character determination table (when losing) shown in B) is referred to to decide the mini-character to execute the action effect.

The mini-character 56SHMC for which action effects are executed is displayed in the mini-character display area 56S.
It is determined from the mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in H5UR. specifically,
As shown in FIG. 20-7(A), when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a big hit, all mini-characters of the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 are displayed. When displayed, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is reduced to 5% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed.
, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 25%, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 70%.

Also, when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a big win, the first mini character 56
When SHMC1 and the second mini-character 56SHMC2 are displayed, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is determined at a rate of 10% and the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 90% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed. decide.
Second mini-character 56SHMC when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a big win
When the second and third mini-characters 56SHMC3 are displayed, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 35% and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 65% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed. decide.

Also, when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a big win, the first mini character 56
When SHMC1 and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 are displayed, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is determined at a rate of 5% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 95%. decide. 1st mini character 56SHMC1 when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a big hit
, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 or the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is displayed, the displayed mini-character 56SHM is determined at a rate of 100% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the effect presentation is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20-7(B), when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a failure, the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2, the third
When all the mini-characters of the mini-character 56SHMC3 are displayed, the first mini-character 56SHMC is used as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed.
1 is determined at a rate of 80%, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 15%, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 5%.

Also, when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a failure, the first mini character 56
When SHMC1 and the second mini-character 56SHMC2 are displayed, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is determined at a rate of 70% and the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 30% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed. decide.
Second mini-character 56SHMC when the display result corresponding to the next hold display is lost
When the second and third mini-characters 56SHMC3 are displayed, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is determined at a rate of 60% and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 40% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed. decide.

Also, when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is a failure, the first mini character 56
When SHMC1 and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 are displayed, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is determined at a rate of 80% and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is determined at a rate of 20% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the effect rendering is performed. decide.
1st mini character 56SHMC when the display result corresponding to the next pending display is lost
1. When only one of the second mini-character 56SHMC2 and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is displayed, the displayed mini-character 56SHM is determined at a rate of 100% as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed. .

After performing the character determination process in this way, the action effect execution process is performed (step 5).
6SHS26). In the effect effect execution process, one of the mini-characters 56SHMC of the type determined in the effect mini-character determination process of step 56SHS24 is set as a target, and the targeted mini-character 56SHMC is overturned. Here, when a plurality of mini-characters 56SHMC of the type to be overturned are displayed, the first displayed mini-character 56SHMC (mini-character 56SHMC walking first) is overturned.

Subsequently, hold display is performed (56SHS28). In the pending display, the color and shape corresponding to the overturned mini-character 56SHMC are displayed pending. As for the color and shape of the pending display corresponding to the mini-character 56SHMC, for example, the pending display corresponding to the first mini-character 56SHMC1 has a blue color and a bread shape. 2nd mini character 56SHMC
The color of the pending display corresponding to 2 is green and the shape is a star. 3rd mini character 56SHM
The color of the pending display corresponding to C3 is red, and the shape is a shape imitating soft ice cream (hereinafter referred to as "soft ice cream type"). Further, when there is no mini-character displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, a white circular suspension display is displayed. The pending display when there is no mini-character displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR may be a unique pending display different from the pending display when the action effect is executed. The type and soft ice cream type may be randomly determined. When the circle type, bread type, star type, and soft-serve ice cream type are determined at random, the determination ratio may be changed between when the variation pattern designation command is a big hit and when it is a loss. Further, the change of the pending display may be only the color or only the shape. again,
The combination of color and shape may be changed as appropriate. Thus, the start opening winning process is terminated.

Next, in the image display device 5, an example of the mini-character display effect and action effect executed during the special effect mode will be described. FIG. 20-8 is a diagram showing an example of the performance operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 56SH. FIG. 20-8 shows the operation status of the hitting ball operation handle 30 and the winning status of the game ball to the winning ball device 6A in accordance with the progress of the mini character display effect and action effect.

As shown in FIG. 20-8(A), a mini character display area 56SH5UR is provided at the bottom of the image display device 5 during the special effect mode. Mini character display area 56SH5U
In R, an image of a cityscape with buildings and the like is displayed as a background image. Above the mini-character display area 56SH5UR in the image display device 5, decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided, and below them, a pending display area 56SH52 is provided.

In the reserved display area 56SH52, the number of reserved memories is displayed in a form that distinguishes between the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, on the main liquid crystal 5, the first reserved memory number is displayed in the first reserved display area 56SH52A at the left end, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the second reserved display area 56SH52B at the right end. By distinguishingly displaying the first reserved display area and the second reserved display area, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number can be easily distinguished.

In addition, an active display area 56SH53 is provided in the lower center of the main liquid crystal 5. As shown in FIG. In the active display area 56SH53, erased from the reserved display area (
A variable display corresponding to the variable display is displayed during execution of the variable display corresponding to the (moved, shifted) pending display. Note that the reserved display area 56SH52 and the active display area 56SH53 may be arranged at any position in the display area of the main liquid crystal 5 .

From this state, as shown in FIG. 20-8(B), the player twists the ball-hitting operation handle 30. With the ball-hitting operation handle 30 twisted, the touch ring 56SH95 (FIG. 20) is rotated.
-1), a game ball is shot by the ball shooting device. The shot game ball is detected by the shot ball sensor 56SH99 when it is hit into the game area.

When the game ball is detected by the shot ball sensor 56SH99, the mini character display area 5
A mini character 56SHMC is displayed in 6SH5UR. Here, since there is no mini-character 56SHMC that was displayed last time, the mini-character 56SHMC to be displayed is determined by referring to the column of "none" for the previously-appearing mini-character in the mini-character determination table shown in FIG. 20-5. , for example, the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is displayed.
After that, when game balls are continuously shot from the batted ball shooting device and the shot ball sensor 56SH99 continues to detect the game balls, the mini character display area 56SH is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-8(C).
In 5UR, five mini-characters 56SHMC are displayed. When the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, FIG.
According to the last appearing mini character in the appearing mini character determination table shown in -5,
The mini-character 56SHMC to appear is determined, and the determined mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR.

Next, the action effect when the mini character display effect is being executed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-8(C), an active pending display 56SH53A is displayed in the active display area 56SH53, and a first pending first display 56SH52A1 and a first pending second display are displayed in the first pending display area 56SH52A. 56SH52A2 is displayed. The first hold first display 56SH52A1 and the first hold second display 56SH52A2 are displayed in white, for example, when a game ball wins the winning ball device 6A when there is no mini character displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR. It is a circular hold display. In this state, when a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A, an action effect is executed to overturn the mini-character 56SHMC.

Action effects are performed on any of the five mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. When a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A and the first starting port switch 22A detects the game ball, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the variation pattern designation command output from the main board 11 and FIG. 20-7 ( A) Using the effect mini-character determination table shown in (B), determine the mini-character to execute the effect effect. Here, it is assumed that the first mini-character 56SHMC1 is determined as the mini-character for executing the action effect.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-8(D), the mini character display area 56SH5U
Of the mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in R, the first mini-character 56SHMC1
tip over. At this time, three first mini-characters 56SHMC1 are displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. ) is shown to be overturned.

Then, as the first reserved third display 56SH52A3, the first mini character 56SHM
A hold display corresponding to C1, here a blue bread-shaped hold display is displayed. The blue, bread-shaped hold display is a hold display that is often displayed in the event of a failure.
Even if a bread-shaped suspension display is displayed in blue corresponding to 1, the expectation for the big win is not so great.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-9(A), an active suspension display 56SH53A is displayed in the active display area 56SH53, and a first suspension first display 56SH52A1 and a first suspension second display are displayed in the first suspension display area 56SH52A. 56SH52A2 is displayed.
In this state, when a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A, an action effect is executed to overturn the mini-character 56SHMC.

Here, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is used as a mini-character for executing the action effect.
is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-9(B), of the mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is overturned. At this time, since only one second mini-character 56SHMC2 is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR is turned over.

Then, the second mini character 56SHM is displayed as the first reserved third display 56SH52A3.
Display a pending display corresponding to C2, here a green star-shaped pending display. The green star-shaped suspension display is a suspension display with a higher percentage of being displayed at the time of a big hit than the blue bread-shaped suspension display. Therefore, when the action display is executed for the second mini-character 56SHMC2 and the green star-shaped suspension display corresponding to the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is displayed as the suspension display, the expectation for the big win is slightly increased.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-9(C), an active suspension display 56SH53A is displayed in the active display area 56SH53, and a first suspension first display 56SH52A1 and a first suspension second display are displayed in the first suspension display area 56SH52A. 56SH52A2 is displayed.
In this state, when a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A, an action effect is executed to overturn the mini-character 56SHMC.

Here, a third mini-character 56SHMC3 is used as a mini-character for executing the action effect.
is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-9(D), among the mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is overturned. At this time, since only one third mini-character 56SHMC3 is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the third mini-character 56SHMC3 displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR is turned over.

Then, as the first reserved third display 56SH52A3, the third mini character 56SHM
A pending display corresponding to C3, here a red soft-serve ice cream type pending display is displayed. The red soft-serve ice cream type pending display is a pending display with a higher percentage of being displayed at the time of a big hit than the green star-shaped pending display. Therefore, when the action display is executed for the third mini-character 56SHMC3 and the red soft-cream type suspension display corresponding to the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is displayed as the suspension display, the expectation for the big win is greatly increased. In this way, the mini-character display effect and effect effect are executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the mini-character display area 5 is displayed when the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball shot from the shot ball shooting device.
An effect is executed in which the mini character 56SHMC is displayed on 6SH5UR. For this reason,
A bodily sensation of performance can be realized before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, and boredom before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A can be reduced. Therefore, the amusement of the game is improved. Also, the effect that gives a bodily sensation here is associated with the effect that is executed when the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A. Specifically, the action effect is associated with the mini-character 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display effect as the effect to give a bodily sensation. Therefore, since it is possible to make the player pay attention to the performance by shooting the game ball, the interest is improved.

In addition, when the variation pattern designation command output from the main board 11 is wrong, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is more likely to be determined than the third mini-character 56SHMC3, and the second mini-character 56SHMC3 is more likely to be determined as the mini-character for which the action effect is executed. Mini character 56SHM
The first mini-character 56SHMC1 is easier to determine than C2. In addition, when the variation pattern designation command output from the main board 11 indicates a big hit, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is more likely to be determined than the first mini-character 56SHMC1.
The third mini-character 56SHMC3 is easier to determine than the mini-character 56SHMC2.

Therefore, the second mini-character 56SHMC2 is more likely to win the big hit than the first mini-character 56SHMC1, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is more likely to win than the second mini-character 56SHMC2. Higher chance of hitting the jackpot. Furthermore, the green star-shaped pending display corresponding to the second mini-character 56SHMC2 has a higher percentage of winning big than the blue bread-shaped pending display corresponding to the first mini-character 56SHMC1. The percentage of big hits is higher with the red soft-serve ice cream type pending display corresponding to the third mini-character 56SHMC3 than with the green star-shaped pending display corresponding to the second mini-character 56SHMC2. therefore,
The player can be made to desire that the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is the character for which the effect presentation is executed, and that the pending display is a red soft-serve ice cream type, thereby enhancing interest.

It should be noted that, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the passage of the starting area is the winning ball device 6
Although it is a prize for A, other modes may be used. For example, it may be a winning opening with the start of other variable display, such as the variable winning ball device 6B. Moreover, it may be the passage gate 41 in which the normal game is executed. Moreover, in a pachinko machine in which a special figure game is started by passing through a predetermined gate, this gate may be the starting area.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, in the mini-character display effect, the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed each time the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects a game ball shot from the shot ball shooting device. Therefore, it is possible to experience the performance before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, and the feeling of boredom before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A can be further reduced.

A mode other than the mode in which the mini character 56SHMC is displayed each time the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects a game ball shot by the batted ball shooting device may be used. For example, the mini character 56SHMC may be displayed at a predetermined rate, such as 80%, when the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball shot by the batted ball shooting device. You may make it Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mini-character 56S is detected each time the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects a game ball shot by the batted ball shooting device.
Although one HMC is displayed, two or more mini-characters 56SHMC may be displayed. Similarly, when the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR while the touch ring 56SH95 is being touched while the ball-hitting handle 30 is twisted, the display time interval may be set at random. , two or more mini-characters 56SHMC may be displayed. Also, even if the touch ring 56SH95 is touched while the hitting ball operation handle 30 is twisted, the mini-character 56SHMC may not be displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR when the game ball is not hit.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the mini character 56SHMC
The time from frame-in from the right side of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR to frame-out from the left side is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. While this mini character 56SHMC is being displayed, if a game ball wins the winning ball device 6A,
Since the action effect is executed, the mini character 5 is displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR.
While 6SHMC is being displayed, the winning ball device 6A can be made to pay attention to whether the game ball wins or not, and the amusement is improved.

A first mini character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR.
1, a second mini-character 56SHMC2, and a third mini-character 56SHMC3. These first mini-character 56SHMC1, second mini-character 56SHMC2 and third mini-character 56SH
MC3 can be displayed simultaneously in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. For this reason, every time a game ball is shot from the hitting ball shooting device, an effect with randomness is executed, which leads to a reduction in boredom and an improvement in the enjoyment of the game.

In the above embodiment, three types of mini-characters 56SHMC can be displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, but only one or two types of mini-characters may be displayed. More than one type of mini-character may be displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the mini character display area 56SH
An action effect is executed for one of a plurality of, for example, five mini-characters 56SHMC displayed in 5UR. For this reason, it is possible to draw attention to which mini-character 56SHMC among the displayed five mini-characters 56SHMC will topple over, which enhances interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, since it is determined that the action mini-character determination process is to be performed for all variable displays that have not yet started, the pre-reading notice effect is always executed, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed according to the pre-read notice effect. A pending display is displayed. Therefore, the aspect of pending display can be interesting.

Also, the effect mini-character determination process (pre-reading advance notice effect) may be performed for a part of all the variable displays that have not yet started. In this case, the user can pay attention to which mini-character 56SHMC falls when a game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, which improves interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the pending display is determined according to the falling mini-character. Specifically, when the first mini-character 56SHMC1 falls over, a blue bread-shaped pending display is displayed, and when the second mini-character 56SHMC2 falls over, a green star-shaped pending display is displayed, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 falls over. When you fall, a red soft-serve ice cream-shaped pending display is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to display the overturned mini-character 56SHMC in an easy-to-understand manner, which enhances interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, a mini character display area 56SH5UR is provided below the image display device 5 . Therefore, by improving the visibility of the mini-character display effect of displaying the mini-character 56SHMC and the action effect of causing the mini-character to fall down, the effect can be made easier to understand.

In addition, the dedicated display unit may be provided in a part of the display device where other display is performed,
It may be provided in a display device where only the dedicated display section is displayed. As an example in which a dedicated display section is provided in a part of the display device, for example, a dedicated display area may be provided in a part of the image display device provided with the decorative pattern display area and the reserved display area. Also, the display device on which only the dedicated display portion is displayed may be a sub-image display device provided separately from the image display device.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 56SH)
A modification of the pachinko game machine 1 having the characteristic portion 56SH will be described below.

(Modification 1)
In the pachinko game machine 1 having the characteristic portion 56SH, each time the ball sensor 56SH99 detects a game ball, the mini character 56SHM is displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR.
Although C is displayed, the touch ring 56S provided on the batting operation handle 30
When the player touches H95, the mini-character 56SHMC may be displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR.

In the modification 1, the mini character 56SH is displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR.
The timing of displaying the MC is, for example, the same timing as the timing at which the ball shooting device shoots the game ball. Mini character 5 is displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR.
The timing for displaying 6SHMC may be other timing. In this case, for example, the touch sensor board 56SH91 outputting the detection signal of the touch ring 56SH95 outputs the touch ring operation signal indicating the operation of the touch ring 56SH95 to the effect control board 12 .
The effect control board 12, for example, the hitting operation handle 30, based on the touch ring operation signal
Corresponding to the shooting speed (shooting interval) of the game ball fired by the operation of 60
The mini-character 56SHMC may be displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR at predetermined time intervals such as every 0 ms. Also, the timing of displaying the mini-character 56SHMC may not be constant, but may be displayed at different intervals.
Further, the touch ring 56SH95 may output a detection signal when the player touches the hitting operation handle 30 in a twisted state (operated state).

As described above, in the pachinko game machine according to Modification 1, the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR when the player touches the touch ring 56SH95 while the ball-hitting handle 30 is being twisted (operated). A production is executed. Therefore, it is possible to experience the performance before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, and the feeling of boredom before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A can be reduced. Therefore, the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, the effect that gives a bodily sensation here is the winning ball device 6A
It is associated with the effect that is executed when the game ball wins. Specifically, the mini-character 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display effect as an effect to give a physical sensation
, is associated in such a way that an effect production is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to make the player pay attention to the performance by shooting the game ball, the interest is improved.

Further, in the pachinko game machine according to Modification 1, in the mini-character display effect, when the player touches the touch ring 56SH95 while twisting the batting operation handle 30, the mini-character is displayed at predetermined intervals, for example, every 600 ms. 56 SHMC is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to experience the performance before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, and the feeling of boredom before the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A can be further reduced.

(Modification 2)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when the hitting ball operation handle 30 is operated to shoot the game ball and the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball, the mini character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR. It is also possible to provide notification means for notifying that a mini-character display effect will be executed, or that an action effect will be executed in which a hold display is performed when a mini-character falls during the mini-character display effect.

This notification means may be, for example, the image display device 5, and for example, the hitting operation handle 3
0 is not operated, and furthermore, in a normal state, etc., and a variable display of special symbols and normal symbols is not performed, that is, during a so-called customer waiting (demonstration), for example, a movie is displayed on the image display device 5. By doing so, the introduction of the mini-character display effect may be announced. In this case, it is possible to inform the player that the mini character display effect will be executed while waiting for the customer. By performing notification by such notification means, the game player can be motivated to play by introducing an effect based on the shooting to the player.

Also, the special performance mode may be executed when a game ball is shot while waiting for a customer. In this case, when the shooting of the game ball starts while waiting for the customer, the movie introducing the mini character display effect ends and the mode shifts to the special effect mode, so the mini character display effect introduced while waiting for the customer is canceled. It will be started, and interest will improve.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine according to Modification 1, when the ball hitting operation handle 30 is twisted and the touch ring is touched to shoot a game ball, the mini character display area 56S is displayed.
A notification means similar to the above is provided to notify that a mini-character display effect in which the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed on the H5UR and an effect effect in which a hold display is performed when the mini-character during the mini-character display effect falls over. You may make it provide. By performing notification by such notification means, the game player can be motivated to play by introducing an effect based on the shooting to the player.

The notification by the notification means may be notification of both the mini-character display effect and the effect effect, or may be notification of either one of these effects. Further, the notification means may be notification other than visual notification by the image display device 5. For example, the speaker 8L
, 8R may be an auditory notification.

(Modification 3)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the mini character display area 56SH5UR
When a plurality of mini-characters 56SHMC of the same kind are displayed in the , the mini-character 56SHMC at the forefront is given an action effect, but other mini-characters 56SHMC
Action rendering may be executed for SHMC. For example, the last displayed mini-character 56SHMC may be acted upon, or a plurality of mini-characters 5
It may be determined by a lottery or the like at random from among the 6 SHMC.

Also, the mini character 56S displayed in the mini character display area 56SH5UR
Among the HMCs, the number of mini characters 56 SHMC of the type that executes action effects and the main board 1
1 may be determined by referring to the effect mini-character order determination table shown in FIG. 20-10.

For example, if the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a command corresponding to a big win, referring to the action mini-character order determination table (at the time of a big win) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to execute the action effect on the displayed mini-character 56SHMC. For example, when the mini-character 56SHMC for executing the action rendering is displayed in one of the mini-character display areas 56SH5UR, the mini-character 56S
Execute action rendering on HMC.

Also, a mini-character 56SHMC for executing an action effect is displayed in the mini-character display area 56.
When two SH5UR are displayed, the first displayed mini character 56SH
56SHM, the second displayed mini-character, with a 30% ratio to the MC.
Execute the effect production at a rate of 70% to C.

A mini-character display area 56SH5 displays a mini-character 56SHMC that executes an action effect.
When three URs are displayed, the first and second displayed mini-characters 56
20% of the action effect is executed for each SHMC, and the action effect is executed at the rate of 60% for the third displayed mini-character 56SHMC.

A mini-character display area 56SH5 displays a mini-character 56SHMC that executes an action effect.
When four URs are displayed, the first displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given action effects at a rate of 10%, and the second and third displayed mini-characters 56S.
15% of the action effect is executed for each HMC, and 60% effect effect is executed for the fourth displayed mini-character 56SHMC.

A mini-character display area 56SH5 displays a mini-character 56SHMC that executes an action effect.
When 5 are displayed in the UR, the first displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given a 5% effect effect, and the second displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given 10
15% to the third displayed mini character 56SHMC
Execute the action production at the rate of In addition, the fourth displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given a 30% action effect, and the fifth displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given a 4
Execute the effect production at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a command corresponding to a big hit, referring to the action mini-character order determination table (when losing) shown in FIG. 20-10(B), what number It is determined whether or not to execute the action effect on the displayed mini-character 56SHMC. For example, when the mini-character 56SHMC for executing the action effect is displayed in one of the mini-character display areas 56SH5UR, the mini-character 56SH
Execute the effect production on the MC.

Also, a mini-character 56SHMC for executing an action effect is displayed in the mini-character display area 56.
When two SH5UR are displayed, the first displayed mini character 56SH
56 SHM, the second displayed mini character, with 70% of the effect effect on MC
Execute the effect production at a rate of 30% to C.

A mini-character display area 56SH5 displays a mini-character 56SHMC that executes an action effect.
When three URs are displayed, the first displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given a 60% action effect, and the second and third displayed mini-characters 56SHMC are given a 20% action effect. Execute the action production with .

A mini-character display area 56SH5 displays a mini-character 56SHMC that executes an action effect.
When four URs are displayed, the first displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given action effects at a rate of 60%, and the second and third displayed mini-characters 56S.
The HMC is given a 15% action effect, and the fourth displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given a 10% action effect.

A mini-character display area 56SH5 displays a mini-character 56SHMC that executes an action effect.
When five characters are displayed in the UR, the first displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given a 50% effect effect, and the third displayed mini-character 56SHMC is given 3
Execute the effect production at a rate of 0%. Also, the fourth displayed mini character 56SHM
56 SHMC, the fifth displayed mini-character, with a 15% effect effect on C
Execute the action production at a rate of 5%.

In this way, when the variation pattern designation command corresponds to a big hit, the mini-character 56SHMC displayed later is the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed.
The ratio of determination to C is high. Further, when the variation pattern designation command corresponds to a failure, the mini-character 56SHMC displayed later is less likely to be selected as the mini-character 56SHMC for which the action effect is executed.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command corresponds to a failure, and five mini-characters 56SHMC for executing the action effect are displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the effect effect is given to the second displayed mini-character 56SHMC. Not executed.
For this reason, the mini-character 56SHMC for executing the action effect is displayed in the mini-character display area 5.
Mini character 56SHM displayed second when 5 are displayed in 6SH5UR
When the effect performance is executed in C, a big hit is always achieved.

Note that in this modification, the mini-character 56SHMC is the first mini-character 56SHM.
Regardless of C1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2, or the third mini-character 56SHMC3, the action mini-character order determination table shown in FIG. Mini character 56SHM
Depending on the type of C, the mini-characters that execute the effect effects at different ratios may be determined. For example, in the case of the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the earlier the mini-character for which the action effect is executed is displayed, the higher the chance of winning a big hit, and in the case of the third mini-character 56SHMC3, the action effect is executed. The earlier the mini-character that is displayed, the lower the chance of a big win.

(Other modifications)
In the above embodiment, the mini-character displayed in the mini-character display effect is determined according to the previously displayed mini-character, but may be determined in another manner. Alternatively, it may be determined randomly. In addition, determination may be made according to the mini-characters displayed not only last time but also two times before, or may be determined according to the number (proportion) of each mini-character displayed in the mini-character display area. For example, when the display number (display ratio) of the first mini-characters is small (low), the first mini-characters may be displayed more easily. Also, these factors may be combined for determination.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the effect effect is executed for the first mini-character 56SHMC1, unlike when the effect mini-character determination process is not performed, a blue pan-shaped pending display is displayed. A suspension display similar to that when the character determination process is not performed may be displayed. For example, even if the suspension display is white and circle-shaped when the action mini-character determination process is not performed, and is blue and bread-shaped when the action effect is executed for the first mini-character 56SHMC1. good. In the above-described embodiment, when the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, it is determined that the action mini-character determination processing is to be performed for all variable displays that have not yet started, but the mini-character display When the mini-character 56SUMC is displayed in the area 56SH5UR, as a result of the look-ahead determination, the action mini-character determination process may not be performed, and the pending display may be white and circular.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the mini-character for which the effect presentation is executed may be determined by other factors. For example, when executing a pattern in which no effect effect is executed when the mini-character is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, the second mini-character 56SHM
When only C2 and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 are displayed, or when only one of the second mini-character 56SHMC2 and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is displayed and a command for designating a failing variation pattern is received, effect production is performed. may not be executed, or the effect production may not be executed at a certain rate. In this case, it is possible to suppress the excessive display of pending displays, such as a green star-shaped pending display and a red soft-serve ice cream-shaped pending display, which increase the expectation of being controlled to a big win state. It is possible to avoid having excessive expectations for

In the above embodiment, the mini-character 56SHMC enters the mini-character display area 56SH5UR at the same time when the game ball is shot, but the mini-character 56SHMC may enter the frame at another timing. For example, the mini-character 56SHMC may be framed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR at the same time several seconds after the game ball is shot.

In the above embodiment, the mini-character 56SHMC is framed and displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR when the game ball is shot, but it may be displayed in another manner. For example, it may be displayed at the center position of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR. Also, the mini-character 56SHMC displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR is erased by being framed out of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR, but may be erased in another mode. For example, the mini character display area 56S
It may be erased in the middle of H5UR.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect effect is executed when the number of reservations increases, but the effect effect may also be executed when the number of reserved memories does not increase. For example, when a game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, but the number of reserved balls reaches the maximum number and cannot be reserved, an effect effect may be performed. Further, the action effect may be executed as a effect during one variable display instead of the result of the look-ahead determination. For example, the ready-to-win effect may be executed when the action effect is executed, or the SP ready-to-win effect may be executed when the effect effect is executed for a specific mini-character 56SHMC.

Also, in the above embodiment, the action effect is the effect that the mini-character 56SHMC topples over, but other forms of effect may be used. For example, the mini-character 56SHMC is hit with an arrow, the mini-character 56SHMC is hit with a hammer, and the mini-character 56SHM is hit with a hammer.
A production in which C is chased by a dog may also be used. Alternatively, the mini-character 56SHMC may be attacked with punches, guns, or the like.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, action effects are executed for one mini-character 56SHMC, but action effects may be executed for a plurality of mini-characters 56SHMC. again,
The action effect is executed when the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, but the action effect may be executed with a delay after the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the suspension display is displayed by executing the action effect, but other aspects may be adopted. For example, when the action effect is executed, the display mode of the pending display that has already been displayed may be changed. For example, when the white round suspension display is displayed, if the effect effect is executed for the third mini-character 56SHMC3, the already displayed suspension display will change to a red soft serve ice cream type suspension display. You may make it change. In this case, for example, by executing the action effect on the third mini-character 56SHMC3 while the pending display is displayed in which the ready-to-win effect with a high probability of winning a big hit is being displayed, the action effect on the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is performed. You can increase the percentage of execution. Therefore, the third mini-character 56S is displayed in the mini-character display area 56SH5UR.
It is possible to heighten expectations for winning the winning ball device 6A when the HMC 3 is displayed. Furthermore, the action effect may be executed for the pending display displayed in the active display area 56SH53, and the display mode of the pending display displayed in the active display area 56SH53 may be changed. In this case, since the degree of expectation for the big hit state is heightened in the special game in which variable display is currently being performed, it is possible to improve interest. The effect of changing the display mode of the pending display displayed in the active display area 56SH53 may be executed not by the look-ahead foretelling effect but by the foretelling effect for foretelling the reliability of the big win in the variable display being executed.

Also, in the above embodiment, the mini character display effect is executed during the special effect mode, but it may be executed at other timings. For example, it may be executed in a predetermined game state, for example, in a high-probability-high base state, or may be executed during a low-probability-high base. In this case, when the mini character display effect is introduced by the notification means shown in Modified Example 2, the notification is made at a timing other than waiting for customers, for example, during execution of the effect introduction effect while the variable display is being performed. may

Further, in the above embodiment, the shot ball sensor 56SH99 is connected to the effect control board 12, but may be connected to another control board such as the payout control board 56SH37. When the shot ball sensor 56SH99 is connected to the payout control board 56SH37, the payout sensor 56SH37 indicates that a game ball has been shot when a detection signal is output from the shot ball sensor 56SH99 to the payout control board 56SH37. You may make it transmit a discharge signal to the production|presentation control board 12. FIG. In this case, the payout control board 56SH37 may directly transmit a launch signal indicating that the game ball has been launched to the effect control board 12, or send information about launch via another board such as the main board 11. You may transmit to the production|presentation control board 12. FIG.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 56SH and Characteristic Portion 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 56SH and the characteristic portion 31AK will be described. When the pachinko game machine 1 includes the characteristic part 31AK, the pachinko game machine 1 performs title notification for notifying a title corresponding to the ready-to-win effect, for example, but when the pachinko game machine 1 includes the characteristic part 56SH and the characteristic part 31AK. For example, in the mini character display effect, a specific mini character 56SH
The title notification may be performed when the action presentation is executed on the MC.

In addition, there is a possibility that the title effect will be executed when the effect effect is executed, and the rate at which the title effect is executed may differ depending on the type of the mini-character 56SHMC for which the effect effect is executed. For example, the ratio of the title effects to be executed may be higher when the effect effects are executed for the third mini-character 56SHMC3 than when the effect effects are executed for the first mini-character 56SHMC1.

(Supplementary Note Regarding Characteristic Portion 56SH)
(1) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) includes shooting means (for example, a ball shooting device) for shooting game media (for example, game balls) toward a game area. , a launch detection means (for example, a ball sensor 56SH99, etc.) for detecting the launch of game media; a specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 etc.) capable of executing a mini character display effect etc. to be displayed on the
When the game medium passes through the starting area (for example, winning the winning ball device 6A), it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the specific effect (for example, an effect to make the mini character 56SHMC topple over). characterized by

According to the above configuration, by executing the effect by launching, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the starting area, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of boredom from launching to passing through the starting area. In addition, by associating the effect with the effect when passing through the start area, the effect of the shooting can be made to pay attention, and the game amusement is improved.
(2) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) includes shooting means (eg, ball shooting device, etc.) for shooting game media (eg, game balls, etc.) toward a game area. ,
A player's shooting motion (for example, the touch ring 5 while twisting the batting operation handle 30
6SH95, etc.) for detecting an operation detection means (for example, the touch ring 56SH9
5 etc.) and
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a mini character display effect to display the mini character 56SHMC in the mini character display area 56SH5UR) based on the detection of the shooting motion by the motion detection means etc.) and
When the game medium passes through the starting area (for example, winning the winning ball device 6A), it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the specific effect (for example, an effect to make the mini character 56SHMC topple over). characterized by

According to the above configuration, by executing the effect by launching, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the starting area, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of boredom from launching to passing through the starting area. In addition, by associating the effect with the effect when passing through the start area, the effect of the shooting can be made to pay attention, and the game amusement is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the specific effect can be executed each time the shooting of the game medium is detected (for example, each time the shooting ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball, the mini character 56SHMC (executing an effect to be displayed, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the starting area, and furthermore, by executing the effect each time the shot is detected, it is possible to further reduce the feeling of boredom from the time of shooting until the passage of the starting area. can.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above, the specific effect can be executed at predetermined intervals during detection of the shooting motion (for example, while the touching motion to the touch ring 56SH95 is being executed, (For example, an effect of displaying the mini-character 56SHMC is executed at intervals).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to experience the effect before passing through the start area, and further, by executing the effect at predetermined intervals, it is possible to further reduce the feeling of boredom from launch to passage through the start area.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the specific effect can be displayed for a specific period after execution (for example, the mini-character 56SHMC can be displayed in the frame from the right end of the mini-character display area 56SH5UR). Then, while moving to the left, the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed for a period (for example, about 3 seconds) during which the frame is out from the left end. Action effects can be executed (for example, when the mini-character 56SHMC is displayed on the image display device 5 and the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A, the mini-character 56SHMC falls over, etc.). You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the starting area is passed during the execution of the specific effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above, there are a plurality of modes of the specific effect (for example, the first mini character 56SHMC1
, second mini-character 56SHMC2, third mini-character 56SHMC3, etc.),
Multiple types of modes can be displayed during the same period (for example, the mini character display area 56S
A plurality of mini-characters out of the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2, and the third mini-character 56SHMC3 can be displayed between the right end and the left end of H5UR.

According to the above-described configuration, since the effect with randomness is executed for each shot, it leads to reduction of boredom, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, an effect effect executed for one of the specific effects being executed (for example, the first mini-character 56SHMC1, the second mini-character 56SHMC2, the third mini-character 56SHMC3 is overturned, etc.), and depending on the mode of the specific effect targeted for the action effect, the execution result of the action effect differs (for example, depending on the type of mini-character that has fallen, the execution result is different). The color of the pending display as a result may be different, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which specific effect the action effect will be executed when passing through the starting area, thereby improving interest.

(8) In any of the gaming machines described in (1) to (7) above, it has passed through the starting area, but the pre-reading judgment for the variable display that has not yet started (for example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect) determination, etc.), and determines a specific effect to be acted upon by the effect effect according to the result of the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means. It is possible (for example, when executing a pre-reading preview effect,
may be determined, for example, to determine which mini-characters will fall.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which specific effect the action effect will be executed when passing through the starting area, thereby improving interest.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above, it is possible to determine the state of the pending display according to the result of execution of the action effect The color of the pending display as a result may be different, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to display the execution result of the action effect in an easy-to-understand manner, thereby improving the interest.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (9), the specific effect can be executed by detecting the ejection of the game medium or the detection of the ejection operation (for example, the shot ball sensor 56SH99 detects the game ball or the touch ring 56 when the hitting operation handle 30 is twisted
(e.g., an image display for displaying a movie introducing a mini character display effect while waiting for a customer). device 5, etc.).

According to the above configuration, by introducing the effect based on the shooting to the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above, a dedicated display section for executing the specific effect (for example, mini character display area 56SH5UR provided in the lower portion of image display device 5) may be provided.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to make the effects easier to understand by improving the visibility of the specific effects and action effects.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frames 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Winning ball device 6B Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Production control board 13... Audio control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switches 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball operating handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information, the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player,
game control means;
production control means;
a shooting means capable of shooting game media by being operated by a player,
The game control means is
determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the game medium enters the starting area;
Based on the result of the determination, a first variation pattern that is a variation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second variation pattern that is a variation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a variation pattern that is not controlled to the advantageous state , a fourth variation pattern that is a variation pattern that is not controlled to the advantageous state, a fifth variation pattern that is a variation pattern that is controlled to the advantageous state, and a variation pattern that is not controlled to the advantageous state Determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns including a sixth variation pattern ,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command is transmitted to the effect control means,
The production control means is
A variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed,
a predetermined effect using a character can be executed regardless of whether or not the game medium enters the starting area when the shooting means is operated;
A special reach, a specific reach in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the special reach and the same character as the character used in the predetermined effect is used, and a specific reach that is controlled to the advantageous state rather than the specific reach. and a predetermined reach in which the same character as the character used in the predetermined effect is used, and
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state,
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is controlled to the advantageous state,
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is controlled to the advantageous state,
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the first command or the third command is received, after the decoration identification information is changed to the ready-to-win state, a common performance is executed, and immediately after the common performance, the story of the predetermined reach is not progressed. It is possible to display a title corresponding to the predetermined reach, and then, after finishing the display of the title corresponding to the predetermined reach, progress the story of the predetermined reach,
When the second command or the fourth command is received, after the decoration identification information is set to the ready-to-win mode, the common performance is executed, and the specific ready-to-win story is advanced immediately after the common performance. It is possible to display the title corresponding to the specific reach without stopping, and then finish displaying the title corresponding to the specific reach, and then progress the story of the specific reach,
When the fifth command or the sixth command is received, the special ready-to-win story is progressed without executing the common effect after the decoration identification information is displayed in the ready-to-win mode, and the special It is possible to display the title corresponding to the reach,
When the first command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the predetermined reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification,
When the second command is received, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the specific reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the presentation mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification,
When the third command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the predetermined reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification,
When the fourth command is received, the title announcement corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the specific reach is supported. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the presentation mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the end of the title notification ,
When the first command is received, When the second command is received, When the third command is received, When the fourth command is received, When the fifth command is received, When the sixth command is received, and when the sixth command is received, it is possible to execute a decision effect to notify whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
When the fifth command is received, the display of the title corresponding to the special reach is terminated when the final effect is executed;
The gaming machine terminates the display of the title corresponding to the special reach when executing the final effect when the sixth command is received .

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