JP7399638B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that can play games.

Among this type of gaming machines, there is one that can provide explanations about games to players (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-183247

However, in conventional gaming machines such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1, the explanation presentation was not performed in consideration of the level of gaming experience of the player who is the target of the explanation presentation. The problem was that it was not possible.

The present invention was devised in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can provide explanations suitable for the player's gaming experience.

(A) A gaming machine capable of playing games,
variable display means capable of variable display;
a detection means capable of detecting the player's actions;
an explanatory presentation execution means capable of executing an explanatory presentation regarding the game;
A specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance using a first performance mode or a second performance mode that has a higher rate of being controlled to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first performance mode;
The detection means includes:
a first detection means for detecting a player's movement related to a performance different from the explanatory performance;
A second detection means that is different from the first detection means and detects a movement of the player related to the explanatory performance;
The explanation performance execution means is
The explanation effects include a first explanation effect capable of displaying information regarding the effect of the gaming machine using a plurality of explanation stages, and a second explanation effect capable of displaying information regarding a gaming method of the gaming machine using a plurality of explanation stages. The explanatory performance can be executed both when the game is not in progress and when the game is in progress ,
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the first explanation performance according to the player's movement detected by the second detection means,
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the second explanation performance according to the player's movement or the passage of time detected by the second detection means,
In the first explanation performance, when explaining the specific performance, it is possible to perform the first explanation performance using an image displayed in the specific performance of the second performance mode,
In the second explanation performance, the amount of characters displayed at one time is smaller than in the first explanation performance.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (1) a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing games,
Detection means (cross key sensor 052F103, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movements;
An explanation performance execution means (performance control CPU 120, S162 in FIG. 7, etc.) capable of executing an explanation performance regarding the game,
The explanation performance execution means is
The explanatory presentation includes a first explanatory presentation (such as the presentation explanatory presentation shown in FIG. 8-2) regarding the presentation of the gaming machine using a plurality of explanation stages (such as three stages as shown in FIG. 8-4), and a plurality of explanation presentations. A second explanation presentation (such as the game explanation presentation shown in FIG. 8-3) regarding the gaming method of the gaming machine using stages (such as 5 steps as shown in FIG. 8-4),
The explanation stage of the first explanation performance and the explanation stage of the second explanation performance are set at different speeds (one stage of the performance explanation is 40 seconds, one stage of the game explanation is 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 20 seconds). It is possible to advance automatically in seconds (Figure 8-13 (A1), (B1)),
In the plurality of explanation stages in the second explanation performance, it is possible to explain different contents, and it is also possible to advance the explanation stages at different speeds depending on the contents to be explained in the plurality of explanation stages. (Prohibited items require a longer period of time to progress than gaming methods other than prohibited items).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide suitable explanatory effects that match the gaming experience of the target player in each of the first and second explanatory effects.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The explanation performance execution means is
The second explanation performance has more explanation stages than the first explanation performance (as shown in Figures 8-4 and 8-13, the game explanation is explained in three explanation stages, and the performance explanation (e.g. explained in five stages),
It is possible to advance the explanation stage faster in the second explanation performance than in the first explanation performance (as shown in Figures 8-4 and 8-13, one stage of the performance explanation takes 40 seconds). , the game explanation can automatically proceed through one explanation stage in 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 20 seconds).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to advance the explanation stages faster in the second explanation performance that has a larger number of explanation stages than the first explanation performance, so that the second explanation performance that has a larger number of explanation stages can It is possible to allow the game to proceed at a good tempo, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the explanatory performance.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The explanation performance execution means is
In the second explanation performance, there is a specific explanation stage (such as the prohibition explanation stage in FIG. 8-3 (b3)) in which prohibited matters related to gaming machines are explained, and matters related to gaming methods that are different from the prohibited matters related to gaming machines are explained. (Fig. 8-3, etc.),
It is possible to advance the explanation stage more slowly in the predetermined explanation stage than in the specific explanation stage (as shown in Figure 8-4, the prohibition explanation stage in Figure 8-3 (b3) is 30 seconds long. , the explanation stage in FIGS. 8-3 (b2) and (b4) is 10 seconds or 20 seconds, etc.).

According to this configuration, the explanation stage progresses more slowly in the predetermined explanation stage in which matters related to gaming methods that are different from the prohibited matters related to gaming machines are explained than in the specific explanation stage in which prohibited matters related to gaming machines are explained. Therefore, depending on the progress speed of the explanation stage, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the prohibited items regarding the gaming machine.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The explanation performance execution means can execute the explanation at the specific explanation stage in a manner that is easier to recognize than the explanation at the predetermined explanation stage (as shown in FIG. 8-3 (b3), the explanation at the prohibited matter explanation stage (For example, the explanation can be executed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the explanation content than other explanation stages by displaying a large X mark.)

According to such a configuration, the explanation at the specific explanation stage for explaining prohibited matters related to gaming machines is performed in a manner that is easier to recognize than the predetermined explanation stage for explaining matters related to gaming methods that are different from the prohibited matters regarding gaming machines. Since this is possible, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the prohibited items regarding the game depending on the explanation mode.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The explanation performance execution means is
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the first explanation performance according to the player's movement detected by the detection means (such as manual progression of the explanation stage as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-4). ),
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the second explanation performance according to the player's movement detected by the detection means or the passage of time (the explanation stage as shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4). (manual progression or automatic progression of the explanation stage, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a game performance explanation that explains the performance of the gaming machine and a game method explanation that explains the game method, and the explanation stage of the first explanation performance can be performed according to the player's movement. By making it possible to advance the explanation stage of the game method explanation in the second explanation performance according to the player's movements or the passage of time, it is possible to provide a suitable explanation performance that matches the player's gaming experience. can.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (5) above,
Variable display means (image display device 5, etc.) capable of variable display;
further comprising a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (first character image 052F001 in FIG. 8-2 (c3), etc.) during variable display;
The explanatory effect execution means executes the first explanatory effect using the specific display (see FIG. 8-2, etc.).

According to such a configuration, by executing the first explanatory effect using a specific display during variable display, it is possible to give the player an image of the actual effect, and even a first-time player can enjoy the game. The presentation of the machine can be made easier to understand.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The explanatory effect execution means executes the first explanatory effect using still images (such as still images in FIGS. 8-2 (c1) to (c3)).

According to such a configuration, by executing the first explanation effect using a still image, it is possible to make it easier for the player to clearly recognize the points of interest in the effect of the gaming machine.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The game machine further includes a specific performance execution means (performance control CPU 120, S172 in FIG. 8-2, etc.) capable of executing a specific performance (cut-in performance of a character image, etc.) as a performance of the gaming machine,
The specific performance execution means controls a first performance mode (cut-in performance using the second character image 052F037 in FIG. 8-2 (c11), etc.) or an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than the first performance mode. It is possible to execute the specific performance using images by the second performance mode (cut-in performance using the first character image 052F001 in FIG. 8-2 (c12, etc.), etc.) that has a high percentage of
The explanatory performance execution means executes the first explanatory performance using an image displayed in the specific performance of the second performance mode when explaining the specific performance as a performance of the gaming machine (Fig. 8-2 (c3) etc.).

According to such a configuration, when explaining a specific performance as a performance of the gaming machine, the first explanation performance using the image displayed in the specific performance of the second performance mode is executed, so that the player It is possible to increase the sense of expectation and improve the interest of the game.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
The explanatory effect execution means executes the second explanatory effect using images related to gaming machines (pachinko gaming machine image 052F023 in FIG. 8-3 (b3), starting prize opening image 052F026 in FIG. 8-3 (b4), etc.). Execute (Figure 8-3 (b3), (b4), etc.).

According to such a configuration, by executing the second explanation performance regarding the gaming method of the gaming machine using images related to the gaming machine, even a player playing the gaming machine for the first time can understand the gaming method of the gaming machine. You can make it easier.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The explanation performance execution means executes the second explanation performance using a moving image (game ball moving image 052F081 in FIG. 8-3 (b4), etc.) for at least a part of the explanation (FIG. 8-3, etc.).

According to such a configuration, by executing the second explanation effect using a moving image for at least a part of the explanation, it becomes easier for the player to have an image of the actual game method, and it becomes easier for the player to play the game for the first time. To make it easier for even a person to understand the gaming method of a gaming machine.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The explanation performance execution means is
In each of the explanation regarding the performance of the gaming machine in the first explanation performance and the explanation regarding the gaming method of the gaming machine in the second explanation performance, information regarding the explanation is displayed (the sub-image display device 150 shown in FIG. 8-2 (display of a game performance explanation image on the sub-image display device 150 shown in FIG. 8-3, etc.),
The amount of information displayed in the second explanation effect is smaller than the information displayed in the first explanation effect (regarding the number of explanation items on one screen, the gaming method shown in Figure 8-3 The explanation image has fewer explanation items than the game production explanation image shown in Figure 8-2. For example, the game method explanation image explains one game item on one screen, and the game production explanation image explains one item on one screen. (Explanation of performance details for multiple items, etc.)

According to such a configuration, since the amount of information displayed in the second explanation performance is smaller than the information displayed in the first explanation performance, the amount of information displayed in the second explanation performance is smaller than the information displayed in the first explanation performance. Since the amount of information recognized at one time by looking at the game is relatively small, it is possible to make it easier for even a player playing a game for the first time to understand the game method of the game machine.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above,
Further comprising variable display means (image display device 50, etc.) capable of variable display,
During variable display, multiple types of character images (first character image 052F001 in FIGS. 1 and 8-2, second character image 052F036 in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, third character image 052F038 in FIG. 1, etc.) ) can be displayed, and
During execution of the second explanation performance, the explanatory performance execution means selects a character image (a first character image as the main character) that has a high frequency of appearance during variable display by the variable display means, from among the plurality of types of character images. 052F001) can be displayed (Fig. 8-3 (b1) to (b5), etc.).

According to such a configuration, character images that appear frequently during variable display can be displayed during execution of the second explanation effect, thereby making it possible to create a sense of familiarity with the content of the gaming machine. This can stimulate players' interest in gaming machines.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12) above,
The first explanation performance has fewer explanation stages than the second explanation performance (as shown in Figures 8-3, 8-4, and 8-13, the game explanation is explained in three explanation stages). (The production explanation will be explained in five stages, etc.)

According to this configuration, since the first explanatory performance has fewer explanation stages than the second explanatory performance, an experienced player can read unnecessary explanation information regarding the performance of the gaming machine from the perspective of an experienced player. By accepting this, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing on the contrary.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above,
The explanation performance execution means allows the explanation stage of the first explanation performance to proceed according to the player's movement detected by the detection means, but allows the explanation stage of the first explanation performance to proceed according to the passage of time. Restricting the progress (As shown in Figure 8-4 (A), the performance explanation allows the progression of three explanation stages depending on the detection of the player's motion, but the three stages of explanation depending on the passage of time (e.g., not allowing progression of stages).

According to such a configuration, regarding the first explanation performance, the progression of the explanation stage according to the player's movement is allowed, but the progression of the explanation stage according to the passage of time is restricted, so that the game experience It is possible to allow players, etc. to have the freedom to proceed with the explanation stage of the first explanation performance, and it is possible to provide a suitable explanation performance that matches the game experience of the player.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (14) above,
The detection means includes:
A first detection means (controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc. in FIG. 2),
a second detection means different from the first detection means (cross key sensor 052F103, button sensor 052F104, etc. in FIG. 2),
Variable display means (image display device 50, etc.) capable of variable display;
Further comprising a variable display effect execution means (effect control CPU 120, S172 in FIG. 7, etc.) capable of executing effects in the variable display,
The variable display performance execution means performs a predetermined operation during the variable display (FIG. 8-5 (d1) etc.) according to the player's movement (operation of the push button 31B, etc.) detected by the first detection means. It is possible to execute action effects (start of battle effects) (Figure 8-5 (d3), etc.),
The explanatory effect execution means can start executing the explanatory effect according to the player's movement detected by the second detection means (FIGS. 8-2 (c1) to (c3), FIG. 8-2). 4(A) etc.).

According to such a configuration, the detection means includes the first detection means that is capable of performing a predetermined motion performance according to the detected motion of the player; By providing the second detection means that enables the execution of the presentation to be started, it is possible to suppress the possibility that a player who does not wish to execute the explanation presentation will mistakenly start the execution of the explanation presentation. .

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15) above,
The variable display performance execution means is configured to display the explanation being executed when the predetermined movement performance is executed in accordance with the player's movement detected by the first detection means during the execution of the explanatory performance. After interrupting the performance (such as the game explanation performance shown in FIG. 8-5 (d2)), the predetermined action performance (battle performance) is executed (such as FIG. 8-5 (d4)).

According to such a configuration, when the predetermined motion performance is executed in response to the player's movement detected by the first detection means during the execution of the explanation performance, the explanatory performance being executed is interrupted. Later, by executing the predetermined motion performance, the player's attention can be drawn to the predetermined motion performance.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (16) above,
Depending on the detection status of the detection means, the explanatory performance by the explanatory performance execution means can be restricted (reduction in the light amount (brightness) of the image for the presentation explanation and interruption of the presentation, reduction in the light amount (brightness) of the image for game explanation and the presentation) further comprising explanation performance restriction means (performance control CPU 120, S162 in FIG. 7, 052FS012, 052FS019 in FIGS. 8-10),
The explanation performance execution means is
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the first explanation performance and the explanation stage of the second explanation performance according to the player's movement detected by the detection means (FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). , Figure 8-4),
The explanation performance restriction means is
If the detection means does not detect a player's movement for a predetermined period during execution of the first explanatory performance, it is possible to limit the first explanatory performance (see FIG. 8-9(A), 8-10 052FS009, 052FS012),
If the detection means does not detect a movement of the player for a specific period during execution of the second explanation performance, it is possible to limit the second explanation performance after the second explanation performance has progressed to the final stage. (052FS009, 052FS010, 052FS012 in FIG. 8-9(B) and FIG. 8-10).

According to such a configuration, if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period during the execution of the explanation regarding the performance of the gaming machine in the first explanation performance, the first explanation performance can be restricted, and the first explanation performance can be restricted. If no movement of the player is detected for a specific period during the execution of the game method explanation in the second explanation effect, the second explanation effect can be restricted after the second explanation effect has progressed to the final stage. , the first explanation presentation and the second presentation explanation can each provide explanation presentation suitable for the gaming experience of the target player.

(18) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (17) above,
a first explanation effect display area (sub-image display device 150 shown in FIG. 8-2) capable of displaying the first explanation effect by the explanation effect execution means;
further comprising a second explanation effect display area (such as the sub-image display device 150 shown in FIG. 8-3) capable of displaying the second explanation effect by the explanation effect execution means,
The explanation performance restriction means is
During the execution of the first explanation performance, if the detection means does not detect a movement of the player for a predetermined period (50 seconds), it is possible to reduce the brightness (light amount) of the first explanation performance display area. (052FS009, 052FS012, etc. in Figure 8-9(A), Figure 8-10),
During execution of the second explanatory performance, if the detection means does not detect any movement of the player for a specific period, the brightness of the second explanatory performance display area ( (052FS009, 052FS010, 052FS012 in FIG. 8-9(B), FIG. 8-10).

According to such a configuration, when the player's movement is not detected for a predetermined period while the game performance explanation is being executed in the first explanation performance, the brightness of the first explanation performance display area is reduced to The first explanation effect can be limited, and if no movement of the player is detected for a specific period during the execution of the game method explanation in the second explanation effect, the second explanation effect can be limited after the second explanation effect has progressed to the final stage. By lowering the brightness of the second explanation effect display area, the second explanation effect can be restricted, so that each of the first explanation effect and the second explanation effect can be adjusted to suit the gaming experience of the target player. Able to provide explanations.

(19) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (18) above,
a first explanation effect display area (sub-image display device 150 shown in FIG. 8-2) capable of displaying the first explanation effect by the explanation effect execution means;
further comprising a second explanation effect display area (such as the sub-image display device 150 shown in FIG. 8-3) capable of displaying the second explanation effect by the explanation effect execution means,
The explanation performance restriction means is
During the execution of the first explanatory performance, if the detection means does not detect any movement of the player for a predetermined period (50 seconds), after limiting the first explanatory performance (FIG. 8-9(A), 052FS009, 052FS012, etc. in Figure 8-10), and if the detection means does not detect the player's movement for a predetermined period (30 seconds), the first explanatory performance is interrupted (Figure 8-9 ( A), 052FS018, 052FS019, etc. in Figure 8-10).

According to such a configuration, if the player's movement is not detected for a predetermined period of time, and after the first explanation performance is restricted, if the player's movement is not detected for a predetermined period of time, the corresponding first explanation effect is restricted. Since the first explanation performance is interrupted, it is possible to prevent a situation where the first explanation performance is left in a restricted state.

(20) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (19) above,
Variable display means (image display device 5, etc.) capable of variable display;
Further comprising a standby control means capable of entering a standby control state when no game is played for a prescribed period,
The explanation performance restriction means is
During the control of the explanatory performance during execution of the variable display, if the detection means does not detect the player's movement for a predetermined period, the explanatory performance is limited (performance control CPU 120, S162 in FIG. 7, Figure 8-5),
During the control of the explanatory performance in the standby control state, even if the detection means does not detect the player's movement for a predetermined period of time, the explanatory performance is continued without restriction (the performance control CPU 120 in FIG. S162, Figure 8-11).

According to such a configuration, when the player's movement is not detected for a predetermined period while controlling the explanatory effect during the execution of the variable display, the explanatory effect is limited, while the explanatory effect is limited in the standby control state. To reduce the influence of the explanatory performance on the performance that is being displayed in a variable manner by allowing the explanatory performance to continue without being restricted even if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period while the explanatory performance is being controlled. It is possible to suitably perform explanation effects.

(21) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (20) above,
The language used for the explanatory presentation may be one of multiple languages, including a first language (main language such as Japanese) and a second language different from the first language (secondary language such as English). It further includes language selection means (CPU 120 for performance control, S162 in FIG. 8-2, language selection screen in FIG. 8-3 (b1), etc.) that can be selected from among them,
The explanation performance execution means is
As a presentation means using the language selected by the language selection means, at least a first presentation means (speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and a second presentation means (a first character which is a main character image) different from the first presentation means are used. The explanation effect can be executed using a plurality of types of the effect means, including a sub-image display device 150 for effecting a comment display effect based on image 052F001 (see FIG. 8-3 (b2), etc.),
When the first language is selected by the language selection means, the explanation presentation using the first presentation means and the second presentation means can be executed (FIGS. 8-3 (b2) to (b5) It is possible to perform explanatory performances including audio and comment display, etc.),
When the second language is selected by the language selection means, it is possible to perform the explanation performance using the second performance means without using the first performance means (FIG. 8-7 (e2) to ( e4), it is possible to perform an explanatory performance that does not include audio but includes comment display, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when the first language is selected, the explanation presentation using the first presentation means and the second presentation means can be performed, and when the second language is selected, Since it is possible to perform an explanation performance using the second performance means without using the first performance means, it becomes possible to perform an explanation performance suitable even for foreign players, and it is also possible to perform a selection performance. It is possible to reduce the number of man-hours required for creating performance processing related to explanatory performances when the number of languages is increased, and it is possible to provide explanatory performances suitable for the game experience of the player.

(22) In the gaming machine described in (21) above,
The first language is the main language (Japanese) that is used most frequently in gaming machines (FIGS. 8-3 (b2) to (b5), etc.).

According to this configuration, since the first language is the main language that is used at the highest rate in the gaming machine, the explanatory performance can be suitably executed using a language that is suitable for the installation environment of the gaming machine. I can do it.

(23) In the gaming machine described in (21) or (22) above,
The explanatory performance execution means advances the explanation stage of the explanatory performance at different speeds depending on the type of language selected by the language selection means (if Japanese is selected, the explanatory stage is advanced as shown in FIG. 8-3). The game explanation progresses automatically through one stage of the explanation stage in 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 20 seconds. If English or Chinese is selected, the game explanation advances to the explanation stage as shown in Figure 8-7 or Figure 8-8. 1 stage automatically progresses in 12 seconds, 35 seconds, or 25 seconds).

According to such a configuration, the speed at which the explanation stage of the explanation performance is advanced is different depending on the type of language selected by the language selection means, so that the explanation is performed at a suitable speed according to the selected language type. Able to perform a performance.

(24) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23) above,
It further includes audio output means (speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) capable of outputting audio,
The explanation performance execution means is
When executing the explanatory performance, it is possible to execute a performance that causes the audio output means to output a sound corresponding to the explanatory performance to be performed (FIGS. 8-3 (b2) to (b5), etc.),
When the second language is selected by the language selection means, fewer types of sounds are output in response to the explanatory performance to be performed than when the first language is selected by the language selection means. (In the game explanation performance when English is selected in Figure 8-7, the sound output corresponding to the game explanation performance is different from the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected in Figure 8-3. There are few types (because no guide voice is output when English is selected, the number of types of English voices is 0).

According to such a configuration, when the second language is selected, the number of types of sounds to be output in response to the explanatory performance to be performed is reduced compared to when the first language is selected. The explanatory performance can be performed using a suitable type of voice according to the selected language type.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. FIG. 3 is a display screen diagram of sub-image display device 150 showing images related to a player menu screen. It is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device 150 showing a display example of a presentation explanation presentation image. It is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device 150 showing a typical example of game explanation performance. It is a timing chart showing an example of control timing of performance explanation performance and game explanation performance. FIG. 7 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of an image display device and a sub-image display device when a variable display is executed during execution of an explanatory effect and an operation effect is executed during the variable display. It is a display screen diagram showing a display example of an image display device and a sub-image display device when a variable display is executed during execution of an explanatory effect and an integrated effect is executed during the variable display. It is a diagram showing a game explanation effect when English is selected and set. It is a diagram showing a game explanation effect when Chinese is selected and set. It is a timing chart illustrating in a comparative manner the respective control timings of the restriction control of the performance explanation performance and the restriction control of the skill explanation performance by the performance control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows explanation production control processing. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an explanatory effect executed while displaying a demo image. It is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device showing a display example of the performance explanation performance image when the performance explanation performance can be automatically advanced. It is a timing chart showing an example of the control timing of the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance when both the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance can be automatically advanced.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

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

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or 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 the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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), an organic EL (electroluminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

Sub-image display devices 150 are provided on both the left and right sides of the image display device 5, respectively. The sub-image display device 150 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) that is smaller than the image display device 5, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the sub-image display device 150, in addition to variable display on the image display device 5, various effects related to starting winnings, and effects such as displaying one or two types of images in conjunction with the image display device 5, It is possible to display images of explanation performances such as performance explanation performances and game explanation performances.

Each of the two sub-image display devices 150 has an operation of tilting the display surface with respect to the image display device 5, an operation of turning the display surface toward the front side, and a position where the display surface is superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5 (superposition position). ), various actions are possible. With such a configuration, it is possible to display an effect in the display area of the sub-image display device 150 and to perform an effect accompanied by the operation of the sub-image display device 150. Therefore, it is possible to perform an impactful performance and prevent a decrease in interest in the game. The image display device 5 is also called a main liquid crystal, and the sub-image display device 150 is also called a sub-liquid crystal.

Note that each of the two sub-image display devices 150 is made of a transparent liquid crystal, and is operable in a position superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5 (superimposed position), and in the superimposed position, the image display device 5 can be seen through. It may be configured so that With this configuration, it becomes possible to display more varied and interesting images using the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. Further, the sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable member 52 (not shown in FIG. 1) that operates according to the performance is provided at a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray 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 gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed down 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 gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

At a specific position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a cross key 052F101 and a cross key button 052F102 that can be operated by the player are provided. The cross key 052F101 is a cross-shaped operating means that can be operated in any direction, up, down, left, or right according to the player's actions. The cross key button 052F102 is provided in the center of the cross key 052F101, and is an operating means that can be pressed by the player's action separately from the cross key 052F101.

The cross key 052F101 includes an up key provided at the top, a down key provided at the bottom, a left key provided at the left, and a right key provided at the right. An operation to the up key is called an up direction operation, an operation to the down key is called a down direction operation, an operation to the left key is called a left direction operation, and an operation to the right key is called a right direction operation. . Operations on the cross key 052F101 in the up, down, left, and right directions are detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 (see FIG. 2), which serves as a detection means capable of detecting the player's movements. A pressing operation on the cross key button 052F102 is detected by a button sensor 052F104 (see FIG. 2), which serves as a detection means capable of detecting the player's movement.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the detection means for detecting the player's actions (operations, etc.) include a stick controller 31A (controller sensor unit 35A), a push button 31B (push sensor 35B), a cross key sensor 052F103 (cross key button 052F102), Although a button sensor 052F104 (cross key button 052F102) is provided, detection means other than these may be provided. For example, instead of a means for detecting the operation of an operating means such as the stick controller 31A, a detecting means capable of directly detecting the player's actions such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor may be used.

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. Type is set.
As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any 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 manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming 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, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable member 52, etc.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, all the odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the variable probability state is changed. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "small win", 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.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "small hit"). As an example, decorative symbols constituting a chance are displayed in a stopped state on predetermined active lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot" for some jackpot types (jackpot type in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state) and when it becomes a "small win". , a common determined decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (the jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. You can.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a 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, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production 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 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable member 52, driving the image display device 150, error notification, notification of power outage recovery, 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 production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The production control CPU 120 receives detection signals from various detection means (sensors) such as the controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, cross key sensor 052F103, and button sensor 052F104 (signals output when an operation by a player is detected). The display control unit 123 may be instructed to perform the effect based on a signal indicating the content of the operation as appropriate.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies video signals corresponding to the performance to be executed to each of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120, thereby displaying a performance image, etc. Various images are displayed on each of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable member 52 to the movable member 52 or a drive circuit that drives the movable member 52. Further, the display control section 123 supplies an operation instruction signal for operating (driving) the two sub-image display devices 150 to the operation control section 160 for operating (driving) the sub-image display device 150 . The operation control unit 160 may be composed of, for example, a motor, gears, etc. for operating the two sub-image display devices 150.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that audio output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), control of the movable member 52 (supply of signals for operating the movable member 52, etc.), and control of the sub-image display device 151 ( Supply of a signal for driving and controlling the sub-image display device 151 to the operation control unit 160, etc.) may be performed by the performance control CPU 120.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc. (For details, see (described later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal pattern process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal map hit". The normal pattern game is executed by driving the normal pattern display 20, and the number of normal patterns pending is displayed by lighting the normal pattern pending display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing for when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart 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, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the 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 includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is a "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning ending process ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing initial operations of the movable member 52, such as control for driving the movable member 52 to return to the initial position and control for performing predetermined operation confirmation, is executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production 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 decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable member 52. Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 7, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes player menu screen processing (step S162). The player menu screen process is a process that allows the player to select and display various images for the player from the menu screen, such as an explanation performance including a performance explanation performance and a game explanation performance, which will be described later.

After executing the process of step S162, the production control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177, depending on the value of the production process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production 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 specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable member 52 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the 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", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies 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 specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Furthermore, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not need to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" does not need to be displayed as a display result).
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In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly 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 other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

[Outline of control of characteristic part 052F]
Next, the characteristic part 052F of this embodiment will be explained. Regarding the feature part 052F, a first explanation performance (hereinafter referred to as performance explanation performance) that explains the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 using a plurality of explanation stages is an explanation performance that explains the game to the player. We will mainly explain the technology that makes it possible to perform a second explanation performance (hereinafter referred to as a game explanation performance) that explains the game method of the pachinko gaming machine 1 using a plurality of explanation stages (for example, five stages, etc.). do.

Basically, the number of explanation stages used in the performance explanation performance is set to be larger than the number of explanation stages used in the game explanation performance. Note that the plurality of explanation stages used in these explanation presentations may be set to different numbers of stages, or may be set to the same number of stages.

The explanatory effects and the effects related to the explanatory effects described below are executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the explanatory performance, the performance control CPU 120 can execute a predetermined explanatory performance based on predetermined control data, and in a predetermined state during the explanatory performance, the player's operation of the cross key 052F101 is activated by the cross key sensor. 052F103 and when the operation of the cross key button 052F102 is detected by the button sensor 052F104, the selection control of the language used for the production and the production are performed based on the detection signals output from these sensors. It is possible to perform various performance controls such as operation-responsive performance corresponding to the operation, such as controlling the progress of the game.

[Example of player menu screen]
Next, a display example of a player menu screen (hereinafter also simply referred to as a "menu screen") that can be displayed on the sub-image display device 150 will be described. On the menu screen, an image is displayed on the sub-image display device 150 that can specify a menu for displaying various images for the player including performance explanation performance and game explanation performance according to the player's operation operation. This is the screen that appears. The menu screen can be displayed on at least one of the two sub-image display devices 150. As an example of this, an example will be described in which the menu screen can be displayed only on the left sub-image display device 150 when viewed from the front.

FIG. 8-1 is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device 150 showing images related to the player menu screen. FIG. 8-1 (a1) is a diagram showing an example of a normal screen.

In the sub-image display device 150, the player does not press the cross key in any specific state, such as during screen return processing after power-on, during notification regarding an error state that causes the game to be stopped, or during a period before and after state switching. By operating 052F101 in either direction, it is basically possible to open and display a menu screen as shown in FIG. 8-1 (a2) at any time.

For example, a period in which a player is playing a game on the pachinko machine 1 (e.g., a period in which the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are changing), a period in which the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state, a small winning gaming state 8-1 (a2) by the player operating the cross key 052F101, not only in the gaming state, but also in the period when the player is in the standby control state and the period in which the player is in the standby control state. It is possible to open and display the screen. The standby control state is a so-called customer waiting state that is controlled when no game is played on the pachinko gaming machine 1 for a prescribed period (for example, 90 seconds). During the standby control state, the image display device 50 displays a so-called demonstration screen that displays a demonstration (hereinafter referred to as "demonstration") image as shown in FIG. 8-11 (g1). be done.

In the state where the menu screen can be displayed, when the effect display is performed using both the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 during the variable display state and the jackpot game state, and when the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 are Unless a demonstration image is displayed using both image display devices 150, a normal screen as shown in FIG. 8-1(a) is displayed on the sub-image display device 150. The normal screen in FIG. 8-1(a) includes a first character image 052F001, a suggestion image 052F002 that suggests how to display the menu screen, and a normal background image 052F100 consisting of a sun image and a mountain image. Images containing the image will be displayed.

The first character image 052F001 is an image related to the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 during a variable display state and a game state such as a jackpot game state. The first character image 052F001 is also an image that is displayed more frequently than other character images among the plurality of types of character images displayed on the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150. The first character image 052F001 is also, for example, an image that is the main character in a story that is the subject matter (the subject matter of production, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Suggestion image 052F002 is a text image that reads "Go to menu screen by operating cross key." By displaying the suggestion image 052F002, it is possible to suggest to the player that "a menu screen will be displayed in response to operating the cross key 052F101." Since the suggestion image 052F002 is also an image that promotes the operation of the cross key 052F101, it can be said that it is an effect that promotes the operation of the cross key 052F101. When the player operates the cross key 052F101 and the operation is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, a menu screen is displayed on the sub-image display device 150 as shown in FIG. 8-1 (a2). Furthermore, even if the normal screen is not displayed, if the main menu screen as described above can be displayed, the player may be able to A menu screen is displayed in response to operating the key 052F101.

On the menu screen shown in FIG. 8-1(a2), a plurality of icon-shaped option images are displayed. In the example of FIG. 8-1 (a2), the multiple option images include a volume/light adjustment menu image 052F003, a performance explanation menu image 052F004, a game explanation menu image 052F005, a customization menu image 052F006, and a highlight screen menu image. 052F007 and an end menu image 052F008.

The volume/light amount adjustment menu image 052F003 is an icon image selected when adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the amount of light of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150. . The effect explanation menu image 052F004 is an icon image selected when executing the above-mentioned effect explanation effect. The game explanation menu image 052F005 is an icon image selected when executing the game explanation performance described above. Customization menu image 052F006 is an icon image selected when performing predetermined customization such as customization of production mode. The highlight screen menu image 052F007 is an icon image selected when displaying a predetermined demonstration screen (demonstration video, etc.). The exit menu image 052F008 is an icon image selected when exiting the menu screen.

In the menu screen, a cross key image 052F009 suggesting the cross key 052F101 is displayed. Further, on the menu screen, an image with the words "Please select (confirm with the center button)" is displayed. By displaying the image of this wording and the cross key image 052F009, the player can be made aware that "select the menu screen with the cross key 052F101 and make a decision with the cross key button 052F102." Since these images are also images that promote the operation of the cross key 052F101 and the cross key button 052F102, they can also be said to be effects that encourage the operation of the cross key 052F101 and the cross key button 052F102.

The player can move the frame line-shaped cursor displayed on the menu screen by operating the cross key 052F101 in an upward direction and a downward direction. In FIG. 8-1, the cursor is displayed as a thick frame that surrounds any one of the plurality of menu screens. FIG. 8-1 (a2) shows a state in which the cursor is placed on the volume/light intensity adjustment menu screen 052F003. When the menu screen is initially displayed in response to the cross key 052F101, the menu screen is displayed as a default image with the cursor positioned on the volume/light intensity adjustment menu screen 052F003.

In response to one downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player, the cursor moves to the next lower option image. In response to one upward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player, the cursor moves to the next higher option image. When the player operates the cross key button 052F102, the menu image on which the cursor is placed at the time is determined as the selected menu.

In FIG. 8-1 (a2), the first character image 052F001 is displayed similarly to FIG. 8-1 (a1).

When the menu screen is displayed, the sub-image display device 150 performs a screen switching display in which the following screens are displayed according to the player's operation. When the volume/light intensity adjustment menu screen 052F003 is selected, the volume/light intensity setting screen shown in FIG. 8-1 (a3) is displayed. When the player selects and determines the performance explanation menu image 052F004, the spec introduction screen of FIG. 8-2 (b1) is displayed as shown in (1) of FIG. 8-1. When the player selects the game explanation menu image 052F005, the language setting screen of FIG. 8-3 (c1) is displayed, as shown in (2) of FIG. 8-1.

When the player selects the customized menu image 052F006, the player selects either the "normal mode" or the "premier production mode" as shown in (3) of Figure 8-1. A production mode selection image (not particularly shown) that can be selected based on the operation operation is displayed. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is capable of performing a premium performance. The premiere performance is, for example, a performance in which a character image with a premium feel is displayed, and is a performance that increases the interest of the game. The normal mode is a performance mode in which the probability of performing a premium performance is basically set to a probability that a rarity value is produced. On the other hand, the premiere performance mode is a performance mode set such that the probability of performing a premiere performance is higher than in the normal mode. Therefore, when the premium performance mode is selected in the performance mode selection image, the premium performance is executed with a higher probability than when the normal mode is selected. This allows the player to select a production mode that suits his/her preference.

When the highlight screen menu image 052F007 is selected and determined by the player, the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 8-11 (g1) is displayed, as shown in (4) of FIG. 8-1. As shown in FIG. 8-11 (g1), on the demo screen, for example, the character image "DEMO" is displayed in the upper left corner, and an ally character (a character who is on the player's ally side) and an enemy character are displayed. This is an image of a battle. This demo screen is basically an image that is displayed under the condition that the control is in the standby control state, but even in states other than the standby control state, the player can perform operations on the menu screen. By selecting and determining the highlight screen menu image 052F007 in accordance with the player's preference, the demo screen can be displayed at the time desired by the player.

When the end menu image 052F008 is selected and determined by the player's operation operation, the display of the menu screen is ended, and as shown in (5) of FIG. 8-1, the screen shown in FIG. 8-1 (a1 ) to return to the normal screen.

FIG. 8-1 (a3) is an image showing an example of a volume/light amount setting image. In the example in Figure 8-1 (a3), a cross key image 052F009, a text image that says "Please adjust", a text image that says "Press center button to confirm", a volume gauge 052F010, and a light intensity gauge 052F011 are displayed. has been done.

In each of the volume gauge 052F010 and the light intensity gauge 052F011, the frame-shaped cursor (thick line frame in the figure) moves to either side of the gauge in response to the player's upward and downward operations on the cross key 052F101. is displayed. In the example of FIG. 8-1(a3), the cursor is positioned toward the volume gauge 052F010, for example. Depending on the upward and downward operations of the cross key 052F101 by the player, the volume and amount of light at which the cursor is located is adjusted.

For example, when the cursor is positioned on the side of the volume gauge 052F010, the volume gauge decreases (the number of black lines decreases) in response to the player operating the cross key 052F101 in the left direction. Volume decreases. When the cursor is positioned on the side of the volume gauge 052F010, the volume gauge 052F010 increases (the number of black lines increases) in response to the player operating the cross key 052F101 in the right direction. increases.

For example, when the cursor is positioned on the side of the light intensity gauge 052F011, the light intensity gauge decreases (the number of black lines decreases) in response to the player operating the cross key 052F101 in the left direction. The amount of light from image display device 5 and sub-image display device 150 decreases. When the cursor is positioned on the side of the light amount gauge 052F011, the image display increases as the light amount gauge increases (the number of black lines increases) in response to the player operating the cross key 052F101 in the right direction. The amount of light from device 5 and sub-image display device 150 increases.

[Example of production explanation]
Next, a display example of a performance explanation performance image that can be displayed on the sub-image display device 150 will be described. The performance explanation performance image is a sub-image on the left side when the player menu screen is displayed on the sub-image display device 150 and it is selected and determined to execute the performance explanation performance according to the player's operation operation. This is an image displayed on the display device 150.

FIG. 8-2 is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device 150 showing a display example of a presentation explanation presentation image. Performance explanation performance can be advanced through a plurality of explanation stages. In this embodiment, the number of explanation stages of the production explanation production is three stages. In addition, a still image is displayed at each explanation stage of the performance explanation performance. In other words, the performance explanation performance is composed of three still images (three pages) (see the asterisks in each of FIGS. 8-2 (b1) to 8-2 (b3)). Further, the performance explanation performance is advanced to the next stage according to the player's actions. In this embodiment, as shown by the * mark under the title in FIG. 8-2, the presentation explanation presentation does not proceed to the next explanation stage as time passes.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the player's action is an operation by the player on the cross key 052F101. In addition, as a modification, the player's actions may be actions that do not involve contacting the operation section of the pachinko game machine. The player's action may be, for example, a player's action of raising his hand, a player's action, etc., and such actions may be detected.

FIG. 8-2 (b1) shows an example of a spec introduction screen which is the first stage screen of the presentation explanation presentation. On the spec introduction screen of FIG. 8-2(b1), a spec image 052F030, a stage number image 052F031, and a first character image 052F001 are displayed. The first character image 052F001 is the same character image as the first character image 052F001 in FIG. 8-1(a1) and the first character image 052F001 in FIG. 8-3, but has a different facial expression.

The spec image 052F030 in FIG. 8-2 (b1) includes an image showing the jackpot probability, an image showing the number of rounds in the jackpot, an image showing the variable entry rate, and the probability controlled for each of the plurality of jackpot game states. including images shown.

The jackpot probability is the probability that a jackpot game state will be controlled in the jackpot determination. In the example of FIG. 8-2 (b1), the image showing the jackpot probability indicates that the jackpot probability is "1/99". The number of rounds is the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state. In the example of FIG. 8-2 (b1), the image indicating the number of rounds indicates that the number of rounds of the jackpot is 10R (round) or 4R (round). That is, in the example of FIG. 8-2 (b1), it is shown that the jackpot types selected when a jackpot is determined include a 10R jackpot and a 4R jackpot.

The variable probability entry rate is the probability of being controlled to a variable probability state after being controlled to a jackpot gaming state. In the example of FIG. 8-2 (b1), the image showing the probability variation entry rate shows that the probability variation entry rate is 75%. In the example of Figure 8-2 (b1), in the pie chart, the probability of being controlled to a 10R probability variable jackpot (10R probability variation) is 3%, and the probability of being controlled to a 4R probability variation jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot) is 72%. %, and it is shown that the probability of being controlled to a 4R normal jackpot (4R normal jackpot) is 25%. A probability jackpot is a jackpot that changes to a variable probability state after being controlled to a jackpot gaming state. A normal jackpot is a jackpot that changes to a normal state (non-probable variable state) after being controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

On the spec introduction screen displayed in Figure 8-2 (b1), the information to be reported includes the jackpot probability, the number of rounds, the variable entry rate, and the probability controlled for each of the plurality of jackpot game states. be done. Therefore, the number of pieces of information notified on the spec introduction screen is four.

Furthermore, as shown by the * mark at the bottom of Figure 8-2 (b1), the spec introduction screen is a still image.

Further, in the example of FIG. 8-2 (b1), the numerical value "1/3" is displayed as the explanation stage number image 052F031. The denominator of this numerical value indicates the total number of explanation stages of the production explanation production, and the numerator of this numerical value indicates what stage the still image in which the explanation stage number image 052F031 is displayed is. In the example of FIG. 8-2 (b1), the denominator is "3", which indicates that the total number of explanation stages of the production explanation production is "3". Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 8-2(b1), the molecule is "1", which indicates that the still image of FIG. 8-2(b1) is a still image of the first explanation stage.

In addition, in the performance explanation performance, the screen progresses to the next explanation stage (1st stage → 2nd stage → 3rd stage) in a switching mode in which the displayed screen is switched by scrolling the image according to the operation by the player. . In the production explanation production, the operation for moving the explanation stage to the next explanation stage is a downward operation of the cross key 052F101. Further, when the cross key 052F101 is operated in the upward direction while the performance explanation performance is being executed, the screen of the explanation stage one step before is displayed.

FIG. 8-2 (b2) is an image showing an example of a character explanation screen which is an image of the second explanation stage of the production explanation production. The character explanation screen shown in FIG. 8-2 (b2) is displayed in response to the downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player while the spec introduction screen is being displayed. In the character explanation screen of FIG. 8-2 (b2), the face images 052F032 of each of the characters A to C, the text image 052F033 that says "It is important to judge the display of the appearing characters", and the first character image 052F001 are displayed. Is displayed.

Further, on the right side of the face images 052F032 of the characters A to C, information regarding the degree of expectation to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state is displayed. In the example of FIG. 8-2 (b2), the order of character A image>character B image>character C image indicates that there is a high expectation that the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

Furthermore, each of the characters A to C has three types of facial expressions: a smiling face, a normal face, and a crying face. The order of smiling>normal face>crying face indicates that there is a high degree of expectation that the game will be controlled into a jackpot gaming state. In other words, the character images of Character A to Character C are: smiling face of character A image>normal face of character A image>crying face of character A image>smiling face of character B image>normal face of character B image> The order of crying face > smiling face of character C image > normal face of character C image > crying face of character C image is set so that the degree of expectation to be controlled to a jackpot game state increases. Therefore, text image 052F that says, "It is important to carefully consider the display of the characters that appear."
By displaying 033, it is possible to make the player recognize the difference in the level of expectation depending on the display of the face.

In the spec introduction screen displayed in FIG. 8-2 (b2), it is displayed that the expectation level differs depending on the face and number of types of character images, the expectation level of the character image, and the facial expression of the character image. Therefore, the number of pieces of information notified on the spec introduction screen is three.

Furthermore, as indicated by the * mark at the bottom of FIG. 8-2 (b2), the character explanation screen is a still image.

In addition, in the example of Figure 8-2 (b1), the numerical value "2/3" is displayed as the explanation stage number image 052F031, so the character explanation screen of Figure 8-2 (b2) has two stages. Indicates that this is a still image at the stage of explaining the eyes.

FIG. 8-2 (b3) is an image showing an example of a super hot explanation screen which is an image of the third stage of the production explanation production. The super hot explanation screen shown in FIG. 8-2 (b3) is displayed in response to a downward operation of the cross key 052F101 when the character explanation screen is displayed. On the super hot explanation screen in Figure 8-2 (b3), there is a text image 052F034 that says "It will be super hot when this cut-in effect is executed!", a first character image 052F001, and a text image that says "when a girl is displayed. A character image 052F036 reading "The color of the background is also important" and a first character image 052F001 are displayed.

Here, the cut-in effect will be explained. A cut-in effect is an effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in a cut-in image format, and typically, in a frame where a predetermined image is not displayed, a predetermined image is displayed in the next frame. be. The cut-in performance is, for example, a performance that can be executed during a predetermined reach. The cut-in effect includes a normal cut-in effect and an advantageous cut-in effect. The advantageous cut-in performance is a performance set with a higher degree of expectation that the game will be controlled into a jackpot game state than the normal cut-in performance.

FIG. 8-2 (b11) is a diagram showing an example of a normal cut-in effect, and FIG. 8-2 (b12) is a diagram showing an example of an advantageous cut-in effect. In the image display device 5, the effect display screen when variable display is executed basically displays decorative symbols to be variably displayed and a pending display image 052F038.

In Figure 8-2 (b11), in the state before the normal cut-in effect is executed, for example, the left and right decorative symbols displayed in the center area of the screen are all "7" symbols, and the middle symbol is variable. After entering the reach state that is being displayed, it is reduced and moved to the upper right area of the screen and displayed, and the pending display image 052F038 is displayed in the lower right area of the screen.

When the normal cut-in effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (b11), the second character image 052F037, which is the image of the ally character, is changed to the text image "Chance!" and the effect image (in the figure). A jagged-shaped image) is displayed in a cut-in format in the center area of the screen.

In FIG. 8-2 (b12), in the state before the advantageous cut-in effect is executed, for example, the left and right decorations displayed in the center area of the screen are displayed in the same way as before the normal cut-in effect is executed. After entering the ready-to-reach state where all the symbols are ``7'' and the middle symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, the symbols are reduced and moved to the upper right area of the screen and displayed, and the pending display image 052F038 is displayed in the lower right area of the screen. has been done.

Then, when the advantageous cut-in effect is executed, as shown in Figure 8-2 (b12), the first character image 052F001, which is the image of the main character girl mentioned above, is holding a sword and shouts "Gekiatsu!" A cut-in display is performed in the center area of the screen accompanied by a character image and an effect image (the jagged image in the figure).

In the advantageous cut-in performance, the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled differs depending on the color of the background. For example, the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled differs in the order of night background>daytime background>morning background.

The explanation returns to FIG. 8-2 (b3). In the super hot explanation screen of FIG. 8-2 (b3), the first character image 052F001, which was also explained in FIG. 8-2 (b12), has a higher expectation of being controlled to a winning game state than the second character image 052F037. A character image is displayed. In addition, on the super hot explanation screen in Figure 8-2 (b3), multiple types of images (decorative pattern images, The first character image 052F001, the character image, and the effect image, which are images of advantageous cut-in effects to be explained, are selected from among the pending display image 052F038, the first character image 052F001, the text image, and the effect image. An image of an advantageous cut-in effect in the selected display mode is displayed as an explanation target.

In addition, on the super hot explanation screen displayed in Figure 8-2 (b3), the first character image 052F001 is displayed with an advantageous cut-in effect, and the cut-in effect in which this first character image 052F001 is displayed is executed. The text indicates that it is advantageous when the first character image 052F001 is displayed (text image 052F034), and that the rate at which the jackpot game state is controlled differs depending on the color of the background when the first character image 052F001 is displayed (text image 052F036). Displayed by Therefore, the number of pieces of information reported on the super hot explanation screen is three.

If the cross key button 052F102 is operated while the super hot explanation screen in Figure 8-2 (b3) is displayed, the image will return to the menu screen (see Figure 8-2 (a2)) in a scrolling manner. .

Performance explanation When the performance is being executed, that is, when any one of the images in FIGS. 8-2 (b1) to 8-2 (b3) is displayed, the player's operation When a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 50 seconds) has elapsed, the performance explanation performance is limited by the performance control CPU 120 executing a process for restricting the performance explanation performance.

The processing for restricting the performance explanation performance includes a process for reducing the amount of light (brightness) of the display on the sub-image display device 150 (for example, turning off the backlight of the display device) while the game explanation performance screen is displayed. and processing for reducing the amount of light in the image) is executed. In this embodiment, the process of reducing the amount of light (brightness) of all display areas of the sub-image display device 150 is executed, but the process of reducing the amount of light (brightness) of some display areas of the sub-image display device 5 is performed. You can also do this.

In addition, the "processing to limit the performance explanation performance" may be "processing to hide the displayed image", or "processing to hide the displayed image (for example, in Figure 8-1 (a1 ) may be used as a process of displaying the normal screen), or may be a process of using a movable object or the like to obstruct the player's view of the displayed image.

FIG. 8-2 (b4) is a diagram showing an image of the sub-image display device 150 in a state where the performance explanation performance is restricted. In reality, when the spec introduction screen shown in Figure 8-2 (b1) is displayed, if 50 seconds have elapsed without any player operation, the spec introduction screen will be displayed as the image shown in Figure 8-2 (b4). An image whose light amount (luminance) is reduced is displayed on the sub-image display device 150. Additionally, when the character explanation screen shown in Figure 8-2 (b2) is displayed, if 50 seconds have elapsed without any operation by the player, the light intensity will be displayed on the character explanation screen as the image shown in Figure 8-2 (b4). The image with reduced brightness is displayed on the sub-image display device 150. In addition, when the super hot explanation screen shown in Figure 8-2 (b3) is displayed, if 50 seconds have elapsed without any operation by the player, the super hot explanation screen will be displayed as the image shown in Figure 8-2 (b4). An image whose light amount (luminance) is reduced is displayed on the sub-image display device 150.

In addition, as shown by the * mark at the bottom of Figure 8-2 (b4), the player has not performed any operations since the image with the light amount (brightness) lowered than that of the image that was displayed in the performance explanation performance. When a predetermined period of time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the screen returns to the default screen. The default screen is, for example, an image that is displayed when the performance explanation performance is executed. For example, if the effect explanation effect is executed while the effect display while the symbol is changing on the sub-image display device 150, the default screen is the image of the effect display that was being displayed while the symbol was changing. It is. Further, if the presentation explanation presentation is executed while the display of a demonstration image is being executed on the sub-image display device 150, the default screen is the demonstration image. Further, if the performance explanation performance is executed while the normal screen as shown in FIG. 8-1(a) is being displayed, the default screen is the demo image. In the example marked with * at the bottom of FIG. 8-2 (b4), (a1) normal screen is described as the default screen.

In addition, from the time the menu screen or a screen that can be transitioned from the menu screen (for example, the volume/light intensity setting image shown in Figure 8-1 (a3), etc.) is displayed, the screen can be displayed for a predetermined period of time without any operation by the player. (For example, after 50 seconds), the default screen is returned. The default screen is the screen displayed on the sub-image display device 150 when the menu screen is displayed.

Note that other screens may be displayed in the performance explanation performance shown in FIG. 8-2. The other screen is, for example, a screen showing the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. The game flow is, for example, a diagram showing transitions of states (normal state, advantageous state, etc.) controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 1.
[Representative example of game explanation performance]

Next, a typical display example of a game explanation effect image that can be displayed on the sub-image display device 150 will be explained. When the player menu screen of FIG. 8-1 (a2) is displayed on the sub-image display device 150, the game explanation performance image is selected and determined to be executed in accordance with the player's operation motion. This is the image displayed on the left sub-image display device 150 when the image is displayed.

FIG. 8-3 is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device 150 showing a typical example of game explanation performance. The game explanation performance can be advanced through a plurality of explanation stages different from the number of explanation stages of the performance explanation performance. The number of explanation stages of the game explanation performance is five stages (1st stage → 2nd stage → 3rd stage → 4th stage → 5th stage). In this embodiment, as explained in FIG. 8-2, the performance explanation performance can be advanced in three stages (1st stage → 2nd stage → 3rd stage), while the game explanation performance is It is possible to proceed in five stages (1st stage → 2nd stage → 3rd stage → 4th stage → 5th stage). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game explanation performance has more "number of stages to progress" than the performance explanation performance. In addition, as a modified example, the performance explanation performance may have a greater number of "progressing explanation stages" than the game explanation performance.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (c1), a language setting screen is displayed as the first stage screen of the game explanation performance. The language setting screen is an image that allows the player to set the language used for the game explanation effect by a selection operation. The language setting screen shown in FIG. 8-3 (c1) allows the player to select and set one of Japanese, English, and Chinese. Japanese is the first language that is used most often in gaming machines. English and Chinese are each second languages that are used less frequently than Japanese. Note that it may be possible to select and set other languages. Other languages include, for example, Korean and German.

On the language setting screen shown in FIG. 8-3 (c1), an icon-shaped stage number image 052F040, a Japanese option image 052F041, an English option image 052F042, and a Chinese option image 052F043 are displayed, and the first character Image 052F001 is displayed. Each of the Japanese option image 052F041, the English option image 052F042, and the Chinese option image 052F043 is also referred to as a "language option image."

When the player's operation of the cross key 052F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the production control CPU 120 executes control to move the frame line-shaped cursor displayed on the language setting screen according to the direction of the operation. . This allows the player to select the option image of any language in accordance with the operation of the cross key 052F101. Specifically, the cursor is displayed as a frame line that surrounds any one language option image among the plurality of language option images, and depending on the upward or downward operation of the cross key 052F101, The option images are displayed moving up and down one option at a time. FIG. 8-3 (c1) shows a state in which the cursor is placed on the Japanese option image 052F041. When the language setting screen is displayed, a state in which the cursor is placed on Japanese option image 052F041 is displayed as a default state.

With the cursor placed on one of the language option images 052F041, English option image 052F042, and Chinese option image 052F043, the cross key button 052F102 is operated, and the operation is detected by the button sensor 052F104. When detected, the performance control CPU 120 selects and determines the language corresponding to the language option image on which the cursor is placed as the language to be used for the game explanation performance, and sets it as the language used for the game explanation performance (hereinafter referred to as selection). settings).

When Japanese is selected and set, the image shown in FIG. 8-3 (c2) is displayed, and a game explanation effect using Japanese is executed. When English is selected and set, the image shown in FIG. 8-7 (e1) is displayed, and a game explanation effect using English is executed. When Chinese is selected and set, the image shown in FIG. 8-8 (f1) is displayed, and a game explanation effect using Chinese is executed.

It should be noted that an effect (for example, a preview effect) may be executed while the decorative pattern is changing in the selected language.

In the example of FIG. 8-3 (c1), the numerical value "1/5" is displayed as the stage number image 052F040. The denominator of this numerical value indicates the total number of explanation stages of the game explanation performance, and the numerator of this numerical value indicates what stage the image in which the stage number image 052F040 is displayed is. In the example of FIG. 8-3 (c1), the denominator is "5", which indicates that the total number of explanation stages of the game explanation performance is "5". Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 8-3 (c1), the molecule is "1", which indicates that the still image of FIG. 8-3 (c1) is a still image of the first explanation stage. Furthermore, in FIG. 8-3 (c1), the first character image 052F001 is also displayed.

Next, the screens from FIG. 8-3 (c2) onwards will be explained. FIG. 8-3 shows a case where Japanese is selected and set as the language for the game explanation presentation, so in the game explanation presentation, the characters displayed on the sub-image display device 150 and the characters output from the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed. Japanese is used for all the voices.

FIG. 8-3 (c2) is a diagram showing the initial screen when Japanese is selected and set. In FIG. 8-3 (c2), a first character image 052F001, a dialogue image 052F044, and a subtitle image 052F045 are displayed.

The dialogue image 052F044 is displayed in a manner in which the character related to the first character image 052F001 is speaking. The dialogue image 052F044 is an image of words indicating that the game explanation performance is a performance that explains the game. The dialogue image 052F044 in FIG. 8-3 (c2) is an image related to the phrase "I will now explain the game."

Furthermore, as shown by the *1 mark in FIG. 8-3 (c2), FIG. 8-3 (c2) is a still image. Furthermore, as shown by the *2 mark in FIG. 8-3 (c2), guide audio is output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the period in which FIG. 8-3 (c2) is displayed. This voice is a guide voice based on the wording related to the dialogue image 052F, and is a voice related to more detailed content than the wording. Hereinafter, this guide voice may be simply referred to as "voice." During the period when the image in Figure 8-3 (c2) is displayed, a voice saying "We will start explaining the game..." is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (* in Figure 8-3 (c2)). (See mark 2). The subtitle image 052F045 is an image that displays the wording corresponding to this audio.

In the initial screen of FIG. 8-3 (c2), the only information that is announced is the information that "games will be explained", that is, there is only one piece of information that is announced on the initial screen.

In addition, the game explanation performance of this embodiment proceeds to the next explanation stage when the player's operation of the cross key 052F101 is detected, or when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any player operation being detected. can be done. For example, if 10 seconds have elapsed since the initial screen shown in FIG. 8-3 (c2) was started and no downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the image will be scrolled. By doing so, the explanation stage of the game explanation performance can be automatically advanced to the next explanation stage, which is the display of the prohibited items screen, in a switching manner in which the screen to be displayed is switched. Additionally, when the player's downward operation of the cross key 052F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 while the initial screen of FIG. 8-3 (c2) is being displayed, the screen is displayed by scrolling the image. In the switching manner in which the screens to be displayed are switched, it is possible to manually advance the explanation stage of the game explanation performance to the display of the prohibition screen, which is the next explanation stage.

FIG. 8-3 (c3) is a diagram showing the prohibited items screen when Japanese is set. The prohibited matter screen is an image showing prohibited matters regarding the game in the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 8-3 (c3), a first character image 052F001, a pachinko game machine image 052F046, a dialogue image 052F047, and a subtitle image 052F045 are displayed.

The pachinko game machine image 052F046 is an image indicating that hitting the pachinko game machine 1 is prohibited. Although the pachinko game machine image 052F046 is simply described in FIG. An image of someone being hit is displayed, and a cross (x) mark is superimposed on the image. In this way, the pachinko game machine image 052F046 in FIG. 8-3 (c3) is an image using an image related to the game machine (a front view of the pachinko game machine 1).

The line image 052F047 is an image related to the phrase "Don't hit the pachinko machine." Additionally, during the period when the image in Figure 8-3 (c3) is displayed, a voice saying "Please do not hit the pachinko machine" is output from speakers 8L and 8R (Figure 8-3 (c3) (See *2 mark). The subtitle image 052F048 is an image that displays the wording corresponding to the wording related to this audio. Furthermore, as shown by the *1 mark in Figure 8-3 (c3), the prohibited items screen is displayed as a still image. Note that, as prohibited matters related to games, other prohibited matters other than "not hitting the pachinko machine", such as "no drinking", may be displayed as an image. If there are multiple prohibited items, the multiple items may be displayed on one screen or multiple screens.

In the prohibited items screen of FIG. 8-3 (c3), the only information reported is "Do not hit the pachinko machine", that is, there is only one piece of information reported on the prohibited items screen.

In addition, if 30 seconds have elapsed since the display of the prohibited items screen in Figure 8-3 (c3) was started and no downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the image will be displayed. In a switching mode in which the screen to be displayed is switched by scrolling, the explanation stage of the game explanation performance can be automatically advanced to the next explanation stage, which is the display of the batting method screen. In this way, the "display time of one stage of images when the downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is not detected" is set to be longer on the prohibited items screen than on the initial screen. Also, when the prohibited items screen in Figure 8-3 (c3) is displayed, if a downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is detected, the displayed screen will be changed by scrolling the image. With the switching mode, it is possible to manually advance the explanation stage of the game explanation performance to the next explanation stage, which is the display of the batting method screen.

FIG. 8-3 (c4) is a diagram showing the ball hitting method screen when Japanese is set. The ball hitting method screen is an image showing the method of hitting a ball in the pachinko game machine 1. In FIG. 8-3 (c4), a first character image 052F001, a starting prize opening image 052F049, a dialogue image 052F050, a subtitle image 052F051, and a game ball image 052F052 are displayed.

The starting winning hole image 052F049 is an image showing the winning ball device 6A. Moreover, the game ball image 052F052 is an image showing a game ball. In the example of FIG. 8-3 (c4), the game ball image 052F052 is displayed as a moving image as shown by the broken line. This video is a video showing the behavior of the game ball until it wins the starting winning hole image 052F049. That is, in the example of FIG. 8-3 (c4), a video is displayed in which the game ball shown by the game ball image 052F052 wins the winning ball device 6A shown by the starting winning hole image 052F049. In this way, the ball hitting method screen is displayed as a moving image, as shown by the *1 mark in FIG. 8-3 (c4).

The line image 052F050 is an image related to the phrase "Put the ball in the hole." During the period when the image in Figure 8-3 (c4) is displayed, a voice saying "Please put the pachinko ball into the winning hole first" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (Figure 8-3 (c4) (See *2 mark). The subtitle image 052F048 is an image that displays the wording corresponding to this audio.

On the ball hitting method screen in FIG. 8-3 (c4), the only information that is reported is "putting a game ball into the prize winning ball device"; that is, the information that is reported on the ball hitting method screen is 1. It is one.

In addition, if 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the display of the ball hitting method screen in Figure 8-3 (c4) without the player's downward operation of the cross key 052F101 being detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the image will be scrolled. In a switching mode in which the screen to be displayed is switched by displaying the screen, it is possible to automatically advance the explanation stage of the game explanation performance to the next explanation stage, which is the display of the ending method screen. In this way, the "display time of the image of the first explanation stage when the player's downward operation of the cross key 052F101 is not detected" is set so that the ball hitting method screen is longer than the initial screen. . Also, when the ball hitting method screen in Figure 8-3 (c4) is displayed, when a downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is detected, the displayed screen is changed by scrolling the image. With the switching mode, it is possible to manually advance the explanation stage of the game explanation performance to the next explanation stage, which is the display of the ending method screen.

FIG. 8-3 (c5) is a diagram showing the exit method screen when Japanese is set. The ending method screen is an image showing how to end the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 8-3 (c5), a first character image 052F001, a box image 052F053 indicating that game balls are accumulated in the box, a dialogue image 052F054, and a subtitle image 052F055 are displayed.

The line image 052F054 is an image related to the phrase "Let's ask the clerk to exchange the pachinko balls for us!" In addition, during the period when the image in Figure 8-3 (c5) is displayed, a voice saying "Please call out to the clerk and have the pachinko balls replaced" is output from speakers 8L and 8R (Figure 8-3). (See *2 mark in 8-3 (c5)). Subtitle image 052F048 is an image of the wording related to this audio. Further, as shown by the *1 mark in FIG. 8-3 (c5), the exit method screen is displayed as a still image.

On the exit method screen in Figure 8-3 (c5), the only information that is announced is "When the game is over, ask the clerk to replace the pachinko balls." In other words, the information that is announced on the exit method screen is There is one piece of information.

Additionally, when the player's downward operation of the cross key 052F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 while the display of the exit method screen in FIG. 8-3 (c5) has started, the image is scrolled and In the switching mode for switching the displayed screen, the display screen returns to the menu screen (see Figure 8-1).

Additionally, if 50 seconds have elapsed since the initial screen shown in Figure 8-3 (c2) was displayed without the player's downward operation of the cross key 052F101 being detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, all stages of the game explanation will end. The game explanation performance is restricted by later executing processing for limiting the game explanation performance by the performance control CPU 120. As a process for restricting the game explanation performance after all stages of the game explanation are completed, the termination method screen shown in FIG. In the displayed state, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (c6), processing for reducing the display light intensity (brightness) on the sub-image display device 150 (for example, turning off the backlight of the display device and reducing the light intensity of the image) (lowering process) is executed. In this embodiment, the process of reducing the amount of light (brightness) of all display areas of the sub-image display device 150 is executed, but the process of reducing the amount of light (brightness) of some display areas of the sub-image display device 5 is performed. You can also do this.

In addition, the "processing to limit the game explanation performance" may be "processing to hide the displayed image", or "processing to hide the displayed image" (for example, in Figure 8-1 (a1 ) may be used as a process of displaying the normal screen), or may be a process of using a movable object or the like to obstruct the player's view of the displayed image.

In addition, as shown by the * mark at the bottom of Figure 8-3 (c6), the player has not performed any operations since the image in which the light amount (brightness) of the image that was displayed in the game explanation effect has been lowered. When a predetermined period of time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the screen returns to the default screen. The default screen is the screen displayed on the sub-image display device 150 when the game explanation effect is executed.
This is the image that was displayed. For example, if a game explanation effect is executed while the effect display while the symbol is changing is being executed on the sub-image display device 150, the default screen is the image of the effect display that was being displayed while the symbol is changing. It is. Furthermore, if the game explanation effect is executed while a demonstration image is being displayed on the sub-image display device 150, the default screen is the demonstration image. Further, if the game explanation effect is executed while the normal screen as shown in FIG. 8-1(a) is being displayed, the default screen is the demo image. In the example marked with * at the bottom of Figure 8-3 (c6), (a1) normal screen is described as the default screen.

In the game explanation performance, the pachinko game machine image 052F046 in FIG. 8-3 (c3), the starting prize opening image 052F049 in FIG. 8-3 (c4), etc. are displayed as images related to the gaming machine. In the game explanation performance, the game ball moving image 052F052 of FIG. 8-3 (c4) and the like are displayed.

In the performance explanation performance, the number of explanation items in each image is 3 or 4, whereas in the game explanation performance, the number of explanation items is 1 item. Therefore, the amount of information that can be displayed at one time is smaller than the information displayed in the game explanation performance compared to the information displayed in the performance explanation performance. Note that, as a modification, the amount of information may be the amount of other attributes. For example, the amount of information may be the number of displayed images (objects) or the number of displayed characters.

In each screen of the production explanation production, a first character 052F001 as the main character is displayed. The first character 052F001 is a character image whose display frequency (appearance frequency) is higher than other character images (second character image 052F037 in FIG. 8-2).

Further, the game explanation performance may be made to display other images. The other images include, for example, at least one of information regarding peripheral devices of the pachinko game machine 1, images showing an elementary pachinko game machine playing method, and the like. The information regarding the peripheral devices of the pachinko game machine 1 includes, for example, a call button for calling a clerk, a method for inserting money into a card unit, and the like.

Note that although the display of the performance explanation performance and the display of the game explanation performance described above are performed using only the left side sub-image display device 150 as described above, the display is not limited to this. The display may be performed using only the right sub-image display device 150, or may be performed using two sub-image display devices 150, one on the left and one on the right. In other words, image displays other than the display of the performance explanation performance and the display of the game explanation performance may be displayed on at least one of the two sub-image display devices 150. In addition, among the images displayed by selection operation on the menu screen shown in Figure 8-1 (a2), the two image displays other than the display of the performance explanation performance and the display of the game explanation performance are similarly The image may be displayed on at least one of the sub-image display devices 150.

Note that the following control may be executed for displaying the prohibited items screen as shown in FIG. 8-3 (c3). For example, regardless of whether or not a game explanation performance is in progress, a prohibited matter detection means such as a vibration sensor that can detect prohibited matters such as "not hitting the pachinko machine" may be installed to detect the prohibited matters. When the prohibited matter detecting means detects that the act indicated in the prohibited matter has been performed, an abnormality detection notification sound such as an error notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and its use in the game explanation performance is prohibited. The performance control CPU 120 may execute the performance of displaying the matter screen. More specifically, when the prohibited item detection means detects that a prohibited item has been executed multiple times over a short period of time (for example, 30 seconds), an abnormality detection notification sound such as an error notification sound is emitted from the speaker. In addition to outputting from 8L and 8R, it also displays the prohibited items screen (prohibited items screen as shown in Figure 8-3 (c3)) used in the game explanation performance, and the corresponding voice (``Please do not hit the pachinko machine. '') may be executed.

Furthermore, in the game explanation performance shown in FIG. 8-3, an example was shown in which sounds for game explanation corresponding to each explanation stage of the game explanation are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (a3), the performance control CPU 120 controls the sound for explaining the game to be output at a predetermined constant volume regardless of the settable volume setting value. may be executed. In addition, in the volume settings that can be set as shown in Figure 8-1 (a3), only when the volume is set to the silent setting value or the minimum setting value, the sound for game explanation will be adjusted to the corresponding volume setting. The production control CPU 120 may perform control to output the output at a predetermined volume (silence or minimum volume), and in other settings, output at a predetermined constant volume.

In addition, there is a first volume setting value that can be set by the player (volume setting as shown in Figure 8-1 (a3)), and a second volume setting value that can be set by the gaming clerk (the volume level when the gaming machine is started after power-on). The production control CPU 120 can select and execute usable controls (e.g., settings can be made using a setting screen, examples can be set using operating means such as a rotary switch provided on the back side of the game board, etc.). In some cases, the first volume setting value that can be set by the player does not change the sound that is output in the game explanation performance, but the sound that is output in the game explanation performance is output based on the second volume setting value that can be set by the game store clerk. The performance control CPU 120 may perform control to change the sound.

In addition, in the performance explanation performance of FIG. 8-2, an example was shown in which the explanation by audio output like the game explanation performance of FIG. 8-3 is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the performance control CPU 120 may perform performance control that causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output sounds for performance explanation corresponding to each explanation stage of the performance explanation.

In addition, as mentioned above, ``a production that outputs an abnormality detection notification sound such as an error notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and also displays a prohibited matter screen used in the game explanation performance'', ``The volume is set to the silent setting value or the minimum setting "Only when the value is set, the sound for game explanation is executed at the volume corresponding to the volume setting" and "At the first volume setting value that can be set by the player, the game explanation performance is output." "Control that does not change the sound that is output in the game explanation performance, but changes the sound that is output in the game explanation performance based on the second volume setting value that can be set by the game clerk" It may be possible to execute only one of them, or it may be possible to execute both the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance.

[Explanation performance restriction example when using variable display performance]
Next, examples of control timing of the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance on the sub-image display device 150 will be compared and explained. FIG. 8-4 is a timing chart showing an example of control timing of the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance.

FIG. 8-4(A) shows a timing chart of the performance explanation performance. FIG. 8-4 (B1) shows a timing chart of a first example of game explanation performance. The first example of the game explanation performance shows the control timing when the game explanation performance is automatically advanced. FIG. 8-4 (B2) shows a timing chart of a second example of game explanation performance. The second example of the game explanation performance shows the control timing when the game explanation performance is advanced automatically and manually.

As shown in Figure 8-4 (A), the performance explanation stage includes a 1/3 performance explanation screen (spec introduction screen in Figure 8-2 (b1)) corresponding to the 1/3 explanation stage, and a 2/3 performance explanation screen (spec introduction screen in Figure 8-2 (b1)). The 2/3 production explanation screen (character explanation screen in Figure 8-2 (b2)) corresponding to the explanation stage and the 3/3 production explanation screen (character explanation screen in Figure 8-2 (b3)) corresponding to the 3/3 explanation stage (Atsu explanation screen) is included.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the cross key sensor 052F103 and button sensor 052F102 indicate that the performance explanation performance has been selected based on the player's operation of the cross key 05F101 and the cross key button 052F102 on the menu screen. When detected, a spec introduction screen (1/3 effect explanation screen) is first displayed on the sub-image display device 150. Thereafter, when the player's progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102, the displayed image is immediately switched in a scroll-type image switching mode, and the character explanation screen (2/3 effect explanation screen) is displayed as a sub. It is displayed on the image display device 150. After that, when the player's progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102, the displayed image is immediately switched in a scrolling image switching mode, and the super hot explanation screen (3/3 effect explanation screen) is displayed. It is displayed on the sub-image display device 150. Further, when the player's advance operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102, the displayed image is immediately switched in a scroll-type image switching mode, and the menu screen of FIG. 8-1 (a1) is displayed. It is displayed on the sub-image display device 150. Such display control is executed by the performance control CPU 120. As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the game explanation effect is executed only by manual progress.

In addition, when the player's progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102 while the super hot explanation screen (3/3 performance explanation screen) is being displayed on the sub-image display device 150, immediately The display images are switched in a scrolling image switching mode, and the spec introduction screen (1/3 effect explanation screen) is displayed on the sub-image display device 150, thereby displaying the effect explanation screen corresponding to the 1/3 explanation stage. It may be controlled to return to . In that case, the performance explanation performance will be repeatedly displayed in a loop format based on the progress operation of the cross key 05F101 by the player.

As shown in Figures 8-4 (B1) and (B2), the game explanation performance includes a 1/5 game explanation screen (language setting screen in Figure 8-3 (c1)) corresponding to the 1/5 explanation stage. , a 2/5 game explanation screen (initial screen in Figure 8-3 (c2)) corresponding to the 2/5 explanation stage, and a 3/5 game explanation screen (Figure 8-3 (c3) corresponding to the 3/5 explanation stage). ), the 4/5 game explanation screen corresponding to the 4/5 explanation stage (the hitting method screen in Figure 8-3 (b4)), and the 5/5 game explanation corresponding to the 5/5 explanation stage screen (the exit method screen in Figure 8-3 (b5)).

As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B1) and (B2), the cross key sensor 052F103 indicates that the game explanation performance has been selected based on the player's operation of the cross key 05F101 and the cross key button 052F102 on the menu screen. When detected by the button sensor 052F104, a language selection screen (1/5 game explanation screen) is first displayed on the sub-image display device 150. Thereafter, when the cross key sensor 052F103 and button sensor 052F104 detect that one of the languages has been selected based on the player's operation of the cross key 05F101 and the cross key button 052F102 on the language selection screen, the initial screen (2/5 game explanation screen) is displayed on the sub-image display device 150.

After that, if the player does not use the cross key 05F101 for a period of 60 seconds or more, each of the 2/5 game explanation screen to 4/5 game explanation screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 8-4 (B1). Each game will be displayed until the set display time (10 seconds for the 2/5 game explanation screen, 30 seconds for the 3/5 game explanation screen, 20 seconds for the 4/5 game explanation screen) has elapsed. When the explanation screen is displayed and the display time has elapsed, the display image is immediately switched in a scrolling image switching mode, and the game explanation screen for the next explanation stage is displayed, so that the 2/5 game explanation The effect control CPU 120 executes control to automatically advance the game explanation screens in the order of screen, 3/5 game explanation screen, 4/5 game explanation screen, and 5/5 game explanation screen.

On the other hand, while each game explanation screen from 2/5 game explanation screen to 4/5 game explanation screen is being displayed, a progress operation using the cross key 05F101 is performed before the display time set for each game explanation screen has elapsed. When detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the displayed image is switched in a scroll-type image switching mode immediately at the timing when the detection is made, without waiting for the display time set for each game explanation screen to elapse. By displaying the game explanation screen of the next sequential explanation stage, control for manually advancing the game explanation screen is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

In FIG. 8-4 (B2), for example, while the 3/5 game explanation screen is being displayed, a cross is displayed before the 30 second period set for the 3/5 game explanation screen has elapsed (less than 30 seconds). When the advance operation using the key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the displayed image is switched in a scroll-type image switching mode without waiting for the 30 second period to elapse, and the next sequential 4/5 game explanation An example of manually advanced control is shown on the screen.

When the player's advance operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F102 while the exit method screen (5/5 game explanation screen) is being displayed on the sub-image display device 150, the scrolling image is immediately displayed. The display images are switched in a switching manner, and the menu screen of FIG. 8-1 (a1) is displayed on the sub-image display device 150.

Note that when the player's progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 while the exit method screen (5/5 game explanation screen) is being displayed on the sub-image display device 150, the scroll format is immediately displayed. The display image is switched in the image switching mode, and the language setting screen (1/5 game explanation screen) is displayed on the sub-image display device 150, thereby returning to the display of the game explanation screen corresponding to the 1/5 explanation stage. It may be controlled as follows. In that case, the game explanation performance will be repeatedly displayed in a loop format based on the player's progress operation of the cross key 05F101.

Such manual advancement of the game explanation screen is executed only for the display of the game explanation screen where the advancement operation of the cross key 05F101 by the player is detected. In addition, when a progression operation of the cross key 05F101 by the player is detected while the game explanation screen is displayed, the automatic progression control of the game explanation performance is canceled at the time when the progression operation is detected, and the game explanation screen and subsequent stages are Regarding the display of all game explanation screens, the production control CPU 120 switches the control mode from automatic progression control to manual progression control so that the game explanation screen does not advance unless a progression operation of the cross key 05F101 by the player is detected. may be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B1) and (B2), the game explanation performance may be executed only by automatic progression or by a combination of automatic progression and manual progression.

[Example of display when operation effect is executed while explanatory effect is being executed]
Next, a display example of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 when the operation effect is executed during the execution of the explanation effect will be described. In the image display device 5, a variable display compatible performance corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed, such as a display in which a predetermined character image is moved in accordance with the variable display mode of the decorative pattern.

In addition, as a variable display compatible production, when a variable display with a special variation pattern such as super reach is executed, image display on both the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 is used. Dynamic performances may also be performed. In this way, as an opportunity to execute a performance using image display on both the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150, the performance during variable display such as the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is In some cases, the condition may be that it has been detected that the operating means used for the operation has been operated. In this way, the performance executed based on the operation of the operation means used for the performance during the variable display is called a manipulation performance (also referred to as a manipulation-compatible performance).

Basically, the explanation performance on the sub-image display device 150 is performed by the player using the operation means for explanation performance such as the cross key 052F101 and the cross key button 052F102, regardless of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the gaming state. It is executable on the basis that it is operated by. Therefore, for example, it is possible for a player to start a game by firing a ball while an explanatory performance is being performed on the sub-image display device 150. It is possible to start an explanation performance in response to the operation. As a result, the explanatory effect and the above-described variable display compatible effect may be executed simultaneously. For this reason, an operation performance may be performed while an explanation performance is being performed.

Below, an example of image display control on the image display device 50 and the sub-image display device 150 when an operation effect is executed during execution of the explanation effect as described above will be described.

FIG. 8-5 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 when a variable display is executed during execution of an explanatory effect and an operation effect is executed during the variable display. It is. FIG. 8-5 (d1) shows the display mode on the image display device 5, and FIG. 8-5 (d2) shows the display mode on the left side sub-image display device 150 (the display device that executes the explanatory effect). 8-5 (d3) shows the display mode on the right sub-image display device 150.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (d2), the left sub-image display device 150 displays, for example, a character explanation screen (FIG. 8-2 (b2)) as an explanation effect, and the right sub-image display device At 150, a normal screen such as a mountain image is displayed. The normal screen displayed on the right sub-image display device 150 is an image corresponding to the normal screen in FIG. 8-1(a1). Before the explanatory effect is executed, a normal background image 052F100 having an image as shown in FIG. 8-11(a) is displayed as a normal screen on both the left and right sub-image display devices 150 in a common manner. In response to the detection of the player's operation of the cross key 052F101, an explanatory effect screen is displayed on the left sub-image display device 150. In this case, the right side sub-image display device 150 maintains the normal screen that has been displayed up to that point.

On the right side sub-image display device 150, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (d3), a constantly pending number image 052F061 and a constantly changing small symbol 052F062 are displayed. The permanent hold number image 052F061 is an image that numerically indicates the current hold memory number, and is always displayed in principle even when the hold display image 052F038 as shown in Figure 8-2 is not displayed for reasons of presentation. It is an image. In addition, the constantly changing small patterns 052F062 are, for example, three small patterns that are variablely displayed in synchronization with the three decorative patterns on the left, middle, and right, and the decorative patterns are not displayed for reasons of performance. In principle, this is an image of a variable display pattern that is always displayed even when there is no display.

In addition, when the conditions for executing the operation performance are satisfied, such as when a predetermined timing in a specific super reach is reached, a predetermined operation means (operation means for operation performance) such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is activated. An operation promotion performance that promotes the operation is executed by the performance control CPU 120. Note that, as the predetermined operating means used for the operation performance, for example, the operation means used for the explanation performance, such as the cross key 052F101 and the cross key button 052F102, may be usable.

For example, in a specific super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (d1), when a predetermined effect timing comes, a variable display is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 in order to execute a special effect. After the decorative symbol that had been displayed becomes a ready-to-win state, it is displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper right area of the display area as a reduced pattern 052F060. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (d1), the image display device 5 executes an operation promotion effect that displays an operation promotion screen. On the operation promotion screen, an operation promotion image 052F060 is displayed. The operation promotion image 052F060 includes the words "Push", an image showing the push button 31B, and an image with the words "Press the push button!". By displaying the operation promotion image 052F060, it is possible to encourage the player to operate the push button 31B.

When the push button 31B is operated while the operation promotion image 052F060 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (d4), the left sub-image display device 150, the center image display device 5, and On the right side sub-image display device 150, a battle effect is displayed as a special effect displayed across these three display devices. By executing the battle effect, the left sub-image display device 150, the image display device 5, and the right sub-image display device 150 integrally display the battle image 052F063. The battle image 052F063 is an image in which a second character image 052F037, which is an ally character image, and an enemy character image 052F039 engage in a battle. When the battle effect is executed, the reduced symbol 052F060 is moved from the upper right corner of the image display device 5 to the upper right corner of the right sub-image display device 150 and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (d4). Ru.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (d1) and FIG. 8-5 (d4), during the execution of the explanatory effect (during the display of the character explanation screen), in response to the operation on the push button 31B (the push button 31B is When the operation performance (battle performance) is executed, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance control CPU 120 based on the fact that the push sensor 35B detects the operation of the push button 31B by the player's action. After the display of the explanation effect (display of the character explanation screen) is interrupted, the display of the battle effect is started.

If the second character image 052F037 (ally character image) wins as a result of the battle performance, a combination of jackpot symbols is displayed as a display result of the decorative symbols, and then the jackpot game state is controlled, and the second character image If 052F037 (ally character image) is defeated, after a losing symbol combination is displayed, the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state. As mentioned above, when the display of the explanatory effect being executed is interrupted by the variable display effect, after the variable display effect ends, the effect control CPU 120 executes control to return to the image display before the interruption. be done.

[Display example when the integrated effect of the sub-image display device 150 is executed during the execution of the explanation effect]
Next, a display example of the sub-image display device 150 when the integrated effect of the sub-image display device 150 is executed while the explanatory effect is being executed will be described.

While the explanatory effect is being performed on the sub-image display device 150, the two sub-image display devices 150 are moved to a position where they are superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5 (superimposed position) as an effect corresponding to the variable display. , an integrated effect in which two sub-image display devices 150 are integrated to display a predetermined image may be executed by the effect control CPU 120. The following describes how the effect is controlled when the integrated effect corresponding to such a variable display is executed on the sub-image display device 150 while the explanation effect as described above is being executed.

An integrated effect in which two sub-image display devices 150 are integrated to display a predetermined image is often executed when a special effect such as super reach is executed in variable display.

FIG. 8-6 is a display screen showing a display example of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 when a variable display is executed while an explanatory effect is being executed, and an integrated effect is executed during the variable display. It is a diagram.

When the integrated effect is executed, an operation instruction signal for moving the left sub-image display device 150 and the right sub-image display device 150 to the center is transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 to the operation control unit 160. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (d13), the two sub-image display devices 150 are simultaneously driven and start moving simultaneously in the directions of the white arrows in the figure. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (d14), the two sub-image display devices 150 move to a position where they overlap on the front side of the image display device 5 and stop, so that the front surface of the position image display device 5 It is as if the two sub-image display devices 150 are integrated on the side.

Before the integrated effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (d12), an explanatory effect screen is displayed on the left sub-image display device 150. As an example, the left sub-image display device 150 displays an initial screen (FIG. 8-3 (c2)) as a game explanation effect. The right side sub-image display device 150 displays a normal screen in which a normal background image 052F100 such as a mountain image is displayed. On the right side sub-image display device 150, a constantly pending number image 052F061 and a constantly changing small symbol 052F062 are displayed, as in FIG. 8-5 (d2). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (d12), the image display device 5 displays an image in which two decorative symbols are stopped in a combination of reach symbols, and one decorative symbol is fluctuating.

FIG. 8-6 (d13) shows a time when the left sub-image display device 150 and the right-side sub-image display device 150 (two sub-image display devices) start moving toward the front side of the image display device 5. It is a diagram. The two sub-image display devices 150 are simultaneously moved in the direction in which they are integrated on the front side of the image display device 5 (in the direction of the white arrow in the figure).

FIG. 8-6 (d14) shows that after the left sub-image display device 150 and the right-side sub-image display device 150 (two sub-image display devices) operate as shown in FIG. 8-6 (d13), the image is displayed. It is a figure which shows the state which stopped on the front side of the apparatus 5, and became the aspect which became an integrated aspect.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (d14), when the left sub-image display device 150 and the right sub-image display device 150 are integrated, the display of the explanatory effect on the left sub-image display device 150 is interrupted. At the same time, the display of the normal screen on the right sub-image display device 150 is also interrupted. After such display is interrupted, the integrated left sub-image display device 150 and right sub-image display device 150 display images similar to the combination of reach symbols displayed on the image display device 5. A certain reach state image 052F065 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (d12) to FIG. 8-6 (d14), during the execution of the explanatory effect, an effect is executed in which the left sub-image display device 150 and the right-side sub-image display device 150 are integrated. When doing so, after interrupting the explanation performance that is being executed, a specific performance such as a performance that displays the ready-to-reach symbol 052F065 is executed. After such a specific performance is executed, the fluctuating decorative pattern is stopped, and the performance control CPU 120 executes a performance that introduces and displays a variable display result.

Note that when executing an effect in which the left sub-image display device 150 and the right sub-image display device 150 are integrated during the execution of the explanatory effect, the sub-image display device 150 is The operation of the sub-image display device 150 may be started, or the explanation performance that is being executed may be interrupted during a period after the operation of the sub-image display device 150 is started until the sub-image display device 150 is integrated. The display of the explanatory performance that is being executed may be maintained until the 150 is integrated, and the display of the explanatory performance that is being executed may be interrupted after the integration.

[Example of game explanation when English is selected]
FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing a game explanation performance when English is selected and set. When English is selected and set on the language setting screen of FIG. 8-3 (c1), the game explanation performance using English shown in FIG. 8-7 is executed.

The main differences between the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected (see Figure 8-3) and the game explanation performance when English is selected (see Figure 8-7) are explained below. do. In the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected and set, dialogue images are displayed in Japanese, whereas in the game explanation performance when English is selected and set, dialogue images are displayed in English. Also, audio is output in the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected, but no audio is output in the game explanation performance when English is selected (*2 in Figure 8-7). mark, and the x mark attached to the speakers 8L and 8R). Further, subtitle images are displayed in the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected, whereas subtitle images are not displayed in the game explanation performance when English is selected. In addition, regarding the "display time of the first stage image when the downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is not detected", the game explanation performance when English is selected is better than when Japanese is selected and set. It will be longer than the game explanation performance in case.

Hereinafter, the differences between the game explanation performance when English is selected and set as shown in FIG. 8-7 and the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected and set as shown in FIG. 8-3 will be specifically explained.

The images in Figures 8-7 (e1) to (e5) displayed in the game explanation performance when English is selected are the same, except that subtitle images are not displayed and dialogue images are displayed in English. , A mode in which images common to the images in Figures 8-3 (c2) to (c6) displayed in the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected and set are automatically advanced in the same way as when Japanese is selected and set. is displayed.

The dialogue images displayed in the game explanation performance when English is selected are displayed as follows. In place of the line image 052F044 in FIG. 8-3 that reads, "I will explain the game now," a line image 052F070 in which the wording is translated into English is displayed. Instead of the line image 052F047 "Don't hit the pachinko machine" in FIG. 8-3, a line image 052F071 in which the phrase is translated into English is displayed. Instead of the line image 052F050 that says "Put the ball in the hole" in FIG. 8-3, a line image 052F072 in which the phrase is translated into English is displayed. In place of the line image 052F054 in FIG. 8-3 that says, "Let's have the pachinko ball exchanged with the clerk!", a line image 052F073 in which the phrase is translated into English is displayed.

The display time set for each of the 2/5 game explanation screen to 4/5 game explanation screen in the game explanation performance when English is selected is 12 seconds for the 2/5 game explanation screen and 3/5 In the case of the game explanation screen, it is 35 seconds, and in the case of the 4/5 game explanation screen, it is 25 seconds. The display time is set to be longer than the display time set for each.

[Example of game explanation when Chinese is selected]
FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing a game explanation effect when Chinese is selected and set. When Chinese is selected and set on the language setting screen of FIG. 8-3 (c1), a game explanation effect using Chinese shown in FIG. 8-8 is executed.

Below are the main differences between the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected (see Figure 8-3) and the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected (see Figure 8-8). explain. In the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected, the dialogue image is displayed in Japanese, whereas in the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected, the dialogue image is displayed in Chinese. . Also, audio is output in the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected, but no audio is output in the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected (see Figure 8-8). (See mark 2 and the x marks attached to speakers 8L and 8R). In addition, subtitle images are displayed in Japanese in the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected, whereas subtitle images are displayed in Chinese in the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected. be done. In addition, regarding the "display time of the first stage image when the downward operation of the cross key 052F101 by the player is not detected", the game explanation effect when Chinese is selected and set is better than when Japanese is selected and set. It will be longer than the game explanation performance if it were.

Hereinafter, the differences between the game explanation performance when Chinese language is selected and set as shown in FIG. 8-8 and the game explanation performance when Japanese language is selected and set as shown in FIG. 8-3 will be specifically explained.

The images in Figures 8-8 (f1) to (f5) that are displayed in the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected are that the subtitle images are displayed in Chinese and the dialogue images are in Chinese. Except for being displayed, images that are common to the images in Figures 8-3 (c2) to (c6) that are displayed in the game explanation performance when Japanese is selected are the same as those shown when Japanese is selected and set. It is displayed in a manner that progresses automatically in the same way.

The dialogue images displayed in the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected are displayed as follows. In place of the line image 052F044 in FIG. 8-3 that reads, "I will explain the game now," a line image 052F080 in which the wording is translated into Chinese is displayed. In place of the line image 052F047 that says "Don't hit the pachinko machine" in FIG. 8-3, a line image 052F082 in which the phrase is translated into Chinese is displayed. Instead of the line image 052F050 that says "Put the ball in the hole" in FIG. 8-3, a line image 052F084 in which the wording is translated into Chinese is displayed. In place of the line image 052F054 in FIG. 8-3 that says, "Let's have the pachinko ball exchanged with the clerk!", a line image 052F087 in which the phrase is translated into Chinese is displayed.

The guide audio output and subtitle images displayed in the game explanation performance when Chinese is selected are as follows. Note that for each image in FIGS. 8-8, the subtitle image is written as "...", but in reality, the Chinese language of the output guide voice is displayed as the subtitle image. Instead of outputting the guide voice and displaying the subtitle image 052F045 that says “We are about to start explaining the game” in Figure 8-3, a guide voice with the words translated into Chinese is output and the subtitle image 052F081 is displayed. Ru. Instead of outputting the guide voice "Please do not hit the pachinko machine" and displaying the subtitle image 052F048 in Figure 8-3, outputting the guide voice with the text translated into Chinese and displaying the subtitle image 052F083. will be displayed. Instead of outputting the guide voice and displaying the subtitle image 052F051 that says “First, please put the pachinko ball into the winning slot” in Figure 8-3, outputting the guide voice and displaying the subtitle image with the text translated into Chinese 052F085 is displayed. Instead of outputting the guide voice and displaying the subtitle image 052F055 that says "Call the clerk to exchange the pachinko balls" in Figure 8-3, the guide voice with the text translated into Chinese will be displayed. The output and subtitle image 052F088 are displayed.

When Chinese is selected, the display time set for each of the 2/5 game explanation screen to 4/5 game explanation screen in the game explanation performance is 12 seconds for the 2/5 game explanation screen, and 12 seconds for the 3/5 game explanation screen. 5 game explanation screen is 35 seconds, 4/5 game explanation screen is 25 seconds, and 2/5 game explanation screen to 4/5 game explanation screen in game explanation performance when Japanese is selected and set. is set to a longer time than the display time set for each.

Further, although not particularly shown in the drawings, the player may be able to set Korean on the language setting screen. In the game explanation performance set in Korean, a guide voice in Korean may be output and a subtitle image corresponding to the guide voice may be displayed.

[Example of restrictions on explanatory performance]
Next, the above-mentioned performance explanation performance restriction control and game explanation performance restriction control will be compared and explained. As described with reference to FIG. 8-2, when the performance explanation performance is being executed and a predetermined time (50 seconds) has elapsed without any operation by the player, the performance explanation performance is limited. Further, as described in FIG. 8-3, when a predetermined period of time (50 seconds) has elapsed without any operation by the player while the game explanation performance is being executed, the game explanation performance is limited.

FIG. 8-9 is a timing chart showing a comparison of the control timings of the performance explanation performance restriction control and the skill explanation performance restriction control by the performance control CPU 120. FIG. 8-9(A) shows the control timing of the restriction control of the performance explanation performance. FIG. 8-9(B) shows the control timing of the restriction control of the game explanation performance.

First, the restriction control of the performance explanation performance will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), when the performance explanation performance is being executed, the performance explanation performance state is changed from, for example, 1/3 to 2/3 as shown in (a1) and (a2). If 50 seconds have elapsed without any operation of the cross key 052F101 being detected after the operation of the cross key 052F101 was detected to advance to the production explanation screen, the 2/3 production explanation screen is displayed. As a control to limit the performance explanation performance, control is started to reduce the amount of light (luminance) displayed on the sub-image display device 150 as described with reference to FIG. 8-2. When 30 seconds have elapsed without any operation of the cross key 052F101 being detected after the start of the control to limit such performance explanation performance, the display on the sub-image display device 150 is changed to the one shown in FIG. 8-2. By executing control to return to the default screen as described, control is performed to return the display on the sub-image display device 150 to a screen corresponding to the gaming state when the performance explanation performance was executed.

Next, the restriction control of the game explanation performance will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8-9(B), when the game explanation performance is being executed, the game explanation performance state is changed from, for example, 1/5 to 2/5 as shown in (b1) and (b2). If 50 seconds have passed without any detection of the operation of the cross key 052F101 after the operation of the cross key 052F101 to proceed to the game explanation screen is detected, the screen changes from the 1/5 game explanation screen to the 2/5 game explanation screen. After 60 seconds have elapsed since the operation of the cross key 052F101 was detected to advance to the 2/5 game explanation screen to the 5/5 game explanation screen, the cross key 052F101 is displayed. When 30 seconds have elapsed without any operation being detected, control is executed to return the display on the sub-image display device 150 to the default screen as explained in FIG. 8-3. Control is performed to return the display at 150 to a screen corresponding to the gaming state when the game explanation performance was executed.

[Example of explanation production control processing]
Next, explanation performance control processing executed in the player menu screen process (S162) of FIG. 7 will be described in order to execute the explanation performance including the performance explanation performance and game explanation performance described above. FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the explanation effect control process. The explanation performance control process is provided as a part of the player menu screen process. The explanation performance control process is performed when the progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102 in any performance explanation stage during the execution of the performance explanation performance, or during the execution of the game explanation performance, 1/ Execution is started when the advancing operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102 in the game explanation stage where the 5 game explanation screen is displayed.

In the explanation effect control process, first, it is checked whether the explanation effect restriction flag is set (step 052FS001). Hereinafter, step 052FS will be abbreviated as 052FS. The explanation performance restriction flag is a flag that is set in 052FS020 when the game explanation performance or performance explanation performance is in a restricted state.

When the explanatory performance restriction flag is not set at 052FS001, it is confirmed whether or not the forward operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 (052FS002). If no advance operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected at 052FS002, it is checked whether a game explanation end wait flag is set (052FS003). The game explanation end wait flag is a flag set at 052FS011 when it is necessary to wait for the end of the game explanation performance, such as when the game explanation performance is restricted.

If the game explanation end wait flag is not set in 052FS003, it is checked whether the first timer is set (052FS004). The first timer is a timer for counting the 50 seconds in which the aforementioned cross key 05F101 is not operated, which is a condition for limiting the game explanation presentation or the presentation explanation presentation.

When the first timer is not set in 052FS004, when the progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102 in any performance explanation stage, or during the execution of the game explanation performance, 1/5 Since the timing is immediately after the advance operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key button 052F102 in the game explanation stage where the game explanation screen is displayed, the first The timer is set (a clock data value corresponding to 50 seconds is set) (052FS005), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the first timer is set at 052FS004, the first timer is measuring time in the no-operation state, so the first timer value is updated (updated by subtraction) (052FS006). Then, it is checked whether the updated first timer value has timed out (first timer value=0) (052FS007).

If the first timer value has not timed up in 052FS007, the process ends. On the other hand, when the first timer value times up at 052FS007, the first timer is reset (052FS008) to end the time measurement by the first timer. Then, by checking the state of the performance being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the current state is the performance explanation performance (052FS009). When the performance explanation performance is in progress at 052FS009, processing for restricting the performance explanation performance is performed as explained in FIG. 8-9(A) (052FS012). As a result, restrictions on the performance explanation performance, such as a reduction in the amount of light (brightness) displayed on the screen for the performance explanation performance, are executed. Then, after setting the limited explanation performance restriction flag indicating that the explanation performance is being restricted (052FS013) and setting the second timer (052FS014), the process ends. As explained in FIGS. 8-9(A) and (B), the second timer is set to the no-operation state of the cross key 05F101 in order to return to the default screen from the limited state of the game explanation performance or the limited state of the performance explanation performance. This is a timing means for counting 30 seconds of the time.

In addition, when the game explanation performance is in progress at 052FS009, or when the game explanation end wait flag is set at 052FS003, by checking the state of the performance being executed, ), it is confirmed whether the final explanation stage of the game explanation performance (display stage of the 5/5 game explanation screen) has been executed (052FS010).

If the final explanation stage of the game explanation performance has not been executed in 052FS010, the game explanation end wait flag is set (052FS011), and then the process ends. As a result, execution of the limited state of the executed game explanation performance is waited until the final explanation stage of the game explanation performance has been executed. On the other hand, if the final explanation stage of the game explanation performance has been executed at 052FS010, processing for restricting the game explanation performance is performed as explained in FIG. 8-9(B) (052FS012). As a result, restrictions on the game explanation presentation, such as a reduction in the amount of light (brightness) displayed on the screen for the game explanation presentation, are executed. Then, after setting the limited explanation performance restriction flag indicating that the explanation performance is being restricted (052FS013) and setting the second timer (setting the clock data value corresponding to 30 seconds) (052FS014), the process is started. finish.

Further, when the explanatory effect restriction flag is set in the above-mentioned 052FS001, it is confirmed whether or not the forward operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 (052FS016). When no advance operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected in 052FS016, a state of no operation is detected by the running second timer (when the explanatory performance restriction flag is set, the second timer is set by 052F2014). Since the second timer value is being counted, the second timer value is updated (updated by subtraction) (052FS017). Then, it is checked whether the updated second timer value has timed out (second timer value=0) (052FS018).

If the second timer value has not timed up in 052FS018, the process ends. On the other hand, when the second timer value times up at 052FS018, as explained in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and (B), the game explanation performance is returned to the restricted state or the performance explanation performance is returned to the default screen. Processing is performed to make it happen (052FS019). Regarding the default screen, when the execution of the game explanation performance or the performance explanation performance is started, data that can specify the display state of the sub-image display device 150 at the time of starting the execution is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 122. , 052FS019, a default screen is selected based on the data stored in this way, and a process of returning to the selected default screen is executed. Next, the explanation effect restriction flag is reset (052FS020), and the process ends.

In addition, when the progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected in 052FS002, or when the progress operation of the cross key 05F101 is detected in 052FS016, the first timer, second timer, game explanation flag , resets the set explanation performance control flags (052FS015), and ends the process. As a result, the conditions for controlling the game explanation performance to the restricted state or the performance explanation performance to the restricted state are reset.

By executing the explanation performance restriction process as described above, the game explanation performance restriction control or the performance explanation performance restriction control as shown in FIGS. 8-9 etc. is executed.

[Example of non-restricted display of explanatory presentation during demo image presentation]
Next, a non-restricted display example of explanation performance in a performance state during display of a demonstration image will be described. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5, while controlling the explanatory effect during execution of the variable display, if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period, the explanatory effect is limited; An example in which the performance control CPU 120 executes a performance that continues the explanatory performance without restriction even if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period while controlling the explanatory performance in a standby control state that is a customer waiting state. Explain.

FIGS. 8-11 are diagrams showing explanatory effects executed while displaying the demo image. As shown in FIG. 8-11, the left side sub-image display device 150 displays, for example, a character explanation screen (FIG. 8-3 (c2)) as an explanation effect, and the image display device 5 displays a demo image The demo screen 052F090 is displayed. The right side sub-image display device 150 displays a title logo screen showing the title logo of the pachinko game machine 1. On the title logo screen, a title logo image 052F091 is displayed.

As explained in Figure 8-2 (b4), when any of the screens for each explanation stage of the performance explanation performance is displayed, if 50 seconds have elapsed without any player operation, the display An example of limiting the screen was explained. However, in the production example in Figure 8-11, as shown in Figure 8-11 (g4), when the demo screen is displayed, even if 50 seconds have passed without any player operation, the display will not be displayed. The effect control CPU 120 executes control that does not limit the screen.

In addition, when any of the screens for each explanation stage of the game explanation performance is displayed, even if 50 seconds have passed without any player operation, the demo screen is being displayed, even if 50 seconds have elapsed without any operation by the player, the effect control CPU 120 executes control that does not limit the displayed screen.

[Example of control that allows automatic progress of both performance explanation performance and game explanation performance]
Next, a control example will be described in which both the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance can be automatically advanced. FIG. 8-12 is a display screen diagram of the sub-image display device 150 showing a display example of the performance explanation performance image when the performance explanation performance can be automatically advanced.

The reason why the performance explanation performance in Figure 8-12 is different from the performance explanation performance in Figure 8-2 is that the progression of the explanation stages in the performance explanation performance is similar to the game explanation performance shown in Figure 8-3. In addition to manual progression by operating the cross key 052F101 in the downward direction, it is also possible to perform automatic progression over time. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12, the spec introduction screen which is the first explanation stage is switched to the character explanation screen which is the second explanation stage 40 seconds after the start of display. Next, the character explanation screen, which is the second explanation stage, is switched to the super hot explanation screen, which is the third explanation stage, when 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of display.

FIG. 8-13 is a timing chart showing an example of the control timing of the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance when both the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance can be automatically advanced. The difference between FIG. 8-13 and FIG. 8-4 is the control timing of the presentation explanation presentation.

FIG. 8-13 (B1) shows a timing chart of a first example of the performance explanation performance. The first example of the game explanation performance shows the control timing when the game explanation performance is automatically advanced. FIG. 8-13 (B2) shows a timing chart of a second example of game explanation performance. The second example of the game explanation performance shows the control timing when the game explanation performance is advanced automatically and manually.

As shown in FIGS. 8-13 (A1) and (A2), the cross key sensor 052F103 indicates that the game explanation effect has been selected based on the player's operation of the cross key 05F101 and the cross key button 052F102 on the menu screen. When detected by the button sensor 052F104, a spec introduction screen (1/3 effect explanation screen) is first displayed on the sub-image display device 150.

After that, if the player does not use the cross key 05F101 to proceed for a period of 50 seconds or more, the 1/3 performance explanation screen and the 2/3 game explanation screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 8-13 (A1). Each production explanation screen will be displayed until the display time (40 seconds) set for the above has elapsed, and once the display time has elapsed, the display images will be switched in a scrolling image switching mode, and the next sequential explanation will be displayed. By displaying the stage production explanation screen, the production explanation screen automatically advances in the order of 1/3 production explanation screen, 2/3 production explanation screen, and 3/3 production explanation screen. It is executed by the CPU 120.

On the other hand, while the 1/3 effect explanation screen and the 2/3 effect explanation screen are being displayed, the advance operation using the cross key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103 before the display time set for each effect explanation screen has elapsed. If this is the case, the display images will be switched in a scroll-type image switching mode immediately upon detection, without waiting for the display time set for each production explanation screen to elapse, and the next sequential image will be displayed. By displaying the performance explanation screen in the explanation stage, control for manually advancing the performance explanation screen is executed by the performance control CPU 120.

In FIG. 8-13 (A2), for example, while the 2/3 effect explanation screen is being displayed, a cross is displayed before the 40 second period set for the 2/3 effect explanation screen has elapsed (less than 40 seconds). When the advance operation using the key 05F101 is detected by the cross key sensor 052F103, the displayed image is switched in a scroll-type image switching mode without waiting for the 40-second period to elapse, and the next 3/3 effect explanation An example of manually advanced control is shown on the screen.

In this way, in the control example in which both the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance can proceed automatically, it is possible to advance the explanation stage of the production explanation performance and the explanation stage of the game explanation performance at different speeds. be. Specifically, the display time of the first explanation stage and the second explanation stage that automatically proceed in the performance explanation performance is 40 seconds each, and in the explanation stage that automatically advances in the game explanation performance, the first explanation stage is displayed for 10 seconds, and the display time of the second explanation stage is 40 seconds. The second explanation stage is 30 seconds, and the third explanation stage is 20 seconds, and the explanation stage of the performance explanation performance and the explanation stage of the game explanation performance proceed at different speeds. More specifically, regarding the display time of the automatically progressing explanation stages, each explanation stage of the game explanation performance is shorter than each explanation stage of the performance explanation performance, so a game explanation performance with a large number of explanation stages It is possible to proceed at a faster speed than the performance explanation performance which has fewer explanation stages.

Furthermore, as described above, different contents can be explained at each of the plurality of explanation stages in the game explanation performance. Furthermore, as mentioned above, in the game explanation performance, the display time of the 2/5 game explanation screen is 10 seconds, the display time of the 3/5 game explanation screen is 30 seconds, and the display time of the 4/5 game explanation screen is 20 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to advance the explanation stages at different speeds depending on the contents to be explained in the plurality of game explanation stages.

As a modification, the speed of progress of the performance explanation performance in FIG. 8-12 may be made faster than the speed of progress of the game explanation performance in FIG. 8-3. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-12, in the case where the performance explanation performance progresses over time, even if the technical concept of FIG. 8-3 (c6) is applied to this performance explanation performance. good. For example, when a predetermined period of time (50 seconds) has elapsed without the player operating the cross key after the first image of the performance explanation performance (in this embodiment, the spec introduction screen) is displayed, the performance explanation performance is started. The presentation explanation presentation may be limited after the presentation ends.

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(1) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the performance explanation performance (FIG. 8-2) that explains the performance of the game and the game explanation performance (FIG. 8-3) that explains the game method. The explanation stage in the explanation performance can be advanced according to the player's movements, and each explanation stage in the game explanation performance can be advanced according to at least one of the player's movements and the passage of time in the game method explanation. . Therefore, for example, for experienced players, the presentation can be explained in accordance with the player's free movements. On the other hand, for beginners, in addition to the player's free movement, the game explanation performance can be performed over time. Therefore, since it is possible to provide a presentation explanation that is tailored to the person to whom the explanation presentation is intended, it is possible to provide a suitable explanation presentation that is tailored to the gaming experience of the player.

(2) Furthermore, in the performance explanation performance, the first character image 052F001 is displayed as a specific display used during the variation of the design (decorative design) on the super hot explanation screen of FIG. 8-2 (b3). Therefore, it is possible for the player to have an image of the performance in the actual variable display, and it is possible to make it easy for even a first-time player to understand the performance of the gaming machine.

(3) Furthermore, as shown by the * marks in FIGS. 8-2 (b1) to (b3), the performance explanation performance is executed using still images. Therefore, it is possible for the player to clearly recognize the points of interest in the performance of the gaming machine. In addition, as a modification, the performance explanation performance may be performed using a moving image for at least a part of the explanation.

(4) Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (b11) and 8-2 (b12), it is possible to perform a normal cut-in effect and an advantageous cut-in effect that is more advantageous than the normal cut-in effect. In addition, in the production explanation production, as shown in the super hot explanation screen in Figure 8-2 (b3), only the first character image 052F001 is used among the plurality of images displayed in the advantageous cut-in production, and the plurality of The performance explanation performance is executed without using other images among the images. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectations of the players and improve the interest in the game.

(5) Also, use images related to the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, the pachinko game machine image 052F046 in Figure 8-3 (c3), the starting prize opening image 052F049 in Figure 8-3 (c4), etc.) to provide game explanation effects. Execute. Therefore, since the game explanation performance is executed using the same image as the game explanation performance that explains the game method of the pachinko gaming machine 1, even a player playing the game machine for the first time can easily understand the game performance. You can do it like this.

(6) Also, as shown in the game ball moving image 052F052 in FIG. 8-3 (c4), a moving image is used in a part of the game explanation performance to execute the game explanation performance. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to have an image of the actual gaming method, and even a player playing the game for the first time can easily understand the gaming method. In addition, as a modified example, all of the game explanation performances may be performed using moving images. That is, the game explanation effect may be executed using a moving image for at least a part of the explanation.

(7) Also, as explained in Figures 8-2 and 8-3, the number of information (number of explanation items) displayed in each image of the game explanation performance is one, while each image of the game explanation performance The number of information displayed (number of explanation items) is three or four. In other words, the amount of information that can be displayed at one time is smaller than the information displayed in the game explanation performance compared to the information displayed in the performance explanation performance. Therefore, since the amount of information that can be recognized at one time by looking at the information displayed in the game explanation performance is relatively small, it is possible to make it easier for even a player playing a game for the first time to understand the game method of the game machine.

(8) In addition, during the performance explanation performance, the first character image 052F001 (main character character image), which appears frequently during variable display, can be displayed, thereby creating a sense of familiarity with the contents of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to stimulate players' interest in the gaming machine.

(9) Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the number of explanation stages of the performance explanation performance is three stages, whereas the number of explanation stages of the game explanation performance is five stages. In other words, the performance explanation performance has fewer explanation stages than the game explanation performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an experienced player from becoming less interested in the game by receiving unnecessary explanatory information about the performance of the gaming machine from the experienced player's perspective.

(10) In addition, regarding the performance explanation performance, progression of the explanation stage according to the player's actions is allowed, but as shown in the * mark below the title in Figure 8-2, the time lapse of the performance explanation performance The progress of the explanation stage is restricted depending on the time (the presentation explanation performance does not move to the next explanation stage as time passes). Therefore, it is possible for experienced players to have the freedom to proceed through the explanation stage of the first explanation presentation, and it is possible to provide an explanation presentation suitable for the player's gaming experience.

(11) Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-5, a battle effect can be executed in response to detection of the operation of the push button 31B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-1 and the like, an explanation effect can be executed in response to detection of an operation of the cross key 052F101. If the operating means for starting the battle performance and the operating means for starting the explanatory performance are the same, a player who does not wish to execute the explanatory performance may mistakenly start executing the explanatory performance. The problem arises of By making the operating means for starting the battle performance and the operating means for starting the explanatory performance different, as in this embodiment, such problems can be suppressed from occurring.

(12) Also, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when an operation performance (battle performance) is executed in response to an operation on the push button 31B being detected during the execution of an explanation performance, After the middle explanation effect (display of the character explanation screen) is interrupted, the battle effect is executed. Therefore, the battle performance can attract the attention of the players.

(13) Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (A1) and (B1), it is possible to advance the explanation stage of the performance explanation performance and the explanation stage of the game explanation performance at different speeds, and the game explanation performance can be advanced at different speeds. It is possible to explain different contents in multiple explanation stages in a performance, and it is also possible to advance the explanation stages at different speeds depending on the content to be explained in the plurality of explanation stages (prohibited). (It takes a longer time to proceed than the game method other than the prohibited items), it is possible to provide explanations suitable for each of the production explanation production and game production explanation according to the gaming experience of the target player. .

(14) Also, as shown in Figures 8-4 and 8-13, one stage of the performance explanation stage is 25 seconds, and one stage of the game explanation stage is 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 20 seconds. Game explanation performances that have more explanation stages than production explanation performances, such as being able to advance automatically, can progress through the explanation stages more quickly, so the tempo of the explanation performances with more explanation stages can be improved. This allows the game to progress, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the explanation performance.

(15) Also, as explained in Figure 8-3, the maximum duration of the specific explanation stage (the explanation stage of the display of the prohibited items screen in Figure 8-3 (c3)) for explaining prohibited matters related to gaming is 30 seconds. On the other hand, the maximum duration of a predetermined explanation step (for example, Fig. 8-3 (c2), (c4), etc.) that explains matters related to gaming methods that are different from prohibited matters related to gaming is 10 seconds or 20 seconds. be. Therefore, the specific explanation stage for explaining the prohibited matters related to the game can proceed at a slower speed than the predetermined explanation stage for explaining the matters related to the gaming method that are different from the prohibited matters related to the game. Depending on the progress speed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize prohibited items regarding the game.

(16) Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (c3), the prohibition explanation stage can be executed in a manner that makes it easier to recognize the explanation content than other explanation stages by displaying a large x mark. In this way, the explanation at the specific explanation stage for explaining the prohibited matters related to the game can be executed in a manner that is easier to recognize than the predetermined explanation stage for explaining the matters related to the gaming method different from the prohibited matters regarding the game. Therefore, depending on the explanation mode, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the prohibited items regarding the game.

(17) Also, when the performance explanation performance is being executed, that is, when any of the images in each of Figures 8-2 (b1) to 8-2 (b3) is being displayed, When a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 50 seconds) has elapsed without any operation by the player, the performance explanation performance is limited. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 8-3, if 50 seconds have elapsed without any operation by the player when the initial screen display starts, the game explanation effect will be displayed as shown in FIG. 8-3 (c6). When the game ends (the exit method screen is displayed), the game explanation performance is restricted.

In other words, if the player's movement is not detected for a predetermined period while the performance explanation performance is being executed, the performance explanation performance can be restricted from the explanation stage during the execution of the performance explanation performance. On the other hand, when no movement of the player is detected for a specific period during the execution of the game method explanation in the game explanation performance, the game explanation performance can be restricted after the game explanation performance has progressed to the final stage. As a result, for example, it is considered that a high percentage of experienced players understand how to proceed with the performance explanation performance based on motions, so if no motion is detected for a predetermined period of time, the performance explanation performance is in the middle of execution. It is thought that there will be no particular problem even if the performance explanation performance is restricted from the explanation stage, and it is considered to be an appropriate measure for experienced players. On the other hand, for beginners, it is thought that there is a high percentage of players who do not understand how to proceed with the game explanation performance based on movements, and there is a risk that they may neglect the progress without understanding how to proceed with the game explanation performance. It is considered that a more appropriate measure for beginners would be to limit the game explanation performance after the game has progressed to the final explanation stage. As a result of the above, it is possible to provide explanations suitable for each of the performance explanation performance and the game performance explanation in accordance with the gaming experience of the target player.

(18) Additionally, if no player operation is detected for a predetermined period (50 seconds) during the performance explanation performance, the display area of the sub-image display device 150 is (052FS009, 052FS012 in FIG. 8-2 (c4), FIG. 8-9 (A), FIG. 8-10, etc.). In addition, when the player's movement is not detected for a specific period during the execution of the game explanation performance, the brightness (light amount) of the display area of the sub-image display device 150 after the game explanation performance has progressed to the final explanation stage. It is possible to reduce the brightness (reduce the brightness) (052FS009, 052FS010, 052FS012 in FIG. 8-3 (c6), FIG. 8-9 (B), FIG. 8-10, etc.). Therefore, each of the game explanation performance and the performance explanation performance can provide a suitable explanation performance that matches the game experience of the target player.

(19) In addition, if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period of time during the execution of the performance explanation performance, after the performance explanation performance is restricted from the explanation stage in the middle of the execution of the performance explanation performance (Fig. 8- After the brightness (light amount) of the image decreases as shown in FIG. 8-3 (b4), if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period of time, the performance explanation performance is interrupted (Fig. 8-3 (b4) ) The screen will return to the normal screen after 30 seconds have elapsed as indicated by the * mark in ). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation where the performance explanation performance is left in a restricted state.

(20) Additionally, if no movement of the player is detected for a predetermined period while the explanatory effect is being controlled during execution of the variable display, the explanatory effect is limited (Figures 8-2 and 8-2). (See 3). As explained in FIG. 8-11, even if no operation by the player is detected for a predetermined period during the execution of the explanation performance in the standby control state (in the example of FIG. 8-11, the display of the character explanation screen), To continue explanatory performance without restriction. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the influence of the explanatory performance on the performance during variable display, and it is possible to suitably execute the explanatory performance.

(21) Also, as explanatory effects, it is possible to execute a first effect (audio effects outputted from speakers 8L and 8R, etc.) and a second effect different from the first effect (display of a dialogue image by the main character 052F001). be. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (c1), the player can select one of Japanese as the first language, English as the second language, etc. The first language is the main language (Japanese) that is used most often in gaming machines.Furthermore, if Japanese is selected, explanatory effects including the first effect and the second effect can be executed. be. On the other hand, when English is selected, it is possible to perform an explanatory presentation that does not include the first presentation but includes the second presentation. Therefore, it is possible to perform explanatory performances suitable even for foreign players, and to reduce the number of man-hours required when creating a process for explanatory performances when the number of languages that can be selected is increased. This makes it possible to provide explanations suitable for the player's gaming experience. As a modified example, when English is selected, an explanation performance including the first performance and second performance is executed, while when Japanese is selected, the second performance is executed without including the first performance. An explanation performance including the following may be executed.

(22) Furthermore, the first language is the main language (Japanese) that is most frequently used in gaming machines. Therefore, since the first language is the main language with the highest rate of use in the gaming machine, it is possible to suitably perform the explanatory effect using a language that is suitable for the installation environment of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(23) If the Japanese language is selected, the game explanation automatically progresses through one explanation stage in 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 20 seconds as shown in FIG. 8-3. On the other hand, when English or Chinese is selected, the game explanation automatically progresses through one explanation stage in 12 seconds, 35 seconds, or 25 seconds as shown in FIG. 8-7 or FIG. 8-8. Therefore, by varying the speed at which the explanation stage of the explanatory performance advances depending on the type of language selected by the player, it is possible to execute the explanatory performance at a suitable speed according to the type of language selected. . Generally, players who choose English or Chinese (generally foreign players) are often less familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, when English or Chinese is selected, the period that triggers the explanation stage is made longer than when Japanese is selected. Therefore, even a foreigner who is not familiar with the pachinko game machine 1 can be made to understand the game method appropriately.

Further, as a modification, when a language different from Japanese is set, the number of images forming the game explanation performance may be increased compared to when Japanese is set. For example, if Japanese is set, the number of images composing the game explanation effect is "5", and if a language different from Japanese is set, the number of images composing the game explanation effect is "5". The number of images may be six or more. With this configuration, it is possible to explain the gaming method in more detail to foreigners who are less familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(24) Also, when the first language (Japanese) is output, the number of types of audio that is output in the explanatory performance is one, but when the second language (English) is output, the number of types of audio that is output is one type. The number of types of sounds output in the performance is zero. That is, when the second language is selected, the types of sounds to be output in response to the explanatory effect to be executed are reduced compared to when the first language is selected. Therefore, when the second language is selected, compared to when the first language is selected, by reducing the types of sounds to be output in response to the explanatory performance to be performed, the type of language selected can be adjusted. It is possible to perform an explanation performance using a suitable type of voice according to the user's needs.

As a modification, when the first language is set, the number of types of sounds to be output may be M, and when the second language is set, the number of types of sounds to be output may be N. However, M>N. For example, when the first language (Japanese) is set, guide voices are output for each screen (five screens in this embodiment) displayed in the game explanation effect. In this case, M=5. On the other hand, when the second language (English or Chinese) is set, certain screens (for example, the prohibited items screen shown in Figure 8-7 (e2)) among the screens displayed in the game explanation effect are Output the guide audio only when it is displayed. In this case, N=1. With such a configuration, when the second language is selected, fewer types of sounds are output in response to the explanatory performance to be performed than when the first language is selected. In this way, for the second language, which is thought to be used less frequently than the first language, by reducing the types of sounds to be output in response to the explanatory performance to be performed, the data storage capacity for performance control can be reduced. can be reduced.

(25) Also, as shown in Figures 8-7 and 8-8, English subtitle images are not displayed in the game explanation presentation when English is set, while game explanation presentation when Chinese is set. Displays Chinese subtitle images. In general, English subtitles have a large number of characters (number of alphabets) and occupy the display area where the screen is displayed for game explanation effects, creating a problem that it becomes difficult for the player to view the screen. Therefore, in this embodiment, English subtitle images are not displayed in the game explanation performance when English is set. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the problem of compressing the display area where images are displayed in the game explanation performance and making it difficult for the player to view the images.

On the other hand, Chinese subtitles have a small number of characters and do not take up much of the display area on which the game explanation screen is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, subtitle images in Chinese are displayed in the game explanation performance when Chinese is set. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has set the Chinese language aware of the game method.
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(1) A special setting screen may be displayed that can only be displayed by an employee of the game parlor where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. For example, by opening the front door of the pachinko game machine 1 using a key held by a clerk and operating a switch (operation section) inside the pachinko game machine 1, a special setting screen is displayed. The special settings screen is a screen where you can select the languages that can be set. For example, settings can be made for each language (Japanese, English, Chinese, etc.). For example, the store clerk can use a special setting screen to enable settings for Japanese, settings for English, and disable settings for Chinese. With such a configuration, it is possible to switch the "language that can be set by the player" according to the language that can be handled by the hall staff at the gaming parlor (for example, the language that the hall staff can speak). In addition, in the case where a message such as "Let's ask a question at the game parlor" is displayed in the explanatory presentation, a foreign player who sees this message may ask the store clerk in the player's native language (foreign language). I may talk to you. If there is no hall staff who can speak the foreign language, there is a risk that the player may feel dissatisfied. Therefore, by making it possible to set only the languages that can be handled by the hall staff at the game parlor, the problem of making foreigners feel dissatisfied can be reduced.

Further, using this special setting screen, an image (for example, an icon) that can provide the player with the service content at the game parlor where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed is set, and the set image is displayed on the image display device 5. and the sub-image display device 150. The service contents include, for example, free line rental and chargers for mobile terminals. According to such a configuration, the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 150 can display images corresponding to the service content provided by the game parlor where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, and as a result, , it is possible to improve convenience for players.

(2) Furthermore, in the volume/light intensity setting image shown in FIG. 8-1(a3), the player can change the initial value (default value) to a desired volume and light intensity. Further, the changed volume and light amount may be returned to initial values (default values) when a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the standby control state was entered. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the volume and light intensity changed by the player from continuing indefinitely.

(3) Furthermore, in the standby control state, the number of light emitting means (for example, frame lamps of the pachinko game machine 1) that emit light may be increased compared to the normal state, which is different from the standby control state. According to such a configuration, when in the standby control state, more light emitting means emit light than in the normal state, which indicates that the standby control state is being controlled, that is, the player is not playing the game. It is possible to appeal to people in the store that it is a gaming machine.

(4) Furthermore, in the standby control state, the amount of light emitted by the light emitting means may be increased compared to the normal state, which is different from the standby control state. According to such a configuration, when in the standby control state, the amount of light emitted is greater than in the normal state, which indicates that the gaming machine is in the standby control state, that is, the game machine is not being played by a player. You can appeal to the people in the store that this is the case.

(5) Furthermore, in the standby control state, the output volume may be lowered compared to the normal state, which is different from the standby control state. "Processing to reduce the volume" is, for example, either processing to reduce the volume to the minimum value or processing to reduce the volume to zero. According to such a configuration, since the volume is lower when in the standby control state compared to the normal state, it is difficult to play with a game machine other than the pachinko game machine 1 that is controlled in the standby control state. It is possible to avoid causing inconvenience to other players.

(6) In addition, when the player is in the standby control state and the menu screen is displayed, if the period in which the player does not operate the cross key (the player does not select the menu) reaches a certain period. In some cases, the number of light emitting means that emit light may be S, and the number of light emitting means that are emitted may be T until the period in which the player does not operate the cross key reaches the certain period. However, it is assumed that S and T are natural numbers, and S>T. If the period during which the player does not operate the cross key reaches the specified period, the menu screen is displayed, but the player is not present in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 displaying the menu screen. Most likely not. Therefore, in this case, control is performed to increase the number of light emitting means that emit light (T pieces). Therefore, it is possible to appeal to people in the store that there are no players in front of the pachinko game machine 1 displaying the menu screen.

(7) Also, when a specific performance is executed during a game, a specific explanation performance (third explanation performance) for explaining the specific performance in real time is executed while the specific performance is being executed. You can. The specific performance is, for example, a performance that can be executed during symbol fluctuation. By executing such a specific explanation performance, it is possible to make a player who does not recognize the specific performance recognize the specific performance.

Further, it may be possible to set whether or not to execute this specific explanation performance using a menu screen or the like. According to such a configuration, if a player does not know the specific performance, the player can recognize the specific performance by executing the specific explanatory performance. On the other hand, if the player knows the specific presentation, by not allowing the specific explanation presentation to be executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troubled due to the execution of the specific explanation presentation.

(8) Furthermore, when the game explanation performance is moved to the final explanation stage, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may award a predetermined benefit. The predetermined benefits include, for example, at least one of an increase in the execution frequency of a premium performance, an increase in the execution frequency of a high expectation performance that indicates a high expectation that the jackpot game state will be controlled, and the like. According to such a configuration, the player is encouraged to move the game explanation performance to the final explanation stage, that is, to make the player see all the game explanation performances, based on the provision of a predetermined benefit. be able to. Furthermore, when the performance explanation performance is moved to the final explanation stage, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may award a predetermined benefit.

(9) Furthermore, the explanatory effects may be changed according to the progress of the game. For example, the number of explanation stages of the game explanation performance may be reduced based on the duration of the game. For example, when the number of variations in the symbol reaches a predetermined value (for example, 50 times), an image related to a specific explanation stage may not be displayed. The image related to the specific explanation step includes, for example, at least one of an image showing the rental of game balls and an image showing how to operate the batting operation handle. If the game has been played for a certain amount of time, even a novice player is likely to have learned how to lend out game balls, how to operate the ball-striking handle, and the like. If the game explanation performance is executed without reducing the number of explanation stages even when there is a high possibility that the player has recognized the method of lending game balls and the method of operating the batting ball operation handle, unnecessary information for the player will be displayed. This may cause a problem in that the player is unable to recognize necessary information. Therefore, in this modification, the occurrence of such a problem is suppressed by deleting the image of a specific explanation stage of the game explanation performance and reducing the number of explanation stages based on the duration of the game.

Furthermore, if it is determined that this game has ended, for example, if the period during which the player has not performed any operation on the batting operation handle reaches a predetermined period (for example, 3 minutes), the number of explanation stages will be increased. The reduced number of explanation stages of the game explanation performance may be restored to the original number. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game explanation performance with a reduced number of explanation stages from being executed forever.

(10) In the example of Figure 8-3, the "display time of the first stage of images when the player's operation of the down key of the cross key 052F101 is not detected" is the time for displaying multiple images displayed in the game explanation effect. Of these, the image displayed at the beginning of the game explanation performance (initial screen) is the shortest. However, the "display time of the first stage image when the player's operation of the down key of the cross key 052F101 is not detected" may be the longest image displayed at the beginning of the game explanation effect (initial screen). . According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly aware that the game explanation presentation is about to start.

(11) Furthermore, an end button image may be displayed in each image of the game explanation performance, and the end button image may be determined in accordance with the player's operation. Furthermore, an end button image may be displayed in the first image (for example, the initial screen) among the images of the game explanation effect. Since the player who is executing the game explanation performance is assumed to be a beginner, the player often does not know how to end the game explanation performance. Therefore, an end button image is displayed in the first image of the game explanation performance, so that a beginner player can easily recognize how to end the game explanation performance.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the end button image not be displayed in the first image of the performance explanation performance (for example, the spec introduction screen). Since the player who selects the performance explanation performance is aware of the information regarding the pachinko game machine 1, it is highly likely that he also knows how to end the performance explanation performance. Therefore, since the end button image is not displayed, it is possible to prevent unnecessary images from being displayed.

(12) In the gaming state controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 1, at least one of the display mode and display content of the game explanation performance may be changed. The gaming state includes, for example, a normal state, a variable probability state, a time saving state, a jackpot state, and the like. First, an example of changing the display mode of the game explanation performance will be explained. For example, the color of the image displayed in the game explanation effect is set to a color corresponding to the game state. According to such a configuration, even a novice player who is not familiar with gaming states can estimate the gaming state being controlled from the color of the displayed image. Next, an example of changing the display content of the game explanation performance will be explained. For example, the display contents displayed in the game explanation performance are made to be contents corresponding to the game state. For example, when the game is controlled to be in a jackpot state, it may be displayed in the game explanation performance that "hitting right" is to be performed. Further, when the time saving state is controlled, the remaining number of time saving times may be displayed in the game explanation performance. In this way, in the gaming state controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 1, by changing at least one of the display mode and the display content of the game explanation performance, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(13) Also, while the sound is output while the game explanation effect is being executed in the standby control state, when the game explanation effect is being executed in a state other than the standby control state (for example, while a game is being played). You may also choose not to output audio. For example, when a game is being played, game sounds are being output, and if the sound of a game explanation performance is output, the game sound will be obstructed by the sound of the game explanation performance, and the game will be interrupted. This will lead to a decrease in interest. Therefore, by not outputting the sound of the game explanation performance while the game is being played, it is possible to prevent the game sound from being disturbed. On the other hand, while the game explanation performance is being executed in the standby control state, by outputting audio, it is possible to appeal to people in the store that there are no players in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is in the standby control state. can.

(14) Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, it has been explained that sound is output in the game explanation performance, and no sound is output in the performance explanation performance. However, P types of sounds may be output in the game explanation performance, and Q types of sounds may be output in the performance explanation performance. Here, it is assumed that both P and Q are natural numbers, and P>Q. For example, in a game explanation production, the P types of sounds (3 types of sounds) are output: guide voice, BGM, and sound effects, whereas in the production explanation production, the Q types of sounds (1 type of sounds) are output, and only BGM is output. Output. According to this configuration, by outputting many kinds of sounds in the game explanation performance, the game can be made familiar to beginner players. At the same time, by outputting fewer types of sounds in the performance explanation performance (or not outputting fewer types of sounds in the performance explanation performance), the processing load for sound output can be reduced.

(15) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the language setting by the player is performed in the game explanation performance, while the language setting by the player is not performed in the performance explanation performance. However, the language may be set by the player even in the performance explanation performance.

In this case, the control based on the language setting by the player may be made different between the game explanation performance and the performance explanation performance. For example, in a production explanation production, the displayed text is translated into the set language and displayed, whereas in a game explanation production, the displayed text is translated into the set language and displayed. It may also be possible to output audio in a different language. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable explanatory effects that match the player's gaming experience.

(16) Furthermore, the sub-image display device 150 may always display the character image (for example, the first character image 0652F001) regardless of whether the explanatory effect is executed or not. Further, the display mode of the character image (for example, the first character image 0652F001) may be a mode according to the setting value. Hereinafter, this character image will be referred to as a "setting value suggestion character image." Further, the set value is a value indicating the player's advantage (for example, winning probability in a jackpot state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to the setting value suggestion character image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Also, for example, when a menu screen is displayed, this setting value suggestion character image is displayed so that the display layer of this character image is located in front of the display layer of the option images that make up the menu screen. You can do it like this. In other words, this setting value suggestion character image may be displayed so as not to be interfered with by other images (for example, option images forming a menu screen). According to such a configuration, since the display of the character image is not obstructed by other images, it is possible to attract attention to the setting value suggestion character image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(17) Further, the setting value suggestion character image that suggests the setting value may be displayed as an explanatory effect. Further, for example, this setting value suggestion character image may be displayed in the performance explanation performance, but may not be displayed in the game explanation performance. Performance explanation Since the player who executes the performance is likely to be an experienced player, there is a high possibility that the player will pay attention to the set value. Therefore, by displaying this setting value suggestion character image in the presentation explanation performance, it is possible to appropriately attract attention to the setting value suggestion character image. Further, since the player who causes the game explanation performance to be executed is likely to be an inexperienced player, there is a high possibility that the player does not know the setting value itself. Therefore, even if the setting value suggestion character image is displayed in the game explanation performance, there is a problem that it not only takes up the display area but also causes inexperienced players to have doubts about the setting value suggestion character image and cause confusion. Therefore, by not displaying the setting value suggestion character image in the game explanation performance, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such a problem.

(18) The display mode of the menu screen may indicate the set value. According to such a configuration, the display mode of the menu screen can attract the attention of the player. Furthermore, the set value may be suggested by the display mode of a screen that can be accessed from the menu screen. The screen that can be moved from the menu screen is, for example, at least one screen among the volume/light intensity setting screen, each screen displayed in the performance explanation performance, and each screen displayed in the game explanation performance. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be drawn to the display mode of the screen that can be transitioned from the menu screen.

(19) At least one of the above-mentioned performance explanation performance and game explanation performance may include a plurality of stages of each explanation stage using a moving image. In this case, one chapter of the video may be treated as one explanation stage, and the video divided into multiple chapters may be displayed. Further, at least one of the performance explanation performance and the game explanation performance described above may be constructed by mixing still images and moving images in each of the plurality of explanation stages. In that case, still images and moving images are sequentially displayed in a predetermined order.

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Each configuration related to a characteristic part may be combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other characteristic parts as appropriate. Features combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of the configurations of other features as appropriate.

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 052F102 Cross key sensor, 052F001 1st character, 052F037 2nd character, 052F023 Pachinko game machine image, 052F081 Game ball moving image, 150 Sub-image display device, 052F038 3rd character image, 35A Controller sensor unit, 35B Push Sensor, 052F103 Cross key sensor, 052F104 Button sensor, 50 Image display device, 31B Push button, 8L, 8R speaker.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can play games,
variable display means capable of variable display;
a detection means capable of detecting the player's actions;
an explanatory presentation execution means capable of executing an explanatory presentation regarding the game;
A specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance using a first performance mode or a second performance mode that has a higher rate of being controlled to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first performance mode;
The detection means includes:
a first detection means for detecting a player's movement related to a performance different from the explanatory performance;
A second detection means that is different from the first detection means and detects a movement of the player related to the explanatory performance;
The explanation performance execution means is
The explanation effects include a first explanation effect capable of displaying information regarding the effect of the gaming machine using a plurality of explanation stages, and a second explanation effect capable of displaying information regarding a gaming method of the gaming machine using a plurality of explanation stages. The explanatory performance can be executed both when the game is not in progress and when the game is in progress ,
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the first explanation performance according to the player's movement detected by the second detection means,
It is possible to advance the explanation stage of the second explanation performance according to the player's movement or the passage of time detected by the second detection means,
In the first explanation performance, when explaining the specific performance, it is possible to perform the first explanation performance using an image displayed in the specific performance of the second performance mode,
In the second explanation performance, the amount of characters displayed at one time is smaller than in the first explanation performance.

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