JP6720116B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In the conventional gaming machine, a display means (image display device) capable of displaying a predetermined image (image of an effect button), a first position (first standby position) and a position different from the first position, A movable body (first movable member) operable between a display means and a second position (first movement position) overlapping with the display means, and the movable body when a predetermined image is displayed on the display means. There is a thing capable of executing a motion effect of moving the player from the first position to the second position (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-188548, A

However, in Patent Document 1, the display of the predetermined image is only ended from the display means based on the start of the operation of the movable body from the first position to the second position. However, there is a problem in that

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a motion effect.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A display means capable of displaying an image (for example, the effect display device 5),
A movable body (eg, movable) movable between a first position (eg, retracted position) and a second position (eg, presentation position) different from the first position and overlapping on the display unit. Character 400),
An operating body that can be operated by the player,
After causing the movable body to execute a first operation of moving the movable body from the first position to the second position (for example, a portion where the movable accessory 400 moves from the retracted position to the effect position), the movable body is moved to the second position. A second operation different from the first operation at the position (for example, a portion in which the movable accessory 400 changes from the close state to the separated state by the movement of the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402) is executed. An action effect execution means capable of executing an action effect (for example, post-operation effect) (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the after-operation effect execution process shown in FIG. 15);
Equipped with
The display means is an image for promoting the operation of the operating body, and is capable of displaying an operating body corresponding image corresponding to the operating body,
If the first operation is started while the operation unit corresponding image (for example, the image of the push button 31B) is displayed on the display unit, the operation unit corresponding image is continued while changing the display mode. An image different from the operation body corresponding image is displayed on the display means according to the execution of the second operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position). During the whole movement, the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is driven in the normal direction while the display of the image of the push button 31B on the effect display device 5 is continued, and the movable accessory 400 moves from the close state to the separated state. In response to the change, the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is driven in the normal direction while the effect display device 5 displays an effect image instead of the image of the push button 31B),
The display means can display, as the operating body corresponding image, a first operating body corresponding image or a second operating body corresponding image different from the first operating body corresponding image,
The operating body is changeable between a non-projecting state and a projecting state,
The display means is
Displaying the image corresponding to the first operation body when the operation body is in the non-projecting state,
The second operating body corresponding image is displayed when the operating body is in the protruding state.
According to this feature, by switching the display of the display unit according to the second motion of the movable body, it is possible to preferably execute the motion effect.

The gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
An operating means (for example, push button 31B) operable by the player is further provided,
The action effect execution means starts the action effect based on the operation of the operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B). (The part that executes post-operation performance execution processing based on
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the action effect is started according to the operation, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The predetermined image displayed on the display unit changes based on the execution of the first operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, movement of the movable accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position ( (The image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in conjunction with (falling))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the predetermined image changes due to the execution of the first operation, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 and 2.
An operating unit including an operating body (for example, push button 31B) operable by a player is further provided,
The predetermined image is an image for promoting the operation of the operation means (for example, an operation promotion image), and is an operation body corresponding image corresponding to the operation body (for example, a first operation body corresponding image or a second operation). Body corresponding image)
When the first operation is started while the operation body corresponding image is displayed on the display unit as the predetermined image, the operation body corresponding image is continuously displayed while changing the display mode (for example, As shown in FIG. 19, the display itself is maintained while the image of the push button 31B is updated from the protruding state to the non-projecting state in association with the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the first motion is started, the display mode of the operation body corresponding image is changed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
When the second motion is started, the operation-object-corresponding image is erased, and a second motion-corresponding image that is different from the operation-object-corresponding image and corresponds to the second motion is displayed ( For example, a portion in which the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5 in place of the image of the push button 31B in response to the change of the movable accessory 400 from the close state to the separated state).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the second motion corresponding image corresponding to the second motion is displayed, the effect of the motion effect can be enhanced.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 4,
An operating unit including an operating body (for example, push button 31B) operable by a player is further provided,
The predetermined image includes an operating body corresponding image corresponding to the operating body (for example, an image of the push button 31B), and an auxiliary image indicating an operating method of the operating unit (for example, an operation prompting message),
When the operation means is operated, the auxiliary image is erased in response to the start of the first operation, and the operation object corresponding image is displayed when the movable object is located at the second position by the first operation. Erasing (for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B), the operation prompting message is erased from the effect display device 5 based on the operation of the push button 31B, and the movable accessory 400 is moved from the retracted position to the effected position. (A portion for deleting the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5 at the timing when the movement is completed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the operation has been recognized while improving the interest of the game.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 5,
An operating body (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player is provided,
The display means is an image for prompting the player to operate the operating body, and is a first operating body corresponding image that is an operating body corresponding image corresponding to the operating body (for example, a push in a non-protruding state). The image of the button 31B) or the image of the second operating body different from the image of the first operating body (for example, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) can be displayed.
When the operating body is operated during the display of the first operating body corresponding image, the display of the first operating body corresponding image is terminated based on the lapse of the first period from the operation (for example, As shown in FIG. 16A, when the push button 31B is operated while the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is displayed as the operation promotion image, the push button 31B is operated at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed from the operation. 31B image erasing portion),
When the operating body is operated while the second operating body corresponding image is being displayed, the second operating body corresponding image of the second operating body corresponding image is displayed based on the lapse of a second period different from the first period from the operation. The display is terminated (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the push button 31B is operated during the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image, the period L3 from the operation is continued. (The part that erases the image of the push button 31B when the time has elapsed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by changing the period from the operation of the operating body being operated to the end of the display of the operating body corresponding image according to the displayed operating body corresponding image, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
The mode of the operation body includes a first mode (for example, a non-protruding state) and a second mode (for example, a protruding state) different from the first mode,
The first operating body corresponding image is an operating body corresponding image corresponding to the first aspect (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state),
The second operation body corresponding image is an operation body corresponding image corresponding to the second mode (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the protruding state).
According to this feature, it is possible to display the operation body corresponding image suitable for the mode of the operation body.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 7,
The second period is a period longer than the first period (for example, L3>L2),
It is characterized by further comprising special effect executing means for executing a special effect (for example, post- operation effect) in the second period (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the post-operation effect execution process shown in FIG. 15). There is.
According to this feature, the player can be paid attention to the special effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
The special effect is an effect in which the image corresponding to the second operating body changes to the image corresponding to the first operating body (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state is pushed in the non-projecting state). (Part updated to the image of button 31B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the operation body corresponding image has changed in response to the movement of the movable body, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to 9,
It is provided with a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect) (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 14),
The first operation object corresponding image and the second operation object aspect image are images whose display is started at the same timing of the specific effect (for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17, a period L1 from the start of fluctuation). (A portion that starts displaying the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state or the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state from the timing when
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize the timing at which the display of the first operating body-corresponding image and the second operating body-corresponding image is started, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to 10,
The second operation body corresponding image can be changed to the first operation body corresponding image corresponding to the action effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, movement of the movable body 400 from the retracted position to the effect position). (The part in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to (falling))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the operation body corresponding image has changed in response to the movement of the movable body, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to 11,
The display means ends the display of the operation body corresponding image corresponding to the motion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable body 400 moves (falls) from the retracted position to the effect position. In correspondence with, the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of the motion effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 12,
The display means ends the display of the operation body corresponding image after the operation effect is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable body 400 is moved (falls) from the retracted position to the effect position. ) A portion for deleting the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5 after the start)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is easy for the player to recognize that the display of the operation body corresponding image is completed corresponding to the operation of the movable body, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

A gaming machine of means 14 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to 13,
The operating body corresponding image includes a first operating body corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state) and a second operating body corresponding image different in display mode from the first operating body corresponding image (for example, An image of the push button 31B in a protruding state),
When the action effect is not executed based on the operation of the operating body (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, when the variation display result is out of order), the third operation is performed after the operating body is operated. The display of the first operating body corresponding image is terminated based on the lapse of the period (for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the push button 31B is operated at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated. 31B), the display of the image corresponding to the second operating body is terminated based on the lapse of the third period after the operating body is operated (for example, as shown in FIG. 17B). As described above, a portion in which the image of the push button 31B is erased at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the display period common when the action effect is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

A gaming machine of means 15 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to 14,
The operating body corresponding image includes a first operating body corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state) and a second operating body corresponding image different in display mode from the first operating body corresponding image (for example, An image of the push button 31B in a protruding state),
When the action effect is executed based on the operation of the operating body (for example, when the variable display result is a big hit), the display of the second operating body corresponding image is ended in the first mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state over a period L3 after the push button 31B is operated, and (A portion for deleting the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state after the update from the effect display device 5),
When the action effect is not executed based on the operation of the operating body (for example, when the variable display result is out of order), the second operating body in the second mode different from the first mode The display of the corresponding image is terminated (for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is erased from the effect display device 5 at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated. Part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the manner in which the display of the second operation-body-corresponding image is terminated differs depending on whether the operation effect is executed based on the operation of the operation object, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. it can.

The gaming machine of means 16 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 6 to 15,
The operating body corresponding image is a second operating body whose display start timing is different from that of the first operating body corresponding image (for example, the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state in Modification 2). A corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the protruding state in the modified example 2),
When the image corresponding to the first operating body is displayed, the display of the image corresponding to the first operating body is ended in the first mode based on the operation of the operating body,
When the second operation body corresponding image is displayed, the display of the second operation body corresponding image is terminated in the second mode different from the first mode based on the operation of the operation body. (For example, as shown in Modification 2, a mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B while the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed And a mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B while the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by changing the ending mode of the display of the operating body corresponding image according to the display start timing of the operating body corresponding image.

The gaming machine of the means 17 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 16.
Detection means (for example, push button 31B) capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A specific display execution means (for example, the effect display device 5) for performing a specific display corresponding to the detection means,
Equipped with
The specific display execution means is a first operating body-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-protruding state) and an operating body-corresponding image having a display mode different from that of the first operating body-corresponding image. A second operating body corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first operating body corresponding image,
After displaying the first operation body corresponding image, the second operation body corresponding image can be displayed by executing the action effect that acts on the first operation corresponding image (for example, FIG. (A portion for changing the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state according to the effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is easy to understand that the first operation body corresponding image is changed to the second operation body corresponding image when the action effect is executed, so that the effect effect can be improved.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production design fluctuation start processing. It is a figure which shows the protrusion determination ratio of a push button. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the production design fluctuation process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of after-operation production execution processing. (A) is a timing chart in the reach effect in the case of a big hit without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in the reach effect in the case of a big hit with the protruding push button. (A) is a timing chart in the reach effect when there is a shift without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in the reach effect when there is a shift without the push button protruding. It is a figure showing a display mode of an effect display device in a reach effect, and an operation mode of a movable accessory. It is a figure showing a display mode of an effect display device in a reach effect, and an operation mode of a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production|presentation display apparatus in the reach production|generation in the modification 1, and the operation mode of a movable accessory.

Modes for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples.

First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front side, front side) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear side (back side). In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a facing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1". Further, in this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly classified into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (an underframe) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ) And is composed of. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. A game ball is shot into the game area by being shot from a hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc. Special symbols (also referred to as “special symbols”) that are a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display unit 4A and the second special symbol display unit 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of turning on and turning off the 7-segment LED is different may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. In the following, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are "second special symbols". Also called.

Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, the numbers indicating "0" to "9" and the symbol indicating "-"), or the types may be different. May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may each be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". However, each of the segments indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” by an invisible randomly arranged display.

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, three corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 4B. In the effect design display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, effect designs (also referred to as decorative designs), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) capable of identifying each, are variably displayed. The variable display of the effect symbols is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of either the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, "left ], "middle", "right" in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, the variation of the effect symbol (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" of the effect display device 5, the fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

In this way, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of distinguishable effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the fixed effect symbols are displayed for derivation (or simply referred to as “derivation”). The variable display may be temporarily stopped during the variable display of the effect symbols.

"Left", "middle", "right" in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, the effect symbols that are variably displayed include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an alphabetic character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. It should be noted that the effect symbols are not limited to eight kinds, and may be of any kind as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “off” can be configured (for example, seven kinds or 9 types).

After the variable display of the effect design is started, until the fixed effect design is derived and displayed, each of the effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, or the effect design In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, such that the symbol numbers flow from upper to lower sequentially from the smallest to the largest. When scrolling display is performed and the effect symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, subsequently, the effect symbol having the lowest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed.

A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, a pending storage display is displayed that allows the number of pending storages of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game (special figure pending storage number) to be specified.

Here, in order to suspend the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is generated based on the winning prize for starting by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entry) through the first start winning opening and the start winning due to the game ball passing (entry) through the second starting winning opening. The pending storage display generated based on the above is displayed as a round white display.

In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as a hold display.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the reservation storage display area, the first special symbol display 4A and the first special symbol display 4B on the upper and lower portions of the second special symbol display 4B, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure holding storage in a identifiable manner. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The variable storage pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning port.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter. Incidentally, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning port even in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter as compared with the case in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning port changes into an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enters) or cannot pass (enter).

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the predetermined area is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening is changed into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 that has been opened, the game ball passes through another winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). More prize balls will be paid out than when you pass (enter). Therefore, when the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A movable accessory 400 is provided above the effect display device 5. The movable accessory 400 is moved to the retracted position which is the upper position of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. 1 by the drive of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (see FIG. 2) and the drive mechanism (not shown), and It is downward and is vertically movable between the effect display device 5 and the effect position that overlaps with the effect display device 5 in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first movable part 401 is arranged on the left side of the movable accessory 400, and the second movable part 402 is arranged on the right side of the movable accessory 400. The first movable portion 401 is provided so as to be movable between the central left portion and the left end portion of the movable accessory 400 in the left-right width direction, and the second movable portion 402 is provided in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400. It is movably provided between the center right part and the right end part. Particularly, in the movable accessory 400 of the present embodiment, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are interlocked with each other by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (see FIG. 2) and a drive mechanism (not shown). Thus, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are close to each other in the central portion in the left-right width direction (see FIG. 1), and the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are movable. It is possible to change to a separated state (see FIG. 19(J)) in which the object 400 is moved to the left end portion and the right end portion and separated. The movable accessory 400 in the present embodiment is arranged in a close state at the retracted position, and is changed to a separated state by being arranged at the effect position.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (below the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game").

On the side of the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

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

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball launch device, and a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, an upper plate that holds (reserves) the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball striking device. (Batting ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower tray (not shown) for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A bulging portion 30 bulging forward of the gaming machine is formed on the upper plate, and a push button 31B that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. The push button 31B of the present embodiment has a non-protruding state in which it is housed in the bulging portion 30 by the driving of a button drive motor 303 (see FIG. 2) and a driving mechanism (not shown), and the bulging portion 30 of the bulging portion 30 more than the non-protruding state. It is provided so as to be able to change to a projecting state of projecting upward, and the player can operate the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and the push button 31B in the projecting state. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to detect a pressing operation by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a pressing operation by the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is arranged.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of allowing an output signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position to be inputted, and an effect control board 12 and the like. Is provided with a function of outputting a control command, which is an example of command information, as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11, the first special symbol and the second special symbol by performing lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) that configures the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on/off/coloring the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that captures detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operation of the movable accessory 400, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the operation of turning on/off the effect LED 9. It also has a function, such as a part, for determining the control content for causing the electric parts for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation. Note that the relay substrate 15 may be omitted.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a speaker based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, etc.) from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, lighting/turning off the effect LED 9 and the like. An LED driver circuit for performing the above is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main substrate 11. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball, such as what is called a sensor. Good. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value according to the instruction content by the effect control command.

The command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command that specifies fluctuation start on the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command designating fluctuation start on the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result. The command 8C00H is a command indicating the result of the pre-determination of "disappearing". The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is "probable variation big hit A" in "big hit". The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is "probable variation big hit B" in "big hit". The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the type of "big hit" will be "big probability big hit".

Command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating variation stop (determination) of effect symbols. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the game state at that time.

The command A0XXH is a big hit start designation command (also called "fanfare command") for designating the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state and that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening for notifying that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the jackpot gaming state and that the special winning opening is in the closed state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening after-notifying command, for example, the number of times of execution of the round in the normal open jackpot state or the short-term open jackpot state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). )) is set.

The command B100H is a first starting opening winning award designating command for notifying that the first starting condition is established by winning the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start opening prize designating command for notifying that the second start condition has been established by winning the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and update of numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 for performing and an I/O 105 (Input/Output port 105).

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

On the main board 11, various random number values such as a random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, a random number value MR4 for general figure display result determination, etc. Numerical data is controlled so that it can be counted. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be capable of counting numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. Regarding the random number values not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 uses various software. It suffices to count by updating the numerical data of.

FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. In addition, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

Normal reach reach effect is executed for the big hit change pattern which is the change pattern corresponding to the case where the change display result is "big hit" and the reach change pattern when the change display mode of the effect design is "reach". There are a normal reach variation pattern and a super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach effects such as super reach α and super reach β are executed. Although only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and as in the case of super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... Alternatively, a normal reach variation pattern may be provided. Further, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ,... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. .. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach β is performed However, the special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the super-reach β, the super-reach α, and the normal reach are set so that the jackpot expectation degree (jackpot reliability) at which the variable display result is “jack” is high. In the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the jackpot expectation degree (jackpot reliability). Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the state is always reached and either the super reach β, the super reach α, or the normal reach is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be so arranged that a non-reach variation pattern may be a big hit. Although the details will be described later, the variation pattern of the super reach of the present embodiment displays an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B during the reach effect on the effect display device 5. If the variable display result is a big hit, the movable accessory 400 is operated based on the operation of the push button 31B to notify the big hit.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, decisions, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data forming a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data that constitutes the fluctuation pattern table is stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the display result determination table, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is used. Alternatively, separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to for determining whether to control or not based on the random number value MR1.

In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state) or the certainty changed state (highly accurate state) ( Judgment value) is assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” or “out”.

In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability changing state (high-accuracy state), more judgment values than those in the normal state or the time saving state (low-accuracy state) are the special features of the "big hit". It is assigned to the figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling in the big hit game state is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a certainty variation state (highly precise state), the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when it is the normal state or the time saving state, The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the big hit game state, the big hit type determination table or the random number value MR3 which is referred to for determining the big hit type into any of a plurality of kinds based on the random number value MR2. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern to any of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 described above is also stored.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" to control in the big hit game state, based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, one of a plurality of big hit types. Is a table that is referenced to determine In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol that has been variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). Numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether it is a special drawing game by the symbol display device 4B is "non-probable variation", "probability variation big jackpot A", or "probability variation big jackpot B Is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots.

Here, the big hit type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, as the big hit type, high-accuracy control and time saving control are executed after the big hit game state is finished and the high hit control is performed. The probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B which shift to the certainty base state, and the non certain probability variation big hit which only time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state and shifts to the low certainty height base state are set.

In the big hit game state by "probability variation big hit A" and the big hit game state by "non-probability variation big hit", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is 16 times (so-called. 16 rounds), a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state by "probable variation big hit B", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed 5 times (so-called 5 rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, "probability variation big hit A" may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation jackpot, and "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as 5 rounds (5R) probability variation jackpot.

The high-accuracy control and the time saving control which are executed after the end of the big hit game state of the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probability jackpot A or the probability jackpot B, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the jackpot game state ends, so that the jackpot game state does not go through the normal state. It is a so-called condominium state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the big hit game state due to the “non-probable variation big hit” is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times. The game ends when the big hit game state is entered before is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7(A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are determined according to whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The assignment of judgment values to jackpot types is different. That is, when the variation special map is the first special map, the determination value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of “81” to “100”) is assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B” having a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variation special map is the second special map, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types on the basis that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied Thus, the proportion of determining the jackpot type as "probable variation jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probable variation big hit B" to be controlled to a short-term open big-jack state with a small number of rounds. , In the gaming state in which the game balls easily enter the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the amusement of the game is deteriorated by avoiding the frequent occurrence of the short-term open jackpot condition in which the prize balls obtained are few. Can be prevented.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7(A), whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the determination value for the "non-probable change" big jackpot classification. Since they are the same regardless of whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map, the probability of the non-probable change big hit and the probability of the positive change big hit are the same. ing.

Therefore, as described above, the determination value allocation to the "probability variation big hit B" differs depending on whether the variation special map is the first special chart or the second special chart, and accordingly, "probability variation big hit A". Also, the allocation of the judgment value to "is different depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, and for the "probable variation big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the variation special chart is the second special chart. It is set so that it is easier to be determined in the case of (1) than in the case of the first special figure.

Even when the variation special map is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from that when the variation special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probable variation big hit B". May be. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that when the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

Further, as the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when it is determined in advance that the "big hit" has been determined in advance. An out-of-range variation pattern determination table that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the reach is more easily determined when the jackpot is the big hit than when the jackpot is out, and there is a possibility that the jackpot is the big hit when the reach occurs (reliability and expectation). The higher the reach, the higher the possibility that the super reach will be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than the normal reach even if the reach pattern is the same. The variation pattern of the super reach β even if the same reach is reached. In order to increase the probability that the probability variation will be a big hit (reliability or expectation), the judgment value corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for large hits and the fluctuation pattern judgment table for deviation. There is.

The deviation variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of pending storages and the time saving state, and the total number of pending storages corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of pending storages and the time saving state. Short non-reach out-of-range variation pattern (PA1-2), Short non-reach out-of-range variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total pending storage count of 5 to 8, Short non-reach out-of-range variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of pending storages and the game state (time saving state), the larger the total number of pending storages, the shorter the variation pattern is likely to be executed, that is, the variation per unit time. By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless starting winnings, and during the time saving control (during the time saving state), the variation pattern of the non-reach of shortening is shorter than that when the time saving control is not executed. By increasing (PA1-4) and increasing the number of fluctuations per unit time, the period until the next big hit can be shortened, and the player's sense of continuous play can be improved.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). , When the power is turned on again, the data indicating the progress state of the game such as the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special figure process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are inherited. do it.

In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game and the like. In the game control data holding area, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated, but is not yet started. As a hold data of a special figure game using a special figure, a first special figure hold storage unit that stores numerical data indicating a random number value MR1, a random number value MR2, and a random number value MR3, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are formed. Random number value MR1 is reserved data for the special drawing game using the second special drawing which has not started yet, though the game winning ball has passed (entered) through the second starting winning opening and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. , The second special figure reservation storage unit that stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, and the state can be updated according to the progress of the game such as the special figure process flag. In order to control the progress of the game, a game control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of different types of flags, a game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game, and A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the used count value, and various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game are provided. And a game control buffer setting unit.

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area of the production control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation on the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update the numerical data indicating the random number value independently. A random number circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

As an example, on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby performing various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. For example, as a process for controlling these effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the input via the I/O 125. A transmission process for outputting various signals to the outside of the performance control board 12 is also performed.

Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, similar to the main board 11, for example, various random number values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining execution/non-execution of various effects and the type of effect are set. Has been done. Further, in the ROM 121, in addition to the program for effect control, various table data used for controlling the effect operation of the movable accessory 400, for example, execution or non-execution of various effects, type of effect, etc. Table data that forms a plurality of determination tables for determining the, and pattern data that forms an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern are stored.

Among the production control patterns, special figure variation time production control pattern, corresponding to each variation pattern, the variation display of the production symbol in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the definite display of the confirmed special symbol It is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as an operation and a reach effect for moving the movable accessory 400.

Further, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The production control data holding area includes a production control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the production operation state, the production control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The effect control timer setting section and the effect control counter setting section, which are provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used to control the progress of, and the data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily An effect control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for storing is provided.

In the present embodiment, in the predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reservation memory. ~ Area corresponding to "1-4" and a storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (eg, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special figure reserved memory. 4) is provided, and the data that constitutes the pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored. Based on the data in the pending storage buffer, the first pending storage display is performed. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, on the effect control board 12, a movable accessory first drive motor 301 for driving the movable accessory 400 in the vertical direction, a first drive unit that configures the movable accessory 400, and A movable accessory second drive motor 302 for horizontally driving the second drive portion (see FIG. 1) and a button drive motor 303 for changing the push button 31B from the non-projected state to the projected state are connected. Has been done. The effect control CPU 120 individually controls the movable accessory 400 and the push button 31B by individually controlling the movable accessory first drive motor 301, the movable accessory second drive motor 302, and the button drive motor 303. It is possible to do.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. Also, the register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the 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 the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Then, a predetermined information output process is executed (S13).

Next, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S15).

Subsequent to the special symbol process processing, the display operation on the ordinary symbol display device 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED, etc.) is controlled, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the tilting of the movable wing piece of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are controlled. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). After that, by executing the command control process, the main board 11 transmits (outputs) a control command to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, depending on the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

In the start prize processing of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start mouth switch 22A or the second start mouth switch 22B. If there is a prize, a random number value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the highest rank of the empty entry in the first special figure pending storage unit when the first starting prize is held, and when the second starting winning is held, the second special figure pending Stored at the top of the empty entries in the storage section.

The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a deviating symbol) is set corresponding to the variable display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1".

The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In the variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 based on the result of the preliminary determination of whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”, etc. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In the special symbol variation process, a process for setting for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts changing. It includes the process of measuring. When the variation elapsed time of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing setting for stopping display (deriving) of a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Has been. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In the big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set to "non-probable big hit" or "probable If it is a big hit A, it is set to "16 times". On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot B”, the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit opening process in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

The post-big hit opening process of S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value, or reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, processing for making settings for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. When the number of executions of the round does not reach the maximum winning opening maximum number, the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum reaches the maximum, The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The big hit ending process of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". The big hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot ending process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read out to determine whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot B". Identify. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not the "non-probability variation jackpot", the setting (probability variation flag setting) for starting the probability variation control is performed.

If the specified jackpot type is "non-probable variation jackpot", the setting for starting the time saving control (setting of the time saving flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control is performed in advance). The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the hour/hour counter.

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process shown in FIG. 10. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). ). After that, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer is analyzed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the production control process process (S55) of the production control main process. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. A pending display update process for updating the display is executed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed in the command analysis process whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received. If the variation pattern designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start processing (S74).

Production symbol variation start processing (S74): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect symbol (S75).

Production symbol variation process (S75): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76).

Production symbol fluctuation stop process (S76): Based on the receipt of the production control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols, the control of deriving and displaying the variation of the production symbol and deriving the display result (stop symbol) To do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

Big hit display processing (S77): After the variation time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the big hit on the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit game process (S78).

Big hit game processing (S78): The big hit game is controlled. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 and the like are performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit ending effect process (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), various command data and various command data stored in association with the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" The flag is shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-1" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so that the contents are erased.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol fluctuation start processing is ended, and when the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the buffer The various command data and various flags stored in association with the areas corresponding to the numbers “2-1” to “2-4” are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number "2-1" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so the contents are erased.

After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the effect design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. To do.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, 3 symbols as a stop symbol is “7”. The combination of the effect symbols (big hit symbols) that have been prepared in is determined. Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, as a stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, A combination of effect symbols such as “333”, “555”, and “999”). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in even symbols as the stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the outlier, the combination of the effect symbols (outer symbol) in which the three symbols are non-uniform as the stop symbol is determined.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation pattern of the variation display from the variation pattern designation command read in S275, and determines whether the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (S277). In the case of the change pattern of super reach (S277; Y), the push button is displayed when displaying the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B during the reach effect on the effect display device 5. Whether or not 31B is changed to the protruding state is determined and stored based on the push button protrusion determination table (not shown), the variable display result, and the push button protrusion determination random value (S278).

Note that in S278, as shown in FIG. 13, when the variation display result is “out”, it is determined that the push button 31B is projected (change to the projected state) at a rate of 10%, and 90% is determined. Is determined to be non-execution of the push button 31B. When the variation display result is “big hit”, 90% of the push buttons 31B are projected to be projected (change to the projected state), and 10% of the push buttons 31B are not projected. To decide. In this way, when the variable display result is "big hit", the push button 31B is determined to be projected (change to the projected state) at a higher rate than when the variable display result is "out". Since it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the push button 31B changes to the projecting state when the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message for prompting the operation of the push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5, You can improve the fun of playing games.

Then, if it is not the variation pattern of super reach (S277; N) or after the execution of S278, the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the presence/absence of protrusion of the push button 31B and the variation pattern designation command is selected. Then, the variable process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

In the process table, the display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, the LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B, and the like are process data n(1 to N). No.) until they are arranged in chronological order.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 effects according to the contents of the variable process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of devices (production display device 5 as production parts, various LEDs as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, movable accessory 400, operation unit (push button 31B, etc.)) is executed. S283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern specification command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time has elapsed, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image according to the signal, so that the effect design is changed. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect symbol (S75) (S286).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect during production effect symbol variation processing (S75) in the effect control process processing. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the variation process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by -1 (S301, S302, S303).

In S304, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable process timer has timed out. If the variable process timer has timed out (S304; Y), the variable process data is switched (S305). That is, the variable process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the variable process timer (S306). In addition, the control state for the production device (production parts) based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data, and the operation unit control execution data that are set next. Is changed (S307). On the other hand, if the variable process timer has not timed out (S304; N), the content of the variable process data corresponding to the variable process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control) The effect device (effect parts) is controlled according to the execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. (S308).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display is a super reach variation pattern (S309). When the variation pattern of the variation display is not the variation pattern of super reach (S309; N), the process proceeds to S324, and when the variation pattern of the variation display is the variation pattern of super reach (S309; Y), the push button 31B is pressed. It is determined whether or not the push button operation acceptance flag indicating that the operation has been accepted is set (S310). When the push button operation acceptance flag is set (S310; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and when the push button operation acceptance flag is not set, whether or not the push button 31B is determined to change to the protruding state is determined. Is determined (S311).

When the change of the push button 31B to the protruding state is not determined (S311; N), the process proceeds to S314, and when the change of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined (S311; Y), the change process data. With reference to, it is determined whether or not the driving period of the button drive motor 303 is in progress (S312). If the button driving motor 303 is not in the driving period (S312; N), the process proceeds to S314, and if the button driving motor 303 is in the driving period (S312; Y), the button driving motor 303 is driven and the process proceeds to S314 ( S313).

In S314, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variable process data and determines whether it is the operation acceptance start timing of the push button 31B. If it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; N), the process proceeds to S316, and if it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; Y), the presence or absence of the push button 31B protrusion (push button 31B The effect display device 5 starts displaying the operation prompting image in accordance with (determination of whether or not to change to the protruding state) (S315a). Further, the effect display device 5 starts displaying the operation prompting message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B (S315b). Then, the process proceeds to S316.

In S316, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variable process data and determines whether or not it is during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. If it is not during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S316; N), the process proceeds to S324. If it is during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S316; Y), whether or not there is an operation acceptance of the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been operated (S317). In the present embodiment, the timing for determining that the push button 31B is operated is the timing when the push sensor 35 detects the end of the operation of the push button 31B by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the timing of determining that the push button 31B has been operated may be the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the start of the operation of the push button 31B by the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible that the movable display object 400 moves (falls) from the retracted position to the effect position based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, so that the variable display result becomes a big hit. Although an example of informing is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation mode of the push button 31B by the player is one operation in a short period (single press), and continuous operation ( Only one of the operation modes, such as long press) and multiple times of operation (continuous stroke), may be provided, or a plurality of operation modes may be provided.

If the operation of the push button 31B is accepted (S317; Y), the process proceeds to S321a. If the operation of the push button 31B is not accepted (S317; N), it is further determined whether the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B is reached. A determination is made (S319). If it is the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B (S319; Y), the process proceeds to S321a, and if it is not the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B (S319; N), the process proceeds to S322.

In S321a, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B has been operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or that the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B has ended without the push button 31B being operated. The push button operation acceptance flag. Further, the display of the operation promotion message is terminated while the display of the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is maintained, and the process proceeds to S322 (S321b).

In S322, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button operation acceptance flag is set. When the push button operation acceptance flag is set (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and when the push button operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to S324. In S323, the effect control CPU 120 has operated the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or has ended the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B without operating the push button 31B. The post-operation effect execution process for executing the post-operation effect is executed based on, and the process proceeds to S324.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S324). When the fluctuation control timer is timer-out (S324; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect design (after 30 ms has elapsed from the time of the previous effect design display switching time). Image data of a screen to be created) and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S325). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes variation control of effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends to the effect display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect design in the change of the effect design. Further, the fluctuation control timer is reset to a predetermined value (S326).

In addition, when the fluctuation control timer has not timed out (S324; N), after execution of S326, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S327). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value according to the production symbol variation stop processing (S76) (S329). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S328; Y), the value of the production control process flag is the production symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated to a value according to S76) (S329). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, it shifts to control to stop fluctuation when a symbol confirmation designation command is received, so, for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when it is received, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, the process data during the variable display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the process of S304, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the post-operation effect production process (S323) in the effect symbol changing process. In the after-operation effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the after-operation effect process timer is in operation (S401). If the post-operation production process timer is in operation (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S408, and if the post-operation production process timer is not in operation (S401; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. (S402). When the variable display result is a big hit (S402; Y), the post-operation rendering process table for big hit is selected (S403), and when the variable display result is a gap (S402; N), the post-operation rendering process for losing. A table is selected (S404).

After execution of S403 or S404, the after-operation effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected after-operation effect process table is started (S405).

In the post-operation effect process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, control of sounds output from the speakers 8L, 8R. The sound control execution data for performing, the movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, and the like are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). ing.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect device (for effect) according to the contents of the post-operation effect process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1). The effect display device 5 as a part, various LEDs as an effect part, and the speakers 8L, 8R as an effect part, the movable accessory 400, etc.) are controlled (S406). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variable display result on the effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, in order to operate the movable accessory 400, the movable accessory first drive motor 301 and the movable accessory second drive motor 302 are driven. Further, the operation promoting image displayed on the effect display device 5 is started as the post-operation image and the update is started, and the post-operation effect execution process is ended (S407).

Further, in S408, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the after-operation effect process timer by -1. Then, it is determined whether or not the post-operation effect process timer has timed out (S409). When the after-operation effect process timer has timed out (S409; Y), the after-operation effect process data is switched (S410). That is, the post-operation production process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the post-operation production process table in the post-operation production process timer (S411). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data, etc. which are set next (S412). .. On the other hand, when the post-operation production process timer has not timed out (S409; N), the contents of the post-operation production process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution) corresponding to the post-operation production process timer. The control of the effect device (effect parts) is executed according to the data, the movable accessory control execution data, etc. (S413).

After execution of S412 or S413, the post-operation image displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated (S414), and it is determined whether the variable display result is a big hit (S415). When the variation display result is out of alignment (S415; N), the post-operation performance execution process is ended, and when the variation display result is a big hit (S415; Y), the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is driven in the normal direction. It is determined whether it is during the period, that is, whether the movable accessory 400 is moving from the retracted position to the effect position during the period (S416). When the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the normal rotation driving period (S416; Y), the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is normally rotated to move the movable accessory 400 toward the effect position. , S418 (S417). Further, when the normal rotation drive period of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is not in progress (S416; N), the process proceeds to S418 without passing through S417.

In S418, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse drive period, that is, whether or not the movable accessory 400 is in the movement period from the effect position to the retracted position. Determine whether. When the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse drive period (S418; Y), the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is reversely driven to move the movable accessory 400 toward the retracted position, The process proceeds to S420 (S419). If it is not during the reverse driving period of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (S418; N), the process proceeds to S420 without passing through S419.

In S420, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the normal rotation drive period, that is, in the state where the movable accessory 400 is in the effect position. It is determined whether or not it is during a period in which the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are in the close proximity state to the separated state in which the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are separated from each other. When the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the normal rotation driving period (S420; Y), the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is normally rotated to change the movable accessory 400 to the separated state. (S421), the effect image corresponding to the movable accessory 400 moving to the retracted position is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S423 (S422). Further, when it is not during the normal rotation drive period of the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (S420; N), the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 without passing through S421 and S422. If there is, the display of the image of the push button 31B is continued and the process proceeds to S423.

In S423, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not during the reverse rotation driving period of the movable accessory second drive motor 302, that is, in the state where the movable accessory 400 is located at the effect position, the first movable portion 401 and the first movable portion 401. (2) It is determined whether or not the movable portion 402 is moving from the separated position to the close position. When the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the reverse rotation driving period (S423; Y), the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are moved closer to each other by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 in the reverse direction. The post-operation effect execution process is ended by moving the position toward the position (S424). In addition, when it is not during the reverse rotation driving period of the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (S423; N), the post-operation performance execution process is ended without passing through S424.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect symbol variation start process, the effect symbol variation process, and the post-operation effect effect execution process, so that the push button 31B does not protrude in the variable display of the super reach (effect symbol change). When it is determined in S278 of the start process that the push button 31B is not changed from the non-protruding state to the projecting state) When the variation display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state as the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message are started on the effect display device 5 from the timing when L1 has passed (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends.

Further, after the operation which is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state) over the period L2 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends. The image is erased from the effect display device 5. Further, the movable accessory 400 is evacuated as shown in FIG. 1 over a period L3 which is longer than the period L2 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends. The movement (fall) from the position to the effect position overlapping the effect display device 5 is executed.

After completion of the movement of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position, the movable accessory 400 is moved from the close state to the separated state at the effect position by moving the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402, and then moved. The accessory 400 is changed from the separated state to the close state. Then, the movable accessory 400 is again moved from the effect position to the retracted position, and the variable display ends.

When the push button 31B is projected in the variable display of the super reach (when it is decided to execute the change from the non-projected state of the push button 31B to the projected state in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process) When the variation display result is a big hit As shown in FIG. 16(B), the image and the operation of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The display of the prompt message is started. The push button 31B changes from the non-protruding state to the projecting state immediately before the timing before the display of the operation prompting image or the operation prompting message during the reach effect is started. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends.

In addition, the movable accessory 400 is superimposed on the effect display device 5 from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 over a period L3 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends. The movement (fall) toward the effect position is performed.

Further, during the movement (falling) period of the movable accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position, the post-operation image, which is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state), is changed to the non-protruding state as the post-operation effect. The push button 31B is updated to the image. In this way, by performing the post-operation effect in accordance with the movement of the movable accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position, the image of the push button 31B in which the movable accessory 400 that falls to the player is in a protruding state. Can be manipulated to appear to change to a non-protruding state.

In this embodiment, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the image after the operation, is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, so that the movable accessory 400 that falls falls on the push button 31B in the protruding state. Although the form in which the image is manipulated to be changed to the non-protruding state is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state which is the image after the operation is movable. As long as the accessory 400 can make the player appear to operate the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the image may be updated to a different image from the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. ..

After the update of the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, which is the post-operation image as the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is erased from the effect display device 5 for the period L2. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16(B), the timing at which the image deletion of the push button 31B after the change from the protruding state to the non-projecting state is finished is from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the deletion of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the protruding state to the non-projecting state is completed and the timing of movement are movable. The timing may be different from the completion timing of the movement of the accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position.

After completion of the movement of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position, the movable accessory 400 is changed from the close state to the separated state at the effect position by moving the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402. At the timing when the change of the movable accessory 400 to the separated state is completed, the effect display device 5 displays an effect image indicating that the movable accessory 400 has changed to the separated state at the effect position. Then, after changing the movable accessory 400 from the separated state to the close state, the movable accessory 400 is again moved from the effect position to the retracted position, and the variable display ends.

The push button 31B is not projected in the variation display of the super reach (when it is determined not to execute the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the projection state of the push button 31B in S278 of the effect symbol variation start processing), the variation display result is out of alignment. In the case, as shown in FIG. 17A, the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state as the operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The display of the operation prompt message starts. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends.

Further, after the operation which is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state) over the period L2 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends. The image is erased from the effect display device 5. Then, the movable accessory 400 moves from the retracted position toward the effect position (without falling) and the variable display ends.

When the push button 31B is projected in the variable display of the super reach (when it is decided to execute the change from the non-projected state of the push button 31B to the projected state in S278 of the effect symbol variation start processing), when the variation display result is lost As shown in FIG. 17(B), the image and the operation of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promoting image on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The display of the prompt message is started. The push button 31B changes from the non-protruding state to the projecting state immediately before the timing before the display of the operation prompting image or the operation prompting message during the reach effect is started. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends.

The post-operation image that is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) over the period L2 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends. Is erased from the effect display device 5. Then, the variable display ends without the movable accessory 400 moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position.

Next, a display mode of the effect display device 5 and an operation mode of the movable accessory 400 when it is determined that the push button 31B is projected in the variable display of the super reach will be described based on FIGS. 18 and 19. ..

First, as shown in FIGS. 18(A) to 18(D), when the effect symbol is a combination of reach in the state where the movable accessory 400 is arranged at the retracted position, the reach effect (super effect) is displayed on the effect display device 5. Reach production) is started. During the super reach effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the push button 31B in the non-protruding state changes to the projecting state by the driving of the button drive motor 303. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the effect display device 5 displays an image of the push button 31B in the protruding state as an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message such as "press!", and the operation of the push button 31B is confirmed. Reception is started.

When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends without the player operating the push button 31B, FIG. As shown in 19 (H), the operation promoting message is erased from the effect display device 5, and the movable accessory 400 starts moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position. Further, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the post-operation image is gradually updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in association with the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 19(I) and 19(J), when the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position and the update of the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state are completed, the effect display is performed. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state as the post-operation image on the device 5 is terminated, and the movable accessory 400 changes from the proximity state to the separation state. Further, the effect display device 5 displays the effect image.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the movable accessory 400 is dropped as a post-operation effect based on the player operating the push button 31B in the protruding state. At the same time, by updating (changing) the image of the push button 31B in the projected state displayed on the effect display device 5 to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projected state, the movable accessory 400 is as if the push button 31B in the projected state. Since it is possible to make the image appear to be operated, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by responding to the operation of the movable accessory 400 and the change in the display mode of the image of the push button 31B. In the present embodiment, as an example in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the operation promotion image, changes, the form in which the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is updated is disclosed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the change of the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state, which is the operation promotion image, may be performed after the image of the push button 31B is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. It may be included until it is erased from the display device 5.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the form in which the movable accessory 400 is made to appear as if the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated by dropping the movable accessory 400 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of falling, the operation mode of the movable accessory 400 may be other than the fall, as long as it is possible to make the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state appear to be operated.

Further, in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the fall of the movable accessory 400, so that it corresponds to the fall of the movable accessory 400. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the display mode of the image of the push button 31B has changed, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the post-operation effect, after the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state according to the fall of the movable accessory 400, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is updated. By deleting from the effect display device 5, the effect of dropping the movable accessory 400 in the post-operation effect can be improved.

In the post-operation effect of the present embodiment, after the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the fall of the movable accessory 400, the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state in response to the fall of the movable accessory 400 in the post-operation effect is illustrated. May be deleted without updating the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, or the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the fall of the movable accessory 400. The effect display device 5 may not be deleted after the image is updated. That is, in the present invention, in order to change the display mode of the “operation body-corresponding image (image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) in accordance with the operation of the movable body (movable accessory 400), the push button in the protruding state is used. This includes both updating the image of 31B with the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state and deleting the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the image of the push button 31B, which is the after-operation image, is deleted from the effect display device 5 after the after-operation effect is started, the image of the push button 31B corresponding to the fall of the movable accessory 400. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize that has been deleted, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the variable display of the super reach, when the variable display result is out of alignment, that is, when the movement (fall) of the movable accessory 400 is not executed as the post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the push of the protruding state is performed. Whether the button 31B is operated or the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is operated, the image of the push button 31B is deleted from the effect display device 5 over the period L2, that is, at the same timing. Since the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5, the movement of the movable accessory 400 depending on whether the push button 31B in the projecting state is operated or the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is operated ( It is possible to make the display period of the image of the push button 31B common when the (falling) is not executed, and prevent a decrease in the entertainment appeal.

In the present embodiment, when the movable accessory 400 is not moved (dropped) as the post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the push button 31B in the projecting state and the non-projecting state are operated. The form in which the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the same timing as when the push button 31B is operated has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button 31B is illustrated. When the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400 is not executed as the post-operation effect based on, the different timings when the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated and when the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is operated. The image of the push button 31B may be erased from the effect display device 5 with.

Further, the push button 31B is projected in the variable display of the super reach (when it is determined to execute the change from the non-projected state of the push button 31B to the projected state in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 16B, the image of the push button 31B is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B and the elapse of the period L3 from the operation of the push button 31B. When the push button 31B is projected in the variable display of the super reach (when it is decided to execute the change from the non-projected state of the push button 31B to the projected state in S278 of the effect symbol variation start processing), when the variation display result is lost As shown in FIG. 17B, when the period L2 (the period L3>the period L2) has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated, the push button 31B Even if the image is erased, that is, even if the push button 31B changes to the protruding state, the movable accessory 400 is moved (dropped) based on the operation of the push button 31B, and is not executed. Since the mode of ending the display of the image of the push button 31B is different, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the variation display of the super reach, the push button 31B is not projected (when it is determined not to execute the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the projection state of the push button 31B in S278 of the effect symbol variation start processing), the variation display result is a big hit. 16A, the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, which is the post-operation image, is erased from the effect display device 5 for a period L2 after the push button 31B is operated, as shown in FIG. , The push button 31B is projected in the variable display of the super reach (when it is determined to execute the change from the non-projected state of the push button 31B to the projected state in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result becomes a big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed over the period L3 (the period L3>the period L2) after the push button 31B is operated. To the image and the deletion of the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, which is the image after the operation, from the effect display device 5, that is, in the display mode of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5. Accordingly, since the period from the operation of the push button 31B to the end of the display of the image of the push button 31B is different, the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Particularly, the period L3 is longer than the period L2, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state can be updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3. It is possible to bring the player's attention to the update of the image, and improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, by updating the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3, the image of the push button 31B is updated in response to the movement (fall) of the movable accessory 400. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the game has been played, the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the image of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promotion image in the variable display of the super reach is the image showing the push button 31B in the non-protruding state and the image showing the push button 31B in the protruding state. An image of the push button 31B suitable for the mode (protruding state or non-protruding state) of the push button 31B can be displayed on the effect display device 5 as the promotion image.

16A, 16</b>B, 17</b>A, 17</b>A, 17</b>A, 17</b>A, 17</b>A, and 17</b>B depending on whether the push button 31</b>B is projected or not. As shown in B), the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state or the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is started as the operation promotion image from the same timing (the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation). Since the player can easily recognize the timing at which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state or the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is started, the enjoyment of the game can be improved. In the present embodiment, the first operation prompting display of the present invention is the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, and the second operation prompting display is the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. The image and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state are displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation promotion image at the same timing (the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of fluctuation), but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state may be displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation promotion images at different timings. That is, the first operation prompting display and the second operation prompting display may be displayed at different timings when the push button 31B is in the non-protruding state, or different when the push button 31B is in the projecting state. It may be displayed at the timing.

In addition, when the movable accessory 400 moves (falls) from the retracted position to the effect position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated and maintained, while the movable object 400 moves. When the accessory 400 is arranged at the effect position, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are separated from each other from the state in which they are arranged close to each other in the substantially central portion in the lateral width direction of the movable accessory 400. When the movable accessory 400 is changed from the close state to the separated state by moving the same, the effect display image is displayed on the effect display device 5 differently from the image of the push button 31B, so that the post-operation effect is suitably performed. Can be performed.

In addition, since the post-operation effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the image of the push button 31B in the projected state displayed as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is linked to the movable accessory 400 moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position after the operation. Since the image is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

When the movable accessory 400 moves (falls) from the retracted position toward the effect position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is the post-operation image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. Since the image is continuously displayed while being updated, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is the predetermined image in the present invention, is deleted from the effect display device 5 at a timing before the movable accessory 400 starts changing from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the start timing when the movable accessory 400 changes from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. You may. By doing so, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5 in place of the image of the push button 31B in response to the change of the movable accessory 400 from the close state to the separated state. The effect can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the push button 31B is operated by the player during the reach effect, the operation prompt message as the auxiliary image in the present invention is displayed at the timing when the push button 31B is operated. The image of the push button 31B which is erased from the effect display device 5 and which is the image after the operation is displayed at the timing when the fall of the movable accessory 400 is completed (the timing when the period L3 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated). Since it is deleted from the device 5, the player can easily understand that the operation of the push button 31B has been recognized by the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the CPU 120 for effect control) while improving the interest of the game.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

For example, in the embodiment, as the post-operation effect, the movable accessory 400 is moved (dropped) from the retracted position to the effect position based on the push button 31B in the protruding state being operated by the player, and the effect display device is also provided. A mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed in FIG. 5 is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state so that the movable accessory 400 appears to be operating the image of the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 20(A) to FIG. 20(C) as a modified example 1, in the post-operation performance, the movable accessory 400 is retracted. Instead of moving (falling) from the position to the effect position, an effect effect in which a predetermined character image acts on the projected push button 31B image may be displayed on the effect display device 5. By doing so, the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in accordance with the action effect, so that the player can pay attention to the action effect to make the game entertaining. Can be improved.

In the first modification, the form of the image of the push button 31B is changed according to the action effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the form of the image of the push button 31B is not limited to this. The corresponding effect may be an effect other than the effect effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the timing to start displaying the image of the push button 31B in the projected state and the display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projected state on the effect display device 5 are started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a second modification, the push button 31B in the protruding state is used. The timing to start displaying the image and the timing to start displaying the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state may be different.

In addition, when the timing to start displaying the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state and the timing to start displaying the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state are different from each other, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is changed. A mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is deleted based on the operation of the push button 31B while being displayed, and the push button when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed A mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is erased on the basis of the operation of 31B may be made different so that the enjoyment of the game may be improved.

Further, when the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed as the operation promotion image during the reach effect of the above-described embodiment, it is more varied than when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed as the operation promotion image. Although the form in which the display result is a high jackpot is high is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after displaying the image of the push button 31B in the non-projected state on the effect display device 5, the non-projected image is displayed. A case may be provided in which the image of the push button 31B in the state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. Furthermore, when the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state in this way, an action effect in which the image of the specific character acts on the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state. And changing the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state after executing the action effect. , You may improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image corresponding to the first operation body in the present invention is the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, and the image corresponding to the second operation body in the present invention is the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. The form in which the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the movement (falling) of the object 400 from the retracted position to the rendering position has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the first operating body-corresponding image and the second operating body-corresponding image in the present invention may be images having different colors or sizes as long as the images are different in display mode from each other. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of game balls are inside the game machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the number of balls used for the game is added, and the number of balls used for the game is added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored in memory. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time and a type of reach effect, one change pattern designating command is transmitted when the change is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 indicates, for example, the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the reach (before the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) with the first command. The command shown is transmitted, and the second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery effect. The command may be transmitted, or only the variation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is the one for the production control CPU 120. You may make it select by. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the form in which the game ball is shot from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the hitting ball launching device is the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by being provided above the game area.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, by exemplifying a form in which only the big hit that can obtain a large number of game balls can be generated by opening the big winning hole in the big hit game, the present invention is not limited to this. However, for example, the probability variation big hit B is suddenly shortened by the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B by making the opening time of the big winning opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big winning opening has been opened. It can be used as a sudden jackpot that looks like a sudden change. Incidentally, when the probability variation big hit B is made a sudden probability big hit, a small hit for opening the big winning opening is provided in the same opening pattern as the big winning opening opening pattern in the big variation B winning big hit game. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unclear whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is the high accuracy state or the low accuracy state may be generated.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the starting winning opening is illustrated as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is not limited to this. There may be only one or three or more starting winning openings.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the special symbol is illustrated as a form in which there are two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol. Or, the special symbol may be 3 or more.

In the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. May be That is, the final stop symbol that is the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

The advantageous state for the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) which is advantageous for the player in which the player can obtain many game media, and a plurality of specific game states in which expected values of the obtainable game medium are different ( Big hits with different numbers of rounds, etc., high base state (time saving state) where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easier to be established than in the normal game state, and high probability game state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific game state. ), a highly accurate low base state (latent latency change state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the change pattern is a change pattern based on the big hit change pattern, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and winning according to the variable display result derived to the effect display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which is possible.

1 Pachinko machine 1
5 effect display device 31B push button 120 CPU for effect control
400 Movable accessory 401 First movable part 402 Second movable part

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing,
Display means capable of displaying an image,
A movable body which is movable between a first position and a second position which is different from the first position and overlaps with the display means;
An operating body that can be operated by the player,
After causing the movable body to perform a first operation of moving from the first position to the second position, an action effect that causes the movable body to perform a second operation different from the first operation at the second position. Executable action production execution means,
Equipped with
The display means is an image for promoting the operation of the operating body, and can display an operating body corresponding image corresponding to the operating body,
When the first operation is started while the operation unit corresponding image is displayed on the display unit, the operation unit corresponding image is continuously displayed while changing the display mode, and the second operation is executed. According to, the display means displays an image different from the operation body corresponding image,
The display means can display, as the operating body corresponding image, a first operating body corresponding image or a second operating body corresponding image different from the first operating body corresponding image,
The operating body can be changed into a non-projecting state and a projecting state,
The display means is
Displaying the image corresponding to the first operating body when the operating body is in the non-protruding state,
A game machine, wherein the second operating body corresponding image is displayed when the operating body is in the protruding state.

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