JP7175248B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

Conventionally, there has been a presentation in which a present box presentation is performed as a preliminary presentation prior to execution of a notice presentation suggesting that the game will be controlled in an advantageous state (see Patent Document 1, for example). In addition, there is a technique in which a button image is displayed as an action-promoting display, and an effect effect acting on the button image is executed to change the mode of the button image (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2014-226282 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-108138

There is no relationship between the preliminary effect of Patent Document 1 and the effect using the action prompting display of Patent Document 2, and the amusement of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing interest in a game by providing a relationship between the advance performance and the performance using the action promotion display. and

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
a notice effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a plurality of types of notice effects (for example, an active display notice effect, a character notice effect, a button notice effect) suggesting that the control is performed to the advantageous state; ,
a preliminary effect executing means (for example, a performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a preliminary effect (for example, a preliminary effect of displaying a present box) that is a different effect from the previous notice effect;
A detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the action of the player,
A special display (e.g., a gift box) used in the pre-rendering for one of the plurality of types of pre-announcement effects is a pre-announcement mode (e.g., an open mode) that can specify the execution of the target fore-warning effects. ),
As the advance notice effect targeted for the pre-effect, an action prompting display prompting the player to perform a motion detectable by the detection means (for example, a button image shown in FIG. 8-6) is displayed, and after the motion is detected, the advantageous state is displayed. There are two types of action effects: one is to notify that the game will be controlled to another, and the other is to notify that the content is different from that of being controlled to the advantageous state Including a button notice effect that displays other than
As modes of the action promotion display, a specific mode (for example, the normal button shown in FIG. 8-4 (F)) and a special mode with a higher degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state than the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8 -4 (G) shows a hot button),
When the special display of the advance notice mode is displayed and the action effect is executed, and when the action effect is executed without the special display of the notice mode being displayed, the special display of the special mode is executed. The rate at which the action promotion display is displayed differs (for example, as shown in 072FS023 to 072FS024 in Fig. 8-12, when the button notice effect is executed after the gift box becomes a special display, the button The image is displayed, but when the button notice effect is executed without opening the gift box, the button image of the hot button is not displayed),
The preliminary effect execution means can change the special display to the advance notice mode at a plurality of timings,
When the high-expected ready-to-reach controlled to the advantageous state is executed, the special display is changed to the advance notice mode more than when the low-expected ready-to-reach controlled to the advantageous state is executed. The percentage of late timing is high,
As the display mode of the special display, a normal mode, a predetermined mode in which there is a higher expectation that the control to the advantageous state will be performed than in the normal mode and it is not confirmed that the control will be performed in the advantageous state, and a control to the advantageous state. There is a special mode that is determined to be done.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the advance performance and the performance using the action prompting display related to each other, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The action prompting display of the specific mode is provided with a plurality of modes with different degrees of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in the modified example, normal buttons include a red button, a V A plurality of types of aspects with different expectations for big hits such as control buttons are provided).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation of effects in the action prompting display and improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
The preliminary effect executing means can display a plurality of the special displays (for example, can display a plurality of gift boxes as shown in FIG. 8-13 (E)),
The special display can be changed to the advance notice mode at a plurality of timings (for example, the present box can be changed to the opening mode at a plurality of timings).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to changes in the special display at a plurality of timings, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A setting means (eg, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (eg, setting values 1 to 6) with different advantages (eg, jackpot probability),
setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (for example, a special eye-catching effect) for suggesting the setting value when not controlled to the advantageous state;
The preliminary performance executing means does not execute the preliminary performance targeting the setting suggestion performance (for example, as shown in 072FS028 to 072FS029 in FIG. 8-12, the preliminary performance is not executed targeting the eye-catching performance). .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest when the control is not in an advantageous state.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
When the action prompting display becomes the special mode, it is determined that the control is in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in 072FS023 to 072FS024 in FIG. (executed only on

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the appearance of the action prompting display as a special mode.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
Acquisition effect means capable of displaying the action prompting display and executing the acquisition effect of acquiring the special display by detecting the action (for example, as shown in the modified example, the acquisition effect of acquiring the gift box by the player's button operation) (For example, production control CPU 120) is further provided,
The obtaining effect means does not display the action promoting display of the special mode in the action promoting display in the obtaining effect (for example, does not display a hot button in the button image in the obtaining effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to divide the effects, give a special feeling to the action promotion display of the special mode, and improve the amusement of the game.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Depending on the timing at which the special display changes to the advance notice mode, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state differs (for example, as shown in FIGS. easy to determine).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing when the special display changes to the advance notice mode, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
The special display is provided with a plurality of types of aspects with different expectations of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the present box There is a normal display and a highly anticipated specific display).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the type of special display and improve the interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows a big-hit determination table and a big-hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the content of a fluctuation pattern, and the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a timing chart for explaining the period of various productions. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a display mode of a present box; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating an eye-catching production. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the execution presence/absence of each advance notice production. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a determination ratio of execution/non-execution of a pre-rendering and a determination ratio of a pattern of the pre-rendering. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a determination ratio of opening timing; It is a flow chart which shows production decision processing. It is a flow chart which shows production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of preliminary production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

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

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

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

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

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, setting values will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 described in the present embodiment has a jackpot winning probability according to a set value by a setting change operation using an operation means such as a predetermined switch by a person on the game hall side (game hall clerk, etc.). is configured to change.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, setting change processing is executed to change the probability of winning a big hit set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process is executed to change the winning probability of the big hit by using the determination table corresponding to the set value. The set value consists of six stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, for example, and the probability of winning a big hit increases in the order of set value 1<set value 2<set value 3<set value 4<set value 5<set value 6. That is, when setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the degree of advantage increases in the order of setting value 2<setting value 3<setting value 4<setting value 5<setting value 6. increase step by step. It should be noted that the set values are not limited to six stages as long as they are provided in a plurality of stages. Since the ball output rate (the number of balls output per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes in accordance with the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the setting value changes the ball output rate. It can be said that

In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of setting values, for example, setting values 4 to 6 are called high setting with a high probability of winning a big win, and setting values 1 to 3 are called low setting with a low probability of winning a big win. If the setting value is not changed when the power is turned on, the previous setting value is taken over.

It should be noted that the selection probability of the type of jackpot may also be changeable by setting the set value 1 to set value 6 in the same way as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win.

In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the type of jackpot is determined by selecting one of "non-probability variation" and "probability variation". A "non-variable" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as a normal jackpot. The "probable variation" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as the "probability variation" jackpot.

In the case of a normal jackpot, after the jackpot game state is completed, a time-saving state (high base state) is set until variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a low probability state (non-probability variable state). . Such a game state is called a low probability high base state. The time saving state is a game control state in which the length of the fluctuation time of the variable display is made shorter than the non-time saving state on average.

The base is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with winning prizes to the number of shot balls. The high base state is a state in which the base is higher than the low base state, which is the normal state, and the variable prize ball device 6B, that is, the electric tulip supports the prize winning, thereby facilitating the prize winning to the variable prize ball device 15. It is realized by executing the "electric tuning support control". Since the variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning means that is opened based on the variable display result of the normal symbol display 20, it is also called a normal variable winning means. In the high base state (time saving state), the frequency that the game ball can enter the second start winning port of the variable winning ball device 15 which is the normal variable winning means is the normal game state (low probability state, low base state , It is also called a high-frequency state (high-frequency open control state) that can be controlled to a high-frequency state higher than the non-time-saving state). After such a time-saving state is completed, it is controlled to a low-probability state (non-probability variable state) and a low-base state (a control state in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second start-up winning port of the variable winning ball device 15). . Such a game state is called a low probability low base state. The state at the beginning of activation when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on is basically a low-probability-low base state.

In the case of a variable probability big win, after the end of the big win game state, it becomes a high probability state (variable probability state) and a short time state (high base state) until the next big win occurs. Such a game state is called a high probability high base state. After the high probability high base state ends, it is controlled to the low probability low base state. It should be noted that the jackpot type may be selected and determined from a combination of a plurality of types different from such a combination of a plurality of types.

FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a big-hit determination table and a big-hit type determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 101. FIG.

FIG. 8-1(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a data table for making a big hit determination for each of the first special symbol (first special symbol) and the second special symbol (second special symbol). In the jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination value to be compared with the random value for determining the jackpot (for determining the display result) is set separately for normal time (low probability) and variable probability (high probability). . Also, in the jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values for normal (low probability) and variable probability (high probability) are set differently for each set value 1 to set value 6. In Figure 8-1 (A), in order to make it easier to understand the probability of being determined to be a big hit, for each setting value from setting value 1 to setting value 6, normal time (low probability) and variable probability (high probability) The probability of hitting the jackpot is shown.

In the jackpot determination table, each of the jackpot probability at normal time (low probability) and the jackpot probability at variable probability (high probability) is set value 1 < set value 2 < set value 3 < set value 4 < set value 5 < The data is set so as to have a relationship of set value 6.

When the CPU 103 detects a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (first starting winning) or a starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (second starting winning), the CPU 103 generates a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value of the circuit 104 is extracted as a random value for determining a big hit. For each of the first start-up prize and the second start-up prize, check the current set value and determine whether the current probability state is normal (low probability) or variable (high probability). Confirm, according to the setting value and probability state, compare the extraction value with the jackpot judgment value set in the special figure jackpot judgment table, and if the extraction value matches one of the jackpot judgment values, regarding the start winning of the judgment target Decide to hit the jackpot.

Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big win game state. It is also about deciding whether or not.

FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table. FIG. 8-1(B) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining a jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the first symbol. FIG. 8-1(C) is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when the second symbol is determined to be a jackpot.

In each of the first special figure jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8-1 (B) and the second special figure jackpot type determination table in FIG. The jackpot determination values are set corresponding to each of the "10R probability variable jackpot", "5R probability variable jackpot", and "5R normal jackpot". In FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C), selection ratios are shown for each jackpot type in order to facilitate understanding of the determination probability of each jackpot type.

The jackpot type determination value is also used as a decision value (jackpot design determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to the "10R probability variable jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "7". The determination value corresponding to the "5R probability variable big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol "3". The determination value corresponding to the "5R normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "4".

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random number value for jackpot type determination matches as the jackpot type, and determines the jackpot type determination as the jackpot pattern. A jackpot pattern with matching random numbers is determined. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In this embodiment, a jackpot type for executing a jackpot game state is selected and determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot types having different numbers of rounds. Among these jackpot types, the CPU 103 uses various jackpot type determination tables to determine the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random number value for jackpot type determination matches, and also determines the jackpot pattern. decide.

Next, the content of the variation pattern and the determination ratio of the variation pattern in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing the content of the variation pattern and the determination ratio of the variation pattern. FIG. 8-2(A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation patterns (variation times). Variation pattern #10 is a non-reach variation pattern. Variation pattern #11 is a non-reach deviation (for shortening) variation pattern. Variation pattern #12 is a variation pattern of deviation from normal reach. Variation pattern #13 is a variation pattern that develops from normal reach to weak super reach and eventually loses. Variation pattern #14 is a variation pattern that develops from normal reach to strong super reach B and eventually loses. Variation pattern #15 is a small hit variation pattern. Variation pattern #16 is a variation pattern for a normal reach jackpot. Variation pattern #17 is a variation pattern that develops from normal reach to weak super reach and finally becomes a big hit. Variation pattern #18 is a variation pattern that develops from normal reach to strong super reach and finally becomes a big hit. Weak super reach is also called weak SP reach, and strong super reach is called strong SP reach.

FIG. 8-2(B) is an example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. The degree of expectation (reliability) of a big hit is strong super reach>weak super reach>normal reach. The degree of expectation of a certain effect a is, for example, (probability that effect a will be executed when a big win occurs)*(probability of a big win)/{(probability of effect a being executed when a big win)*( Probability of hitting the jackpot) + (probability of executing the production a when not hitting the jackpot) x (probability of not hitting the jackpot)} Become).

According to the example of FIG. 8-2(B), the variation pattern #11 is not determined during the low base, but depending on the number of reserved memories (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 4 or more), the low base Variation pattern #11 may be determined among them. Also, according to the example of FIG. 8-2(B), the variation pattern #10 is not determined during the high base, but depending on the number of reserved memories (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less), the high base Variation pattern #10 may be determined among them.

(Description on characteristic parts 072F to 074F)
Next, the characterizing parts 072F to 074F executed in this embodiment will be described. In these characteristic parts, for one of a plurality of types of notice effects commonly suggesting that the state is controlled to a jackpot game state, a preliminary effect of displaying a present box is executed before the execution of the notice effect. be. Below, each characterizing portion in which the pre-rendering is executed will be specifically described.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 072F)
First, the game machine related to the characteristic portion 072F will be described. The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 072F is the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 072F, a plurality of types of advance notice effects suggesting control to the big hit game state are executed. In addition, a preliminary effect, which is a different effect from the advance effect, is executed. In addition, an SP ready-to-win effect is executed, which is a different effect from the notice effect and the preliminary effect, and notifies whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state. Also, there is a case where the present box used for the preliminary presentation of one of the plurality of types of preliminary presentation is changed to an open state that allows the execution of the target presentation presentation to be specified. In addition, the pattern with a higher degree of expectation is more likely to be determined to be released at a later timing. In addition, as an effect pattern of the preliminary effect, there are a pattern in which the present box changes to an open mode and a pattern in which the present box remains closed. The execution ratio of the pattern in which the present box is closed while the present box is closed is lower in the pattern in which the strong SP ready-to-win performance with a high expectation of big hit is executed than in the pattern in which the weak SP ready-to-win performance is performed.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 073F)
Next, the game machine related to the characteristic portion 073F will be described. The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 073F is the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 073F, a plurality of types of advance notice effects suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit game state are executed. In addition, a preliminary effect, which is a different effect from the advance effect, is executed. Also, there is a case where the present box used for the preliminary presentation of one of the plurality of types of preliminary presentation is changed to an open state that allows the execution of the target presentation presentation to be specified. In addition, the pattern with a higher degree of expectation is more likely to be determined to be released at a later timing. In addition, as an effect pattern of the preliminary effect, there are a pattern in which the present box changes to an open mode and a pattern in which the present box remains closed. In addition, the present box is provided with a normal display and a specific display with a high expectation of a big hit. When the present box is displayed in the specific display, the ratio of executing the pre-rendering with the pattern of the present box being closed is lower than when the present box is displayed in the normal display.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 074F)
Next, the game machine related to the characteristic portion 074F will be described. The gaming machine relating to the characteristic part 074F is the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 074F, a plurality of types of advance notice effects suggesting that the game is controlled to the big win game state are executed. In addition, a preliminary effect, which is a different effect from the advance effect, is executed. Also, there is a case where the present box used for the preliminary presentation of one of the plurality of types of preliminary presentation is changed to an open state that allows the execution of the target presentation presentation to be specified. In addition, there are a normal button and a superheat button in the mode of the button image as an action prompting display for prompting the player to operate the button. Then, when the button notice effect is executed after the gift box becomes a special display, the button image of the hot button is always displayed, but when the button notice effect is executed without opening the present box, it is intense. The button image for the thermal button is never displayed.

Next, the period of each effect to be executed will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a timing chart for explaining the period of each effect. As an example of the effect, variable display is started at timing T0 as shown in FIG. 8-3. After that, a present box is displayed on the screen at timing T1. After that, it becomes reach at timing T2. After that, from timing T3 to T4, an active display announcement performance is executed in which the mode of active display changes to a mode with a high degree of expectation for a big hit. After that, at timing T5, normal reach develops to super reach. After that, from timings T6 to T7, a role announcement performance is executed to suggest that the game will be controlled to a big win game state by the action of the role.

After that, the present box is opened at timing Ta as an example of a pattern of opening the present box. Along with the opening of the present box, a button announcement presentation prompting button operation is executed at timings T8 to T9. In this manner, the advance notice mode in which the advance notice effect is executed is obtained by the opening mode of the present box. Note that the timing Ta at which the present box is opened is an example, and other timings may be used. For example, the gift box may be opened at the timing before the execution of the active display notice effect or at the timing before the execution of the character object notice effect.

Then, when the display result is a loss, an effect is executed in which the lost symbols are stopped during the lost symbol stop display period of timings T10 to T11. After that, at timings T11 to T12, an eye-catching effect is executed. The eye-catching effect is an effect that attracts or steals the player's attention by displaying an eye-catching image for a short period of time (for example, 1 second). Also, the eye-catching effect is a effect that is always executed when the SP reach is lost, and there is also a pattern that also has a setting suggesting effect that suggests the current set value. In addition, the preliminary effect of displaying the present box is not executed for the setting suggestion effect as the eye-catching effect. In other words, when the gift box is opened, an image corresponding to the eye-catching effect (setting suggesting effect) is not displayed. By executing the eye-catching effect, it is possible to improve the interest when the game is not controlled to the jackpot game state. The eye-catching effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8-5.

Also, the change may end while the gift box remains closed. In such a case, the present box is deleted at timing Tb before timing T11. The timing at which the present box is erased may be the same timing as the timing at which the symbols are fixed and stopped, or may be at a predetermined timing prior to the timing at which the symbols are stopped. Further, when the display result is a big win, an effect is executed in which the big win symbols are stopped during the big win symbol stop display period of timings T13 to T14. In addition, in the case of a big hit with a non-opening pattern, the present box may be erased at a predetermined timing before the big win pattern is fixed and stopped. Further, when a big hit is achieved, the non-opening pattern may not be determined.

Next, the display mode of the present box will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the present box. In the present box, the white normal display 072F001 shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the red specific display 072F002 shown in FIG. There is a fruit pattern special table display 072F003 shown in FIG.

When the gift box is opened from the normal display 072F001 or the specific display 072F002, one of the effects shown in FIGS. 8-4(D) to 8-4(F) is executed. FIG. 8-4(D) is a diagram showing that the active display announcement effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4(D), when the active display notice effect is executed, an active display notice image 072F004 indicating that the active display will change when the present box is opened is displayed. After that, when the display mode of the displayed active display changes to the display mode (for example, green) shown in the active display preview image 072F004, it is announced that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state.

Also, FIG. 8-4(E) is a diagram showing that the character product announcement effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4(E), when the character product announcement effect is executed, a character product announcement image 072F005 indicating that the character product will move when the present box is opened is displayed. After that, it is announced that the pachinko game machine 1 will be controlled to a jackpot game state by the action of the accessory provided in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加

Also, FIG. 8-4(F) is a diagram showing that the button announcement effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4(F), when the button announcement effect is executed, a button announcement image 072F006 indicating that the button announcement effect will be executed when the present box is opened is displayed. After that, a button image is displayed on the screen as an action promotion display for promoting actions of the player. When the button image is displayed, a cut-in display on the screen indicates that the game is controlled to the big win game state by operating the button by the player. A cut-in effect in which a cut-in display is executed is a effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in a cut-in image format. This is an effect that displays the image of The background image of the cut-in effect has a plurality of colors such as green and red, and depending on the mode, it is announced that the game will be controlled to a big win game state.

When the gift box is opened from the special display 072F003, the special button announcement effect shown in FIG. 8-4(G) is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4(G), when the special button notice effect is executed, a special button notice image 072F007 is displayed to indicate that the special button notice effect will be executed when the gift box is opened. be done. After that, a special button image is displayed on the screen as an action-promoting display for promoting the action of the player. When the special button image is displayed, an effect is executed to determine that the game is controlled to a big hit game state by the player's operation of the button. In the special button announcement effect executed from the special display present box in this way, it is confirmed that the game is controlled to the big win game state, so the player desires the special display of the present box.

Next, the content of the eye-catching effect will be described. FIG. 8-5 is a diagram for explaining an eye-catching effect. The eye-catching effect is executed after the display result of the loss is displayed in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach loss. FIG. 8-5(A) shows a normal eye-catching effect in which a normal eye-catching image 072F010 in a normal mode is displayed. In the normal eye-catching image 072F010, the yukata of the character is plain. FIG. 8-5(B) is a special eye-catching effect that displays a special eye-catching image 072F011 in a special mode. In the special eye-catching image 072F011, the character's yukata has a goldfish pattern.

The eye-catching effect is executed at a rate of 100% when weak super reach or strong super reach is lost, and is not executed in other variation patterns. Also, the eye-catching effects are different in the determination ratio of the eye-catching effects to be executed depending on the set value. For example, when the eye-catching effect is executed when the set value is 1 to 3, the normal eye-catching effect is determined at a rate of 90% and the special eye-catching effect is determined at a rate of 10%. When the eye-catching effect is executed when the set value is 4 to 6, the normal eye-catching effect is determined at a rate of 60% and the special eye-catching effect is determined at a rate of 40%.

Based on such a determination ratio, it is possible to guess whether the currently set set values are 1 to 3 or set values 4 to 6, depending on the display mode of the eye-catching effect. A plurality of eye-catching presentation display modes may be provided, such as an image suggesting an odd number setting, an image suggesting an even number setting, an image confirming a high setting, and the like. Further, the execution ratio of the eye-catching effect may be different between when the weak super reach is lost and when the strong super reach is lost. Also, an eye-catching effect may be executed when the normal reach is out of reach.

Next, an example of effect operation will be described. FIG. 8-6 is a diagram showing an example of effect operation. A series of effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 8-6(A) to (J). FIG. 8-6A is a diagram showing a state at the start of variable display. At the start of the variable display, the state of the currently executed variable display is indicated by three downward arrows on the screen. In addition, on the bottom center of the screen, an active display in a round shape on the base is displayed as a mode corresponding to the current variable display. Also, to the left of the active display, two circular pending displays corresponding to pending memories that have not yet been executed are displayed.

FIG. 8-6(B) is a diagram showing how the present box is displayed. For example, the present box is displayed in a red specific display in the left end area of the screen as shown in FIG. 8-6(B). After that, in FIG. 8-6(C), the decorative pattern changes to the ready-to-win state while the present box is displayed. In addition, the present box remains closed without being opened. In addition, the active display changes from white in the normal mode to green in which the probability of a big hit is high. In this way, an active notice effect is executed in which the mode of active display changes. It should be noted that the gift box may be initially displayed in normal display in white, and then changed to specific display in red at a predetermined timing.

FIG. 8-6(D) is a diagram showing the development of the SP reach. After the reach, the normal reach is executed, and then the SP reach with a high expectation of a big hit may be developed. When developing into SP reach, the characters "SP development" are displayed in the center of the screen. Also, at the upper left corner of the screen, the decoration pattern is displayed as a small pattern in a small form. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-6(E), during the SP reach, an effect is executed in which the ally character and the enemy character confront each other.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-6(F), the character object announcement effect is executed. In the character object announcement effect, an effect is executed in which the character object provided in the pachinko game machine 1 falls from above to below. A high degree of expectation for a big hit is indicated by execution of the character object announcement effect. After that, the situation when the present box is opened is shown in FIG. 8-6(G). As shown in FIG. 8-6(G), an effect is executed in which the present box is opened and a button announcement image pops out.

FIG. 8-6(H) shows how the button announcement effect is executed after that. As shown in FIG. 8-6(H), when the button announcement effect is executed, a button image is displayed in the center of the screen to prompt the player's action. In addition, at the bottom right of the screen, the characters "Push!" are displayed for the player to operate the button. After that, when the player presses the button, a cut-in occurs as shown in FIG. 8-6(I). In the cut-in effect shown in 8-6(I), different backgrounds are displayed together with the character according to the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the background of the current cut-in effect is displayed in red. It should be noted that the appearance of the character may differ according to the degree of expectation for a big hit. After that, the big hit display result is enlarged and displayed in the central area of the screen.

Next, another example of effect operation will be described. FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing an example of effect operation. A series of effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 8-7 (A) to (F). Also, a series of effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 8-7 (A), (B), (G), and (F). FIG. 8-7(A) is a diagram showing a state at the start of variable display. At the start of the variable display, the state of the currently executed variable display is indicated by three downward arrows on the screen. In addition, on the bottom center of the screen, an active display in a round shape on the base is displayed as a mode corresponding to the current variable display. Also, to the left of the active display, two circular pending displays corresponding to pending memories that have not yet been executed are displayed.

FIG. 8-7B is a diagram showing how the present box is displayed. The present box is displayed in a normal white display in the leftmost area of the screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-7(B). After that, FIG. 8-7(C) shows how the present box is opened. As shown in FIG. 8-7(C), an effect is executed in which the present box is opened and an active display preview image pops out from inside. The active display forewarning image is displayed with an image showing that the color changes to green.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-7(D), the active notice effect is executed, so that the white active display changes to a green active display with a high expectation of a big hit. After that, the ready-to-win effect and the like are executed, and as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-7(F), a character wearing a yukata with a goldfish pattern is enlarged and displayed as an eye-catching effect. Then, an effect is executed in which the character gradually shrinks toward the center of the screen and fades out. This suggests that the current settings may be settings 4-6.

Next, the case where the effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 8-7 (A), (B), (G), and (F) will be described. After FIG. 8-7(B), as shown in FIG. 8-7(G), the missing symbols are displayed while the present box remains unopened. Then, the present box is erased before the pattern is fixed and stopped. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-7(F), a character wearing a yukata with a goldfish pattern is enlarged and displayed as an eye-catching effect. Then, an effect is executed in which the character gradually shrinks toward the center of the screen and fades out.

Next, a determination ratio of execution/non-execution of each advance notice effect will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing the determination ratio of execution/non-execution of each advance notice effect. FIG. 8-8(A) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the active display announcement effect. FIG. 8-8(B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the character product announcement effect. FIG. 8-8(C) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the button announcement effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the active display notice effect is determined when the variation patterns are other than the variation patterns #10 and #11 of non-reach out. Then, the rate of determination in the order of variation pattern #12<variation pattern #13<variation pattern #14<variation pattern #16<variation pattern #17<variation pattern #18 is high. As a result, it can be said that the more favorable the variation pattern is for the player, the higher the proportion of execution of the active display announcement effects.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the character object announcement effect is determined for the weak SP ready-to-win effect and the strong SP ready-to-win effect. Then, the rate of determination in the order of variation pattern #13<variation pattern #14<variation pattern #17<variation pattern #18 is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(C), the button announcement effect is determined for the weak SP ready-to-win effect and the strong SP ready-to-win effect. Then, the rate of determination in the order of variation pattern #13<variation pattern #14<variation pattern #17<variation pattern #18 is high. As a result, it can be said that the more favorable the variation pattern is for the player, the higher the rate at which the character object announcement effect or the button announcement effect is executed.

Next, the determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the preliminary effect and the determination ratio of the pattern of the preliminary effect will be described. FIG. 8-9 is a diagram showing the determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the pre-rendering and the determination ratio of the pattern of the pre-rendering. FIG. 8-9(A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the preliminary effect, and FIG. 8-9(B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the pattern of the preliminary effect when the advance effect is executed. .

As shown in FIG. 8-9(A), the pre-performance includes variation patterns #10, #11<variation pattern #12<variation pattern #13<variation pattern #14<variation pattern #16<variation pattern #17<variation The ratio of the pattern #18 to be executed is higher. In this way, the more advantageous the variation pattern is for the player, the higher the rate at which the pre-performance is determined to be executed.

Also, the pattern of the advance effect when the advance effect is executed is determined by the ratio shown in FIG. 8-9(B). The pre-rendering patterns include a pattern in which the present box is normally displayed and not opened, a pattern in which the present box is normally displayed and opened, and a pattern in which the present box is specifically displayed and opened. In the variation pattern #12, it is determined that 80% is normal display without opening, 20% is normal display with opening, and 0% is opening with specific display. In the variation pattern #13, 30% is normal display without opening, 50% is normal display with opening, and 20% is specific display with opening. In the variation pattern #14, 0% is determined for normal display without opening, 60% for normal display with opening, and 40% for specific display with opening.

In the variation pattern #16, 10% is determined for normal display without opening, 90% for normal display with opening, and 0% for specific display with opening. In the variation pattern #17, 5% is normal display without opening, 45% is normal display with opening, and 50% is opening with specific display. In the variation pattern #18, 0% is determined for normal display without opening, 30% for normal display with opening, and 70% for specific display with opening.

Note that the preliminary effect when the advance effect is not executed is determined to be a pattern of normal display and no opening. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-9(B), the fluctuation pattern #14 and the fluctuation pattern #18, which are strong SP fluctuation patterns, are never determined as the non-release pattern. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the performance due to the frequent execution of the non-release pattern in the strong SP reach with the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-9(B), the no-opening pattern is not determined in the specific display with a higher expectation of a big hit than in the normal display. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the performance from being lost due to the frequent execution of the non-opening pattern during the specific display with a high degree of expectation for a big win.

Next, the opening timing of the present box will be explained. FIGS. 8-10 are diagrams showing determination ratios of opening timings. FIG. 8-10(A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the opening timing when the advance notice effect is executed three times. FIGS. 8-10 (B) to (D) are diagrams showing determination ratios of opening timings when the advance notice effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), when the advance notice effect is executed three times, in the variation pattern #13, the first timing is 50%, the second timing is 40%, and the third timing is 10%. be done. In the variation pattern #14, the first timing is determined to be 25%, the second timing to be 35%, and the third timing to be 40%. In the variation pattern #17, the first timing is determined to be 30%, the second timing to be 50%, and the third timing to be 20%. In the variation pattern #18, the first timing is determined to be 10%, the second timing to be 40%, and the third timing to be 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-10(B), when the advance notice effect is executed twice and the advance notice effect is not executed at the first timing, in the variation pattern #13, the second timing is 70% and the third timing is 70%. is determined to be 30%. In the variation pattern #14, the second timing is determined to be 60% and the third timing is determined to be 40%. In the variation pattern #17, the second timing is determined to be 30% and the third timing is determined to be 70%. In the variation pattern #18, the second timing is determined to be 20% and the third timing is determined to be 80%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-10(C), when the advance notice effect is executed twice and the advance notice effect is not executed at the second timing, in the variation pattern #13, the first timing is 70% and the third timing is 70%. is determined to be 30%. In the variation pattern #14, the first timing is determined to be 60% and the third timing is determined to be 40%. In the variation pattern #17, the first timing is determined to be 30% and the third timing is determined to be 70%. In the variation pattern #18, the first timing is determined to be 20% and the third timing is determined to be 80%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), when the advance notice effect is executed twice and the notice effect is not executed at the third timing, in the variation pattern #13, the first timing is 70% and the second timing is 70%. is determined to be 30%. In the variation pattern #14, the first timing is determined to be 60% and the second timing is determined to be 40%. In the variation pattern #17, the first timing is determined to be 30% and the second timing is determined to be 70%. In the variation pattern #18, the first timing is determined to be 20% and the second timing is determined to be 80%.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10, when the opening timing is late, the probability of determining a variation pattern advantageous to the player (variation pattern with high expectation for big win) is higher than when the opening timing is early. Therefore, it can be said that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the opening timing is later than when the opening timing is earlier.

Also, in the non-reach variation pattern, the pattern of opening the present box is not executed. Further, in the variation pattern of normal reach, the announcement effect to be executed is only the active display announcement effect, so the opening timing is determined to be the first timing. Also, in the jackpot button announcement effect to be opened at the third timing, it is determined that the present box is displayed in a special display.

Next, processing for determining each effect will be described. 8-11 and 8-12 are flow charts showing effect determination processing. The effect determination process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first uses the table of FIG. 8-8(A) to determine whether or not to execute the active display announcement effect based on the variation pattern (072FS001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the active display notice effect is determined (072FS002). When it is determined that execution of the active display announcement effect is not determined (072FS002:N), the process proceeds to 072FS010.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 072FS002 that execution of the active display previous notice effect is determined, it determines the content of the active display previous notice effect based on the variation pattern (072FS003). In 072FS003, it is determined to what color the active display color is to be changed. For example, when it is set so that the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of blue<green<red<gold, it is determined to change to one of the colors based on the variation pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the table of FIG. 8-8(B) to determine whether or not to execute the character product announcement effect based on the variation pattern (072FS004). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that the character product announcement effect should be executed (072FS005). When it is determined that execution of the role product announcement effect is not determined (072FS005:N), the process proceeds to 072FS010.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 072FS005 that execution of the character product announcement effect is determined to be executed, it determines the content of the character product announcement effect based on the variation pattern (072FS006). At 072FS006, an effect is executed in which an LED serving as a light-emitting means incorporated in the role object shines after the role object drops, as the role object announcement effect. For example, when it is set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order of white<green<red, it is determined to change to one of the colors based on the variation pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the table of FIG. 8-8(C) to determine whether or not to execute the button advance notice effect based on the variation pattern (072FS007). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the button announcement effect is determined (072FS008). When it is determined that execution of the button advance notice effect is not determined (072FS008:N), the process proceeds to 072FS010.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 072FS008 that execution of the button advance notice effect is determined, it determines the contents of the button advance notice effect based on the variation pattern (072FS009). In 072FS009, when the state of the cut-in effect after operating the button as the button notice effect is set so that the expectation of the big hit increases in the order of blue background<green background<red background, the variation pattern Based on this, it is decided to use one of the images.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the table of FIG. 8-9(A) to determine whether or not to execute the preliminary effect based on the variation pattern. This determines whether or not to display the present box. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that the pre-effect should be executed (072FS011). In 072FS011, if it is not determined that the pre-performance should be executed (072FS011:N), the process proceeds to 072FS028.

In 072FS011, if it is determined that the pre-rendering is to be executed (072FS011: Y), the display mode of the present box in the pre-rendering and whether or not to open it is determined using FIG. 8-9 (B) (072FS012 ). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the opening pattern is determined (072FS020). If the open pattern is not determined (072FS020:N), the process proceeds to 072FS028. If the open pattern is determined (072FS020: Y), the process proceeds to 072FS021.

At 072FS021, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of times of the advance notice effect is determined to be 3 times. When the number of advance notice effects is determined to be 3 times (072FS021: Y), using the table of FIG. (072FS022).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a pattern in which a big hit button announcement effect is executed (072FS023). If the pattern is not one in which the big hit announcement effect is executed (072FS023:N), the process proceeds to 072FS028. In the case of a pattern in which a big-hit announcement effect is executed (072FS023: Y), the present box is displayed in a special display and the button is set to "hot heat" (072FS024). After that, the processing shifts to 072FS028.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of times of the notice effect is determined to be two times when the number of times of the notice effect is not determined to be three times at 072FS021 (072FS021: N) ). When the number of advance notice effects is determined to be twice (072FS025: Y), using the tables of FIGS. The present box opening timing is determined from the first to third timings (072FS026). For example, different tables are used depending on which two of the three types of advance notice effects are determined. After that, the processing shifts to 072FS028.

Also, if the number of times of the notice effect is not determined to be two times in 072FS025 (072FS025), that is, if the number of times of the notice effect is determined to be one time, the opening timing according to the notice effect to be executed (072FS027). As a result, the present box is set to be opened at the timing before the start of the announcement effect to be executed among the three kinds of announcement effects. After that, the processing shifts to 072FS028.

At 072FS028, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is SP reach out. If it is not an SP reach fluctuation pattern (072FS028:N), the process proceeds to 072FS030. If it is the SP reach variation pattern (072FS028: Y), the content of the eye-catching effect is determined based on the variation pattern and the set value (072fS029). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when the set values are 4 to 6, the special eye-catching effect is determined to be executed at a higher rate than when the set values are 1 to 3. . Next, it sets to execute the decided effect contents (072FS030), and ends the process.

Next, a display example of the preliminary effect will be described. FIG. 8-13 is a diagram showing a display example of preliminary effects. As a display example of the preliminary effect, displays such as those shown in FIGS. 8-13 (A) to (D) may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13(A), a present box may be displayed as a pending display in the pending display area. After that, the present box may be displayed as an active display in the active display area as shown in FIG. 8-13(B).

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-13(C), the present box may be opened in the active display area. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13(C), when the character "re" appears, it is suggested that a pseudo-run will be executed in the subsequent presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13(D), after the preliminary effect is executed, the mode of the active display changes to green or the like.

In the case of changing as shown in FIG. 8-13(D), the display mode of the active display may be determined regardless of whether or not the preliminary effect is executed. Then, in the case of executing the preliminary effect, after the present box is displayed in the active display area in a manner changed to the advance notice, the active display may be displayed in the determined display manner. In this manner, the player is made to pay attention to which advance notice mode the present box is displayed and changes to, and also to pay attention to which form the active display is displayed after the present box is changed to the advance notice mode. can be made

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13(D), the active display may be displayed in a pattern in which the present box is changed to a green active display as a specific mode. In such a case, the active display in which the present box is not displayed and is displayed in green in the active display area and the active display in which the present box is displayed and is displayed in green after the active display area changes to the advance notice mode are different. , Even in the same mode, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state may be different. For example, the expectation of a big hit may be higher in the active display that is displayed in green after changing to the advance notice mode, than in the case that the present box is displayed in green without being displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13(E), a plurality of gift boxes may be displayed in the preliminary effect. In this way, it is possible to give the player a feeling of anticipation that the advance notice effect may be executed multiple times. Note that when displaying a plurality of gift boxes, the ratio of execution of the no-open pattern is lower when the number is large (for example, 2 or 3) than when the number is small (for example, 1). is desirable.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13(F), the preliminary effect may be a effect in which the number of seconds is displayed as a timer image. In such a case, the number of seconds in the timer is decremented as time elapses, and when the time reaches "00:00", the advance notice effect may be executed. Also, although the timer is decremented, it is also possible to provide a false pattern that ends at "00:01". Also, a pattern may be provided in which the advance notice effect is not executed even when the timer reaches "00:00".

[Main Configurations and Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 072F]
[1] The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 072F is the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 072F, a plurality of types of advance notice effects suggesting control to the big hit game state are executed. Also, a preliminary effect of displaying a present box, which is a different effect from the advance effect, is executed. In addition, an SP ready-to-win effect is executed, which is a different effect from the notice effect and the preliminary effect, and notifies whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state. Also, there is a case where the present box used for the preliminary presentation of one of the plurality of types of preliminary presentation is changed to an open state that allows the execution of the target presentation presentation to be specified. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-10, patterns with higher expectations are more likely to be determined to be opened at a later timing. In addition, as an effect pattern of the preliminary effect, there are a pattern in which the present box changes to an open mode and a pattern in which the present box remains closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-9(B), the pattern in which the strong SP ready-to-win effect with a high expectation of a big hit is executed ends with the present box closed rather than the pattern in which the weak SP ready-to-win effect is executed. The execution rate of patterns that In this way, the present box used for the preliminary performance can be displayed to make the user pay attention to which of the advance performances will be executed, and at the same time, it is possible to increase the variation of the performance by the non-opening pattern, while at the same time achieving a big hit. In the strong SP ready-to-win performance controlled in the game state with a high degree of expectation, the pre-performance by the non-opening pattern is difficult to execute, so that the interest of the pre-performance can be improved.

[2] After losing the SP reach, an eye-catching effect capable of suggesting a set value is executed. In addition, as shown in 072FS028 to 072FS029 in FIG. 8-12, the preliminary effect is not executed for the eye-catching effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest when not controlled to the jackpot game state. In addition, by not executing the setting suggestive effect as the target of the preliminary effect, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the player who expects the execution of the advance effect from being lowered.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-13(F), the preliminary effect may be a effect that uses a timer image to indicate the number of seconds until the advance notice effect is executed. In this way, the execution timing of the advance notice effect is suggested, so that the degree of attention to the change in the display mode of the timer image can be increased.

[4] As shown in FIGS. 8-4(A) and (B), the present box has a normal display and a highly anticipated specific display. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the type of gift box and improve the amusement of the game.

[5] The display mode of the active display may be determined regardless of whether or not the preliminary effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-13(B) and (C), the present box can be displayed in the active display area, and the display mode of the present box can be changed to the advance notice mode. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (C) and (D), after changing to the advance notice mode and displaying, the determined display mode can be used to display the active display. In this manner, the player is made to pay attention to which advance notice mode the present box is displayed and changes to, and also to pay attention to which form the active display is displayed after the present box is changed to the advance notice mode. can be made

[6] It is possible to display the active display in a pattern that changes the present box to a specific mode (for example, green) of the active display, and the active display displayed in the specific mode and the active display after changing to the advance notice mode. Even if the display mode is the same as the display mode, the active display after being changed to the advance notice mode may have a higher expectation for a big hit. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which pattern the active display of the specific mode is displayed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[7] As shown in the modified example, a fan effect suggesting execution of the SP ready-to-win effect may be executed. Then, when the preliminary performance is executed, the execution ratio of failure patterns of the fanning performance may be lower than when the preliminary performance is not executed. In this way, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the player recognizing the failure pattern of the fanning performance in a situation where the expectation is heightened by the execution of the pre-performance.

[Main Configurations and Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 073F]
[1] The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 073F is the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 073F, a plurality of types of advance notice effects suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit game state are executed. Also, a preliminary effect of displaying a present box, which is a different effect from the advance effect, is executed. Also, there is a case where the present box used for the preliminary presentation of one of the plurality of types of preliminary presentation is changed to an open state that allows the execution of the target presentation presentation to be specified. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-10, patterns with higher expectations are more likely to be determined to be opened at a later timing. In addition, as an effect pattern of the preliminary effect, there are a pattern in which the present box changes to an open mode and a pattern in which the present box remains closed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-9(B), the present box is provided with a normal display and a specific display with a high expectation of a big hit. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-9(B), when the present box is displayed in the specific display, the pre-rendering is performed in a pattern in which the present box remains closed, compared to when the present box is displayed in the normal display. Execution rate is low. In this way, the present box used for the preliminary presentation can be displayed to draw attention to which announcement presentation will be executed, and at the same time, it is possible to increase the variation of the presentation by the non-opening pattern. When the box is displayed in a specific manner, the non-obvious pattern is less likely to be executed, thus making it possible to enhance the interest of the pre-rendering.

[2] After losing the SP reach, an eye-catching effect capable of suggesting a set value is executed. In addition, as shown in 072FS028 to 072FS029 in FIG. 8-12, the preliminary effect is not executed for the eye-catching effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest when not controlled to the jackpot game state. In addition, by not executing the setting suggestive effect as the target of the preliminary effect, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the player who expects the execution of the advance effect from being lowered.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-13(F), the preliminary effect may be a effect that uses a timer image to indicate the number of seconds until the advance notice effect is executed. In this way, the execution timing of the advance notice effect is suggested, so that the degree of attention to the change in the display mode of the timer image can be increased.

[4] The display mode of the active display may be determined regardless of whether or not the preliminary effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-13(B) and (C), the present box can be displayed in the active display area, and the display mode of the present box can be changed to the advance notice mode. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (C) and (D), after changing to the advance notice mode and displaying, the determined display mode can be used to display the active display. In this manner, the player is made to pay attention to which advance notice mode the present box is displayed and changes to, and also to pay attention to which form the active display is displayed after the present box is changed to the advance notice mode. can be made

[5] It is possible to display the active display in a pattern that changes the present box to a specific mode (for example, green) active display, and the active display displayed in the specific mode and the active display after changing to the advance notice mode. Even if the display mode is the same as the display mode, the active display after being changed to the advance notice mode may have a higher expectation for a big hit. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which pattern the active display of the specific mode is displayed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[6] As shown in the modified example, a fan effect suggesting execution of the SP ready-to-win effect may be executed. Then, when the preliminary performance is executed, the execution ratio of failure patterns of the fanning performance may be lower than when the preliminary performance is not executed. In this way, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the player recognizing the failure pattern of the fanning performance in a situation where the expectation is heightened by the execution of the pre-performance.

[Main Configurations and Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 074F]
[1] The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 074F is the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 074F, a plurality of types of advance notice effects suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit game state are executed. In addition, a preliminary effect, which is a different effect from the advance effect, is executed. Also, there is a case where the present box used for the preliminary presentation of one of the plurality of types of preliminary presentation is changed to an open state that allows the execution of the target presentation presentation to be specified. In addition, there are a normal button and a superheat button in the mode of the button image as an action prompting display for prompting the player to operate the button. Then, when the button notice effect is executed after the gift box becomes a special display, the button image of the hot button is always displayed, but when the button notice effect is executed without opening the present box, it is intense. The button image for the thermal button is never displayed. By doing so, the pre-performance and the performance using the action prompting display are associated with each other, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

[2] As shown in the modified example, the normal button may be provided with a plurality of modes with different degrees of expectation for a big hit, such as a red button and a V control button. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of effects in the action prompting display and improve the amusement of the game.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-13(E), a plurality of present boxes may be displayed. Then, the present box can be changed to the open state at a plurality of timings. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the change of the present box at a plurality of timings, and the interest in the game is improved.

[4] After losing the SP reach, an eye-catching effect that can suggest a set value is executed. In addition, as shown in 072FS028 to 072FS029 in FIG. 8-12, the preliminary effect is not executed for the eye-catching effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest when not controlled to the jackpot game state. In addition, by not executing the setting suggestive effect as the target of the preliminary effect, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the player who expects the execution of the advance effect from being lowered.

[5] As shown at 072FS023-072FS024 in FIG. 8-12, the hot button is only executed when the jackpot is controlled. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's sense of anticipation for the appearance of the action prompting display that becomes the hot button.

[6] As shown in the modified example, an acquisition effect for acquiring a gift box may be executed by the player's button operation. Then, in the button image in the acquisition effect, the hot button may not be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to divide the effects, give a special feeling to the action prompting display of the hot button, and improve the interest of the game.

[7] As shown in FIGS. 8-10, patterns with higher expectations are more likely to be determined to be released at a later timing. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing when the present box changes to the advance notice mode, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[8] As shown in FIGS. 8-4(A) and (B), the present box has a normal display and a highly anticipated specific display. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the type of gift box and improve the amusement of the game.

[Other Modifications of Characteristic Portions 072F to 074F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, a case where a present box is displayed or a timer image is displayed as preliminary effects has been described. However, the pre-rendering may be executed in other manners. For example, an image simulating an attache case may be displayed, and a pattern in which the attache case is opened at a predetermined timing or a pattern in which the attache case is terminated without being opened may be provided. Also, an image imitating a scratch card may be displayed, and a pattern may be provided in which the scratch is scraped at a predetermined timing and some kind of advance notice is displayed, or a pattern is provided in which the performance of scratch scraping is not executed. Also, after the scratch is shaved, a pattern may be provided in which no notice effect such as "lost" is executed.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a present box with a normal display or a specific display is displayed as the preliminary effect. The display mode of the present box may be other than different colors. For example, an attache case with a different shape from the present box may be displayed. Then, when the attache case is displayed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot game state may be higher than when the present box is displayed, or the rate of execution of the opening pattern is high. You can make it

[3] In the above-described embodiment, SP reach is shown as the notification effect. However, the notification effect may be another effect. For example, the notification effect may be a pseudo-continuous effect in which the pseudo-continuous pattern is stopped and the degree of expectation for a big hit increases according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous is executed. In such a case, the rate at which the present box non-opening pattern is executed may be lower in the case of ending with three pseudo-runs than in the case of ending with two pseudo-runs.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern may be provided in which the mode of the present box as a special display used in the preliminary presentation changes during the presentation. Also, as the pattern in which the present box changes to the open mode, the ratio of opening patterns may increase in the order of normal display<specific display<change from normal display to specific display.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the setting-suggestion effect was never executed as the target of the preliminary effect. In other words, when the present box is opened, the setting suggestions are not displayed from within. Here, the setting may be suggested by the display mode of the present box itself. For example, if the display mode of the present box is a goldfish pattern, the possibility of setting values 4 to 6, which are high settings, may be suggested. Also, two images, one corresponding to the advance notice effect and the other to the setting suggesting effect, may appear from the present box.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, it is also possible to execute a fan effect suggesting execution of the SP ready-to-win effect. In such a case, the execution ratio of the failure pattern of the fanning effect may be lower when the preliminary effect is executed than when the preliminary effect is not executed. That is, when the present box is displayed, the fanning effect is more successful than when the present box is not displayed. In this way, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the player recognizing the failure pattern of the fanning performance in a situation where the expectation is heightened by the execution of the pre-performance.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, when the present box in the open mode is displayed and the button announcement effect is executed, and when the present box in the open mode is not displayed (with the present box closed or The rate at which the hot button action promotion display is displayed may differ between when the button announcement effect is executed (while the present box is not displayed). By doing so, the pre-performance and the performance using the action prompting display are associated with each other, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, as the display mode of the button image appearing from the present box, a plurality of types of display modes with different degrees of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state may be provided. For example, in addition to the white button image, a red button image and a V-con button image for operating the V-controller may be provided as the display mode of the normal button. Then, the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to increase in the order of white button<red button<V-con button, and one of the modes may be determined according to the variation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of effects in the button image as the action prompting display and improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that the rainbow button may be determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the appearance conditions may differ between the Gekiketsu button and the other buttons (white button, red button, V-con button). For example, as shown in the embodiment, the appearance of other buttons is determined as a preliminary effect, and the appearance of the hot button is determined when the big hit confirmation button announcement effect is executed. It should be noted that the hot button is not always determined when the big hit confirmation button announcement effect is executed, but may be determined when a predetermined lottery is won.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, an acquisition effect for acquiring a gift box may be executed by the player's button operation. Specifically, at a predetermined timing during the change, "Chance to win" may be displayed on the screen, and an effect may be executed to suggest whether or not the player can win the present box by operating the button. A present box may be displayed on the screen when the obtainment effect is successful, and the effect may end without obtaining the present box when the obtainment effect is unsuccessful. In such a case, the hot button should not be displayed in the button image in the acquisition effect. In this way, it is possible to separate the effects, give a special feeling to the hot button that confirms the big hit, and improve the amusement of the game.

[11] In the embodiment described above, a colored effect image may appear when the present box is opened. An effect image functions as an image that has some effect on another image. For example, a red effect image may be displayed when the gift box is opened, and the effect image may affect the background image during the cut-in effect, causing the background color to change to red.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit differs depending on the timing at which the present box is opened. However, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be the same regardless of the opening timing.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, in the strong SP ready-to-win effect, the present box no-opening pattern was not determined. However, a pattern may be determined in which the present box is not opened in the strong SP ready-to-win effect. In such a case, when the strong SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the ratio of executing the preliminary effect by the no-open gift box pattern is lower than when the weak SP ready-to-win effect is executed. should be

[14] In the above-described embodiment, the present box with the specific display was never determined to be the unopened pattern. However, even a gift box with a specific display may be determined to be a non-opening pattern. In such a case, when the present box is displayed in the specific display, the ratio of the pre-rendering that follows the pattern of the present box being closed is lower than when it is displayed in the normal display. You can do it like this.

[15] In the above-described embodiment, a present box may be displayed as a preview effect. In such a case, an effect may be executed to change the display mode of the present box to a specific display or a special display at the stage of the reserved display based on the reserved memory that is the target at the time of winning. Further, when executed as a pre-reading announcement effect, it may be decided to change the active display at the time of winning a prize, or may be decided at the time of start of variation.

[16] In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a setting suggestion is made when an eye-catching effect is executed. However, setting suggestions may be executed in other situations. For example, an image related to setting suggestions may be displayed during cut-in rendering. In such a case, it is desirable to exclude the cut-in effect from the object of the effect in the pattern of opening the present box.

[17] In the above-described embodiment, an effect in which the number of seconds on the timer is displayed as a preliminary effect has been described. The advance effect may be such that the elapse of time is indicated by a effect other than a timer. For example, an effect for filling the gauge may be executed, and the advance notice mode may be entered when the gauge reaches 100%. In such a case, the image related to the gauge may be erased without the advance notice mode unless it reaches 100%.

[18] In the above-described embodiment, the player's action can be detected by the push sensor 35B by operating the push button 31B for the button effect executed as the action promotion display. Such an effect may be detected by the controller sensor unit 35A through the operation of the stick controller 31A, or may be detected by an infrared sensor or the like. Also, the types of detecting means used in the performance may be different based on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Alternatively, the present box may be opened by detecting the action of the player. In such a case, the percentage determined to be the open pattern may differ depending on the type of detection means. For example, the pattern detected by the stick controller operation always becomes the open pattern, but the pattern detected by the push button operation may be the non-open pattern.

[19] Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this. A plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation, and when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific combination, the player is awarded a predetermined number of medals. It may be applied to a slot machine that pays out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, a bonus advantageous to the player, AT (a state in which the player is notified of the operation procedure for operating the stop button), CZ (advantageous control for AT in the notification state) A state with a high replay probability), ART (a state in which AT+replay probability is high), or the like, or a preliminary effect may be executed for an announcement effect that foretells that it is shifting or will be shifted.

In addition, in each characteristic part and modification described above, regarding the transition to the time saving state (high base state), there is a form to shift via the big hit state or small hit state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is always operated. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when a time saving pattern is derived and displayed as a special pattern, the time saving state (high base state) is displayed without operating the special variable winning ball device 7 ).

In addition, as the above-described time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be used as part of the winning symbols or may be used as part of the small winning symbols.

In addition, when performing the lottery processing related to the derivation display of the time saving pattern, the lottery may be executed using a special random number for the time saving pattern lottery in these lottery processing, or the lottery random number of the lost pattern and the big hit pattern The lottery may be performed using random numbers for other lotteries such as lottery random numbers for small winning symbols, random numbers for judging big win lottery, and lottery random numbers for falling lottery.

Further, these time-saving patterns may be a plurality of types of patterns, and may be used together with a combination of patterns displayed as other patterns, such as a small winning pattern or a losing pattern. In addition, in this case, whether or not to transition to the time saving state may be determined by a small winning symbol used in combination. However, when the time-saving pattern is won, the lottery for the presence or absence of transition to the time-saving state is not performed by lottery, and the number of times of time-saving is not drawn.

In addition, in the case of performing the lottery of the time-saving design, if the setting value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving design does not change according to the setting value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving design in all the setting values are the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different probabilities between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Also, regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing time-saving symbols, even if a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the start opening (first start winning opening, 2nd starting prize opening) is acceptable.

In addition, regarding the winning of the time-saving design lottery, when using a special random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the lottery of the time-saving design is a small hit design. When a random number is used, a specific small hit pattern random number is used as the winning value, and when the random number for the falling lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time saving pattern, the random number for the falling lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. For example, a time-saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the time-saving design may be won when the game ball passes through the time-saving area.

In addition, when the lottery of the time saving pattern is performed using a structure, when the small hit pattern uses the time saving pattern together, the variable display number of the time saving state (the number of times of time saving) does not change depending on whether the time saving area passes to

In addition, regarding the winning in the case of lottery of time-saving patterns, if random numbers are used for the lottery of time-saving patterns, a specific random number will be the winning value. A jackpot pattern random number value can be used as a winning value. However, if these random numbers are used as winning values, performances other than the big hit probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the setting value cannot be changed.

Further, the judgment timing of the lottery result of the time saving pattern may be executed at the timing after the big hit judgment. In addition, the time-saving pattern lottery is executed only in the low-probability low-base state, without executing it in the time-saving state (high base) or high probability, regardless of which random value is used for the lottery. . However, when the time-saving pattern is derived and displayed in the state of the time-saving state, even if the number of times of time-saving is reset or the lottery is not performed, it may be determined for each game machine.

In addition, as for the number of times of time saving when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of times of time saving according to the winning value (symbol) and each game state. Moreover, it is also possible to make the condition for providing time saving different for each time saving pattern.

Moreover, when the number of times of shortening of working hours differs according to the shortening of working hours pattern, it is possible to change the sorting lottery of the shortening of working hours pattern between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.例文帳に追加

Further, even when the same time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the number of times of time saving given may differ according to the game state at that time. However, it is required that it is predetermined for the game state.

In addition, the lottery result of "zero number of times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving pattern in the low-probability low base state.

Also, a derivation lottery for time saving end patterns (time saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of times of time saving may be the number of times until the time saving end patterns are derived and displayed after the start of time saving or until the big win patterns are derived and displayed. In other words, without setting the number of times of time saving, in principle, it may be unlimited.

In addition, the number of times of time saving and the provision conditions may be different between the time saving state controlled by the time saving pattern and the time saving state controlled by the occurrence of the big hit.

Further, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the timing to be controlled to the time saving state is the time when the pattern fixing time of the time saving pattern has passed. However, when a small winning pattern random number is used for the lottery of the time saving pattern, and when the small winning is won and shifts to the time saving state, the timing of controlling to the time saving state is the end of the small winning operation.

Also, in the case of lottery using structures, the timing of control to the time-saving state is the timing of the completion of the operation of the structures in the game state (for example, small winning state) in which the structures are operated.

In addition, in the case of a game machine controlled to a high-probability low-base state over a predetermined number of variable display times after a big hit (so-called specified number-of-times probability variable machine (ST machine)), a high-probability low-base state when the amusement center is opened. , and after the high-probability low-base state is executed a specified number of times of variable display and ends, control may be performed to the time-saving state.

In addition, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed when the time saving limiter function is installed, the number of times of the time saving limiter is updated.

Also, the design fixing time of the time saving pattern may be different from the design fixing time of the other patterns.

In addition, in the characteristic part described above, regarding the ratio of false patterns in which the present box remains closed, the ratio of false patterns may be higher in the variation of time-saving patterns than in the variation of jackpot symbols.

Further, in the above-described characterizing portion, it may be possible to suggest that the variation executed in the display mode of the present box is the time-saving design.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic portions)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

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

1 pachinko game machine, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 103 CPU, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
an announcement effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of announcement effects suggesting control to the advantageous state;
a preliminary performance executing means capable of executing a preliminary performance that is a performance different from the preliminary performance;
and a detection means capable of detecting the action of the player,
Targeting one of the plurality of types of advance notice effects, the special display used for the advance effects may change to a notice mode that can specify the execution of the target notice effects,
displaying, as the advance notice effect targeted for the preliminary effect, an action prompting display prompting the player to perform a motion detectable by the detection means, and notifying that the player will be controlled to the advantageous state after the motion is detected; Including an action effect when giving a notification with different content from being controlled in an advantageous state,
The mode of the operation promotion display includes a specific mode and a special mode in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the specific mode,
When the special display of the advance notice mode is displayed and the action effect is executed, and when the action effect is executed without the special display of the notice mode being displayed, the special display of the special mode is executed. The rate at which the action prompt display is displayed is different,
The preliminary effect execution means can change the special display to the advance notice mode at a plurality of timings,
When the high-expected ready-to-reach controlled to the advantageous state is executed, the special display is changed to the advance notice mode more than when the low-expected ready-to-reach controlled to the advantageous state is executed. The percentage of late timing is high,
As the display mode of the special display, a normal mode, a predetermined mode in which there is a higher expectation that the control to the advantageous state will be performed than in the normal mode and it is not confirmed that the control will be performed in the advantageous state, and a control to the advantageous state. A game machine that has a special mode that is confirmed to be played .

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