JP6753877B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a device that converts a serial signal output from an effect control board into a parallel signal by a serial-parallel conversion IC and controls the operation of an effect device such as a lamp made of an LED is generally known.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a parallel signal converted from a serial signal on one board is output from the board to necessary locations, respectively (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-67489

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the converted parallel signal is output from the converted substrate to the required locations, the wiring length and the like are wasted, and the serial-parallel conversion IC It was not enough from the viewpoint of efficient use.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of efficiently using a serial-parallel conversion IC.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a game machine that plays games
1st board and
A second substrate subordinate to the first substrate and
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate is provided.
The second substrate includes a conversion means for converting the first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal, and is a part of the second signal converted by the conversion means. Is output to the first substrate,
A part of the second signal converted by the conversion means is output to the third substrate via the first substrate.
further,
A notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A state control means capable of controlling the state of the operation means into a first state and a second state is provided.
The state control means controls the state of the operation means from the first state to the second state at the first timing after the notification effect is started, and after a lapse of a specific period, from the second state to the first state. It is possible to control the state and control the second state at the second timing after the first state is reached.
It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above purpose, other game machines
A gaming machine that plays games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
With the first board (for example, relay board 16A for effect control)
A second substrate (for example, a light emitter control substrate 16C) that is subordinate to the first substrate is provided.
The second substrate includes a conversion means (for example, a serial-parallel conversion IC) that converts a first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal, and is converted by the conversion means. A part of the second signal is output to the first board (for example, a parallel data signal for the fourth symbol is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A).
further,
Notification effect execution means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) that executes a notification effect (battle effect, etc.) for notifying that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.), which is advantageous for the player.
Operation means that can be operated by the player (push button 90120, etc.) and
A state control means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) capable of controlling the state of the operation means into a first state (normal state, etc.) and a second state (vibration state, etc.) is provided.
The state control means changes the state of the operation means from the first state (normal state or the like) at the first timing (first timing or the like when the life gauge becomes 0 shown in FIG. 18) after the notification effect is started. The second state (vibration state, etc.) is controlled, and after a lapse of a specific period (after the elapse of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. Controlled to the normal state (normal state, etc.), and then to the second state (vibration state, etc.) at the second timing (second timing, etc. to hit the enemy shown in FIG. 18) after the first state (normal state, etc.) is reached. It is characterized by being controllable.

According to such a configuration, the serial-parallel conversion IC can be efficiently used. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest in the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect of notifying the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by combining the notification effect and the timing of setting the operating means to the second state.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate (for example, a fourth symbol substrate 16B) is further provided.
A part of the second signal converted by the conversion means is output to the third board via the first board (for example, a parallel data signal for the fourth symbol is output via the effect control relay board 16A). (Send to 4th design board 16B, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a conversion means on the third substrate, and the cost can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The first signal is a serial signal, the second signal is a parallel signal, and the conversion means is a serial-parallel conversion circuit (for example, a serial-parallel conversion IC that converts a serial data signal into a parallel data signal).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, by providing the conversion means on the second substrate, the conversion means can be efficiently used while considering the length of the wiring.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The conversion means converts the first signal into a plurality of the second signals.
The number of the second signals output to the first substrate is set to half or less of the plurality converted by the conversion means (for example, the number of parallel signals transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A is controlled by the light emitter. The number of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC165 on the board 16C should be less than half of the number),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the conversion is performed collectively on the second substrate, it is not necessary to separately provide the conversion means on the first substrate, and the cost can be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate (for example, a fourth symbol substrate 16B) is further provided.
The first substrate outputs the first signal to the second substrate, while outputting only the second signal to the third substrate (for example, the effect control relay substrate 16A is connected to the light emitting body control substrate 16C). While transmitting the serial signal, only the parallel signal is transmitted to the fourth design board 16B),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the cost without outputting an unnecessary signal.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate (for example, a fourth symbol substrate 16B) is further provided.
The second substrate is provided with the conversion means, while the third substrate is not provided with the conversion means (for example, the light emitter control substrate 16C is provided with a conversion IC 165 which is a serial-parallel conversion IC, while the fourth symbol is provided. The board 16B does not have a serial-parallel conversion IC, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, the cost can be reduced.

In addition, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described later include the following inventions (7) to (12). Conventionally, in a game machine, an operation that can be operated by the player at the time of a notification effect for notifying a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-54041. There was something that changed the means into a vibrating state. However, in the above-mentioned conventional game machine, there is room for improvement in the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect for notifying the advantageous state advantageous to the player. In view of this point, it is required to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the timing of changing the state of the operating means in the notification effect of notifying the advantageous state which is advantageous to the player.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
A notification effect execution means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) for executing a notification effect (battle effect, etc.) for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player (push button 90120, etc.) and
A state control means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) capable of controlling the state of the operation means into a first state (normal state, etc.) and a second state (vibration state, etc.) is provided.
The state control means changes the state of the operation means from the first state (normal state or the like) at the first timing (first timing or the like when the life gauge becomes 0 shown in FIG. 18) after the notification effect is started. It is controlled to the second state (vibration state, etc.), and after a specific period elapses (after the elapse of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 18, etc.), the second state (vibration state, etc.) is changed to the first state (vibration state, etc.). Controlled to the normal state (normal state, etc.), and in the second timing (second timing, etc. to hit the enemy shown in FIG. 18) after the first state (normal state, etc.), the second state (vibration state, etc.) is set. Control.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect of notifying the advantageous state which is advantageous for the player. Specifically, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by combining the notification effect and the timing of setting the operating means to the second state.

(8) In the game machine of (7) above
It is further equipped with a launching operation means (ball striking handle 905, etc.) that is operated to launch a game medium (game ball, etc.).
The second state (vibration state, etc.) is a state in which the operating means vibrates (a state in which the push button 90120 vibrates, etc.).
The vibration of the operating means is transmitted to the firing operating means (the vibration of the push button 90120 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 905, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the firing operation means.

(9) In the game machine of (7) or (8) above
Further equipped with a display means capable of displaying an image (effect display device 909, etc.)
The notification effect executing means of the operation means at the first timing in which the mode of the image displayed on the display means is the first mode (the mode in which the life gauge 9099 shown in FIG. 19C is 0, etc.). Notifying that the state is controlled to the advantageous state by becoming the second state (vibration state, etc.) (as shown in FIG. 19C), the push button is displayed at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 9099 becomes 0. Notify that the 90120 will be in a vibrating state and become a big hit, etc.),
The state control means said at the second timing in which the mode of the image displayed on the display means is a second mode different from the first mode (such as a mode of hitting an enemy shown in FIG. 19E). The state of the operating means is controlled to the second state (vibration state, etc.).

According to such a configuration, after notifying that an advantageous state will be obtained, by further setting the second state according to the effect development of the notification effect, it is preferably notified that the advantageous state is controlled, and the notification effect is produced. The effect of the production can be further enhanced.

(10) In any of the game machines (7) to (9) above,
The specific period (the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 18) is a period that is variable according to the operation status of the operating means (the continuous striking effective period shown in FIG. 18 is variable within a maximum of 10 seconds. Period to do, etc.),
The predetermined period after being controlled to the second state at the second timing is an invariable period in which the operating means is in the second state for a certain period of time (as shown in FIG. 18, the enemy is hit. The period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing is an invariant period of 5 seconds, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the range of the production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

(11) In the game machine of (10) above
The period controlled to the second state differs between the specific period and the predetermined period (as shown in FIG. 18, a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined. It is controlled to vibrate for a period of 5 seconds after the second timing elapses),
The state control means controls the state of the operating means from the second state to the first state after the elapse of the predetermined period, and controls the state to the second state at the third timing after the first state is reached. (As shown in FIG. 18, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled to the normal state after the vibration period of 5 seconds elapses from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. etc),
The notification effect executing means notifies that the state of the operating means is controlled to the advantageous state by becoming the second state at the third timing (the state of the push button 90120 is vibrated at the third timing). By controlling to, it is notified that it is controlled to the jackpot game state, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the operating means to the second state and the period and timing for controlling the second state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the control is performed in an advantageous state.

(12) In any of the game machines (9) to (11) above,
The display means can display an operation promotion image (button image 9098, etc.) that prompts the operation to the operation means.
At the first timing, the state control means controls the state of the operation means to the second state in relation to the display of the operation promotion image (as shown in FIG. 19C, the first timing. In, the push button 90120 is controlled to a vibrating state by repeatedly hitting the push button 90120 while the button image 9098 is displayed), and the operation promotion image is not displayed at the second timing of the operation means. The state is controlled to the second state (as shown in FIG. 19E, the push button 90120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 9098 at the second timing, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the operation means to the second state and displaying the operation promotion image.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the effect control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a light emitting body control board and the like. It is a figure which shows the connection example of the relay board for effect control and a light emitter control board. It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the upper accessory. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button. It is an effect drawing which shows the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of a button. It is a figure which shows the notification effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation effect control timing about self-powered continuous hit and automatic continuous hit in a specific continuous hit effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and each of them is used in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol"), which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. After that, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game. The finalized special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during the variable display.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, there are a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off as appropriate may be included as a lighting pattern) in which the combination of the 7-segment LED to be turned on and the one to be turned off is different. It may be set in advance as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

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 the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game is supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. , The final decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative pattern may be different from the decorative pattern displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern.

As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special figure game (also referred to as a first special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the special figure game using the second special figure in (also referred to as the second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is displayed. Derived display (or simply referred to as "derivative"). For example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols by displaying identification information such as decorative symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and ending the variable display. is there. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the decorative symbols has a corresponding symbol number. For example, the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8" are given the symbol numbers "1" to "8". The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as jackpot combinations and lost combinations can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed so as to flow from top to bottom in order from the one with the smallest symbol number to the one with the largest symbol number, and when the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest number may be displayed subsequently.

Further, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display is performed in which the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is identifiablely displayed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done. Further, a fourth symbol display area is provided in the display area of the image display device 5, and the fourth symbol LED 191 shown in FIG. 1 changes the display color to express the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol. Will be done. Specifically, the fourth symbol is a symbol for effect that is variablely displayed in response to the variable display of the special symbol, and is displayed small on a part of the display screen of the image display device 5 (example shown in FIG. 1). Then, the lower right of the image display device 5). In this fourth symbol, for example, the fourth symbol is a simple mark (for example, a figure of "□" or "○") with a color, and for example, by changing the display color of the special symbol. It expresses the fluctuation / stop display.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special symbol reserved storages is identifiablely displayed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H. A 1-hold display 25A and a 2nd hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 27 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed as a starting area (second starting area) different from the first starting area.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 27 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a normally open state that is difficult to do. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 27 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state that is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). It changes to.

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

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 28 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as. As shown in FIG. 1, the large winning opening door is provided with an LED 197 for the large winning opening door, and the lighting is controlled according to the open / closed state of the large winning opening door.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 28 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 28 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening ( More prize balls will be paid out than when entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can pass (enter) through the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and the first state. This is a second state that is more disadvantageous to the player.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol (also referred to as "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram"), which is the identification information, is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also referred to as "normal figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and a passage gate 41 formed in the game area (a game ball is formed so as to be passable by a predetermined member, and the passage of the game ball is shown in FIG. (Detected by the gate switch 21 of 2) is displayed as the number of pending spheres in the normal figure as the number of effective passing balls.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, ordinary winning ball device 6A, ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation rod). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

A tilting direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, an effect control board 12 and a light emitter control board 16C, and the like. A relay board 16A for effect control for relaying various signals transmitted to and from each board is also mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A game control microcomputer 100 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 11. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 102 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 105. , And a serial output circuit 78 (not shown) that converts a parallel data signal into a serial data signal and outputs the signal. In this embodiment, the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are built in the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 103 and a RAM 102 built-in, and the ROM 101 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port portion 105 may be externally attached.

The game control microcomputer 100 further includes a random number circuit that generates a hardware random number. Since the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the control according to the program stored in the ROM 101, the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) will execute (or perform the process) below. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 11.

Further, a switch circuit 110 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the like to the game control microcomputer 100 is also mounted on the main board 11. In addition, the solenoid circuit 111 that drives the solenoid 27 that opens and closes the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the solenoid 28 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 7 that forms the big winning opening according to the command from the game control microcomputer 100 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 11.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a first special symbol display device 4A for variably displaying a special symbol, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display 20 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and the like (first hold display). Display control of each hold indicator such as 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) is performed. Further, the serial output circuit 78 (not shown) mounted on the game control microcomputer 100 is configured by a shift register or the like, converts an effect control command output by the CPU 103 into a serial data signal, and is transmitted via the relay board 15. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, the serial output circuit 78 converts the control signal output by the CPU 103 into a serial data signal and outputs the control signal to the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like. The first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like are each provided with a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting a serial data signal into a parallel data signal, and the control signal is converted into parallel data. It is converted into a signal and supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like. The main board 11 is also equipped with an information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer.

In this embodiment, the control device (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 12 serially transmits the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 15. The display control of the image display device 5 such as receiving as a data method (that is, using serial communication) and variably displaying a decorative pattern is performed. Further, the control device mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the above-mentioned effect control command. Further, the control device mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the drive of the motor that drives each movable member (not shown) based on the effect control command described above. Further, the effect control board 12 transmits a control signal to the light emitting body control board 16C, the fourth symbol control board 16B, etc. via the effect control relay board 16A, and for example, the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2. Each LED of the above, each LED of the lamp provided on the frame side, the electric component for the production including the light emitting component such as the LED 197 for the grand prize opening door and the LED 191 for the fourth design are controlled. In the example shown in FIG. 2, in order to facilitate understanding, each LED of the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2, each LED of the lamp provided on the frame side, and a large winning door Light emitting parts such as LED 197 are collectively shown as a light emitting body unit 71. The relay board 16A for effect control, the illuminant control board 16C, and the fourth symbol control board 16B are physically and electrically formed by inserting connectors (plugs) provided at both ends of the harness into the respective boards. It is connected. The harness may be configured by bundling a large number of wiring cables.

Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A and a game for the push button 31B A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control board 12. In the example shown in FIG. 3, although only the effect control board 12 is provided for the effect control, a lamp driver board, an audio output board, or the like may be provided. In this case, the microcomputer may be mounted on the lamp driver board or the audio output board.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 120 including an effect control CPU 123, a RAM (not shown), a serial output circuit 353, a serial input circuit 354, and a clock signal generation circuit 356. doing. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 123 operates according to a program stored in an internal or external ROM (not shown), and receives an effect control command via the serial input circuit 112 and the input port 113. In this case, the serial input circuit 112 converts the effect control command received as the serial data method into a parallel data signal and outputs it. Further, the effect control CPU 123 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command.

In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that controls the display of the image display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 120, and VRAM is mapped there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the image display device 5 via the frame memory.

The effect control CPU 123 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 according to the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CG ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 123. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data. Further, the effect control CPU 123 performs various effect controls based on the detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 15 allows the signal input from the main board 11 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 12 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15). Unidirectional circuit (not shown) is installed. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used.

Further, the effect control CPU 123 outputs signals for driving various lamps via the serial output circuit 353. The serial output circuit 353 converts the input signals (parallel data signals) for driving the LEDs of the various lamps into serial data signals and outputs the signals to the effect control relay board 16A. Further, the effect control CPU 123 outputs sound number data to the voice synthesis IC 173.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates a clock signal used when transmitting the control signal to the effect device by serial communication, and generates the generated clock signal. Send to the production device. At this time, the effect control microcomputer 120 may generate a clock signal so that the waveform of the clock signal becomes a waveform in which the signal rises more slowly than the waveform of the rectangular wave.

The "directing device" in this embodiment includes light emitting parts such as each LED of the game effect lamp 9, each LED of the lamp provided on the frame side, LED 197 for the grand prize opening door, and LED 191 for the fourth design. It is at least one of an electric component for effect, speakers 8L, 8R, and a motor for driving each movable member.

The clock signal generation circuit 356 is, for example, a circuit that generates a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency (for example, 5 MHz). The predetermined frequency is set according to the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The higher the frequency of the clock signal, the more information can be transmitted, and the higher the communication speed. Further, as the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 increases, the amount of communication increases, so that a high communication speed is required. That is, the required value of the communication speed depends on the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is desirable to set the predetermined frequency so that the communication speed is higher than the required value of the communication speed according to the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the clock signal generation circuit 356 is configured by combining a circuit using at least one of a capacitor and a resistor with various circuits such as a bandpass filter, a lowpass filter, and an integrator circuit. The clock signal generation circuit 356 transmits the clock signal to the effect control relay board 16A.

The clock signal transmitted from the clock signal generation circuit 356 is supplied to the serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on each board of the light emitter control board 16C, the fourth symbol board, and the like via the effect control relay board 16A. ..

When the voice number data is input, the voice synthesis IC 173 generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs the sound to the amplification circuit 175. The amplifier circuit 175 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 173 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 176 to the speakers 8L and 8R. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the voice data ROM 174. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the decorative symbol) in chronological order.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the light emitter control board 16C and the like. The effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12 transmits the serial data signal converted from the control signal to the effect control relay board 16A via the serial data line, and transmits the clock signal via the clock signal line. Then, it is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A.

The light emitting body control board 16C is a board to which a signal for controlling lighting of an LED such as a lamp is transmitted, and is a general term for a plurality of boards such as boards A to F as shown in the figure. The substrates A to F each include a serial-parallel conversion IC (conversion ICs 161 to 166), and the respective substrates are arranged at different positions. The serial-parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 161 to 166) are serial-parallel conversion ICs that convert a serial data signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A into a parallel data signal.

Each of the light emitter control boards 16C (boards A to F) receives serial data signals and clock signals input from the effect control microcomputer 120 via the effect control relay board 16A on the boards A to F. It is supplied to each conversion IC 161 to 166 mounted on each. Then, each conversion IC 161 to 166 converts the input serial data signal into a parallel data signal, and supplies the input serial data signal to the LEDs 192 to 197 of each lamp connected to the respective substrates. Specifically, in this embodiment, the parallel data signals converted by the conversion ICs 161 to 165 mounted on the boards A to E are supplied to the LEDs 192 to 196 connected to the respective boards. A part of the plurality of parallel data signals converted by the conversion IC 165 mounted on the board E (parallel data signals for the fourth symbol) is a relay board for effect control via the parallel data lines. It is returned to 16A and transmitted to the fourth symbol substrate 16B. Then, the input parallel data signal is supplied to the fourth symbol LED 191 connected to the fourth symbol substrate 16B. Further, the parallel data signal converted by the conversion IC 166 mounted on the substrate F is supplied to the grand prize entrance door LED 193 via the light emitter relay substrate 168. Here, the fourth symbol board 16B can be connected from the effect control relay board 16A with shorter wiring than from the light emitting body control board 16C. Therefore, in this embodiment, among the plurality of parallel data signals converted by the conversion IC 165 mounted on the substrate E, the parallel data signal (for the fourth symbol) supplied to the fourth symbol LED 191 is used. It is configured to be transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. Further, since the conversion IC 165 mounted on the substrate E converts the data signal into a parallel data signal, it is not necessary to mount the conversion IC on the fourth symbol substrate 16B, and the cost can be reduced.

When the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, the display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the content of the received effect control command. It generates a control signal for changing, changing the display state of the lamp, and outputting sound number data, and converts it into a serial data signal.

In this embodiment, addresses are assigned to each serial-parallel conversion IC (conversion ICs 161 to 166) in advance, and the effect control microcomputer 120 transmits serial data when transmitting the converted serial data signal. An address is added to the signal and output. When each conversion IC 161 to 166 inputs a serial data signal, it confirms whether or not the address added to the input serial data signal matches its own address, and if it matches, converts it into a parallel data signal. To supply (that is, output) to the LED of each lamp. If the addresses do not match, the LED of each lamp is not supplied.

For example, when the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the effect control command of the content that the big hit starts and the game state is changed to the big hit game state, the large prize door is used according to the open / closed state of the big prize door. The LED 197 is controlled to be turned on. Further, the effect control microcomputer 120 is special by changing the display color of the fourth symbol LED 191, for example, when expressing the change / stop display of the special symbol by changing the display color of the fourth symbol. Control so that the fluctuation / stop display of the symbol is expressed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a connection example of a relay board for effect control and a light emitter control board (board E in FIG. 4). As shown in the figure, by inserting a connector (plug) provided at one end of the harness HN1 into the effect control relay board 16A, the effect control relay board 16A and the illuminant control board 16C are physically and electrically connected. A connector (socket) A for connecting to the device is provided. By inserting a connector (plug) provided at the other end of the harness HN1 into the light emitting body control board 16C, the relay board 16A for effect control and the light emitting body control board 16C are physically and electrically connected. Connector (socket) is provided. The harness HN1 may be configured by bundling a large number of wiring cables. The connector A provided on the effect control relay board 16A includes terminals TM01 to TM12. The connector provided on the light emitter control board 16C includes terminals TN01 to TN12. The terminals TM01 to TM12 provided by the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A and the terminals TN01 to TN12 provided by the connector of the light emitter control board 16C are terminals having corresponding numbers when the harness HN1 is attached to both connectors. (For example, terminal TM01 and terminal TN01) may be physically and electrically connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control relay board 16A and the fourth symbol board 16B are connected by inserting a connector (plug) provided at one end of the harness HN2 into the effect control relay board 16A. A connector (socket) B for physically and electrically connecting is provided. To physically and electrically connect the effect control relay board 16A and the fourth symbol board 16B by inserting a connector (plug) provided at the other end of the harness HN2 into the fourth design board 16B. Connector (socket) is provided. The harness HN2 may be configured by bundling a large number of wiring cables. The connector B provided on the effect control relay board 16A includes terminals TL01 to TL04. The connector provided on the fourth design board 16B includes terminals TG01 to TG04. The terminals TL01 to TL04 provided by the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A and the terminals TG01 to TG04 provided by the connector of the fourth design board 16B are terminals having corresponding numbers when the harness HN2 is attached to both connectors. (For example, the terminal TL01 and the terminal TG01) may be physically and electrically connected.

The terminals TM01 to TM12 provided in the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A (the same applies to the terminals TN01 to TN12 provided in the connector of the light emitter control board 16C) are ground (GND) and VSL (rectify and smooth AC24V). , VDC (DC12V), VCL (DC5V), and other terminals capable of providing various voltages are included. Further, the terminals TM01 to TM12 include a terminal for supplying a serial data signal (serial signal) and a clock signal to the light emitter control board 16C, a terminal for receiving a parallel data signal for the fourth symbol in a parallel signal system, and the like. It is included. The terminals TN01 to TN12 provided in the connector of the light emitter control board 16C include terminals for supplying serial data signals (serial signals) and clock signals to the conversion IC 165, and parallel data signals (parallel signals) for the fourth symbol in the parallel signal system. ) Is included, such as a terminal for transmitting.

Terminals TL01 to TL04 provided by the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A (the same applies to the terminals TG01 to TG04 provided by the connector of the fourth symbol board 16B), VCL (DC5V), and other terminals capable of providing voltage (DC5V). TL04, TG04) is included. Further, the terminals TL01 to TL04 provided in the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A are terminals for supplying a parallel signal to the fourth symbol board 16B (the terminals TG01 to TG04 provided in the connector of the fourth symbol board 16B are fourth. A terminal for supplying the parallel signal to the symbol LED 191) is included (TL01 to TL03, TG01 to TG03).

In this way, the serial signal and the clock signal are supplied to the light emitter control board 16C through the terminal provided in the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A, and the signal is converted into a parallel data signal (parallel signal) by the conversion IC 165. .. Then, the parallel signals other than those for the fourth symbol are supplied to each LED as they are, while the parallel signals for the fourth symbol are passed through the terminals provided in the connector of the light emitter control board 16C to the effect control relay board 16A. It is supplied to the terminal provided in the connector A of. The supplied parallel signal is supplied to the fourth symbol board 16B from the terminal provided by the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A through the terminal provided by the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A, and is supplied to the fourth symbol LED 191. Will be done.

Since it is possible to connect to the fourth symbol LED 191 from the effect control relay board 16A with a shorter wiring than to connect from the light emitting body control board 16C, the conversion IC 165 of the light emitting body control board 16C is connected in this way. By returning a part of the converted parallel signal to the effect control relay board 16A, wasteful wiring can be prevented and the serial-parallel conversion IC can be used efficiently.

Further, a part of the parallel signal converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C is supplied to the fourth symbol board 16B via the effect control relay board 16A. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the serial-parallel conversion IC on the fourth symbol substrate 16B, and the cost can be reduced. The conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C is a serial-parallel conversion IC that converts a serial data signal into a parallel data signal, and parallel data the serial data signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. Convert to a signal. Therefore, by providing the conversion IC 165 on the light emitter control board 16C, the conversion means can be efficiently used while considering the length of the wiring.

Of the plurality of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C, only the parallel signal for the fourth symbol is supplied to the fourth symbol board 16B via the effect control relay board 16A. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a serial-parallel conversion IC on the effect control relay board 16A because the light emitter control board 16C converts all at once, and the cost can be reduced.

The effect control relay board 16A transmits a serial signal to the light emitter control board 16C, while transmitting only a parallel signal to the fourth symbol board 16B. Therefore, the cost can be reduced without outputting an unnecessary signal. Further, the illuminant control board 16C is provided with a conversion IC 165 which is a serial-parallel conversion IC, while the fourth symbol board 16B is not provided with a serial-parallel conversion IC. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an unnecessary conversion IC, and the cost can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and has been described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a structure of parts.

In the above embodiment, of the plurality of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C, only the parallel signal for the fourth symbol is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. This is just an example. In addition to the parallel signal for the fourth symbol, if it is possible to connect from the effect control relay board 16A with a shorter wiring than to connect from the light emitter control board 16C, use the effect control relay board 16A. It may be sent (or returned). However, it is desirable that the number of parallel signals transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A is less than half of the number of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C. According to this, since the conversion IC 165 of the illuminant control board 16C collectively converts, it is not necessary to separately provide a conversion IC on the effect control relay board 16A, and the cost can be reduced. In addition, the conversion means can be efficiently used while considering the length of the wiring.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of transmitting (returning) a part of the parallel signal converted by the conversion IC165 of the substrate E to the relay substrate 16A for effect control is shown, but another substrate of the substrate E (for example, A part of the parallel signal converted by the conversion IC of the board A or the like may be transmitted (returned) to the effect control relay board 16A. As in the case of the substrate E, it is premised that the connection from the effect control relay substrate 16A can be connected with a shorter wiring than the connection from the substrate converted by the conversion IC. Become. According to this, it becomes possible to connect to a necessary place with a wiring of a necessary length, and a serial-parallel conversion IC can be used more efficiently.

Further, in the above embodiment, the serial signal transmitted to the illuminant control board 16C as a general term for the boards A to F arranged at different positions is converted into a parallel signal by the conversion IC mounted on each board. An example of converting and transmitting a part of the conversion to the effect control relay board 16A is shown, which is an example. In addition to this, a conversion IC mounted on a movable member control board that transmits a drive control signal to a plurality of motors that drive each of a plurality of movable members is converted into a parallel signal, and a part of the signal is produced. It may be transmitted to the control relay board 16A. In this case, as in the above embodiment, it is premised that the target signal that can be connected from the effect control relay board 16A with a shorter wiring is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. That is, not only the parallel data signal related to the lighting control of the LED such as a lamp but also other signals such as the parallel data signal related to the drive control of the movable member etc. are connected by a shorter wiring when connected from the effect control relay board 16A. When it becomes possible, the serial data signal may be once converted into a parallel data signal and then transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. According to this, it becomes possible to connect to a necessary place with a wiring of a necessary length, and a serial-parallel conversion IC can be used more efficiently.

In the above embodiment, a special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. It has been described that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be one.

In the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols from 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, and some of the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (the lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of turning on and off may be a variable display. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lit) at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be. The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5 are arbitrarily performed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be changed and modified. Further, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize by enclosing the game medium. It can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. For example, using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in the game is given and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into a game area by using a score or a game score given by winning a game. Furthermore, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device.

That is, it is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the game media based on the passage of the starting area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying the display result. It is a game machine that controls a specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the game score is not 0, the game score is used in the game machine. The game is played by driving the game ball enclosed in the game into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hit of the game ball, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that adds. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a game record. A game recording medium processing means for reading out the recording information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

In addition, only one type of off-design symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. May be good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiment examples described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description and the description below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that plays a game, and is dependent on a first substrate (for example, a relay board 16A for effect control) and the first substrate. A second substrate (for example, a light emitter control substrate 16C or the like) is provided, and the second substrate converts a first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal. A means (for example, a serial-parallel conversion IC) is provided, and a part of the second signal converted by the conversion means is output to the first substrate (for example, a parallel data signal for a fourth symbol is relayed for effect control). Notification effect execution means (micro for effect control) that executes a notification effect (battle effect, etc.) that notifies that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player (such as transmitting to the board 16A). The computer 90100, etc.), the operating means that can be operated by the player (push button 90120, etc.), and the state of the operating means can be controlled into a first state (normal state, etc.) and a second state (vibration state, etc.). A state control means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) is provided, and the state control means sets the state of the operation means at the first timing (life gauge 0 shown in FIG. 18) after the notification effect is started. In the first timing, etc.), the first state (normal state, etc.) is controlled to the second state (vibration state, etc.), and after a specific period has elapsed (after the continuous striking effective period and the required vibration period, etc. shown in FIG. 18). The second state (vibration state, etc.) is controlled to the first state (normal state, etc.), and the second timing (the enemy shown in FIG. 18) is hit after the first state (normal state, etc.) is reached. A game machine that can be controlled to the second state (vibration state, etc.) in the second timing, etc.) can be mentioned.
According to such a configuration, the serial-parallel conversion IC can be efficiently used. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest in the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect of notifying the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by combining the notification effect and the timing of setting the operating means to the second state.

Further, in the game machine, the notification effect and the state of the operating means may be controlled based on the first signal and the second signal.

Further, the serial-parallel conversion IC can be efficiently used, and it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the state of the operating means at the time of the notification effect for notifying the advantageous state which is advantageous for the player. As an example of the form of a game machine that can be played, a game machine (pachinko game machine 901 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state or the like) that is advantageous to the player is notified that the game machine is controlled to the advantageous state. The state of the notification effect execution means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) that executes the notification effect (battle effect, etc.), the operation means that the player can operate (push button 90120, etc.), and the state of the operation means are in the first state. A state control means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, etc.) that can be controlled into a (normal state, etc.) and a second state (vibration state, etc.) is provided, and the state control means notifies the state of the operation means. Is controlled from the first state (normal state, etc.) to the second state (vibration state, etc.) at the first timing (first timing, etc. when the life gauge becomes 0 shown in FIG. 18) after the start of After the lapse of time (after the effective period of continuous striking and the required vibration period shown in FIG. 18 have elapsed, etc.), the second state (vibration state, etc.) is controlled to the first state (normal state, etc.), and the first state (normal state, etc.) is controlled. Etc.), and examples thereof include a gaming machine that can control the second state (vibration state, etc.) at the second timing (second timing, etc. that hits the enemy shown in FIG. 18). Hereinafter, an example of the form example of this game machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, other form examples will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines and slot machines, and games capable of playing games. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a machine. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, which is an example of the gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 6 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 901 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into the gaming area 907 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape provided on the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including a board 906). In the pachinko game machine 901, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 902, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 903. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 903, a surplus ball receiving plate 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 903, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 905 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 906 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 906, a game area 907 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 904 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and the player A stick controller 90122 is attached which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right). In the stick controller 90122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 90122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 90122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 90125 (see FIG. 9) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation rod of the stick controller 90122, a trigger sensor 90121 (FIG. 9) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 90125 or the like. See) is built-in.

On the member forming the ball striking plate (upper plate) 903, for example, the player presses a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 90122) to perform a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 90120 is provided. The push button 90120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 90124 (see FIG. 9) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 90120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 90120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 6, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 may be set to be closer to the left or right on the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

An inclination direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 9) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 90122. Further, the stick controller 90122 includes a push button 90120 and a vibrator motor 90126 (see FIG. 9) for vibrating the stick controller 90122. Here, when the notification effect or the like described later is executed, the effect that the push button 90120 or the stick controller 90122 is vibrated by the vibrator motor 90126 is executed. Further, the vibration of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 905. In this way, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting ball operation handle 905. A mechanism for generating vibration of the vibrator motor 90126 or the like may be provided in the vicinity of the ball striking operation handle 905 (or inside the ball striking operation handle 905) so that the vibration is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 905.

Near the center of the game area 907, an effect display device 909 is provided as a display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. On the right side of the effect display device 909 in the game area 907, there is a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 908a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 908b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 909 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 908a and 908b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 909 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 908a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 908b is used to display the effect. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 9013). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 9014 (including winning), the start condition of the variation display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the establishment of the state where the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 909 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 909, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 909 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. The display state, or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 909 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

Below the effect display device 909, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 9013a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 9013, a variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning opening 9014 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 9014 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 9014a. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by the solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 9014 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win the second starting winning opening 9014 than the first starting winning opening 9013. Further, when the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 9014. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 9013 than the second starting winning opening 9014. In the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b consisting of four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 9018b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 9018a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 908a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 905 and launches the game ball into the game area 907 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 907 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends from the game area 907. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first start opening switch 9013a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the first special symbol display 908a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9014 and is detected by the second start opening switch 9014a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second (2), the second special symbol display 908b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 909 is used for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 909. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 909, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. , Hold display area, not shown). In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. By providing the total hold storage display unit that displays the total number in this way, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, the second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and the effect display device 909, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 9021, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 9023.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 9020 repeatedly controls the open state and the closed state repeatedly. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 9020 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 909, an ordinary symbol display 9010 for variablely displaying ordinary symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 9015 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 9032, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol hold storage display 9041 increases the number of lit LEDs by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Further, an accessory 9012 is provided above the effect display device 909. The accessory 9012 is located between the game board 906 and the effect display device 909, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 9017. The accessory 9012 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 909).

At the bottom of the game board 906, there is an out port 9026 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 9027 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

Further, on the upper part of the game frame, a first upper accessory 9029L, a second upper part as a movable body that can be projected from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 90290 (see FIG. 7) provided in the game frame. The accessory 9029R is provided. The first upper accessory 9029L on the left side when viewed from the player can be rotated by the first upper accessory motor 9030L (see FIG. 9), and the second upper accessory 9029R on the right side when viewed from the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 9030R (see FIG. 9). In the following, the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R may be collectively referred to as an upper accessory.

The rotation angle of the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R can be adjusted stepwise. Further, a first upper LED 9029A is provided inside the first upper accessory 9029L, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper accessory 9029L. Further, a second upper LED 9029B is provided inside the second upper accessory 9029R, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper accessory 9029R. As described above, since the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B as the light emitting means emit light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the control of the light emitting means from becoming complicated.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 901 (not shown).

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 7 shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 on the right side surface when viewed from the player. The rotation angles of the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R can be adjusted stepwise with respect to the shaft 90290 provided in the game frame. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0 degree, 45 degree, 60 degree, and 90 degree. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 90100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper accessory operates from 0 degrees to 45 degrees when the upper accessory effect described later is executed, and when the upper accessory effect is completed, the upper accessory effect is completed. The object returns to the first 0 degree position. Further, the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 90100 so as to emit light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

FIG. 7A shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all with respect to the game frame. In FIG. 7A, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, the upper accessory does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B reaches the player. There is no such thing. It should be noted that the effect that the light from the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B leaks from the gap of the game frame may be executed. Further, when the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degrees, the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B may be controlled so as not to emit light.

FIG. 7B shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B reaches the player, but since the light emitting surface is small even if the brightness is the same, the light reaching the player is compared with the case of 60 degrees or 90 degrees. There are few. FIG. 7C shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the amount of light reaching the player from the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B is larger than that at 45 degrees.

FIG. 7D shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the most protruding rotation angle with respect to the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface becomes the largest, the largest amount of light reaches from the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B.

As shown in FIG. 7, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory steplessly.

Here, in FIGS. 7B to 7D, the operating speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, in the rotation operation of the upper accessory, the rotation speed increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. In this way, by making the rotation speed different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to standardize the effect time of the effect executed when the upper accessory is operated.

FIG. 8 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 8, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the base after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state) as a special gaming state. The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in this embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 9015 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning of the variable winning ball device 9015 (higher approach, higher frequency). Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) to derive and display the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 9014 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win a prize at the start (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b and the effect display device 909). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 9014 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 9014 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a variable winning ball device 9015, that is, a control that facilitates winning a prize in the variable winning ball device 9015 by supporting the winning by the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 8, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. In addition, the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 9 also shows a payout control board 9037 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 90560 that controls a pachinko game machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 9055 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 9057. The game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 9054 and a RAM 9055 built-in. The game control microcomputer 90560 also includes a random number circuit 90503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 9055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or the whole thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 9055 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056). Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 9031.

The random number circuit 90503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 90503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 90503.

Further, an input driver circuit 9058 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 to the game control microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. In addition, the output circuit 9059 that drives the solenoid 9016 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 9015 and the solenoid 9021 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 9020 forming the big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 90560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 9031.

Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 9018a, the second special symbol holding storage display 9018b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 9041 is performed.

The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 90100, ROM 90102, RAM 90103, VDP 90109, an I / O port unit 90 105, and the like. The ROM 90102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 90103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 90102 and the RAM 90103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 90100. The VDP 90109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 90100 to control the display of the effect display device 909.

The effect control microcomputer 90100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 90560 via a relay board 9077 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 9035, and the speaker 9027 via the audio output board 9070. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of. Since the effect control microcomputer 90100 executes the control according to the program stored in the ROM 90102 in the effect control microcomputer 90100, the effect control microcomputer 90100 (or the effect control CPU 90101) executes the control (or the effect control CPU 90101). (Processing) specifically means that the effect control CPU 90101 executes the control according to the program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on the board other than the effect control board 9080.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 90125 of the stick controller 90122 is detected from the trigger sensor 90121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 90120 has been detected from the push sensor 90124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 90122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 90123 to the I / O port unit 90105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 vibrates the stick controller 90122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 90105. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the accessory motor 9017 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 9012.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the first upper accessory motor 9030L to operate the first upper accessory 9029L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the second upper accessory motor 9030R to operate the second upper accessory 9029R via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 controls the display of the first upper LED 9029A and the second upper LED 9029B provided on the upper part of the game frame via the lamp driver board 9035. The effect control CPU 90101 may control the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R separately instead of performing the same control. For example, the rotation angle and the amount of light of the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R may be changed separately. Further, the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R may be operated alternately or may be illuminated alternately.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 10, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R': A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R'is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1'(MR1'): Determine the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or one of probabilistic jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2'(MR2'): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3'(MR3'): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4'(MR4'): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5'(MR5'): Determine the initial value of random 4'(for determining the initial value of random 4').

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R'), the big hit type is one of these based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1'). It is decided by the jackpot type of. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1'). Therefore, the random number 1'is also a random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Further, the variation pattern is first determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2'), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3'). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R'is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 11 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 11 (A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 90503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R'). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 11 (A). If any of the jackpot determination values shown in is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 11A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

11 (B) and 11 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 9054. FIG. 11B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 9013 (the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 11C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 9014 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed). This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 11 (B) and 11 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1') of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11B, there are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1', and the determination values corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type). Judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1', and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type). Judgment value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and 11 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 9056 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1'values match, and as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot symbol in which the random 1'values match. To determine. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11C is shown in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 90560 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 12, (a) shows an out-of-normal state determination table, and (b) shows an out-of-time determination table. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d) is stored in the ROM 9054, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 12 is a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2'and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3'for each variation pattern type and the variation patterns belonging to each type. And include.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 12, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 12 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 50 to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the jackpot is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

The fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "off". The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the column of "variation pattern" in FIG. 12A has a fluctuation time of 80, which is an out-of-order display result. It is shown to be a "fourth superreach variation pattern" executed in seconds.

In the table of FIG. 12, the columns described as "random 2'range" and "variation pattern type" serve as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between "random 2'range" and "variation pattern type". This is a column showing the function. For example, in FIG. 12A as an example, all the values of random 2'(1-251) are set in each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into multiple numerical ranges and assigned. For example, in FIG. 12A as an example, the value of random 2'extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern type is "normal reach".

Further, in the table of FIG. 12, the columns described as "random 3'range" and "variation pattern" function as a fluctuation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3'range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column indicating. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 12A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3'(1-220) are divided into a plurality of numerical values and assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 12A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3'extracted at a predetermined timing is among the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches with any of the determination values assigned to 1 to 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the "first super reach (50 seconds)" is used.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in the normal state of FIG. 12A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 12B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the state, regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 12C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 12B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 12A. Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 12 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 12 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state). Therefore, the non-time saving state is higher in the non-time saving state. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 12 (d) selected when the probability variation jackpot is obtained among the jackpots, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the determination table of FIG. 12 (c) selected when the jackpot is a normal jackpot. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560. In the game control microcomputer 90560, as shown in FIG. 13, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 13 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 909 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 12, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 90101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 909 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is started (at the time of initial setting by clearing the RAM). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is restarted (at the time of initial setting at the time of restart due to a power failure or the like other than RAM clear). When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 90560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and initializes the game machine otherwise. Send a command. The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that specifies that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command indicating the total hold storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the total hold storage number designation command is executed when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014 (for example, when executing the start opening switch passing process described later). , Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Further, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100 at the start of the variation display (for example, when the special symbol variation display processing process described later is executed). The total hold storage specification command and the hold storage number subtraction specification command may also be used. For example, the total hold storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the hold storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that the production control microcomputer 90100 sends a command capable of specifying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively, not as the total reserved storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. The total value of and may be specified as the total number of pending storages.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, the type of the jackpot, and the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning. .. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 90100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 90100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 90100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (hold storage data) corresponding to the hold storage on the game control microcomputer 90560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 9055.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R'), which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1'), which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination. Random numbers (random 2') and random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns (random 3') are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, the CPU 9056 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 90503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014, these random values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

The storage of information regarding the start winning prize as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2') and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3') are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process. It may be extracted at the time (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

As will be described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read at the start winning prize and used for the look-ahead notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

When there is a start prize to the first start prize opening 9013 or the second start prize opening 9014, it is called a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total hold memory number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 90103 of the effect control microcomputer 90100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start winning prize designation command, and total hold storage number designation command are stored. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the above can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 901, when the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 90503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S9020). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 are input via the input driver circuit 9058, and their states are determined (switch processing: S9021). ..

Next, the CPU 9056 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010, a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 9041 is executed (S9022). For the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the normal symbol display 9010, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S9032 and S9033. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S9023). .. The CPU 9056 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S9024, S9025).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a special symbol process process (S9026). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S9027). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 9056 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control command control process: S9028). Further, the CPU 9056 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S9029).

Further, the CPU 9056 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (S9030).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S9031: output processing).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S9032).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S9033). Further, the CPU 9056 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 by outputting the drive signal in S9022 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S9034), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S9026). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S90312). Then, depending on the internal state, any one of S90300 to S90307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 90560, as described above, the RAM 9055 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 9013. The first hold storage buffer to be stored, and the second hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 9014. Is provided. In each of these hold storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of storages of each hold storage (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 9013a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting. Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "first" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 9014a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "second" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed.

The processes of S90300 to S90307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S90300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S90301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and measures the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S90302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. The special symbol changing process (S90303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S90304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S90305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 9020 according to the type of big hit. The processing during opening of the large winning opening (S90306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the microcomputer 90100 for effect control and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. This is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S90305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S90307). The jackpot end process (S90307) is a process for controlling the effect control microcomputer 90100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 90100 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S90701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S90702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in RAM 90103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S90704). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the effect control process process (S90705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S90704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (SR1'-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1'-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol. A random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating ('-3, etc.) is executed (S90706). Each of such random numbers SR1'-1 to SR1'-3 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range. It is used as a random number by extracting each at a predetermined timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S90707). After that, the upper accessory setting process for setting the operation mode of the upper accessory attached to the upper part of the game frame is executed (S90708). Then, it returns to the processing of S90702. The upper accessory setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 90101 after the power is turned on and after the processes from S90701 to S90707, and the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R attached to the upper part of the game frame. It is a process of setting the rotation angle (opening / closing angle) of. The rotation angle of the upper accessory is provided in a plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degree, 60 degree, 90 degree, etc.), and one angle arbitrarily selected from them can be set.

Here, in the initial state (when the power is turned on for the first time or when the power is turned on by clearing the RAM), the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude more than 90 degrees, which is the most protruding rotation angle with respect to the game frame. It is controlled to be (for example, 45 degrees). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object even when the adjustment is not performed.

The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 9055 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as the initial operation for confirming the operation. When executing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not each accessory is present in the initial position in the detection signal from the accessory sensor provided near each accessory as a detection means. To do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 9055, the upper accessory is not set. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 90101 receives the initialization designation command shown in FIG. 13, it determines that it is the upper accessory setting period, and when it does not receive the initialization designation command (power failure recovery designation). When a command is received), it is determined that it is not the upper accessory setting period.

In the upper accessory setting process, the rotation angle and rotation speed of the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R are set according to the set angle, so that the shaft 90290 provided in the game frame is used. While operating the rotating upper accessory, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object such as a game frame of another game machine adjacent to the game machine or a data lamp arranged on the upper part. ..

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 90560, and in response to the received effect control command, the effect display device 909, various lamps, and the first By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper accessory 9029L, the second upper accessory 9029R, and the speakers 9027L and 9027R, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S90705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and after executing the look-ahead effect process (S90700) for selecting the type of the look-ahead effect, the value of the effect control process flag. Any of S90800 to S90807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 909 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. The control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S90700) is a process for determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S90800) is a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 90560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S98001) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S90802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S90803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S90804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 909 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S90805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S90806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S90807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 909 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 90101 is a process stored in the ROM 90102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 909 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

[About notification production]
Next, various effects executed in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, a notification effect is executed to notify that the effect control CPU 90101 controls the player to a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state for the player. The notification production includes a battle production in which characters fight each other and a ally character wins over an enemy character, and a battle production in which a big hit is announced when a predetermined story continues to reach the final stage. There is a production, a character production in which a predetermined character notifies that a big hit will occur. In addition, the notification effect may be provided with an effect other than these, and a plurality of types of each effect may be provided.

In the following, the battle production will be specifically described among the notification productions. Further, in the battle production, it is confirmed that the jackpot display result is obtained when the ally character wins, and the misaligned display result is determined when the ally character is defeated (the enemy character wins). Hereinafter, in FIGS. 18 and 19, a case where a ally character becomes a winning jackpot will be described. Further, the notification effect such as the battle effect is executed in the probabilistic state. It should be noted that the notification effect may be executed not in the probabilistic state but in the normal game state.

[About button mode]
When the battle effect is executed, the state of the push button 90120 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a button) as an operation means that can be operated by the player is changed by the effect control CPU 90101. In the effect control CPU 90101, the push button 90120 changes the state of the push button 90120 into a first state and a second state by controlling the vibrator motor 90126. The first state indicates a normal state in which the push button 90120 is stopped, and the second state indicates a vibration state in which the push button 90120 is vibrating. During the battle production, the state of the push button 90120 changes into a through state and a vibration state. For example, in the battle effect, three timings, a first timing, a second timing, and a third timing, are provided as timings when the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state.

[Relationship between notification effect and button mode]
FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. The battle effect as the notification effect is executed at the timing after the variable display is started and the reach is reached. In FIG. 18, the execution timing of each effect and the mode of the button in the battle effect are shown. At time t1, which is the start timing of the battle effect, the mode of the button is the normal mode. The maximum continuous striking effective period during which the continuous striking operation from the time t1 to the push button 90120 is effectively detected is set to 10 seconds.

When the number of times the player executes the repeated hitting operation within the continuous hitting valid period reaches a predetermined number of times, the life gauge of the enemy character becomes 0 at time t2. At the first timing when the life gauge becomes 0, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state continues until the time t3 when the final blow effect that gives the enemy character the final blow is executed. Even if the number of repeated hits does not reach the specified number of times within the valid period of repeated hits, or even if the repeated hits operation is not executed, the push button is pressed for 3 seconds as an essential vibration period from 3 seconds before the final blow effect. The 90120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibrating state.

The push button 90120, which has been in the vibrating state, is controlled to the normal state for 2 seconds after the time t3 is reached. After that, at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy at time t4, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. Here, the period from the time t3 of the last blow effect to the time t4 until the attack hits the enemy is an operation valid period in which the player's operation on the push button 90120 is detected. Even if the movement of the player is detected during this operation valid period, the state of the push button 90120 does not become the vibration state, but becomes the vibration state at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy on the effect screen. If the push button 90120 is not operated during the operation valid period, the screen is switched from FIG. 19 (d) to FIG. 19 (e) at time t4, and the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state. Such a vibration state of the push button 90120 continues for 5 seconds from the time t4. After that, at the timing when the enemy falls at time t5, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 90120 continues for 3 seconds from time t5.

After that, at the third timing when the victory display is displayed at the time t6, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibrating state of the push button 90120 continues for 5 seconds from time t6. By controlling the state of the push button 90120 to the vibration state at the timing of the victory display at the time t6, it is notified again that the state is controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the push button 90120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state at the stop timing of the fluctuation display at the time t7 (not shown). Further, after the time t7, the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

In this way, the push button 90120 changes at various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player. It is possible to improve the interest of the timing to change. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by combining the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 90120 is brought into a vibrating state.

Further, the period controlled by the vibration state is different between after the lapse of the first timing and after the lapse of the second timing. Therefore, by combining the control of the push button 90120 to the vibration state and the period for controlling the vibration state, the effect can be suitably executed.

Further, of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 18, the continuous striking effective period is a period that varies from a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. In this way, in the battle production, the range of the production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, it is controlled to a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined, and is controlled to the period vibration state of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing. .. Further, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 90120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 90120 is controlled to the big hit game state. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the push button 90120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the jackpot game state is controlled.

Next, the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button described with reference to FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the display screen of the effect display device 909 when the battle effect, which is the notification effect, is executed. FIG. 19 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the notification effect and the mode of the button. As shown in FIGS. 19A to 19H, the battle effects are executed in this order, and the times t1 to t7 indicate the effect screens at the timings corresponding to the times t1 to t7 in FIG. Further, the display on the right side of each drawing of FIGS. 19A to 19H is a diagram showing a state of the push button 90120 on each effect screen.

When the variation display is executed in the effect display device 909, the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 9091 to 9093 is started at the center of the screen. When the battle effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 19A, the effect symbols are in reach display mode (display mode in which the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol and the middle effect symbol is changing). At the timing of, the effect symbols 9091 to 9093 are moved to the corners of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and the battle effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when the battle effect is started at time t1, the ally character 9094 and the enemy character 9095 appear, and a character that identifies the battle effect such as "battle" is displayed. .. In addition, a life gauge 9099 that displays the level of the life (durability) of the enemy character 9095 is displayed on the right side of the screen. In addition, as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 90120 by the player, a button image 9098 imitating the push button 90120 is displayed, and a continuous hit operation is executed by the characters "continuous hit" corresponding to the button image 9098. It is suggested to do. The mode of the push button 90120 when the battle effect is started is a normal state.

As shown in FIG. 19B, when the push sensor detects the repeated hitting operation of the push button 90120 by the player within the operation valid period (10 seconds), the ally character 9094 attacks the enemy character 9095. Is executed. Then, the life gauge 9099 of the enemy character 9095 decreases with the attack of the ally character 9094. The mode of the push button 90120 during the continuous striking valid period is a normal state. At the beginning of the valid period, the life will be reduced by a small number of repeated hits (for example, 2 times), but as the valid period becomes later, the life will not be reduced unless a large number of times (for example, 3 times) are repeatedly hit. It should be. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the life gauge 9099 from becoming 0 immediately due to the continuous striking operation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19C, the life gauge 9099 becomes 0 at the time t2 when the continuous striking operation reaches the specified number of times (for example, 30 times). In addition, when the life gauge 9099 becomes 0, the effect that the enemy character 9095 jumps up due to the attack of the ally character 9094 is executed. Then, when the life gauge 9099 becomes 0, the mode of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. When the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state at the first timing in which the life gauge 9099 shown in FIG. 19C becomes 0, it is notified that the jackpot has been confirmed. The push button 90120 is continuously in a vibrating state for the remaining period of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds. If the continuous striking operation is not executed within the valid period shown in FIG. 19 (b) or the continuous striking operation does not reach the specified number of times within the valid period, FIG. 19 (c) shows after the valid period has elapsed. It becomes the screen of. Then, at the timing of the screen shown in FIG. 19 (c), the mode of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state for 3 seconds, which is an essential vibration period.

At time t3 after the essential vibration period of 3 seconds has elapsed, the final blow effect shown in FIG. 19 (d) is executed. In the final blow effect, it is suggested that the operation of pressing the push button 90120 once by the character "blow" corresponding to the button image 9098 is executed together with the character "decide with a single blow". The mode of the push button 90120 during the blow effect is a normal state. When the push button 90120 is pressed during the blow effect, the effect that the ally character 9094 hits the enemy character 9095 with the final blow is executed (not shown). The mode of the push button 90120 is maintained in the normal state for 2 seconds when the final blow effect is executed.

At the timing of time t4 shown in FIG. 19 (e) when the final blow hits the enemy, the effect of violently shining the screen is executed, and the mode of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, the button image 9098 is not displayed on the screen, but the push button 90120 is controlled to vibrate. The vibrating state of the push button 90120 continues for 5 seconds. After that, at time t5 after the vibration state has elapsed for 5 seconds, the effect that the enemy character 9095 collapses is executed. At this time, the mode of the push button 90120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 90120 lasts for 3 seconds. The button image 9098 may be displayed at the timing of time t4.

After the push button 90120 is controlled to the normal state for 3 seconds at time t5, as shown in FIG. 19 (g), a victory display screen indicating that the ally character has made a piece and defeated the enemy character is displayed. To. At this time, the button image 9098 is not displayed on the screen, but the mode of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibrating state of the push button 90120 continues for 5 seconds. It is notified again that a big hit will be caused by such a victory display and a vibration state. Then, after the vibration state continues for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 19H, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 9091 to 9093 stop the variable display at the center of the screen by the combination of the jackpot display results. At the timing of stopping the fluctuation display, the mode of the push button 90120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. After that, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 19C, it is notified that the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 9099 becomes 0, resulting in a big hit. In addition, the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state at the timing of hitting the enemy shown in FIG. 19 (e). In this way, after notifying that the jackpot game state will be established, the push button 90120 will be further vibrated in accordance with the production development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, and further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, in the first timing, the push button 90120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state by repeatedly hitting the push button 90120 while displaying the button image 9098. Further, as shown in FIG. 19E, in the second timing, the push button 90120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 9098. In this way, by controlling the push button 90120 to a vibrating state and combining it with the button image 9098, it is possible to preferably execute the effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (c), 19 (e), and (g), the state of the push button 90120 changes to the vibration state in response to the effect executed on the screen, so that the execution timing and vibration of the effect Depending on the timing of changing to the state, it is possible to improve the comfort when the game is executed. In addition, it is possible to obtain a sharp effect by the execution timing of the effect and the timing of changing to the vibration state.

An LED as a light emitting means may be provided inside the push button 90120 as an operating means. Then, the effect control CPU 90101 may control the push button 90120 in a vibrating state and also control the light emission of the LED. For example, in the normal state of FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19D, the LED is controlled to emit white or red (white is a normal color, red is a color that prompts button operation, etc.), and FIG. In the vibration states of (c), (e), and (g), the LED may be controlled to emit rainbow colors in accordance with the vibration to notify that the LED is controlled to the jackpot game state. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest by making the light emitting mode of the light emitting means different depending on the vibration state of the operating means. The timings of the vibration and the light emission modes do not necessarily have to be the same, and the timings of the vibration and the light emission may be different depending on the jackpot expectation.

Next, a table for determining the content of the notification effect and a flowchart when the battle effect is executed will be described.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination table, it is determined whether the content of the notification effect is a battle effect, a story effect, or a character effect. The notification effect determination table includes the jackpot notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 20A and the out-of-order notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 20B. These notification effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 90102.

The jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 20A is used when it is determined that the fluctuation display result of the current fluctuation display is the jackpot display result. On the other hand, the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 20B is used when it is determined that the deviation display result of the current variation display is the out-of-order display result.

In the notification effect determination table of FIGS. 20A and 20B, a total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2'(numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the notification effect are used to determine the battle effect and the story effect. And the decision of the character production. Then, in FIG. 20, the number of random value values assigned to each effect is shown in SR2'.

In the jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 20A, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character effect <story effect <battle effect" is set according to the value of the random number SR2'for determining the notification effect. ing. Further, in the out-of-order notification effect determination table of FIG. 20B, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character effect> story effect> battle effect" is determined by the value of the random number SR2'for determining the notification effect. It is set.

By setting the data as shown in FIG. 20, the production content is determined so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of "character production <story production <battle production" is obtained at the time of big hit as compared with the case of losing. Therefore, the expectation of big hits increases in the order of "character production <story production <battle production".

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is one process executed by the effect control CPU 90101 in the process of the effect symbol variation start process (S98001).

The effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state (S90901). In S90901, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability change state based on whether or not there is a probability change state designation command in the reception command buffer. The effect control CPU 90101 shifts to S90902 when the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state (Y in S90901). On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not in the probabilistic state (N in S90901), the effect control CPU 90101 determines another effect to be executed in the current variation (S90908), and ends the process.

In S90902, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is super reach. When the fluctuation executed this time is super reach (Y in S90902), the effect control CPU 90101 determines the notification effect to be executed by the extracted value of the extracted SR2'and the notification effect determination table based on the display result. (S90903), shift to S90904. In S90903, the effect control CPU 90101 determines the display result of the variation executed this time based on the display result designation command in the reception command buffer. On the other hand, if the variation executed this time is not super reach (N in S90902), the effect control CPU 90101 determines another effect executed by the variation this time (S90908), and ends the process.

In S90904, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the battle effect is executed according to the content determined in S90903. When the battle effect is executed, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to (Y in S90904) and S90905. On the other hand, when the battle effect is not executed (N in S90904), the effect control CPU 90101 determines another effect to be executed in this variation (S90908), and ends the process.

In S90905, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a jackpot based on whether or not there is a display result designation command related to the jackpot in the reception command buffer. When the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (Y in S90905), the effect control CPU 90101 determines the effect and button mode for winning use (S90906). On the other hand, if the fluctuation executed this time is not a big hit (in the case of a miss) (N in S90905), the effect control CPU 90101 determines the effect and button mode for defeat (S90907). After S90906 or S90907, other effects to be executed in this variation are determined (S90908), and the process ends.

Although FIG. 21 shows a case where the battle effect is executed while the current game state is in the probable change state, the battle effect may be executed during the normal game state. Further, in FIGS. 18 and 19, the case where the jackpot display result is obtained has been described, but in S90907, the effect for defeat in the case where the wrong display result is obtained will be described. When a ally character is defeated, the life gauge 9099 will not become 0 no matter how many repeated hits are executed within the continuous hit valid period after the start of the battle effect. Further, the push button 90120 does not go into a vibrating state in a normal state. Then, the characters "defeat" are displayed after the valid period of repeated hits has elapsed, and after that, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 9091 to 9093 stop the variable display in the center of the screen by the combination of the shift display results.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, as a second embodiment, various configurations when an automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided will be described. The automatic continuous striking function is, for example, as a function of the effect control microcomputer 90100, based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 90120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds. A function that starts detection of an operation and counts the number of operations one by one every time a second period such as 1.0 second elapses, and the detection is performed as if the push button 90120 is repeatedly pressed. Is. Such an automatic continuous striking function may be executed during the continuous striking valid period shown in FIG. 19 (b).

[First variant of detecting player movement]
As a first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided and the motion detecting means continuously detects one motion of the player before the detection valid period, An example will be described in which an invalidation means for invalidating the detection of the operation is further provided.

In the first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 90100, the motion detecting means continuously detects the motion of the player's push button 90120 before the detection valid period. In that case, the invalidation process for executing the control for invalidating the detection of the operation is executed. If such control is performed, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined production.

[Second variant of detecting player movement]
As a second modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, it is possible to set whether or not to detect that the player is continuously performing a plurality of movements (setting). An example of further providing setting means such as setting on the menu screen will be described.

In the second modification, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 90100, the automatic continuous striking function is performed during a period during which the effect symbol is not being displayed, such as a period during which the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. Makes it possible to execute a setting process that enables setting whether to enable or disable. If such a setting is possible, it is possible to prevent the detection as if the player's movements are being performed a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and the interest in the game is reduced. Can be deterred.

[Third variant regarding detection of player movement]
As a third modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided and one movement of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period, the movement is continuously performed at different intervals depending on the situation. An example will be described in which it is assumed that the movement of the player is detected a plurality of times.

In the third modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 90100, for example, when the operation effect A and the operation effect B having different effect contents can be selectively executed, the operation effect A During execution, the number of operations by the push button 90120 is treated as increasing by 1 every 1.0 seconds during detection by automatic repeated hits, and 0 during detection by automatic repeated hits during operation effect B. . Every time 5 seconds elapse, the process of treating as if the number of operations by the push button 90120 is increased by one is executed. By performing such processing, it is possible to produce an operation according to the situation.

[Fourth variant related to detection of player movement]
As a fourth modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided, a determination means for determining whether or not the player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means is further provided when the fluctuation display is not in progress. , Explain an example in which the determination means does not determine that the player's movements are continuously performed a plurality of times even when one of the player's movements is continuously performed. To do.

In the fourth modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 90100, in a configuration in which the automatic continuous hitting function can be enabled or disabled, for example, the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled again. When setting the above, once the push button 90120 is operated to enable or disable the auto repeated hit function, the operation of the push button 90120 is temporarily stopped, and if the push button 90120 is not operated again, the auto is performed again. Executes control that restricts the switching of the function of repeated hits from being enabled or disabled. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent detection of an unintended operation.

[Example of production control timing for automatic continuous striking effect]
Next, an example of the operation effect control timing relating to the self-powered continuous striking and the automatic continuous striking in the continuous striking effect will be described. FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing operation effect control timings related to self-powered continuous striking and automatic continuous striking in the continuous striking effect.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the continuous striking effect, the effective period of the continuous striking operation is a predetermined period such as from the first timing such as at the start of the reach state to the second timing such as immediately before the end of the variation display. It is set to (for example, 10 seconds). Such a predetermined period may be set as a continuous striking valid period shown in FIG. 19B.

The period during which the self-strike can be started is set corresponding to the entire valid period of the continuous stroke operation. The auto-continuous striking startable period starts from the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation, and is the first half of the valid period of the continuous striking operation. Period) The period until the elapse is set. The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started may be started from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation. As the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started, a period after the elapse of the automatic continuous striking startable period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation is set.

During the period during which the self-repeated stroke can be started, the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 9099 according to the execution of the self-repeated stroke is controlled to a degree equal to or less than a predetermined degree. , The self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 9099 according to the execution of the self-powered continuous striking is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined degree is included. As a result, even within the same period in which the self-powered continuous striking can be started, the action mode (degree of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-powered continuous striking differs between the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period. In this way, the self-powered continuous striking startable period is set so that the mode of action of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the operation valid period.

Since the period during which the self-striking operation can be started and the period during which the self-sufficient operation is valid are the same, it is basically possible to perform the self-sufficient continuous striking operation at any time during the self-sufficient continuous striking operation valid period. The production is feasible. During the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the low-action action production can be executed based on the self-sufficient continuous striking. During the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the self-sufficient continuous striking can be performed based on the self-sufficient continuous striking.

In this way, the period during which the self-powered continuous striking can be started is set to the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period in the first half and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in the latter half, so that the action effect according to the self-powered continuous striking varies. The production can be linked so as to correspond to. For example, during the period in which the self-powered continuous striking can be started, when the self-powered continuous striking start timing is the timing during the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period, the slow action effect by the self-powered continuous striking low action setting proceeds according to the self-powered continuous striking. After that, when the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period is reached due to the elapse of the period, the immediate action effect progresses according to the self-powered continuous striking, and the life display of the life gauge 9099 is displayed at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result. An effect is performed in which the level is set to a value according to the variable display result. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 9099 is set to "0" before the derived display, and when the off display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 9099 is set immediately before the derived display. The production is performed to make it a specific level of "1" or higher.

In addition, if the start timing of the self-repeated striking is during the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking start possible period, the self-sufficient continuous striking height action setting is used to promptly respond to the self-sufficient continuous striking from the beginning. It is possible to make the life display level of the life gauge 9099 a value according to the fluctuation display result at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result progresses.

During the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the action effect on the life gauge 9099 according to the execution of the automatic continuous striking is controlled to a certain degree. As a result, the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started is set so that the mode of action of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation valid period.

During the automatic continuous striking startable period, it is considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed based on the long press operation of the push button 90120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer, and the automatic continuous striking can be started. The action effect can be executed according to the repeated hitting operation. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking operation cannot be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, it is not considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed even if the long press operation of the push button 90120 is started for a predetermined time or longer, and the automatic continuous striking cannot be started. is there. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started, it is possible to execute the action effect in a certain mode of action, unlike during the period during which the self-repeated continuous striking can be started.

In this way, when the auto-continuous hitting that can be started during the auto-continuous hitting startable period is executed, the action effect in a certain action mode can be executed from the start to the end of the auto-continuous hitting. Correspondingly, a certain action effect by the automatic continuous striking action setting progresses, and an effect is performed in which the life display level of the life gauge 9099 is set to a value according to the variation display result at the timing before the derivation display of the variation display result.

The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started and the self-repeated striking low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the auto continuous striking start impossible period and the self-repeated striking high action setting period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, when the automatic continuous striking startable period and the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done. Further, the period in which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started and the self-repeated striking height action setting period may be set to different periods. In that case, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done.

In addition, the following configuration may be provided.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.) that performs a predetermined game.
Motion detection means (push sensor 90124, etc.) that can detect movements by the player (operation of push button 90120, etc.) and
Execution of a specific effect capable of executing a specific effect (continuous operation effect) in response to the execution of a continuous operation (continuous operation of the push button 90120) in which the player performs a plurality of operations during the detection valid period by the operation detecting means. Equipped with means (microcomputer 90100 for production control, etc.)
The specific effect executing means is
Based on a predetermined operation (long press operation of the push button 90120) different from the continuous operation by the player, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the continuous operation is detected.
In the detection valid period, it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until the predetermined period (the period in which the automatic continuous hitting can be started in FIG. 22) elapses, and after the predetermined period elapses (auto in FIG. 22). Even if the predetermined operation is started during the period during which the continuous hit cannot be started, it is not considered that the continuous operation is executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether or not the continuous operation is executed based on whether or not a predetermined period elapses in the detection valid period. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means is
The first action effect (the action effect that reduces the level of the life display on the life gauge 9099 at the time of continuous striking by oneself) and the action effect in which the action effect is performed according to the execution of the continuous operation for the predetermined display.
With respect to the predetermined display, a second action effect (an action effect in which the level of the life display on the life gauge 9099 at the time of automatic continuous striking is reduced) in which an action effect is performed according to the predetermined operation regarded as execution of the continuous operation. Including
The action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect (the action effect mode in which the level of the life display is reduced differs between the self-powered continuous hit and the automatic continuous hit).

According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect differs between the first action effect and the second action effect, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player can be improved. Can be done.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above
When the specific effect executing means executes the first action effect as the specific effect, the action mode of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the detection valid period (remaining time of the continuous striking operation valid period). During the shorter self-strike high action setting period, the effect mode (reduction mode of the life display level) of the action effect is different from that during the self-strike low action setting period of the longer self-strike operation valid period. ).

According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect is different depending on the remaining period of the detection valid period, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player can be improved. it can.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
When the specific effect executing means executes the first action effect as the specific effect, the action scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases (the remaining period of the continuous striking operation valid period). The reduction amount of the life display level in the action production is larger in the self-powered continuous hit high action setting period of the shorter time than in the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period of the longer time remaining in the continuous hit operation valid period).

According to such a configuration, as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases, the action scale of the action effect increases, so that the fun of the effect can be further improved and the interest of the player is improved. be able to.

(5) In any of the game machines (2) to (4) above,
When the second action effect is executed as the specific effect, the specific effect execution means has a constant action mode of the action effect regardless of the remaining time of the detection valid period (the action effect for the automatic continuous hitting). The amount of decrease in the level of life display in is constant).

According to such a configuration, the variation of the specific effect is enriched, the fun of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, as a third embodiment, a case where the upper accessory effect in which the first upper accessory 9029L and the second upper accessory 9029R operate is executed will be described. In the upper accessory effect, as an effect suggesting that the state is controlled to be advantageous for the player, the effect of rotating the upper accessory and emitting light of the upper accessory as shown in FIG. 7 is executed. Further, in the upper accessory effect, the effect is based on the first pattern of notifying that the upper accessory is operating and the upper accessory is operating on the display screen of the effect display device 909, and the upper accessory is operating but the effect is displayed. The display screen of the device 909 is provided with an effect according to a second pattern in which the operation of the upper accessory is not notified.

For example, in the upper accessory effect, the rotation operation is executed at the rotation angle set at the first timing when the life gauge 9099 becomes 0 in FIG. At this time, the LED provided on the upper accessory emits light. In the upper accessory effect, since the battle effect is executed on the screen of the effect display device 909, it is desirable that the effect according to the second pattern is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the upper accessory effect may be set to the protruding position when the push button 90120 is in the vibrating state, and to be the storage position when the push button 90120 is in the normal state. In this way, it is possible to perform the production of the upper accessory according to the state of the push button 90120. In addition, when the effect with high expectation is executed regardless of the vibration state of the push button 90120, the upper accessory may be in the protruding position from the predetermined timing until the effect with high expectation is completed. ..

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the state of the push button 90120 has various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player. By changing with, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the push button 90120. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by combining the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 90120 is brought into a vibrating state.

(2) As shown in FIG. 18, the period controlled by the vibration state is different between after the lapse of the first timing and after the lapse of the second timing. Therefore, by combining the control of the push button 90120 to the vibration state and the period for controlling the vibration state, the effect can be suitably executed.

(3) As shown in FIG. 19C, in the first timing, the push button 90120 is controlled to vibrate by repeatedly hitting the push button 90120 while the button image 9098 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19E, in the second timing, the push button 90120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 9098. In this way, by controlling the push button 90120 to a vibrating state and combining it with the button image 9098, it is possible to preferably execute the effect.

(4) The vibration of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 is transmitted to the ball striking handle 905. In this way, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting ball operation handle 905.

(5) As shown in FIG. 19C, it is notified that the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy's life gauge 9099 becomes 0, so that a big hit is obtained. In addition, the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state at the timing of hitting the enemy shown in FIG. 19 (e). In this way, after notifying that the jackpot game state will be established, the push button 90120 will be further vibrated in accordance with the production development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, and further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

(6) Of the continuous striking effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 18, the continuous striking effective period is a period that varies from a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. In this way, in the battle production, the range of the production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

(7) As shown in FIG. 18, it is controlled to the period vibration state in which the vibration period after the lapse of the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined, and is controlled to the period vibration state of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing. To. Further, the state of the push button 90120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the vibration state is controlled at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state is reached. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 90120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 90120 is controlled to the big hit game state. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by the combination of controlling the push button 90120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to preferably notify that the jackpot game state is controlled.

Next, modified examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 90120 has been described as an example of an operating means that can be operated by the player. However, the operating means may be something other than the push button 90120. For example, a button that pops out from a normal position to a protruding position with the passage of time, a button whose shape changes with the passage of time, or the like may be used. Then, at a predetermined timing, the normal position may be changed to the protruding position, or the shape may be changed from the normal state.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 90120 changes from a normal state in which it does not vibrate to a vibrating state in which it vibrates at each of the first to third timings. However, the strength of the vibration state of the push button 90120 may be switched at each of the first to third timings. For example, the vibration state may be changed from weak to strong at each of the first to third timings. Further, the button may emit light, the button may generate heat, the wind may blow from the periphery of the button, or the like, and the state may be changed at each timing.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 90120 is in a vibrating state only when a big hit display result is obtained. However, the push button 90120 may be in a vibrating state at a plurality of timings when the display result is off. For example, when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed, the vibration state may be set even if the display result is off.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at a plurality of timings during the battle effect of the notification effect. Such a change from the normal state to the vibration state may be executed other than the notification effect for notifying that the jackpot display result will be obtained. For example, the push button 90120 may be changed to a normal state, which is the first state, and a vibration state, which is the second state, at a plurality of timings in a simple effect during the variable display. Further, the state of the push button 90120 may be changed during the big hit game.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 90120 does not always change from the normal state to the vibration state, but may change to the vibration state at a predetermined rate. For example, when a jackpot display result is obtained by a predetermined lottery, the vibration state may be set at a higher rate than when the off display result is obtained.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the life gauge 9099 becomes 0. However, the timing at which the state of the push button 90120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state does not necessarily have to be the timing at which the life gauge 9099 becomes 0. For example, the vibration state may be changed from the timing before the life gauge 9099 becomes 0, or the vibration state may be changed at the timing after the life gauge 9099 becomes 0. Further, the push button 90120 may be brought into a vibrating state by a single pressing operation. In such a case, the vibration state may be set at the same timing as the pressing and the timing after the pressing.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 90120 may be changed from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the upper accessory or the accessory 9012 other than the upper accessory operates. ..

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the period during which the vibration state continues from the first timing is the variable period, and the period during which the vibration state continues from the second timing is the non-variable period. However, both periods may be variable periods or non-variable periods, and the variable period and the non-variable period may be interchanged.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of battle effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of ally characters with a high expectation of victory may be set so that one of the characters is determined according to the expectation of a big hit. Further, a plurality of enemy characters having different jackpot expectations may be set, and one of the enemy characters may be determined according to the jackpot expectation. In such a case, the timing and period during which the push button is in the vibrating state may be different depending on the mode of the ally character or the enemy character.

(10) In the various controls shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped in response to the operation of a button, the application is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonuses such as big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB), AT that executes an effect to notify the internal lottery result, RT that the winning probability of the re-game combination is different from the normal game state, The battle effect described above may be executed as an effect indicating control of the ART that has been transferred to AT and RT.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(12) As an embodiment of this embodiment, a game machine in which the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player when a prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the jackpot game state ends. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 9020, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(16) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 15 Relay board 16A Relay board for production control 16B 4th symbol board 16C Light emitter control board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A 1st start port switch 22B 2nd start port switch 23 Count switch 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 Random number circuit 105 I / O
120 Microcomputers for production control 161 to 166 Boards A to F
168 Light emitter relay board 191 LED for 4th design
197 Grand Prize LED for door
901 Pachinko game machine 909 Production display device 9098 Button image 9099 Life gauge 90100 Production control microcomputer 90120 Push button 90560 Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing a game,
A first substrate,
A second substrate subordinate to the first substrate and
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate is provided.
The second substrate includes a conversion means for converting the first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal, and is a part of the second signal converted by the conversion means. Is output to the first substrate,
A part of the second signal converted by the conversion means is output to the third substrate via the first substrate.
further,
A notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
And a controllable state control means the states of the operating means in a first state and a second state,
The state control means controls the state of the operation means from the first state to the second state at the first timing after the notification effect is started, and after a lapse of a specific period, from the second state to the first state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled to a state and can be controlled to the second state at a second timing after the first state is reached.