JP2004344407A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform a rendition, based on reality wherein the selecting action of a player is reflected on a lot result (regardless of relation with an actual lot result). <P>SOLUTION: The lot is performed with the establishment of a change display start condition as an opportunity, and also a display part 5 starts the change display of patterns. When a prescribed state is displayed after the start, a game state is made to be advantageous to a player 8. A game machine includes: a notifying means 1 for notifying a plurality of selection items 6; a selecting means 4 for allowing the player 8 to select the selection item 6 from a plurality of selection items 6 notified by the notifying means 1; and a means for performing the rendition 7 corresponding to the selection item 6 selected by the selecting means 4. Since the selection item 6 is comprised in the rendition 7, reality wherein the selecting action of the player 8 is reflected on the lot result is achieved in the rendition 7. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a configuration capable of producing an effect during a game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, an example of a technique in which a player selects from a plurality of types of character designs used in a variation display (also referred to as “symbol variation”) and varies the effect content according to the selected character design. Is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-136649 (pages 7-9, FIG. 8-14)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described technology, the winning combination is reported with a predetermined probability, but as a whole, the effect content simply differs according to the selected character. That is, since there is no relation between the notification of the winning combination and the selection of the character, even if the player selects the character with great effort, the player cannot obtain an impression that is linked to the lottery result (winning or loss). Since the selection is less interesting, the player tends to gradually stop performing the selection operation as the game is continued.
The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and is configured to perform an effect with a reality (regardless of the relationship with an actual lottery result) in which a selection action of a player is reflected in the lottery result. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.
[0005]
[Means for solving the problem 1]
Means 1 for solving the problem, as schematically shown in FIG. 1, performs a lottery triggered by the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, starts the variable display of the symbol on the display unit 5, and starts the variable display. A gaming machine configured to provide a game state advantageous to the player 8 when a predetermined mode is displayed later,
A notifying unit 1 for notifying a plurality of selection items 6,
A selection unit 4 for requesting the player 8 to select at least one of the plurality of selection items 6 from the plurality of selection items 6 notified by the notification unit 1;
When the selection by the selection unit 4 is performed, the production unit 2 that performs the production 7 including the selected selection item 6 in relation to the expected degree of winning according to the result of the lottery performed after the selection. Having.
[0006]
The terms described in the means 1 are interpreted as follows. The same applies to the terms described in the claims and the detailed description of the invention.
(1) “Symbol” covers all things that can be displayed on the display unit, and means a symbol group consisting of only a single symbol or two or more single symbols. For example, lottery display symbols (special symbols, ordinary symbols, etc.) consisting of characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, codes, figures (characters, etc.), videos, etc., decorative symbols (foreground symbols, background symbols, etc.), etc. And may be a still image or a moving image such as an animation.
(2) The “display section” may be substantially the entire display area in which symbols can be displayed for one display (or display device), or may be a part of the display area. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to one display, and may be configured with two or more displays.
(3) The "predetermined mode" corresponds to a symbol pattern (combination of symbols) such as a so-called reach symbol or a big hit symbol, or a single symbol.
(4) The "game state advantageous to the player" includes, for example, a so-called reach action (especially a super reach action or a premium reach action), a shortened variable display period (hereinafter, referred to as "time reduction"), the number of times reduced, and a winning probability. Change (hereinafter referred to as “probability fluctuation”), change in the number of payouts due to winnings, jackpot games that can continue round games under certain conditions, moving parts (lids, blades, wings) provided in winning devices, gates, etc. And the like, or any combination of two or more of these elements.
(5) The "notification means" is not limited to a means for visually notifying by displaying on a display unit (a display unit, a light-emitting body, or the like), but is also audibly notified by sound (voice, music, sound effect, or the like). Means and means for tactilely informing through a member attached to the gaming machine such as a handle or a chair (for example, a handle or a chair is vibrated by a vibrator, or a fan is blown).
(6) The "selecting means" may be configured so that the player can select the operating unit by operating the operating unit according to his / her own intention. Examples of the operation unit include a firing handle, a button (switch), a touch panel, a starting lever, and the like.
(7) The “effect” includes all means that can be transmitted through a transmission medium as long as the contents of the effect can be recognized by a target person (especially a player). The effect may include a non-effect that does nothing if necessary. The transmission medium may be the same medium as the notification means or a different medium, and two or more media may be arbitrarily combined.
[0007]
According to the means 1, the selection means 4 provides the player 8 with a plurality of selection items 6 (in the example of FIG. 1, "(1) item a", "(2) item b", "(3) item c", etc.). Is requested to select at least one of the selection items 6. When the player 8 selects one or more selection items 6 in response to this selection request, the production means 2 performs the production 7 relating to the expected degree of winning and including the selection items 6. In the effect 7 shown in the example of FIG. 1, the first to third rankings for the items a, b, and c are displayed. In general, the expected degree of winning changes each time a lottery is performed. Therefore, when the same selection item 6 is continuously selected, the effect 7 related to the expected degree of winning is also likely to change. Since the selection item 6 is included in the effect 7 in this manner, it is possible to realize a reality in which the selection action of the player 8 is reflected in the lottery result. On the other hand, the player 8 can understand how the selected selection item 6 is positioned in relation to the expected degree of winning, and obtains an impression linked to the lottery result. Therefore, since the player 8 makes a selection with interest, it is possible to maintain (or improve) the curiosity and willingness of the player 8 during the game.
[0008]
[Means for solving the problem 2]
The means 2 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in the means 1, and the effect means 2 performs the effect 7 on a relative scale linked to the expected degree of winning.
[0009]
In the means 2, the relative scale linked to the expected degree of winning is, for example, all selection items (items other than the selection item 6 may be included, as described in the means 4 described later; the same applies hereinafter). On the other hand, the ranking (order) of the selection items 6 selected by the player 8, the ratio (percentage, fraction, etc.) of the selection items 6 selected by the player 8 to all the selection items, and the game for all the selection items The relative quantity (physical quantity, etc.) of the selection items 6 selected by the user 8, the size and appearance frequency of a symbol (character, etc.) corresponding to each selection item 6, etc. correspond. The player 8 recognizing the effect 7 on such a relative scale can clearly grasp how the selection item 6 selected by the player 8 is positioned in relation to the degree of expectation of winning. . Therefore, it is possible to further maintain (or improve) the curiosity and willingness of the player 8 during the game.
[0010]
[Means for solving the problem 3]
The means 3 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in the means 2, and the effect means 2 performs the effect 7 including the selected selection item 6 as a ranking linked with the expected degree of winning.
[0011]
According to the means 3, the effect means 2 performs the effect 7 with respect to the selection items 6 selected by the player 8 in a ranking such as a ranking for all the selection items. In the effect 7 shown in the example of FIG. 1, the ranking of all the selection items 6 is displayed. Moreover, since the ranking is linked to the expected degree of winning, the player 8 can more easily grasp whether the expected degree of winning is high or low.
[0012]
[Means for solving the problem 4]
The means 4 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in any one of the means 1 to 3, and the effect means 2 effects the effect according to whether or not the player 8 makes a selection by the selecting means 4. The contents of 7 are different.
[0013]
According to the means 4, the effect means 2 makes the content of the effect 7 different depending on whether or not the player 8 has selected. For example, if the player 8 makes a selection, the effect 7 is performed. If no selection is made, the effect 7 is not performed (that is, no effect). In addition, in the example of the reach action, if the selection is made, an effect 7 that evolves into a super reach action in which the selection item 6 appears is performed, and if the selection is not made, an effect 7 that stays until the normal reach action is performed. Similarly, in the case of the effects 7 by ranking, if a selection is made, the player 8 or the like including the selection item 6 easily performs the effect 7, and if no selection is made, the player 8 or the like recognizes by adding a mosaic or a blur. Perform Direction 7 in difficulty. As in these examples, the degree of expectation of winning can not be grasped or not depending on the presence or absence of selection, or there is a difference in the fun of the effects 7, so that the player 8 actively selects.
[0014]
[Means for solving the problem 5]
Means 5 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in any one of the means 1 to 4, wherein the selection is not performed even after the selection allowable period in which the selection by the selection means 4 is possible. Has a forced selection means 3 for forcibly selecting one or more selection items 6 from a plurality of selection items 6.
[0015]
According to the means 5, when the player 8 has not made a selection even after the selection allowable period (for example, 10 seconds) has passed, the forced selection means 3 selects one or more of the plurality of selection items 6 from the plurality of selection items 6. Force selection. The method of forcibly selecting is arbitrary, and every time a selection is made, the selection items 6 to be forcibly selected are sequentially selected or randomly selected by a random number or the like. The production means 2 performs the production 7 including the selection items 6 compulsorily selected in this way, and is related to the expected degree of winning. Thus, even if the player 8 does not make a selection, the progress of the game (display) does not stagnate.
[0016]
Means for Solving the Problems 6
Means 6 for solving the problem is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, and includes a first board that controls a game and a second board that controls an effect 7, At least one of the notification unit 1, the selection unit 4 and the production unit 2 is realized by the second substrate.
[0017]
The terms described in the means 6 are interpreted as follows. The same applies to the terms described in the claims and the detailed description of the invention.
(1) The “first board” is a board that controls the second board, the accessory device, and the like as well as game control, and is, for example, a main control board (also referred to as a “game control board” or a “main control board”). And so on.
(2) The “second board” includes, for example, a take-in / payout control board, a sub-control board (also referred to as an “effect control board” or a “sub-control board”), a symbol control board, a lamp control board, and a sound control board. Substrates that can be installed in gaming machines, such as. Note that one or more intermediate substrates (for example, a relay substrate or the like) configured to transmit a signal from the first substrate to the second substrate may be interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.
[0018]
According to the means 6, since at least one of the notification means 1, the selection means 4 and the effect means 2 is realized on the second substrate side, it is not necessary to realize that part on the first substrate side. Therefore, the load on the first substrate can be reduced.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine which is one of gaming machines, and will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0020]
First, the appearances of the card unit 10 and the pachinko machine 12 are shown in FIG. The card unit 10 can input and output balance information and value information recorded on a recording medium (for example, a magnetic card, an IC card, or the like). An equivalent number of pachinko balls can be lent. The specific configuration, operation, and the like of the card unit 10 are the same as those of a well-known configuration, and thus illustration and description are omitted.
[0021]
The front side of the pachinko machine 12 is covered with a cover body 14 having a see-through body 16 that can see through the inside. The cover body 14 is formed of a translucent (or transparent or opaque) member. The transparent body 16 is formed of a transparent (or translucent) member, for example, a glass plate or a plastic plate. A game board 58 (specifically, a game area or the like) can be seen through the transparent body 16. The liquid crystal display 22 corresponds to the notification unit 1 and the display unit 5. The game board 58 includes, as described later, an accessory device 18 having holding indicators 20, 56, a liquid crystal display 22, and the like, and a starter having a pair of movable pieces 52 (so-called tulips) that are opened and closed by driving a solenoid 50. The port 24, a gate 26 provided with a gate sensor 28 for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball, a large winning port 30 which opens and closes at the time of a jackpot game, etc., and other general winning ports, windmills, obstacle nails, etc. are appropriately arranged. The pair of movable pieces 52 are configured such that a pachinko ball can enter the starting port 24 even in a closed state. The starting port 24 is provided with a starting port sensor 54 for detecting a winning pachinko ball.
[0022]
The accessory device 18 includes a liquid crystal display 22 that displays a variable display of a normal symbol, a variable display of a special symbol, and the like, a hold indicator 56 that displays the number of special reservations (that is, the number of reservations related to the change display of the special symbol), There is a hold indicator 20 for displaying the number of ordinary reservations (that is, the number of reservations related to the variable display of ordinary symbols). The number of special reservations increases when the start-up opening sensor 54 detects a pachinko ball when holding is performed, and decreases when a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed. Similarly, the number of ordinary reservations increases when the gate sensor 28 detects a pachinko ball and performs a reservation, and decreases when a normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed. Each of the hold indicators 20 and 56 is formed of a predetermined number (for example, four) of light emitters (for example, LED, segment element, light bulb, lamp, and the like). It is desirable that the LED, the segment element, and the like emit light of two or more colors (for example, red, green, and orange).
[0023]
Below the game board 58, a first button 48 for instructing ball lending, an information display 46 for displaying balance information and the like, and a second button 48 for instructing return of a card (a recording medium such as an IC card or a magnetic card). Two buttons 32, an upper plate 34 and a lower plate 40 for temporarily storing a prize ball (also referred to as a "prize ball"), a pachinko ball as a rental ball, and the like, and a speaker for sound (sound, music, sound effect, etc.). 44, an ashtray 42 capable of holding cigarette butts and the like, a handle 36 having a touch sensor 38 for detecting a contact state of the player 8, and the like. Each of the first button 48, the second button 32, and the like includes a contact switch capable of transmitting a signal to a main control board 110 (see FIG. 3) described later. At least one of the first button 48, the second button 32, and the like also functions as an operation unit (corresponding to the selection unit 4) for selecting a selection item. The speaker 44 corresponds to the notification unit 1.
[0024]
Next, an example of connection of boards, devices, and the like configured to realize a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the term “connect” simply means electrical connection unless otherwise specified.
[0025]
The main control board 110 corresponding to the first board mainly includes a CPU (processor) 112. The main control board 110 is provided with a ROM 114 storing a game control program and certain data, and temporary data such as selection items, random numbers, the number of reservations (the number of special reservations, the number of ordinary reservations), the upper limit value, etc. , Or an input / output processing circuit or a communication control circuit. The CPU 112 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 114 to implement a pachinko game. The game control program includes a program that implements procedures such as a start-up process and a change display process, which will be described later. The other components are the same as those in the well-known technology, and thus illustration and description are omitted.
[0026]
The main control board 110 has a payout control for driving and controlling a payout motor M4 by receiving signals from an operation unit (in this example, the first button 48 and the second button 32), the drive sensor 60, the counting sensor 62, and the like. A board 102, an external terminal board 106 capable of transmitting a signal to an external device, a sub-control board 120 controlling display and sound effects, a relay terminal board 122 for relaying a signal, and the like are connected. Examples of the external device include a hall computer provided in a game arcade, an island computer provided in island facilities, other gaming machines (for example, pachinko machines and slot machines), and mobile terminal devices (for example, mobile phones and personal computers). ) And so on. The signal transmitted to the external device includes, for example, game information such as a jackpot, a symbol decision, a probability change, and the like.
[0027]
The payout control board 102 includes a firing control board 100 that receives a signal from a touch sensor 38 or the like provided on a handle 36 that controls the firing strength of the pachinko ball and drives and controls a firing motor M2, a card unit 10, and the like. An interface board 104 (referred to as an “I / F board” in FIG. 3) for controlling data transmission / reception between them is connected. The emission control board 100, the interface board 104, and the like are configured around a CPU similarly to the main control board 110.
[0028]
As the motors M2 and M4 described above, for example, a pulse motor (preferably a motor capable of normal and reverse rotation) is used, but a servo motor or the like may be used. The drive sensor 60 monitors the drive state of the motor M4, a payout device that pays out pachinko balls, and the like. The counting sensor 62 counts the number of pachinko balls actually paid out.
[0029]
The sub-control board 120 is connected to a later-described symbol control board 130, a speaker 44, a hold display 20, a light emitter for decoration, and the like. The sub-control board 120 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 110, displays symbols and the like on the liquid crystal display 22 through the symbol control board 130, emits sound from the speaker 44, and displays the hold display 20. And the like.
[0030]
The symbol control board 130 corresponding to the second board mainly includes the CPU 132. The symbol control board 130 has a ROM 134 for storing a display control program and required data and the like, a RAM 136 for storing received data and temporary data such as a symbol table, and a display command for storing symbols in advance to control the effect display. A character generator that generates a display, a VDP (Video Display Processor) that displays a pattern on the liquid crystal display 22 in response to a display command transmitted from the sub-control board 120, or an input / output processing circuit and a communication control circuit. Prepare. It is desirable that the VDP has a palette RAM or the like, and can control display / non-display independently of two or more layers. The VDP also reads design data generated by the character generator in accordance with the display information included in the command, performs image editing such as color designation and sprite processing, and develops the design data in a VRAM or a palette RAM. A synchronization signal or the like is output to the liquid crystal display 22. The sprite function realized by executing the sprite processing makes it possible to easily realize the display of symbols (for example, a special symbol, a normal symbol, a background symbol, etc.) and a variable display.
[0031]
The relay terminal plate 122 is connected to a device (for example, the starting port sensor 54, the gate sensor 28, the solenoid 50, etc.) provided particularly at a position away from the main control board 110. By controlling the operation of the solenoid 50, the pair of movable pieces 52 can be opened and closed by reciprocating in the direction of the arrow.
The driving sensor 60, the counting sensor 62, the starting port sensor 54, the gate sensor 28, and the like described above include a contact sensor (for example, a reed switch, a microswitch, a pressure sensor, or the like) or a non-contact sensor (for example, a proximity sensor, Optical sensor, infrared sensor, etc.).
[0032]
In the pachinko machine 12 configured as described above, an example in which a selection request is made to the player 8 in the course of the variable display, and an effect 7 including the selected selection item 6 is realized, with reference to FIGS. explain. Here, FIG. 4 shows a procedure of a start-up process for realizing discrimination of winning of a pachinko ball to the start-up port 24, FIG. 5 shows a procedure of a variable display process for realizing a variable display of a special symbol, and FIGS. In FIG. 7, a flow chart shows a procedure of an expectation effect production process for realizing a selection request to the player 8 and an effect 7 related to the expectation. The start-up process shown in FIG. 4 is realized by the main control board 110, and the variable display process and the expectation effect process shown in FIGS. The processing is continued through the connector J between FIGS. Step S42 in FIG. 6 corresponds to the notification unit 1, steps S48 and S50 in FIG. 6 correspond to the forced selection unit 3, and step S60 in FIG.
[0033]
In the starting port process shown in FIG. 4, it is first determined whether a pachinko ball has won the starting port 24 (step S10). For example, if there is a detection signal from the starting port sensor 54 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, it is determined that a prize has been won (YES), and if there is no such detection signal, it is determined that a prize has not been won (NO). If the pachinko ball wins in the starting port 24 (YES), various random numbers are read in accordance with each win, and the random numbers and the hit results are stored (stored) in a result table or the like (step S12). The reason why the result is stored in the result table or the like is to cope with a time lag that occurs between the start of the winning opening 24 and the start of the variable display. Specifically, if a big hit (winning) is found, it is stored in the big hitting table, and if it is lost (losing), it is stored in the loss table.
[0034]
As the random number read in step S12, one or both of a software random number using a counter or the like and a hardware random number using an oscillator or the like is used. For example, it is used to specify a random number RA for hit determination used to determine a jackpot or a winning symbol (otherwise referred to as a "big hit symbol" or a "hit symbol") which is determined and displayed after the variable display is stopped. The random number RB for stop symbols, the random number RC for fluctuation display used for specifying the pattern of the fluctuation display, and the like are applicable.
[0035]
After reading the various random numbers, a payout command is sent to the payout control board 102 to pay out the prize balls of the number corresponding to the winning in the starting port 24 (step S14), and the number of holdings is increased with the current winning. The result of the addition is displayed on the hold display 56 [Step S16]. Then, after the increase of the number of reservations in step S14 is completed, or when the pachinko ball has not won the starting port 24 in step S10 (NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is possible or whether the number of reservations is 0 or less. Is determined [Step S18]. That is, when the current game state is in the fluctuation display or during the big hit game, it is determined that the fluctuation is not possible, and when it is not in any of the states, it is determined that the fluctuation is possible. If the number of holds is equal to or less than 0, all the fluctuation displays related to the hold have already been completed.
[0036]
If it is a time when the variable display is possible and the number of reservations is 1 or more (NO in step S18), the number of reservations is reduced and the subtraction result is displayed on the reservation display 56 [step S20]. Then, a display command is transmitted to the symbol control board 130 through the sub-control board 120 to realize the variable display [Step S22]. This display command includes information necessary for the variable display, such as a variable display pattern and a random number for variable display RC. The symbol control board 130 that has received the display command executes a variable display process described later and displays the specified variable display on the liquid crystal display 22.
[0037]
It takes a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) to finish the variable display started by executing step S22. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for the execution of steps S24 and S26 in FIG. 4 during the fluctuation display. When the fluctuation display is finished, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery relating to the current big hit game is a big hit (win) (step S24). If the lottery result is a jackpot (YES), a jackpot game that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player 8 is realized [step S26], and the start-up process is ended. Then, the pachinko game is continued by repeating the above-described start-up process again.
[0038]
The jackpot game can be shifted to the next round under a certain condition (for example, entering a V zone provided in the special winning opening 30) with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as a maximum. In each round, for example, an opening / closing member (so-called attacker) provided in the special winning opening 30 is opened, or a premium ball is paid out according to the number of pachinko balls that have won the special winning opening 30 or the like. The special winning opening 30 during the round is kept open until, for example, a required opening period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or the number of winnings to the special winning opening 30 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Since the specific procedure for the jackpot game is well known, its description and illustration are omitted. In addition to the jackpot game, an additional privilege (for example, time reduction, probability variation, or the like) may be realized on condition that the player wins in a separate lottery.
On the other hand, if the lottery result is lost (NO in step S24), or if it is not fluctuable in step S18 or if the number of holds is equal to or less than 0 (YES), the starting port process is terminated at that time. . Then, the pachinko game is continued by repeating the above-described start-up process again.
[0039]
In the variable display processing shown in FIG. 5, when the display command transmitted from the main control board 110 that has performed the above-described step S22 of FIG. 4 is received (YES in step S30), and the variable display is performed by the display command. (YES in step S32), the following processing is performed. That is, the symbol variation display is started based on the designated display pattern (for example, variation pattern) or the like [Step S34], and in parallel with the variation display (or as part of the variation display), the expectation of winning in the current lottery is made. Expectation effect processing is performed in order to perform the effect 7 relating to the degree [Step S36]. After the fluctuation period for performing the fluctuation display has elapsed, the fluctuation display related to the current lottery is completed, and the stop display symbol is displayed [Step S38]. ], And the variable display processing ends. The specific procedure of the expectation effect production process in step S36 will be described later.
[0040]
The length of the fluctuation period varies depending on the display pattern and the like, and corresponds to, for example, 30 seconds or 60 seconds. In the stop display in step S38, a symbol is displayed in a stationary state, or a symbol is displayed in a non-stationary state. The non-stationary state corresponds to, for example, a form in which the symbol is reciprocated by swinging in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, or the like (a so-called swing fluctuation), and a form in which enlargement and reduction are repeated. The player 8 recognizing the stop display symbol can confirm the lottery result (winning or lost) of the current lottery.
[0041]
In the expectation effect presentation process shown in FIG. 6, when the selection condition is satisfied (YES in step S40), the plurality of selection items 6 are notified and a selection request is issued to the player 8 [step S42], and the selection operation is enabled. The operation unit is set so as to be [Step S44]. The selection conditions in step S40 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine, the game state, the date and time, and the like. For example, (1) that the pachinko ball has won in the starting port 24, (2) that the variable display based on the starting port winning has started, and (3) a specific symbol (reach symbol, character symbol, etc.) are displayed. (4) Display of a specific mode (super reach action, premium reach action, etc.) is applicable. The selection items in step S42 can be arbitrarily set in the same manner as the selection conditions, and include two items (for example, YES and NO) and three or more items (for example, related items such as song titles and object names). Or irrelevant matters). Note that the notification mode and the notification content may be changed depending on whether or not the player 8 has performed the selection operation.
[0042]
The notification performed in step S42 may be any information as long as the player 8 can recognize a plurality of selectable items 6 that can be selected. For example, (1) a form in which a pattern or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, a (2) a form in which sound (voice, music, sound effect, etc.) is resonated from the speaker 44, (3) a chair on which the handle 36 or the player 8 sits. Either one of the forms that shakes etc. corresponds. Further, if the notification is made by arbitrarily combining two or more forms (for example, the display on the liquid crystal display 22 and the sound resonating from the speaker 44), the recognition rate of the player 8 is improved. Thus, the player 8 can know what selection items 6 are present.
[0043]
The player 8 whose selection is requested can select one selection item 6 (in some cases, two or more selection items 6) from the notified plurality of selection items 6 for a selection allowable period only [Step]. S46, S48]. The length of the permissible selection period can be set arbitrarily according to the type of pachinko machine, game state, date and time, and the like. For example, (1) a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds or the like) may be set regardless of the display pattern, (2) the length of the period may be expanded or contracted according to the display pattern, or (3) a random number ( For example, the length of the period may be set by lottery using, for example, the random number stored in step S12 in FIG. 4), and (4) the length of the once set period may be freely set according to the game state or the date and time. It may expand and contract. Note that it is necessary to select one or more selection items 6 by operating the operation unit (that is, the first button 48 or the second button 32 shown in FIG. 3). Therefore, it is necessary to transmit the selection allowable period from the main control board 110 to the symbol control board 130. For example, a desired selection item 6 is designated by the first button 48, and the designated selection item 6 is confirmed by the second button 32. Information such as the determined selection item 6 is also transmitted by transmitting it from the main control board 110 to the symbol control board 130.
[0044]
If the player 8 makes a selection within the allowable selection period (YES in step S46), the selected selection item 6 is set [step S52]. On the other hand, if the selection allowable period has elapsed without the player 8 making a selection (YES in step S48), an appropriate selection item 6 is forcibly selected and set on the pachinko machine 12 [step S50]. . The method of forcibly selecting is arbitrary, for example, (1) selecting a selection item 6 disadvantageous to the player 8, or (2) irrespective of the contents of the plurality of selection items 6 notified in step S42. Select items while changing the order of the items (specifically, select the third item in the previous selection, select the fourth item in the current selection, etc.), or (3) lottery using random numbers etc. The method of selecting at random etc. corresponds. In this way, when the player 8 does not make a selection, intentionally or carelessly, by making a forced selection, the selection operation cannot be performed after the elapse of the selection allowable period, and the progress of the variable display, pachinko game, etc. Stagnation can be prevented.
[0045]
When the selection item 6 is set in this way (steps S50 and S52), the setting of the operation unit is returned to the original state so that the selection becomes impossible (step S54), and the process proceeds to FIG. Therefore, the selection item 6 set in steps S50 and S52 is notified [step S56]. The notification may be performed in the same mode as in step S42 or in a different mode. A different form corresponds to, for example, displaying on the liquid crystal display 22 in step S42, and sound (especially voice or sound effect) from the speaker 44 in step S56. By changing the form in this way, it is possible to easily identify whether it is the stage of selection request or the stage of item notification. Further, similarly to step S42 described above, the notification mode and the notification content may be different depending on whether or not the player 8 has performed the selection operation.
[0046]
During the fluctuation display, that is, before the fluctuation period elapses (NO in step S62), when the production condition is satisfied (YES in step S58), the production 7 including the selection item 6 set in steps S50 and S52 is selected. This is performed in conjunction with the degree of expectation [Step S60]. The effect conditions in step S58 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine, the game state, the date and time, and the like. For example, the variable display has reached the reach, displaying a specific reach (for example, a super reach action, a premium reach action, etc.) among the reach, and displaying a specific symbol (a character symbol, etc.). As the effect condition, a condition different from the selection condition in step S40 described above is usually applied, but the same condition may be applied. When the same condition is applied, the effect 7 starts immediately after the selection is completed. In general, the reach is stopped and displayed with the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol constituting a part of the winning symbol, leaving a possibility that the final stop symbol (for example, the third stop symbol) forms the winning symbol. Refers to the state where the variable display continues.
[0047]
In the effect 7 in step S60, the selection item 6 selected by the player 8 and the selection item 6 forcibly selected can be recognized, and the degree of expectation of winning in the current lottery according to the effect form of the selection item 6 As long as it is possible to guess the scale related to, the effect content does not matter. For example, (1) an effect performed by ranking in which all of the plurality of selection items 6 notified in step S42 are ranked, or (2) a ratio of the selection item 6 selected and a ratio of the selection item 6 not selected. The effect of displaying the character design in a size corresponding to the expected degree of winning together with (3) the selected item 6; and the effect of displaying the character pattern in the size corresponding to the expected degree of winning (4). An effect of displaying a specific symbol (character symbol, symbol for background, etc.) with the appearance frequency corresponds to the effect. In addition, the effect contents may be made different depending on whether or not the player 8 has performed the selection operation. By associating the selected item 6 thus selected with the expected degree of winning, it is possible to realize a reality in which the selection action of the player 8 is reflected in the lottery result. On the other hand, the player 8 can understand how the selected selection item 6 is positioned in relation to the expected degree of winning, and obtains an impression linked to the lottery result.
[0048]
The effect 7 in step S60 can be realized in any form. For example, a form in which a pattern or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, a form in which sound (voice, music, sound effect, or the like) is resonated from the speaker 44, a form in which the handle 36, a chair in which the player 8 sits, etc. are shaken, or a fan is used. Any one of the forms of blowing and the like corresponds. Furthermore, if the effect 7 is performed by arbitrarily combining two or more forms (for example, the display on the liquid crystal display 22 and the sound resonating from the speaker 44), the recognition rate of the player 8 is improved.
[0049]
Then, when the fluctuation period has elapsed (YES in step S62), the expectation effect production process ends. At the same time, a symbol for stop display is displayed, and the variable display process is ended (step S38 in FIG. 5).
[0050]
FIGS. 8 and 9 show examples in which the effects 7 including the selection items 6 are realized by the liquid crystal display 22 by executing the processes shown in FIGS. In this example, for each of the random numbers acquired in step S12 of FIG. 4 at the time of winning of the starting opening 24, the random number RA for winning determination corresponds to the big hit (winning), and the random number RB for the stop symbol corresponds to the big hit symbol [777]. , It is assumed that the fluctuation display random number RC corresponds to super reach (specific reach). In addition, it is assumed that the selection condition is “start of variable display”, and the production condition is “reach has been reached”. The effect 7 realized when the player 8 makes a selection by operating the operation unit under the same conditions will be described as the effect form A, and when the selection is not made (in other words, step S50 in FIG. 6). The effect 7 realized when the selection is forcibly performed by the execution of (i) will be described as effect mode B.
[0051]
[Direction form A]
First, when the pachinko ball wins the starting port 24, the fluctuation display is started (steps S10 and S22 in FIG. 4 and step S34 in FIG. 5). FIG. 8A shows a display example of the liquid crystal display 22 at this time. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, a left variation display C2 is performed using the left symbol group 70, a middle variation display C4 is performed using the middle symbol group 72, and a right variation display C6 is performed using the right symbol group 74. Do. In this example, for the sake of simplicity, the left symbol group 70, the middle symbol group 72, and the right symbol group 74 are each constituted by a numeric symbol (a symbol from "0" to "9").
[0052]
After starting the fluctuation display, the display is performed according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the display command (steps S34 to S38 in FIG. 5). Since the selection condition is satisfied by the start of the display (YES in step S40 of FIG. 6), a request message 78 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 and a selection request is made to the player 8 as shown in FIG. According to the request message 78, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), together with a selection request of "request is being accepted", "[1] USO", "[2] Kepper Police" and "[3] ▼ Three selection items 6 consisting of "Aladdin on the beach". These three selection items 6 correspond to items a, b, and c shown in FIG.
[0053]
The variation display progresses while the selection request and the notification of the selection item 6 are made, and as shown in FIG. 8C, the left variation display C2 is finished first and the left symbol 70a is displayed as the first stop symbol as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8 (D), the second right change display C6 is finished second, and then “7” of the right symbol 74a is displayed as a second stop symbol. If the player 8 performs a selection operation during this time, the selection item 6 selected for confirmation is displayed and notified (step S56 in FIG. 7). In the example shown in FIG. 8C, the selection message 80 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22. The selection message 80 includes the selection item 6 (“(1) USO” in this example) selected by the player 8. When the display for the stop display (ie, the left symbol 70a, the right symbol 74a, etc.) becomes difficult to see due to the display of the request message 78 or the selection message 80, the player is forced to see the symbols as shown in FIGS. 8 (C) and 8 (D). It is desirable to move the stop display symbol to a screen position at which 8 can be visually recognized.
[0054]
When the variable display progresses and the left symbol 70a and the right symbol 74a both reach the symbol "7" as shown in FIG. 8 (D) and reach, the effect condition is satisfied (YES in step S58 in FIG. 7). Therefore, after displaying the reach message 82 notifying that the reach has been reached, the effect 7 of displaying the result message 84 is performed as shown in FIG. 8E (step S60 in FIG. 7). The result message 84 is a ranking display in which all selectable selection items 6 are ranked, and is displayed in a form in which the rank of the selection items 6 selected by the player 8 (that is, “1” USO) can be easily recognized. The player 8 recognizing the result message 84 can easily estimate the expected degree of winning according to the result of the lottery for the selection item 6 selected by himself / herself.
[0055]
After the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation display is performed, the effect 7 in which the degree of expectation can be estimated ends, and all the fluctuation displays are stopped to fix the stop display symbol (step S38 in FIG. 5 and step S62 in FIG. 6). YES). FIG. 8F shows an example in which the stop display symbol is determined in this manner. In the example of FIG. 8 (F), the middle variation display C4 is terminated, and “7” of the middle symbol 72a is displayed as the third stop symbol. As a result, the symbol for stop display is determined as the big hit symbol [777]. ing. Therefore, the winning message 86 of "big hit" is displayed to inform the player 8 that the lottery has been won. After that, since a big hit game is performed (step S26 in FIG. 4), the player 8 has an opportunity to acquire many prize balls.
[0056]
[Direction form B]
Since random numbers and the like are under the same condition, for the sake of simplicity, a description will be given of different points in the effect mode B from the effect mode A described above. For easy comparison, the display examples in FIGS. 9A to 9F correspond to FIGS. 8A to 8F, respectively. In these drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0057]
First, when the selection condition is satisfied (YES in step S40 of FIG. 6), the request message 78 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as shown in FIG. Are displayed on the background side of the left fluctuation display C2, the middle fluctuation display C4, and the right fluctuation display C6) (Step S42 in FIG. 6). Similarly, the selected selection item 6 is also displayed on the background side of the variable display or the like (in this example, the left symbol 70a, the middle variable display C4, and the right variable display C6) (step S56 in FIG. 7). Therefore, the player 8 needs to look closely at what selection items 6 are present or which selection items 6 are selected.
[0058]
Then, even when the effect condition is satisfied (YES in step S58 in FIG. 7), the result message 84 is displayed on the background side of the variable display or the like (in this example, the left symbol 70a, the middle variable display C4, the right symbol 74a). (Step S60 in FIG. 6). Therefore, the player 8 needs to look closely at the position of the selection item 6 in relation to the expected degree of winning. As described above, when the player 8 does not perform the selection operation, the selection item 6 or the like becomes difficult to see, and the player 8 who wants to properly view the selection item 6 or the like actively performs the selection operation.
[0059]
According to the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Notify the plurality of selection items 6 {notification means 1; see step S42 of FIG. 6, FIG. 8 (B)}, and select at least one of the notified plurality of selection items 6 for the player 8. Requested selection of item 6 {selection means 4; step S46 in FIG. 6}. If the player 8 operates the operation unit to make a selection, the selection item 6 selected as the effect 7 is included in relation to the expected degree of winning according to the result of the lottery performed after the selection. The produced ranking is displayed {directing means 2; see step S60 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (E)}. Generally, the expected degree of winning changes each time a lottery is performed. Therefore, even if the player 8 continues to select the same selection item 6, the ranking (that is, the expected degree of winning) may also change. high. Since the selection item 6 is included in the effect 7 in this manner, it is possible to realize a reality in which the selection action of the player 8 is reflected in the lottery result. On the other hand, the player 8 can understand how the selected selection item 6 is positioned in relation to the expected degree of winning, and obtains an impression linked to the lottery result. Therefore, since the player 8 makes a selection with interest, it is possible to maintain (or improve) the curiosity and willingness of the player 8 during the game.
[0060]
(2) Displayed on a relative scale linked to the expected degree of winning, that is, in a ranking in which the selection items 6 selected by the player 8 with respect to all the selection items are ranked such as the first or second place. Performing means 2; see step S60 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (E)}. In this way, the player 8 recognizing the effect 7 of the ranking display can more clearly understand how the selected item 6 selected by the player 8 is positioned in relation to the expected degree of winning. Therefore, the curiosity and willingness of the player 8 during the game can be further maintained (or improved).
[0061]
(3) A ranking linked to the expected degree of winning including the selected item 6 was performed as a production 7 {production means 2; see step S60 of FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (E)}. In the effect 7 of the example shown in FIG. 8E, the rankings of all the selection items 6 are displayed. Moreover, since the ranking is linked to the expected degree of winning, the player 8 can more easily grasp whether the expected degree of winning is high or low.
[0062]
(4) The contents of the effect 7 are made different depending on whether or not the player 8 operates the operation unit to make a selection {effect means 2; see FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 in comparison}. As described above, the degree of expectation of winning can not be grasped or not depending on the presence or absence of the selection, or the content of the effect 7 has a different interestingness, so that the player 8 actively selects.
[0063]
(5) When the selection made by the player 8 by operating the operation unit is not made even after the selection allowable period has passed, one or more selection items 6 are forcibly selected from the plurality of selection items 6. {Forced selection means 3; see steps S48 and S50 in FIG. 6}. Thus, even if the player 8 does not make a selection, the progress of the game (display) does not stagnate. Further, from the viewpoint of the player 8, it is difficult to predict which selection item 6 is forcibly selected. Therefore, the player 8 can deduce which selection item 6 is to be selected, or if a specific selection item 6 is selected. They will be looking forward to being selected.
[0064]
(6) The selection means 4 is realized on the main control board 110 (first board) side which controls the game {see FIG. 3}, the notification means 1 and the effect is set on the symbol control board 130 (second board) side which controls the effect 7 Means 2 and forced selection means 3 are realized (see FIGS. 5 to 7). Since the main control board 110 only needs to realize the selecting means 4, the load on the main control board 110 can be reduced.
[0065]
(7) After executing step S44 of FIG. 6 to set the operation unit to a state where the selection item 6 can be selected, step S54 is executed to return the operation unit to a state where normal operation can be performed. As a result, two functions can be shared by one operation unit, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced because the number of components is reduced.
[0066]
[Other embodiments]
In the above-described pachinko machine 12 (game machine), the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operation conditions, and the like of other portions are not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the following embodiments can be implemented.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 12. Instead of this mode, the same applies to gaming machines other than pachinko machines (for example, slot machines, arranged ball machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, video game machines, etc.), which are configured to be able to perform the effect 7 during the game. The present invention can be applied to Even for the other gaming machines, the effect 7 related to the expected degree of winning includes the selected item 6 (including the forced selection). Therefore, it is possible to realize the effect 7 in which the selection action of the player 8 is reflected in the lottery result.
[0067]
(2) In the above-described embodiment, the selection request (step S42 in FIG. 6) and the effect related to the expected degree of winning (step S60 in FIG. 7; hereinafter, referred to as “expectation-related effect”) are one. (See FIGS. 6 to 9). Instead of this mode, the following modes (2a), (2b) and (2c) may be realized.
(2a) The selection request and the degree-of-expectation-related effects may be configured to be displayed in different variable displays. For example, a selection request is made during the currently displayed variable display, and an effect related to the degree of expectation is performed using a variable display that is currently suspended but is realized in the future. In this way, the player 8 can maintain a sense of expectation of the winning result with respect to his / her selection result from the end of the selection to the start of the expectation-related effect.
[0068]
(2b) In the configuration in which the variable display is performed separately, if the selection request and the expectation-related effect are one-to-one, the player 8 and the like can also estimate the corresponding expectation of the winning. However, when at least one is plural (one-to-many, plural-to-one, plural-to-multiple), it is desirable to clarify which selection request corresponds to which degree of expectation-related production, and to perform notification or production. . After that, (1) the selection related request is made a plurality of times, so that the effect related to the degree of expectation is realized. In this way, the player 8 can make a selection with a sense of expectation until the effect related to the expectation is realized. {Circle over (2)} The selection request is made only once, but the effect related to the degree of expectation is continuously (or intermittently) realized over a plurality of variable displays. In this way, the player 8 can perform an effect such as an increase in the ranking of the selection item 6 selected by the player 8, so that the expectation of the player 8 can be gradually increased, and the effect of the effect can be further increased. Can be increased. {Circle around (3)} The light emitting body provided on the hold display 56 is made to emit light in substantially the same color as the display color of the selection request, and the color is changed at a predetermined timing (for example, every time a selection request is made or every lottery). . In addition, the liquid crystal display 22 is configured to display the timing of performing the degree-of-expectation-related effects as a numerical value, a graphic, or the like (for example, a countdown), or to transmit the same content from the speaker 44 by voice or the like. Is also good. According to these configurations, since it is possible to know almost instantaneously which order of the fluctuation display related to the hold will perform the expectation-related effect, the player 8 can estimate the degree of expectation for each fluctuation display without confusion. it can.
[0069]
(2c) Regardless of whether the selection request and the expectation-related effect are performed during one fluctuation display or performed separately, the selection condition is set to “starting the fluctuation display that reaches the reach during the fluctuation”. It may be set, and the production condition may be set to “reaching reach”. In this case, the player 8 and the like can know at the stage of the selection request that at least the reach is reached in the variable display for performing the degree of expectation-related effect corresponding to the selection request.
On the other hand, when the selection condition is simply set to “beginning the variable display” and the staging condition is set to “reach”, the time from when the player 8 makes the selection until the reach is reached is reached. It is desirable to give a notice of the effect related to the degree of expectation. For example, the display of a character pattern for a notice, the sound effect of a notice, and the like are applicable. In this way, the player 8 or the like who has recognized the advance notice can know in advance that at least the reach will be reached in the variable display for performing the effect related to the expectation.
[0070]
(3) In the above-described embodiment, the same number of selection items 6 are reported in the notification accompanying the selection request (step S42 in FIG. 6) and the effect related to the degree of expectation (step S60 in FIG. 7) {see FIG. ｝. Instead of this mode, a mode in which a different number of selection items 6 are notified may be adopted. For example, in the notification accompanying the selection request, a plurality of selection items 6 are set, and in the effect related to the degree of expectation, only the selected selection item 6 is notified.
Further, in the notification performed in response to the selection request, the number of selectable selection items 6 may be changed by satisfying the change condition or by performing a lottery using a random number or the like. The change conditions correspond to, for example, each time a lottery is performed, each time a winning is performed, the number of holds, and the like. In this way, the number of the selection items 6 increases or decreases, so that an opportunity to enjoy the change of the selection items 6 or to enjoy the corresponding effect 7 can be given.
[0071]
(4) In the above-described embodiment, ranking display is applied as a relative measure linked to the expected degree of winning (see step S60 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8E). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, the effect 7 using another scale may be realized. As the other scale, (1) the ratio (percentage, fraction, etc.) occupied by the selection item 6 selected by the player 8 with respect to all the selection items, or (2) the player 8 with respect to all the selection items Uses the relative quantity (eg, physical quantity such as speed or weight) of the selected item 6 selected, or (3) uses the size and appearance frequency of the symbol (character etc.) corresponding to each selected item 6 Is applicable. Even with these effects 7, the player 8 can more clearly understand how the selection item 6 selected by himself is positioned in relation to the expected degree of winning.
[0072]
(5) In the above-described embodiment, the difference between the effects 7 depending on whether or not the player 8 has made a selection is realized by the effects A and B (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In place of this mode, the effect 7 may be changed in another mode. As the other forms, (1) the production 7 differs depending on whether or not it is performed, (2) the reach action differs depending on whether it develops into a super-reach action or the like or stays in a normal reach action, (3). Depending on whether a mosaic, a blur, or the like is to be inserted, the player 8 or the like makes a difference depending on whether the recognition is easy or difficult. As described above, the degree of expectation of winning can not be grasped or not depending on the presence or absence of the selection, or the content of the effect 7 has a different interestingness, so that the player 8 actively selects.
[0073]
(6) In the above-described embodiment, for the effect 7 that is difficult to recognize in (3) described above, the notification accompanying the selection request (step S42 in FIG. 6) and the notification of the selected selection item 6 (step S42 in FIG. 7) S56), and all the expectations-related effects (step S60 in FIG. 7) were applied (see FIGS. 9B, 9C, and 9E). Instead of this mode, one or more of the above-mentioned notifications may be made difficult to see. In addition, if it is difficult to see not only the notification but also all or part of the variable display, the player 8 who wants to enjoy the variable display will more actively perform the selection operation.
[0074]
(7) In the embodiment described above, the selection means 4 is realized on the main control board 110 (first board) side (see FIG. 3). Instead of this mode, the selection means 4 may be realized on the symbol control board 130 (second board) side. In this case, since the operation state of the operation unit must be monitored, a signal output from the operation unit (the first button 48, the second button 32, or the like) is transmitted to the symbol control board 130 as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Must be entered. Further, an operation unit may be provided on the handle 36, and in this case, the selection can be performed while the pachinko ball is fired.
On the other hand, if the main control board 110 has room for the processing speed, the storage capacity, and the like, the main control board 110 may implement as many means as possible for the notification means 1, the production means 2, the forced selection means 3, and the like. Good. In this way, almost the entire game control can be grasped on the main control board 110 side.
[0075]
(8) In the above-described embodiment, the symbol control board 130 is applied as the second board {see FIGS. 3, 6 to 9}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, another board (for example, a sub-control board 120, a lamp control board, a sound control board, or the like) may be applied. Even with these substrates, the notification accompanying the selection request {see step S42 in FIG. 6}, the notification of the selected selection item 6 {see step S56 in FIG. 7} and the expectation-related effects {steps in FIG. S60 can be realized, and the load on the main control board 110 can be reduced.
[0076]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the effect related to the expected degree of winning is performed including the selection item selected by the player, it is possible to realize a reality in which the selection action of the player is reflected in the lottery result by the effect. Can be.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an outline of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the card unit and the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of various substrates and devices.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a start-up port process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a variable display process.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an expectation effect presentation process.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an expectation effect production process following FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example and an effect example by a liquid crystal display.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example and an effect example by a liquid crystal display.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Notification means
2 Directing means
3 Forced selection means
4 Selection means
5 Display
6 selection items
7 Direction
8 Player
12 Pachinko machines (game machines)
22 Liquid crystal display (display unit, notification means, production means)
36 Handle (selection means, operation unit)
32 Second button (selection means, operation unit)
48 1st button (selection means, operation unit)
44 Loudspeaker (reporting means, directing means)
110 Main control board (first board, selection means)
112,132 CPU
114,134 ROM (storage unit)
116,136 RAM (storage unit)
120 Sub-control board (second board, production means, forced selection means)
130 Symbol control board (second board, production means, forced selection means)

Claims (1)

A configuration in which a lottery is performed in response to the start of the variable display start condition and a symbol variable display is started on the display unit, and when a predetermined mode is displayed after the start, a game state advantageous to the player is provided. Gaming machine,
Notification means for notifying a plurality of selection items;
Selecting means for allowing the player to select a selection item from among the plurality of selection items notified by the notification means,
Means for executing an effect in accordance with the selection item selected by the selection means.

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