JP2010158427A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player enjoy a game over a long period of time without boring the player. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of lamps are disposed in a prescribed area to be a lower right part in a playfield, and a shield-like accessory 150 for executing the performance of flame moved by making LEDs 360 flicker in a prescribed order is included. When a small combination is obtained, the LEDs 360 are made to flicker in prescribed colors such as red or orange in the shield-like accessory 150, and it is suggested that there is the possibility that a game state in the game machine changes into a game state advantageous to the player, which is the height of expectations for the game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that produces an effect using an accessory separately from a display screen that displays a changing symbol.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific start winning opening, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are displayed from above using a display device such as a liquid crystal display. A game machine that displays an image that moves down and wins a big win when the same or related pattern is arranged on a certain line (active line), opens a big prize opening, and is used widely. ing.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, there are those that can take two gaming states, a normal gaming state and a high probability state (probability gaming state) in which the probability of winning a jackpot than the normal gaming state is increased. is there. In recent years, gaming machines that have been hidden without informing the player that they are in the probability-changing gaming state even in the probability-changing gaming state have been widely used (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2004-65388 A

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1 described above, even if it is in the probability variation game state, it is not notified, so even if the gaming state in the gaming machine is a certain probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state In some cases, the player could not determine that In such a case, there is a problem that the player's expectation with respect to the jackpot cannot be maintained and the player is bored because there is no effect instead of the production in spite of the probability variation gaming state. Further, there is a problem that the game cannot be enjoyed for a long time by boring the player.

  On the other hand, in a gaming machine that notifies that it is a probability variation gaming state, since it is clear that it is a probability variation gaming state, it can be expected to win a big hit, but it is a gaming state that is not a probability variation gaming state It becomes clear. For this reason, for example, a game that determines whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player at a specific timing such as immediately after the jackpot game state ends, and stops the game when the game state is not advantageous to the player There is no waste.

  In this way, in the gaming machine that notifies that the game state is probabilistic, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to stop the game by clarifying whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player. However, there was a problem that the game could not be enjoyed for a long time.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game for a long time without boring the player in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The gaming machine according to the present invention arranges a plurality of lamps (360) in a predetermined area, and blinks the lamps (360) in a predetermined order, thereby providing an accessory (150) that produces a moving flame. The combination (150) is characterized in that when the small combination is acquired, the lamp (360) blinks in a predetermined color.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes an accessory (150) that provides a moving flame effect by disposing a plurality of lamps (360) in a predetermined area and blinking the lamps in a predetermined order. When the accessory (150) shifts to the short-time gaming state, the lamp (360) blinks in a predetermined color.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the above invention, when the accessory (150) makes a transition to a predetermined mode after the lamp (360) blinks in the predetermined color, Flashing in a color different from the predetermined color.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the accessory (150) is provided in a predetermined area below the liquid crystal display screen (201).

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the accessory (150) is an accessory with a shield.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the lamp (360) is constituted by an LED (360).

  According to the above configuration, when there is a change in the game content in the gaming machine, such as when a small role is acquired or when shifting to the short-time gaming state, a plurality of lamps arranged in a predetermined region are arranged in a predetermined order. By flashing in a predetermined color, the gaming state in the gaming machine may be a gaming state advantageous for the player, or the gaming state in the gaming machine may change to a gaming state advantageous for the player. Can be guided. As a result, the player can be expected to win the next jackpot and the game can be played with the expectation maintained.

  According to the present invention, the player can be expected to win the next jackpot and the game can be performed in a state in which the expectation is maintained, so that the game can be performed without boring the player. The effect is that the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the structure of the production mode of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the structure of the production mode of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the transfer destination stage lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the transfer destination stage lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the transfer destination stage lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stage transfer generation | occurrence | production lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability table of the stage shift | lottery lottery of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the state of the stage transition in the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention, and a high expectation degree. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows a stage transition effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a stage transition effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows a stage transition effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows a stage transition effect. It is a time chart (the 1) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 2) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 3) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 4) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 5) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 6) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 7) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 8) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a time chart (the 9) which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like object of embodiment concerning this invention.

(Embodiment)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine that produces an effect by a gaming machine producing method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
1, FIG. 2-1, and FIG. 2-2 are explanatory views showing the basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the state which looked at an example of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention from the front is shown. FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2 show a state in which a part of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is disassembled and viewed from an oblique direction.

  1, 2-1, and 2-2, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a game board 101. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit (see reference numeral 392 in FIG. 3) for launching a game ball is arranged in the game area 103. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103 by its own weight. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails, windmills, etc., and the game balls launched into the game area 103 change the falling direction in various directions by colliding with the plurality of nails, windmills, etc. Fall.

  In the game area 103, a start winning port 105, a winning gate 106, a plurality of normal winning ports 107, and the like are arranged. Each of the start winning holes 105, the winning gates 106, and the plurality of ordinary winning holes 107 has detection units (indicated by reference numerals 321 to 324 in FIG. 3) whose outputs change depending on whether or not the game balls are won at the winning holes 105 to 107. Reference) is provided. The start winning opening 105 is provided with an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”), which is not shown in the figure, and is a tulip-shaped accessory that is electrically opened and closed. The electric Chu operates to open the start winning opening 105 larger than usual for a predetermined time at a predetermined timing when the winning gate 106 is won.

  Below the game area 103, a special winning opening 109 is provided. The big prize opening 109 is provided with a big prize door 109a that closes the big prize opening 109 so that it can be opened. The big prize opening 109 is closed by a big prize door 109a in a state other than the big hit gaming state. The big prize opening 109 is opened and closed by the big prize door 109a by a special prize opening opening / closing section (see reference numeral 331 in FIG. 3). At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 110 is provided with an operation handle 113 at a lower right portion toward the gaming machine. The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball.

  The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to be rotatable in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise when viewed from the player). The launching unit launches the game ball in a state where the launch instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player and rotated in a predetermined direction. The operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the player is directly operating the firing instruction member 114. Since a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114 is a known technique, a description thereof will be omitted.

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In this embodiment, the chance button 117 has a convex button shape.

  In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The cross key 118 includes a cursor key for selecting an operation content and the like, and an “ENTER” key (not shown) for confirming the operation content selected by operating the cursor key. The effect buttons such as the chance button 117 and the cross key 118 may be a convex button or an input pad employing a touch panel method.

  In the game board 101, a display unit 104 having an image display screen is arranged at the center of the game area 103. The display unit 104 can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display unit 104 realized by a liquid crystal display includes a liquid crystal display panel 201 that realizes an image display screen capable of displaying various images in color, and a liquid crystal shutter 202 provided on the back surface of the liquid crystal display panel 201.

  A light source (not shown) that illuminates the display unit 104 is provided on the back side of the display unit 104. The liquid crystal shutter 202 operates so as to transmit or block illumination light emitted from the light source to the front side of the gaming machine over the entire display area or in a partial display area based on the applied voltage.

  A reel 203 is arranged on the back side of the display unit 104 (the back side of the gaming machine as viewed from the player). The reel 203 is configured by arranging a total of nine (9 frames) small reels 203a to 203i of 3 vertical × 3 horizontal, arranged in a matrix. The small reels 203 a to 203 i are arranged on the back side of the display unit 104 so as to form a plane parallel to the liquid crystal display panel 201 formed by the display unit 104.

  Each of the small reels 203a to 203i has a cylindrical shape, and a plurality of types of symbols are written on the outer peripheral surface. Specifically, a symbol for jackpot (for example, “7”) and a symbol for losing (for example, an asterisk) are written on the outer peripheral surfaces of the small reels 203a to 203i, respectively. Each of the small reels 203a to 203i is provided so as to be rotatable about a cylindrical axis.

  Each small reel 203a to 203i is connected to a motor (not shown) that independently rotates each small reel 203a to 203i. “Rotation” in this embodiment indicates an operation state in which an arbitrary reference position on each of the small reels 203a to 203i moves 360 degrees on the circumference around each axis. In addition, in this embodiment, “rotation” means that an arbitrary reference position on each of the small reels 203a to 203i moves on the circumference around each axis at a rotation angle of less than 360 degrees or greater than 360 degrees. , Including a so-called “turning” operating state.

  In the reel 203, each small reel 203a to 203i can be individually rotated to drive the respective motors, whereby the symbols directed to the display unit 104 by the small reels 203a to 203i can be changed. Each of the small reels 203a to 203i shows a predetermined outcome in a state where one symbol is stopped toward the display unit 104 side. The predetermined outcome indicated by the reel 203 is indicated by a combination of symbols respectively indicated by the small reels 203a to 203i in a state where the small reels 203a to 203i are all stopped.

  The light source is provided between the display unit 104 and the reel 203. The light source can be constituted by, for example, a fluorescent tube or a plurality of LEDs. The light source functions as a backlight of the display unit 104 and also functions as illumination that illuminates the symbols indicated by the small reels 203 a to 203 i in the reel 203.

  The light source is provided between the display unit 104 and the reel 203. The light source can be constituted by a fluorescent tube, for example. The light source functions as a backlight of the display unit 104 and also functions as illumination that illuminates the symbols indicated by the small reels 203 a to 203 i in the reel 203.

  In the game area 103, a shield-like object 150 is provided at a position on the lower right side when viewed from the player. The shield-like object 150 is provided on the game board 101. The shield-like object 150 includes a plurality of LEDs (see reference numeral 360 in FIG. 3) arranged in a predetermined area, and displays a predetermined pattern by controlling turning on and off of each LED. In this embodiment, a plurality of lamps can be realized by a plurality of LEDs provided in the shield-like object 150.

  The predetermined symbol displayed by the shield-like object 150 can be, for example, a symbol related to an effect in the gaming machine. Specifically, the shield-like object 150 in the gaming machine of this embodiment performs a moving flame effect by blinking a plurality of LEDs arranged in a predetermined area in a predetermined order.

  The plurality of LEDs are provided on an LED substrate (not shown) included in the shield-like accessory 150. The LED substrate includes a plurality of types of LEDs having different emission colors. The emission color of each LED can be, for example, white light, green light, red light, and the like. The shield-like object 150 can be configured to emit multicolor light by providing a plurality of LEDs each emitting monochromatic light such as white light, green light, and red light. In such a shield-like object 150, orange light can also be emitted by mixing green light and red light.

  In the shield-like accessory 150 configured to emit multiple colors by providing a plurality of LEDs each emitting single-color light, for example, the color of the lower part of the LED substrate becomes darker, and the color of the upper part of the LED board becomes darker. A plurality of LEDs are arranged so as to be thin. In this case, specifically, in the LED substrate, for example, an LED that emits light colored in green or red is disposed on the lower portion of the LED substrate, and white or other color is disposed on the upper portion of the LED substrate. An LED that emits thin light is disposed.

  In addition, each of the shield-like objects 150 may be configured to emit multicolor light using an LED that changes the color tone of light emitted in accordance with the value of the flowing current. In this case, the light emission color in the entire shield-like object 150 can be changed by adjusting the value of the current flowing through each LED and causing each LED to emit light such as white light, green light, and red light.

  The shield-like object 150 includes an LED substrate 251, cut glass members 252 (252 </ b> A and 252 </ b> B), and a decorative frame member 253. The LED substrate 251 includes a plurality of LEDs provided on the substrate 251a. Each LED is provided on a wiring provided on the substrate 251a and is electrically connected to the wiring. The wiring is provided so as to form a predetermined pattern on the surface of the substrate 251a, and is electrically connected to a power source provided in the gaming machine, an effect control board constituting the effect control unit 302, and the like.

  In this embodiment, the LED substrate 251 includes a plurality of types of LEDs having different emission colors. The emission color of each LED can be, for example, white light, green light, red light, and the like. The plurality of LEDs are arranged so that the color of the lower part of the substrate 251a is dark and the color of the upper part of the substrate 251a is light.

  Specifically, in the LED substrate 251, for example, an LED that emits light colored green or red is disposed in a lower portion of the substrate 251a. Specifically, in the LED substrate 251, for example, an LED that emits light of a light color such as white is disposed on the upper portion of the substrate 251a.

  The cut glass members 252A and 252B are each provided with unevenness. In the cut glass member 252A, irregularities are provided on the front side of the cut glass member 252A. In the cut glass member 252B, unevenness is provided on the back side of the cut glass member 252B. The cut glass members 252A and 252B have a predetermined uneven shape (predetermined three-dimensional shape) due to the unevenness of the cut glass members 252A and 252B. Thereby, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs is diffused (scattered) when passing through the cut glass members 252A and 252B.

  The predetermined three-dimensional shapes of the cut glass members 252A and 252B are different in position and shape. The cut glass member 252A diffuses (scatters) the light transmitted through the cut glass member 252A in a predetermined three-dimensional shape provided at a position facing each LED provided on the LED substrate 251. The cut glass member 252B diffuses (scatters) the light transmitted through the cut glass member 252B in a mesh-like three-dimensional shape provided over the entire surface of the cut glass member 252B. The flame effect by the shield-like object 150 will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control unit)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine. The control unit 300 includes a plurality of control units including a main control unit 301, an effect control unit 302, and a prize ball control unit 303. Each control unit 301 to 303 is provided on an independent substrate. Each of the control units 301 to 303 may be partly or wholly provided on the same substrate, for example, the main control unit 301 and the prize ball control unit 303 are provided on the same printed circuit board.

  The main control unit 301 controls basic operations related to gaming of the gaming machine. The main control unit 301 includes a CPU 311, a ROM 312, a RAM 313, and the like. The CPU 311 executes basic processing according to the progress of game content based on the program stored in the ROM 312. The ROM 312 stores various programs for executing basic processing associated with the progress of game content, a jackpot value used for jackpot determination, and the like. The RAM 313 functions as a data work area when the CPU 311 performs arithmetic processing.

  The CPU 311 counts, for example, a jackpot determination random number as a basic process associated with the progress of game contents. Specifically, for example, in the case of a gaming machine whose jackpot probability is set to 1/280, the CPU 311 counts up by +1 with a numerical value from 0 to 279 while the gaming machine is activated. . The CPU 311 starts counting up from the time of supplying power to the main control unit 301, and after counting for one loop, counts for the next one loop. The RAM 313 functions as a counter for counting such jackpot determination random numbers.

  Then, when the game ball launched by the launching unit 392 wins the start winning opening 105 (hereinafter referred to as “start winning”), the CPU 311 acquires the count value at the time of starting winning as a jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination random number to be acquired differs depending on the timing of starting winning. Specifically, for example, in the case of a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability 1/280 is set, the CPU 311 calculates a numerical value counted at the time of starting winning from a numerical value group including integers from 0 to 279, Obtained as a jackpot determination random number. If it is said example, the numerical value in the numerical group comprised by the integer from 0 to 279 will be acquired as a random number for jackpot determination.

  Whenever the CPU 311 acquires the jackpot determination random number, the CPU 311 compares the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot value stored in the ROM 312 and performs a jackpot determination. Specifically, the CPU 311 determines, for example, whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value, and determines that the match is a jackpot. In the jackpot determination, when the jackpot determination random number for performing the jackpot determination is acquired, that is, when the effect corresponding to the previous start winning is being performed at the time of starting winning, the effect being performed is ended Then do it. When the performance corresponding to the previous start winning is being performed at the time of the start winning, the right to determine the jackpot by the starting winning can be reserved as a holding ball.

  Further, when the main control unit 301 obtains the jackpot determination random number by the CPU 311 and stores the acquired jackpot determination random number in the ROM 312 or the RAM 313, the main winning determination random number is stored. You may perform what is called prefetching which determines whether it is what corresponds to a jackpot value. When prefetching is performed, the main control unit 301 outputs a signal indicating the prefetching result to the effect control unit 302. Thereby, the production | presentation control part 302 can perform the production | presentation (prefetching production | presentation) etc. which raise a player's sense of expectation gradually before the fluctuation | variation which becomes a big hit.

  Further, the CPU 311 performs, for example, a reach random number count, a variation pattern random number count, a design random number count, and the like as a basic process as the game content progresses. The reach random number is acquired when there is a start winning, and determines whether or not to perform a reach effect in the effect performed according to the start winning. The reach random number is effective when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the gaming machine performs a loss effect with a reach effect when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss and the CPU 311 acquires a specific reach random number.

  The variation pattern random number is acquired immediately before starting the production every time the production is performed according to the start winning prize, and determines the design variation pattern displayed on the reel 203 or the display unit 104 during the production. The symbol random number is acquired immediately before starting the jackpot presentation every time the jackpot presentation is performed according to the start winning prize, and determines the jackpot symbol. Reach random number counting, variation pattern random number counting, and design random number counting are performed using separate counters. Since the counting of each random number is the same as the counting of the jackpot determination random number described above, the description thereof is omitted.

  On the input side of the main control unit 301, a start winning port detecting unit 321, a gate detecting unit 322, a normal winning port detecting unit 323, a big winning port detecting unit 324, and the like are connected. The start winning opening detection unit 321 detects a winning ball that has won the start winning opening 105. The gate detection unit 322 detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106. The normal winning opening detecting unit 323 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 107. The special winning opening detection unit 324 detects a winning ball that has won the special winning opening 109. Each of the detection units 321 to 324 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. In this case, each sensor realizing the detection units 321 to 324 outputs a signal indicating an ON state at a timing when the game ball approaches each sensor.

  The CPU 311 monitors the output from each of the detection units 321 to 324 every predetermined time (for example, 4 msec). When a game ball wins the start winning port 105, the winning gate 106, the normal winning port 107, or the big winning port 109, the outputs from the corresponding detection units 321 to 324 are continuously turned on twice or more. Based on the output from each of the detection units 321 to 324, the CPU 311 determines that there has been a prize at a location corresponding to the detection units 321 to 324 that have been turned on continuously twice or more.

  A large winning opening / closing unit 331 is connected to the output side of the main control unit 301, and when the CPU 311 detects that a game ball has won the large winning port 109, the large winning opening / closing unit 331 has a large value. An opening / closing signal of the winning door 109a is output. The special winning opening / closing unit 331 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 109 by the special winning door 109 a based on the open / close signal output from the main control unit 301. The big prize opening / closing part 331 can be realized by, for example, a solenoid coupled to the big prize door 109a.

  The CPU 311 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 331 so that the big prize opening 109 is opened only for a certain period when a big hit occurs. The big winning opening 109 is opened after a predetermined time after the big hit is determined by the big hit determination, for example. In addition, when a big hit occurs, the CPU 311 controls the big prize opening / closing part 331 so that the opening / closing operation of closing the big prize opening 109 and then closing it again is repeated a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds). The period of one round is, for example, a period during which ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 109 or a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). The jackpot is programmed in advance to occur with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/280) based on the generated random number.

  In addition, when the CPU 311 detects that a game ball has won a place where there is a payout, such as the start winning hole 105, the normal winning hole 107, and the big winning hole 109, the winning ball control connected to the output side of the main control unit 301 is performed. A prize ball control signal is output to the unit 303. Based on the output signal from the main control unit 301, the prize ball control unit 303 pays out a prize connected to the output side of the prize ball control unit 303 so as to pay out the number of prize balls according to the place where the gaming machine has won a prize. The unit 391 is driven and controlled.

  The prize ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 381, a ROM 382, a RAM 383, and the like. Based on the control signal from the main control unit 301 and the program stored in the ROM 382, the CPU 381 drives and controls the payout unit 391 connected to the output side of the prize ball control unit 303, and the number corresponding to the place where the prize is won. The prize ball is paid out.

  During the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 109, the prize ball control unit 303 pays out 15 prize balls, for example, every time one game ball wins the big prize opening 109. The RAM 383 functions as a data work area when the CPU 381 performs arithmetic processing. The payout unit 391 is connected to a game ball storage unit, and includes a motor for paying out game balls, a sensor for counting the number of game balls paid out, and the like. The payout unit 391 pays out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location according to the output signal from the prize ball control unit 303.

  The award ball control unit 303 detects an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 392 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 392 launches a game ball for gaming, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like (all of which are not shown). When the award ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 392, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The effect control unit 302 controls various effects during the game. The display unit 104 and the reel 203 are connected to the output side of the effect control unit 302. The effect control unit 302 controls the operation of the display unit 104 and the reel 203 to control the effect operation during the game. The effect control unit 302 includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, and the like.

  Based on the control signal from the main control unit 301 and the program stored in the ROM 342, the CPU 341 executes effect processing that produces game content. The ROM 342 stores various programs related to execution of the effect process, display control data such as various image data for displaying various images (background image, design image, character image, etc.) on the display unit 104, and rotation control data for the reel 203. . The RAM 343 functions as a data work area when the CPU 341 performs arithmetic processing.

  The CPU 341 reads programs and various image data stored in the ROM 342 and performs various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display / variation processing, and character image display processing. When executing various image processes, the CPU 341 reads out necessary image data from the ROM 342 and writes the read image data into the VRAM 344 provided in the effect control unit 302 or the like. When the image data is written into the VRAM 344 provided in the effect control unit 302, the CPU 341 processes the image data so that the design image and the character image can be seen in front of the background image.

  Specifically, for example, when the display position of the background image and the design image displayed on the display unit 104 overlaps the same position in the image display screen, the Z buffer Z of each image data is obtained by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. By referring to the value, the symbol image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 344 or the like. Based on the image data written in the VRAM 344, the display unit 104 displays an image in which the design image and the character image can be seen in front of the background image. Specifically, the display unit 104 displays, for example, a design that produces a game content until winning a prize, a reach (a state in which two of the three symbols are arranged), a design that produces a game content at the time of a big hit. Display the image that appears.

  In addition, the CPU 341 reads a program and rotation control data stored in the ROM 342 and performs rotation control processing of the reel 203. In the rotation control processing of the reel 203, the CPU 341 reads out necessary rotation control data from the ROM 342 as appropriate, and the rotation direction and rotation speed of the motor connected to each of the small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203 based on the read rotation control data. Control the number of revolutions.

  By controlling the rotation of the reel 203 by the CPU 341, specifically, the reel 203 shows, for example, a symbol in which a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols are aligned on one effective line. In addition, by controlling the rotation of the reel 203 by the CPU 341, specifically, the reel 203 has, for example, a pattern in which a number of symbols indicating reach (two of the three symbols) are aligned on one effective line. Indicated.

  The CPU 341 displays various image data for assisting the symbol indicated by the reel 203 in accordance with the symbol state indicated by the reel 203 so that the effect image displayed on the display unit 104 and the symbol state indicated by the reel 203 are linked to each other. Generate and output. Specifically, for example, when the symbol formed by the reel 203 indicates a reach state or a jackpot game state, the CPU 341 assists the symbol on the reel 203 and enhances the player's expectation and excitement. Generate and output data.

  Further, the CPU 341 differs according to the presence / absence of the effect button operation or the operation timing of the effect button so that the effect image displayed on the display unit 104 changes according to the operation of the effect buttons such as the chance button 117 and the cross key 118. Generate and output image data. In addition, the CPU 341 varies the rotation control of the reel 203 according to the presence / absence of the effect button operation or the operation timing of the effect button so that the symbol indicated by the reel 203 changes according to the operation of the effect button.

  Further, the CPU 341 controls lighting and extinguishing of the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150. The CPU 341 drives and controls each LED 360 so that the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 blinks in a predetermined order. By controlling the blinking of the plurality of LEDs 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 by the CPU 341, it is possible to produce a flame that moves in the shield-like accessory 150.

  The effect control unit 302 performs lottery to switch the effect mode, that is, to shift to the stage, at a predetermined timing. In addition, the effect control unit 302 performs the stage transition through the lottery for the stage transition, and stores information on the execution history of the effects performed in each transition destination stage in the RAM 343. For example, the stage transition is performed after performing a stage transition effect for guiding the stage transition. The lottery for stage transition and the stage transition effect will be described later.

  An audio control unit 355 is connected to the output side of the effect control unit 302. The CPU 341 outputs data (audio output control data) for controlling the energization state of the coil included in the speaker 377 to the audio control unit 355. The sound control unit 355 changes various energization states to the coil based on the sound output control data output from the effect control unit 302, thereby allowing various sounds such as BGM, effect sound of effect, and character dialogue to be output from the speaker 377. Output from.

(Basic operation of gaming machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. When the gaming machine detects a player's operation, the gaming unit launches a game ball by the launching unit 392. The launched game ball falls downward in the game area 103 by its own weight while colliding with a nail or a windmill. A part of the launched game balls wins a winning prize opening 105, a normal winning opening 107, a grand prize winning opening 109, and the like.

  The main control unit 301 outputs the winning status of the game balls at the place where there is a payout, such as the start winning port 105, the normal winning port 107, and the big winning port 109, to the winning ball control unit 303. The winning ball control unit 303 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation in accordance with the output signal from the main control unit 301. Further, when the game ball wins the winning gate 106, the main control unit 301 opens the start winning opening 105 larger than usual for a predetermined time.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 105 (start winning prize), the main control unit 301 performs the jackpot determination described above, and performs a lose effect or a jackpot effect according to the jackpot determination result. Specifically, when the gaming machine determines that the acquired jackpot determination random number and the jackpot value do not match, the effect control unit 302 performs a lose effect. In addition, when the main control unit 301 determines that the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value, the effect control unit 302 executes the jackpot effect. Further, when the main control unit 301 determines that the acquired jackpot determination random number and the jackpot value match, the main control unit 301 opens the jackpot 109 for a predetermined number of rounds.

  Further, the main control unit 301 outputs a signal corresponding to the place where the winning is made to the winning ball control unit 303, and the winning ball control unit 303 controls driving of the payout unit 391 according to the output signal from the main control unit 301. , Pay out the number of prize balls according to the place where the prize was won. And the main control part 301 cancels | releases a jackpot game state after completion | finish of a jackpot effect, and returns to a normal game state.

  When there is another start winning during the execution of the production corresponding to the previous start winning, the main control unit 301 acquires the big hit determining random number at the time of the start winning and holds the acquired big hit determining random number To do. Then, after the effect that is being executed is finished, the jackpot determination using the reserved jackpot determination random number is performed, and a signal indicating the jackpot determination result is output to the effect control unit 302. The effect control unit 302 performs various effects according to the output signal from the main control unit 301.

  The effect control unit 302 uses the display unit 104 and the reel 203 to perform various effects such as a loss effect and a jackpot effect. Specifically, the effect control unit 302, for example, rotates all the small reels 203a to 203i and then sequentially stops the small reels 203a to 203i (see FIG. 11-4) so that the reel 203 has a predetermined value. The reel 203 is controlled so as to show the outcome, and the display unit 104 is controlled so that an image in accordance with the rotation and stop operation of the reel 203 is displayed on the display unit 104. The display unit 104 displays an image that is linked to the operation of the reel 203 and the roll made by the reel 203. In this way, by linking the display operation of the image on the display unit 104 and the operation of the reel 203, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect produced by the gaming machine.

  Since the display unit 104 and the reel 203 are arranged so as to overlap in the depth direction of the gaming machine, the player visually recognizes the entire reel 203 or some of the small reels 203a to 203i according to the image displayed on the display unit 104. can do. The player sees the reel 203 on the rear side (back side) of the display unit 104 through the display unit 104, and simultaneously produces the effect by the display unit 104 and the effect by the reel 203 without shifting the line of sight. Can see.

  In addition, since the display unit 104 and the reel 203 are arranged so as to overlap in the depth direction of the gaming machine, in a region where the display unit 104 and the reel 203 overlap with each other, The player can see the entire reel 203 or show only a part of the reel 203 (for example, only one of the small reels 203a to 203i) to the player. Specifically, for example, when the display unit 104 is realized by a liquid crystal display, the entire reel 203 is shown to the player or only a part of the reel 203 is shown to the player by adjusting the opening / closing degree of the shutter. Directing can be performed.

(Game state of gaming machine)
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the gaming state of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows the gaming states that the gaming machine can take and the relationship between the gaming states. In FIG. 4, the gaming machine according to this embodiment includes a “normal gaming state” 410, a “big hit gaming state” 420, a “short-time gaming state” 430, a “probability changing gaming state” 440, and a “latent probability changing gaming state” 450. It can take any game state.

  In the normal gaming state 410, the game is played in a state where the winning probability of the jackpot is low (for example, 1/280), that is, in a low probability state. When the big win is won in the normal game state 410, the game state transitions to the big win game state 420. The jackpot game state 420 is a game that can be transitioned when winning a jackpot during a game in any one of the short-time game state 430, the probability change game state 440, and the latent probability change game state 450 in addition to the normal game state 410. It is in a state. The normal game state 410, the short-time game state 430, the probability change game state 440, and the latent probability change game state 450 can be transferred to each other via the jackpot game state 420.

  The jackpot game state 420 is continued until a predetermined jackpot end condition is satisfied. The jackpot gaming state 420 is continued until, for example, the opening / closing of the big winning opening 109 is performed a prescribed number of rounds. In this embodiment, the number of rounds for opening and closing the special winning opening 109 is the same number of rounds, for example, eight rounds.

  When the big hit gaming state 420 ends, the game state transitions to any one of the normal gaming state 410, the short time gaming state 430, the probability variation gaming state 440, or the latent probability variation gaming state 450. Which game state to transition to after the jackpot game state 420 ends is determined in advance for each winning jackpot type, for example.

  If the winning jackpot type is, for example, a normal jackpot (a jackpot with a lottery), the gaming machine after the end of the jackpot gaming state 420 transitions to the short-time gaming state 430. In the short-time game state 430, the winning probability of winning the jackpot is a low winning probability (low probability state), and game support (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support”) by the electric tulip provided in the start winning opening 105 is given.

  The short-time game state 430 is continued until a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of symbol changes. If the time-shutdown condition is satisfied, the gaming machine transitions to the normal gaming state 410. If the jackpot is won before the short-time end condition is met, the gaming machine transitions to the jackpot gaming state 420.

  Further, when the winning jackpot type is, for example, a probability change jackpot, the gaming machine after the end of the jackpot game state 420 transitions to the probability change game state 440 or the latent probability change game state 450. In the probability variation gaming state 440 and the latent probability variation gaming state 450, the winning probability having a low jackpot winning probability (for example, 1/280) is changed to a high winning probability (for example, 1/28), that is, a high probability state.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that performs a game called “round distribution”, for example. In such a conventional gaming machine, for example, “the number of rounds is 15 rounds when a normal jackpot with a ball or a probability variation jackpot that makes a transition to the probability variation gaming state 440 occurs”, “transition to the latent probability variation gaming state 450 A game such as “the number of rounds is 2 rounds when a normal jackpot (small hit) without a transition to the normal game state 410 occurs instead of a probability change jackpot that shifts to the probability change jackpot or the latent probability change game state 450” By making it, it is difficult to tell whether it is in the latent probability changing game state 450 on the surface (from the player).

  For this reason, in such a conventional gaming machine, whether or not the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state 450 by making it difficult to understand whether or not the transition to the latent probability changing gaming state 450 is made. It is possible to guess whether the game state is the normal game state 410 and to give a sense of expectation that “the current game state may be a latent probability changing game state”. By playing a game with such a sense of expectation, the player can be excited and excited to play a game for a long time.

  In such a conventional gaming machine, when winning the probability change big hit (hereinafter referred to as “per two-round probability change”) that makes a transition to the latent probability change gaming state 450, a round display lamp is used to distinguish it from the small win. It is determined to light up. In a conventional gaming machine that performs such a game, when winning per “2 rounds of probability fluctuation” is won, the grand prize opening 109 is opened and closed twice while the round display lamp is turned on.

  For this reason, in the conventional gaming machine that performs such a game, when the round display lamp is lit visually during the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 109, the subsequent gaming state is determined to be a big win. It is easily determined whether the gaming state has a high probability or the normal gaming state. As a result, the conventional gaming machine that performs such a game cannot sufficiently enhance excitement and expectation that makes the player excited and excited despite having the latent probability changing game state 450, There has been a situation in which it is difficult to fully exert the effect of providing the latent probability changing game state 450.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to eliminate the necessity of providing a “round indicator lamp” by setting all jackpots to eight rounds. This makes it more difficult to determine “per 2-round probability fluctuation” and “small hit”. As a result, it is possible to easily give the player a sense of expectation that “the current game state may be a latent probability change game state”, and by playing a game while having such a sense of expectation, It is exciting and exciting, and you can play for a long time.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the case of a promiscuous jackpot that makes a transition to the normal jackpot or the probable gaming state 440, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round can be set to 30 seconds, for example. When the probability change big hit or the small hit to transit to the latent probability change gaming state 450, the opening time per round can be 0.1 seconds. In this way, by adjusting the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round, it is possible to determine the presence / absence of balls in each big win.

  The jackpot value is different between the low probability state and the high probability state. In the low probability state in which the winning probability of jackpot is set to 1/280, one random number is set as the jackpot value, whereas in the high probability state, for example, ten times ten random numbers are set as the jackpot value. The Thereby, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is set to 1/28, which is 10 times the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state.

  In the probability variation gaming state 440, a high probability state is set and electric support is provided. The electric chew support is an operation function for improving the gameability by, for example, opening the start winning opening 105 larger than usual for a predetermined time or increasing the frequency of opening the starting winning opening 105.

  In the state where the electric chew support is given, the chance to win the start winning opening 105 can be increased as compared to the case where the game is played without the electric chew support. In the latent probability changing game state 450, the electric chew support is not provided, and the state becomes a high probability state. The probability variation gaming state 440 and the latent probability variation gaming state 450 are continued until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied, for example, winning a jackpot (that is, a transition to the jackpot gaming state 420).

  In the latent probability changing game state 450, as in the normal game state 410, no electric chew support is provided, and the jackpot probability varies with a high probability. Since the change of the jackpot probability is performed inside the gaming machine, the player cannot visually determine whether the gaming state 410 is the normal gaming state 410 or the latent probability changing gaming state 450. The gaming machine according to this embodiment performs the same effects in the normal gaming state 410 and the latent probability changing gaming state 450 (aligns the apparent effects), so that either the normal gaming state 410 or the latent probability changing gaming state 450 is selected. The player cannot determine whether the game state is in effect.

  The effect control unit 302 performs the various effects described above according to a predetermined effect mode. The effect mode is switched according to the result of lottery for stage transition, which is performed by the effect control unit 302 at a predetermined timing. The timing for performing the lottery for shifting to the stage is set to an arbitrary timing, for example, when the jackpot presentation ends, when there is a predetermined number of wins (variations) in the same stage, or when the short-time presentation ends a predetermined number of times. be able to.

  In the lottery for the stage shift, a transfer destination stage lottery for drawing the transfer destination stage and a stage shift occurrence lottery for determining whether or not to perform the stage shift are performed. The transfer destination stage lottery and the stage transfer occurrence lottery can be performed, for example, by obtaining a predetermined random number for execution lottery immediately before the lottery for shifting to the stage and using the acquired predetermined random number for execution lottery.

(Composition of production mode)
Next, the configuration of the effect mode according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment is based on, for example, a story in which a hero (player) subjugates an evil demon king. Specifically, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, for example, a hero who started on a journey to defeat the demon from the dwarf country enters the demon world through the gate of the demon world to enter the demon world where the demon king lives, After defeating the Demon Lord Shigenomi Dragon, he arrives at the Demon King's castle and directs it according to the story of confronting the Demon King. A big hit is generated when you confront the Demon King during the game and succeed in subjugating the Demon King.

  FIGS. 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams showing the configuration of the effect mode in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 5A and 5B, the presentation mode in this embodiment is configured by a plurality of stages according to the above story. Specifically, “dwarf stage” 510 that assumes the dwarf country, “gate stage” 520 that assumes the gate of the Demon World, “dragon stage” 530 that assumes the place of confrontation with the Demon Lord ’s chief dragon, It is composed of four stages, “Maou Stage” 540, assuming a confrontation.

  Demonstrate stage 540, dragon stage 530, gate stage 520, and dwarf stage 510 have high expectations that indicate whether the current gaming state is a high-probability state with a high probability of winning a jackpot. Has a hierarchical structure. Specifically, the high degree of high expectation is, for example, “Devil Stage> Dragon Stage> Gate Stage> Dwarf Stage”.

  In this embodiment, the Demon King stage 540 is in a production mode indicating that a high probability state has been established. Thereby, when it shifts to the Demon King stage 540 after the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to guide the player that the high probability state has been established with the stage transition.

  The production for switching the production mode (stage transition production) is performed based on the transition from the current production mode (stage) to the production mode (stage) located in the nearest hierarchy. Specifically, for example, when the current production mode (stage) is the gate stage 520, the child stage 510 (see the arrow 500a in FIG. 5-2) or the dragon stage 530 is switched (in FIG. 5-2). (See arrow 500b).

  Specifically, for example, when the current production mode is the dragon stage 530, the stage is switched to the gate stage 520 (see arrow 500c in FIG. 5-2) or the devil stage 540 (arrow 500d in FIG. 5-2). See). Specifically, for example, when the current production mode is the dwarf stage 510, it is basically switched to the gate stage 520 (see the arrow 500e in FIG. 5-2). In this embodiment, once the stage is shifted to the Demon King stage 540, the stage transition effect is not performed until the next big hit.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, there is provided an effect mode (eye-playing game mode) that allows a player to play a face-to-face game using the reel 203 and acquire a small role according to the result of the face-to-face game. It has been. The eye-pushing game is generated at a predetermined timing among the timings for performing the stage transition effect, and allows the player to play a game in which a specific symbol is stopped at a predetermined position.

  More specifically, for example, the player is instructed to operate the chance button 117 to stop the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i of the reel 203 with a specific symbol when the open game is played. The eye-opening game is configured such that a small role can be obtained when a specific symbol is stopped at a predetermined position in accordance with the operation timing of the chance button 117 performed by the player according to this guidance.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a predetermined small reel 203a to 203i stops at a specific symbol, that is, when a small combination is acquired, a stage transition effect to a stage with a higher degree of expectation than the current stage To do. In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment performs stage transition effects to a stage with a lower degree of expectation than the current stage when the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i do not stop at a specific symbol. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with an effect that can be shifted to a stage with a high degree of expectation by the player's own operation.

  Specifically, in the push-to-play game, for example, guidance for prompting the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i to stop at a predetermined symbol such as watermelon or cherry is given, and then the operation of the chance button 117 performed within a predetermined time. The predetermined small reels 203a to 203i are stopped according to the timing. For example, if the production mode (stage) is the dwarf stage 510, and the stopped symbol is a predetermined symbol such as watermelon or cherry, a stage transition effect is performed to move to the gate stage 520, and watermelon or cherry or the like is performed. If the game stops at a symbol other than the predetermined symbol, the game on the dwarf stage 510 is continued even after the stage transition effect. Thereby, since the player has acquired a small role by the player's own operation, the player can move to a stage with a high degree of expectation. As a result, the player can have a sense of participation in the game and enjoy the game.

  The transfer destination stage lottery is performed using a transfer destination stage lottery table in which the probability of shifting from the current stage to each of the transfer destination stages (hereinafter referred to as “transfer probability”) is determined. The stage transition occurrence lottery is performed using a stage transition occurrence lottery table in which different winning probabilities (stage transition occurrence lottery probabilities) are determined for each stage.

  FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the transfer destination stage lottery table according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3, the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630 of the embodiment according to the present invention are provided for each gaming state. This is performed using the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630 corresponding to the gaming state.

  In the destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630, specifically, for example, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the probability of transition to a stage having a higher degree of high expectation than the current stage is high. The transition probability is determined. Further, in the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630, specifically, for example, when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, the probability of transition to a stage that has a lower probability of high accuracy than the current stage. The transition probability is set so as to increase.

  As a result, in the case of a high probability state, it is easy to shift to a stage having a higher degree of expectation than the current stage, and it is difficult to move to a stage having a lower degree of expectation than the current stage. On the contrary, in the low probability state, it is easy to shift to a stage with a high degree of expectation than the current stage, and it is difficult to move to a stage with a high degree of expectation than the current stage.

  Specifically, for example, when the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450, and when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability state) 410, And each is different. When the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450 and in the dragon stage 530, the rate of transition to the demon king stage 540 is determined to be higher than the rate of transition to the gate stage 520. ing. Further, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability state) 410 and is in the dragon stage 530, the rate of transition to the gate stage 520 is set to be higher than the rate of transition to the demon stage 540. It has been.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a stage transition occurrence lottery table according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, in the stage shift occurrence lottery table 710 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the distribution state of the lottery result of the shift mode lottery is shown. That is, in FIG. 7, the probability of stage shift lottery occurrence (stage shift occurrence lottery probability) is determined. The stage transition occurrence lottery probability differs for each transition mode.

  A plurality of transition modes are provided, and in this embodiment, three transition modes of transition mode (1), transition mode (2), and transition mode (3) are provided. The transition mode is determined so that, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, a lottery is performed and one of the transition modes is always set. The stage transition occurrence lottery probability varies depending on whether the gaming state is in a high probability state or a low probability state.

  Specifically, in the high probability state, for example, the transition mode (1) is determined by lottery with a probability of 60%, the transition mode (2) is determined by lottery with a probability of 30%, and the transition is performed with a probability of 10%. Mode (3) is determined by lottery. Specifically, for example, in the low probability state, the transition mode (1) is determined by lottery with a probability of 20%, the transition mode (2) is determined by lottery with a probability of 50%, and the probability of 30% The transition mode (3) is determined by lottery.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning probability table of the stage shift lottery according to the embodiment of the present invention. The stage transition is performed when the stage transition lottery occurs with the probability according to the stage transition occurrence lottery probability in the stage transition occurrence lottery table 710 and the lottery is won. In FIG. 8, in the stage transfer lottery win probability table 810 according to the embodiment of the present invention, different stage transfer lottery win probabilities are defined for each transfer mode.

  Specifically, for example, when a stage transition lottery occurs in the state of the transition mode (1), the stage transition is performed with a winning probability of 1/5. Specifically, for example, when a stage transition lottery occurs in the transition mode (2) state, the winning probability is 1/10, and when a stage transition lottery occurs in the transition mode (3) state, Winning with 1/20 winning probability and stage transition.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, specifically, for example, it is determined that the stage transition occurrence lottery probability and the stage transition lottery winning probability are higher as the high expectation degree in the current stage is higher.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the stage transition state and the high degree of expectation in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 9, the high expectation degree of the current gaming state can be suggested by the frequency of stage transition. Specifically, for example, during a game at a stage with a high degree of high expectation, the stage transition frequency becomes high. Therefore, the current game state is changed to the latent probability change game state (high The probability state) 450 can be suggested.

  In addition, the high expectation degree of the current gaming state can be suggested by the transition stage with respect to the current stage. Specifically, for example, when the high-accuracy expectation is high, the stage that becomes the transition destination is a stage that suggests that the high-accuracy expectation is higher than the current stage. The degree of possibility that the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450 can be suggested by the high expectation degree of the stage.

  The high expectation degree of the current game state can be suggested by the frequency of the stage transition and the stage of the transition destination for the current stage. Specifically, for example, when the stage transition frequency is high and the high-accuracy expectation level of the transition-destination stage is lower than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450. It can be suggested that this is likely. More specifically, for example, when the stage transition frequency is high and the high-accuracy expectation of the transition-destination stage is higher than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state). ) May be more likely to be 450.

  Similarly, specifically, for example, when the stage transition frequency is low and the high-accuracy expectation of the transition-destination stage is lower than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability) It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the state is 450. Specifically, for example, if the stage transition frequency is low, and the high-accuracy expectation level of the transition-destination stage is lower than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state). ) Can be suggested to be in a normal state, unlikely to be 450.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 10, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 1001, a detecting unit 1002, an interlock control unit 1003, a display control unit 1004, a reel control unit 1005, and a blinking control unit 1006. The functions of the units 1001 to 1006 can be realized by the effect control unit 302.

  The receiving unit 1001 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit (main control board) 301. The receiving unit 1001 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit (main control board) 301 such as a jackpot command and a reach command. The jackpot command can be a command indicating whether it is a jackpot or lose, and the contents of the instruction can be determined by a jackpot determination random number acquired at the time of starting winning. The reach command can be a command indicating the presence or absence of reach production, and the contents of the instruction can be determined by the reach random number acquired at the time of starting winning.

  The detection unit 1002 detects whether or not a command is received by the reception unit 1001, and outputs the detection result to the interlock control unit 1003. When detecting that the reception unit 1001 has received a command, the detection unit 1002 determines the type of the detected command, and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined type of command to the interlock control unit 1003.

  Specifically, for example, if the detection unit 1002 determines that the jackpot command received by the reception unit 1001 is a command indicating a jackpot, the detection unit 1002 outputs a command instructing execution of the jackpot effect to the interlock control unit 1003. In addition, for example, when the detection unit 1002 determines that the reach command received by the reception unit 1001 is a reach command indicating that there is a reach effect, for example, the command for instructing execution of the effect including the reach effect is controlled in conjunction with the detection command. Output to the unit 1003.

  The interlock control unit 1003 receives the detection result by the detection unit 1002, that is, the command output from the detection unit 1002, and outputs a drive control signal according to the received command to the display control unit 1004 and the reel control unit 1005, respectively. When the interlock control unit 1003 receives, for example, a command for instructing execution of the jackpot effect, the display control unit 1004 outputs a signal for instructing display of the effect image in accordance with the position of the reel 203 and the stop timing of each of the small reels 203a to 203i. And a signal for instructing the stop of the reel 203 at the outcome indicating the big hit to the reel control unit 1005.

  The display control unit 1004 receives the signal output from the interlock control unit 1003, and controls the display unit 104 so that the effect image according to the received signal is displayed on the display unit 104. The display control unit 1004 controls the display unit 104 so that an effect image in accordance with the rotation state and stop timing of each of the small reels 203a to 203i is displayed on the display unit 104. The display control unit 1004 displays a corresponding effect image on the display unit 104 based on image data stored in the ROM 342 or the like in the effect control unit 302. The display unit 104 operates according to the control of the display control unit 1004.

  The reel control unit 1005 receives the signal output from the interlock control unit 1003, and controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203 according to the received signal. Specifically, the reel control unit 1005 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i by giving a pulse signal to, for example, a motor provided for each of the small reels 203a to 203i.

  The reel control unit 1005 controls the rotation operations of the small reels 203a to 203i so that the small reels 203a to 203i stop in a predetermined order after all the small reels 203a to 203i rotate all at once. . The symbol shown on the reel 203 when all the small reels 203a to 203i are stopped is a symbol determined by the above-described random number of the variation pattern. Further, the reel control unit 1005 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i so that the small reels 203a to 203i rotate in a predetermined rotation direction at a predetermined rotation speed. The reel 203 operates according to the control of the reel control unit 1005.

  The blinking control unit 1006 blinks the plurality of LEDs 360 in the shield-like object 150 in a predetermined order. The blinking control unit 1006 causes the plurality of LEDs 360 in the shield-like object 150 to blink in a predetermined order and in a predetermined color when, for example, a small combination is acquired in a game. The blinking control unit 1006 causes the plurality of LEDs 360 in the shield-like object 150 to blink in a predetermined order and in a predetermined color when, for example, when shifting to the short-time gaming state in the game (when entering the short-time).

  The predetermined color is preferably a color that expresses the heat of the flame, such as red or orange. The predetermined color may be, for example, red single color by emitting red LED, orange single color by emitting orange LED, or mixed color by causing red LED and orange LED to emit light It may be. As a result, the shield-like object 150 can produce a moving flame that expresses heat.

  In this way, an image realized by the liquid crystal display panel 201 by producing a moving flame that expresses heat at the time of so-called chance, such as when a child role is acquired or when shifting to a short-time gaming state, etc. This suggests that without using the display screen, the gaming state in the gaming machine is a gaming state advantageous to the player, or that the gaming state in the gaming machine may change to a gaming state advantageous to the player. be able to. This makes it possible to intuitively indicate the degree of expectation for the gaming state without causing the player to watch the image display screen.

  The blinking control unit 1006 blinks the plurality of LEDs 360 in the shield-like object 150 in a predetermined color and then blinks in a color different from the predetermined color when there is a transition to a predetermined mode. You may do it. The color different from the predetermined color can be, for example, white. The color different from the predetermined color may be, for example, bluish white. Thereby, in the shield-like object 150, a moving flame having a color different from the predetermined color can be produced.

  A predetermined color is a color that generally represents a flame, such as red or orange, and a color other than the predetermined color is white or bluish white, so that a flame expressed by a color other than the predetermined color is predetermined. The temperature is higher than that of the flame expressed by the color, and it can express that it is a special flame. This suggests that the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the normal chance, or that the gaming state in the gaming machine may change to a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player. Can do.

  The predetermined mode may be a case where the effect mode in the gaming machine has shifted to, for example, the Demon King stage 540. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the Demon King stage 540 is in a production mode indicating that a high probability state has been established. Therefore, when the game moves to the Demon King stage 540, a white moving flame is produced. When a white flame is produced on the shield-like object 150, the player can be shown to be special (a game state advantageous to the player).

  Thereby, not only for the player who knows the details of the stage transition effect performed using the image display screen, but also for the player who does not know the content of the stage transition effect performed using the image display screen, The gaming state in the gaming machine can be guided. That is, even for a player who does not know that the Demon King stage 540 is in a gaming state with a high probability, whether the game is in a short-time gaming state or not depending on the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like actor 150. Can be guided intuitively and easily.

(Example of stage transition production)
Next, an effect (stage transition effect) for switching the effect mode will be described. 11-1, FIG. 11-2, FIG. 11-3, and FIG. 11-4 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of stage transition effects. 11-1, FIG. 11-2, FIG. 11-3, and FIG. 11-4, the effect control unit 302 performs a stage transition effect when the effect mode is switched (stage shift).

  At the stage transition effect, the screen showing the currently performed effect mode (see FIG. 11-1) is displayed with an image that is closed by the door (see FIG. 11-2), and then the door is opened and the transition destination effect is displayed. A screen showing the mode is displayed (see FIG. 11-3). Thus, by performing the effect mode switching effect when the effect mode is switched, it is possible to make the user aware of the effect mode switching and to increase the expectation of the transition destination effect mode.

  In the stage transition effect, the small reels 203a to 203i are sequentially stopped in a predetermined order when the stage transition effect is completed (see FIG. 11-4). When the small reels 203a to 203i are stopped, the display unit 104 is stopped by, for example, increasing the lightness (increasing the transmittance) of the portion overlapping the stopped (or stopped) small reels 203a and 203i. An image that makes the small reels 203a and 203i stand out may be displayed. The display location of the image that makes the stopped small reels 203a and 203i stand out may be changed each time the position of the stopped small reels 203b to 203h is changed in each subsequent stage.

  In addition, for example, by lowering the brightness of the portion overlapping the small reels 203a and 203b for which the losing symbol has already been determined (decreasing the transmittance), an image that does not make the small reels 203a and 203b for which the losing symbol has been determined inconspicuous. It may be displayed. A reel-linked image that seems to stop or suppress the rotation of the small reels 203d, 203f, 203h, and 203i may be displayed.

  Also, in order to make it easier for the player to understand what kind of effect mode switching (stage transition) has occurred in the stage transition effect, an image showing the outline of the effect is displayed as shown in the map of FIG. May be. Specifically, for example, a point (or area) corresponding to each production mode (stage) and adjacent production modes (stages) are connected with a line imitating a road, etc., and the production mode is switched (stage transition). When this occurs, the line (road) that connects the pre-switching production mode (for example, “dwarf stage”) and the post-switching production mode (for example, “gate stage”) is emphasized more than other lines (roads). An image should be displayed.

(Specific example of the production of flame in the shield-like object 150)
Next, a specific example of a flame effect in the shield-like accessory 150 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. 12-1, FIG. 12-2, FIG. 12-3, FIG. 12-4, FIG. 12-5, FIG. 12-6, FIG. 12-7, FIG. 12-8, and FIG. It is a time chart which shows the specific example of the production of the flame in the shield-like accessory 150 of embodiment. 12-1, FIG. 12-2, FIG. 12-3, FIG. 12-4, FIG. 12-5, FIG. 12-6, FIG. 12-7, FIG. The effect of the flame at 150 differs depending on the effect mode (stage) at the time when the effect is performed.

  In FIG. 12A, in the case of the push game, there is no interruption of the transition effect to the Demon King stage 540, and when the stage transition effect is performed to shift to the effect mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540, the shield-like actor 150 This shows the timing of the production of flames. In FIG. 12A, when an operation by the player is accepted after starting the above-mentioned push-on game, the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 is made to emit light in red and orange. Thus, the fact that a small role has been obtained in the production of flame in the shield-like object 150 can be guided by the production of flame expressed by red and orange.

  If the player's operation is not accepted, the corresponding small reels 203a to 203i are stopped at a predetermined pattern after a predetermined time from the start of the eye-opening game, and the LED 360 on the shield-like accessory 150 is red and orange. You may make it light-emit. Also by this, it can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed by red and orange that the small role has been acquired in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-2 and 11-3 above, an effect (stage change effect) is performed in which the door is closed and then the door is opened again to display a screen showing the transition effect mode. . The transition destination production mode (stage) determined by the lottery for the stage transition is indicated at the timing when the door is opened in the stage change production. Thereafter, a background image indicating the determined effect mode (stage) is displayed on the image display screen, and a game is performed in the determined effect mode (stage).

  FIG. 12-2 shows the timing of performing the flame effect on the shield-like object 150 when the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is performed in the push-down game. In FIG. 12-2, when the player's operation is accepted after starting the above-mentioned push-up game, the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 is made to emit light in red and orange, and expressed in red and orange. Directs the flame to be played. Thus, the fact that a small role has been obtained in the production of flame in the shield-like object 150 can be guided by the production of flame expressed by red and orange.

  If the player's operation is not accepted, the corresponding small reels 203a to 203i are stopped at a predetermined pattern after a predetermined time from the start of the eye-opening game, and the LED 360 on the shield-like accessory 150 is red and orange. You may make it light-emit. Also by this, it can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed by red and orange that the small role has been acquired in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150.

  Next, a stage change effect is performed, and at the timing when the door is opened, a background image is displayed on the image display screen for notifying the transition to the devil stage 540. In this case, an effect image having the meaning of a notice as if reaching the demon king's castle and then entering the castle of the devil king is displayed on the image display screen (in FIG. Described as "Image production") Further, the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 emits white light, and a white flame is produced. After the effect of the flame expressed in white on the shield-like object 150, a background image showing the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and a game in the Demon King stage 540 is performed.

  In this way, the demon king stage 540 is a gaming state in which a high probability is determined by showing that the transition to the high probability state (probability variation gaming state 440) is performed by the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150. Even for a player who does not know that, the game state advantageous to the player can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like accessory 150.

  In addition, in this way, by showing that the transition to the high-probability state (probability game state 440) by the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like accessory 150, the effect of the white flame in the shield-like accessory 150 is performed. It is possible to increase the sense of uplifting the player after the game has been performed, and to maintain the uplifting feeling of the player until winning the jackpot. As a result, between the transition to the probabilistic gaming state 440 and the winning of the jackpot, the player's feelings of sluggishness caused by thinking that “if you wait, you will win the jackpot sooner” are suppressed, and the probable gaming The game from the transition to the state 440 to winning the jackpot can be enjoyed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange. By setting it as such game content, after performing the effect of the flame expressed with red and orange, it can be made to expect the effect of the flame expressed with white to a player. As a result, the player can be attracted to the game by expecting the effect of the flame expressed in white, after performing the push game effect and attracting the player's interest in the game. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player for a long time.

  In FIG. 12-3, when the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is performed in the push game, the timing for performing the flame effect on the shield-like object 150 in a state where the transition effect to the Demon King stage 540 is interrupted. Show. In FIG. 12-3, when the player's operation is accepted after the above-mentioned push-on game is started, the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 emits light in red and orange, and is expressed in red and orange. Directs the flame to be played. Thus, the fact that a small role has been obtained in the production of flame in the shield-like object 150 can be guided by the production of flame expressed by red and orange.

  If the player's operation is not accepted, the corresponding small reels 203a to 203i are stopped at a predetermined pattern after a predetermined time from the start of the eye-opening game, and the LED 360 on the shield-like accessory 150 is red and orange. You may make it light-emit. Also by this, it can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed by red and orange that the small role has been acquired in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150.

  Next, a stage change effect is performed, and a background image showing an effect mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen at the timing when the door opens. Then, after displaying a background image indicating an effect mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540, a background image for notifying the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen after a predetermined time. The LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 emits white light to produce a white flame. After that, after displaying the background image having the meaning of the notice, a background image showing the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen after a predetermined time, and a game in the Demon King stage 540 is performed.

  In this way, the demon king stage 540 is a gaming state in which a high probability is determined by showing that the transition to the high probability state (probability game state 440) is made in the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150. Even for a player who does not know that, the game state advantageous to the player can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like accessory 150.

  Further, in this way, by causing the transition to the Demon King stage 540 to be interrupted and performing the flame effect expressed in white in the shield-like object 150, the latent probability changing game state 450 or the normal game state 410 For a player who has played while guessing whether or not there is an effect, the player suddenly shifts to the probable gaming state 440. In this manner, by suddenly mixing effects such as the transition to the probability-changing game state 440, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects and entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange, so the effect of flame expressed in red and orange is performed. After that, the player can be expected to produce a flame effect expressed in white. As a result, the player can draw the player's interest in the game by expecting the flame effect expressed in white after attracting the player's interest in the game by performing the push game effect. On the other hand, the game can be enjoyed for a long time.

  The push game effect may be performed after the reach effect. In FIG. 12-4, when the stage transition effect for transitioning to a performance mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540 is performed without interruption of the transition effect to the Demon King stage 540 in the push game after the reach effect, the shield is used. The timing which performs the production of the flame in the character combination 150 is shown.

  In FIG. 12-4, when an operation by the player is accepted after the start of the reach game after the reach effect, the LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 is made to emit red and orange. Thus, the fact that a small role has been obtained in the production of flame in the shield-like object 150 can be guided by the production of flame expressed by red and orange.

  If the player's operation is not accepted, the corresponding small reels 203a to 203i are stopped at a predetermined pattern after a predetermined time from the start of the eye-opening game, and the LED 360 on the shield-like accessory 150 is red and orange. You may make it light-emit. Also by this, it can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed by red and orange that the small role has been acquired in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150.

  Next, an effect (mode change effect) indicating that there is a change in the effect mode is performed. The mode change effect can be an effect in which an effect image in which characters related to game content such as fortune tellers and fairies appear is displayed on the image display screen. The transition destination production mode (stage) determined by the lottery for the stage transition is indicated at the end of the mode change production. Thereafter, a background image indicating the determined effect mode is displayed on the image display screen, and a game in the determined effect mode is performed.

  FIG. 12-5 shows the timing for performing the flame effect on the shield-like object 150 when the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is performed in the push game after the reach effect. In FIG. 12-5, when an operation by the player is accepted after the start of the reach game after the reach effect, the LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 is made to emit red and orange, and the red and orange Produce a flame expressed by. Thus, the fact that a small role has been obtained in the production of flame in the shield-like object 150 can be guided by the production of flame expressed by red and orange.

  If the player's operation is not accepted, the corresponding small reels 203a to 203i are stopped at a predetermined pattern after a predetermined time since the start of the reach game after the reach effect, and the LED 360 on the shield-like object 150 is turned on. You may make it light-emit in red and orange. Also by this, it can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed by red and orange that the small role has been acquired in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150.

  Next, a mode change effect is performed, and after the mode change effect is finished, a background image showing the demon king stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 is lit in white, and a white flame is emitted. Produce. Thereafter, a background image showing the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and a game in the Demon King stage 540 is performed.

  In this way, the demon king stage 540 is a gaming state in which a high probability is determined by showing that the transition to the high probability state (probability variation gaming state 440) is performed by the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150. Even for a player who does not know that, the game state advantageous to the player can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like accessory 150.

  In addition, in this way, by showing that the transition to the high-probability state (probability game state 440) by the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like accessory 150, the effect of the white flame in the shield-like accessory 150 is performed. It is possible to increase the sense of uplifting the player after the game has been performed, and to maintain the uplifting feeling of the player until winning the jackpot. As a result, between the transition to the probabilistic gaming state 440 and the winning of the jackpot, the player's feelings of sluggishness caused by thinking that “if you wait, you will win the jackpot sooner” are suppressed, and the probable gaming The game from the transition to the state 440 to winning the jackpot can be enjoyed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange. By setting it as such game content, after performing the effect of the flame expressed with red and orange, it can be made to expect the effect of the flame expressed with white to a player. As a result, the player can be attracted to the game by expecting the effect of the flame expressed in white, after performing the push game effect and attracting the player's interest in the game. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player for a long time.

  In FIG. 12-6, when the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is performed in the push game after the reach effect, the fire effect in the shield-shaped object 150 is interrupted in the state where the transition effect to the Demon King stage 540 is interrupted. This shows the timing of performing. In FIG. 12-6, when an operation by the player is accepted after the start of the reach game after the reach effect, the LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 is made to emit red and orange, and the red and orange Produce a flame expressed by. Thus, the fact that a small role has been obtained in the production of flame in the shield-like object 150 can be guided by the production of flame expressed by red and orange.

  If the player's operation is not accepted, the corresponding small reels 203a to 203i are stopped at a predetermined pattern after a predetermined time since the start of the reach game after the reach effect, and the LED 360 on the shield-like object 150 is turned on. You may make it light-emit in red and orange. Also by this, it can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed by red and orange that the small role has been acquired in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150.

  Next, a mode change effect is performed, and after the mode change effect is completed, a background image indicating an effect mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen. Then, after displaying a background image indicating an effect mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540, a background image for notifying the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen after a predetermined time. The LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 emits white light to produce a white flame. After that, after displaying the background image having the meaning of the notice, a background image showing the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen after a predetermined time, and a game in the Demon King stage 540 is performed.

  In this way, the demon king stage 540 is a gaming state in which a high probability is determined by showing that the transition to the high probability state (probability game state 440) is made in the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150. Even for a player who does not know that, the game state advantageous to the player can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like accessory 150.

  Further, in this way, by causing the transition to the Demon King stage 540 to be interrupted and performing the flame effect expressed in white in the shield-like object 150, the latent probability changing game state 450 or the normal game state 410 For a player who has played while guessing whether or not there is an effect, the player suddenly shifts to the probable gaming state 440. In this manner, by suddenly mixing effects such as the transition to the probability-changing game state 440, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects and entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange, so the effect of flame expressed in red and orange is performed. After that, the player can be expected to produce a flame effect expressed in white. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the game by performing a push-on game effect and attracting the player's interest in the game, and further expecting a flame effect expressed in white. On the other hand, the game can be enjoyed for a long time.

  The effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150 may be performed when transitioning to the short-time game state 430 after the end of the normal jackpot effect, in addition to the effect of pushing the game. In FIG. 12-7, there is no interruption of the transition effect to the Demon King stage 540 at the transition to the short-time gaming state 430 after the end of the normal jackpot effect, and the stage transition to the effect mode (stage) other than the Demon King stage 540 In the case of performing the production, the timing of performing the production of the flame in the shield-like object 150 is shown.

  In FIG. 12-7, the ending effect (ED) of the jackpot round is performed after the normal jackpot effect (jackpot round) ends. Then, after the ending effect is finished, the transition destination stage determined by the lottery for shifting to the above stage is displayed, and the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 is caused to emit white light, thereby producing a white flame. Thereafter, a background image indicating the corresponding effect mode other than the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and a game is performed in the transition destination effect mode.

  As described above, the transition to the short-time game state 430, which is a game state advantageous to the player, in the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150, becomes a game state advantageous to the player. This can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like object 150.

  In addition, in this manner, the background image is displayed in the demon king stage 540 by indicating that the transition to the short-time game state 430, which is a game state advantageous to the player, by the effect of the flame expressed in white on the shield-like object 150. Even if it is other than the above, it is possible to enhance the player's feeling of exaltation after drawing the white flame on the shield-like object 150 and to attract the player's interest in the game.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is an effect indicating that the game state has changed to the probabilistic gaming state 440. Therefore, the effect of flame expressed in white is performed after the jackpot effect. Thus, in the short time effect after winning the jackpot, it is possible to entertain the game until the jackpot is won. That is, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is not a feeling of digesting the determined number of short times, but with a sense of uplifting that “wins a big hit because it is a probable gaming state 440”, You can entertain a short-time production. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player for a long time without losing a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is basically performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange. In such a gaming machine, by directing the flame expressed in white without going through the flame effect expressed in red and orange, it attracts the player's interest in the game, A feeling of uplifting can be enhanced.

  FIG. 12-8 shows the timing of performing the flame effect on the shield-like object 150 when the transition to the demon king stage 540 is made upon transition to the short-time gaming state 430 after the end of the normal jackpot performance. . In FIG. 12-8, an ending effect (ED) of the jackpot round is performed after the normal jackpot effect (jackpot round) ends.

  Then, after the ending effect is finished, a background image to be notified is displayed on the image display screen, and the LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 is caused to emit white light, thereby producing a white flame. Thereafter, a background image showing the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and a game in the Demon King stage 540 is performed.

  In this way, the demon king stage 540 is a gaming state in which a high probability is determined by showing that the transition to the high probability state (probability variation gaming state 440) is performed by the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150. Even for a player who does not know that, the game state advantageous to the player can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like accessory 150.

  In addition, in this way, by showing that the transition to the high-probability state (probability game state 440) by the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like accessory 150, the effect of the white flame in the shield-like accessory 150 is performed. It is possible to enhance the player's feeling of exaltation after the performance and attract the player's interest in the game.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is an effect indicating that the game state has changed to the probabilistic gaming state 440. Therefore, the effect of flame expressed in white is performed after the jackpot effect. Thus, in the short time effect after winning the jackpot, it is possible to entertain the game until the jackpot is won. That is, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is not a feeling of digesting the determined number of short times, but with a sense of uplifting that “wins a big hit because it is a probable gaming state 440”, You can entertain a short-time production. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player for a long time without losing a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is basically performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange. In such a gaming machine, by directing the flame expressed in white without going through the flame effect expressed in red and orange, it attracts the player's interest in the game, A feeling of uplifting can be enhanced.

  In FIG. 12-9, when the transition to the short-time gaming state 430 after the end of the normal jackpot effect, when the transition to the Demon King stage 540 is performed, the transition effect to the Demon King stage 540 is interrupted, The timing which performs the production of the flame in the accessory 150 is shown. In FIG. 12-9, the ending effect (ED) of the jackpot round is performed after the normal jackpot effect (jackpot round) ends.

  Then, after the end of the ending effect, a background image indicating an effect mode other than the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and after a predetermined time from the display, a background image indicating the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen. At the same time, the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 emits white light to produce a white flame. Thus, the transition to the short-time game state 430, which is a game state advantageous to the player in the effect of the flame in the shield-like object 150, can be guided by the effect of the flame expressed in white. Thereafter, a background image showing the Demon King stage 540 is displayed on the image display screen, and a game in the Demon King stage 540 is performed.

  As described above, the transition to the short-time game state 430, which is a game state advantageous to the player, in the effect of the flame expressed in white in the shield-like object 150, becomes a game state advantageous to the player. This can be intuitively and easily guided by the color of the moving flame produced by the shield-like object 150.

  In addition, in this manner, the background image is displayed in the demon king stage 540 by indicating that the transition to the short-time game state 430, which is a game state advantageous to the player, by the effect of the flame expressed in white on the shield-like object 150. Even if it is other than the above, it is possible to enhance the player's feeling of exaltation after drawing the white flame on the shield-like object 150 and to attract the player's interest in the game.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of flame expressed in white is basically performed after the effect of flame expressed in red and orange. In such a gaming machine, by directing the flame expressed in white without going through the flame effect expressed in red and orange, it attracts the player's interest in the game, A feeling of uplifting can be enhanced.

  As described above, the gaming machine of this embodiment arranges a plurality of LEDs 360 in a predetermined area at the lower right in the gaming area, and flashes the LEDs 360 in a predetermined order to produce a moving flame effect. The shield-like object 150 to be performed is characterized in that, when a small role is acquired, the LED 360 blinks in a predetermined color such as red or orange.

  According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a small role is acquired, the LED 360 in the shield-like object 150 blinks in a predetermined color such as red or orange in a predetermined order to produce a moving flame. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to suggest that the gaming state in the gaming machine may change to a gaming state advantageous to the player, that is, high expectation for the gaming state.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player can be expected to win the next big hit and can play a game while maintaining the expectation. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game for a long time without bored the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to this embodiment has a plurality of LEDs 360 arranged in a predetermined area at the lower right in the gaming area, and performs the effect of a moving flame by blinking the LEDs 360 in a predetermined order. When the object 150 shifts to the short-time gaming state 430, the LED 360 blinks in a predetermined color such as red or orange.

  According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, when shifting to the short-time gaming state 430, the LED 360 in the shield-like accessory 150 blinks in a predetermined color such as red or orange to produce a moving flame. can do. Thereby, it is possible to indicate that the gaming state in the gaming machine is a gaming state advantageous to the player and high expectation for the next jackpot.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player can be expected to win the next big hit and can play a game while maintaining the expectation. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game for a long time without bored the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a predetermined color when the shield-like object 150 moves to the Demon King stage 540 after the LED 360 blinks in a predetermined color such as red or orange. Is characterized by blinking in a different white (or bluish white). According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, in order to perform the transition to the demon king stage 540 when the high probability state is confirmed, by producing a white moving flame on the shield-like object 150, the image display screen and Apart from that, it can be informed that a high probability state has been established.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the area for displaying the effect image is narrowed on the image display screen, or information that guides that the high probability state is confirmed instead of the effect image is displayed. It is possible to show that the high probability state has been confirmed without doing so. In addition, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, a high degree of expectation can be indicated by the presence / absence of a flame effect and the color of the flame.

  Thereby, it is possible to instantly indicate to the player that the gaming state has been advantageous to the player without causing any trouble in the effect by displaying the effect image on the image display screen. In addition, this makes it possible to guide the player so that the player can understand the degree of expectation for the game at a glance.

  As in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when there is a change in the game content, such as when a child role is acquired or when a short-time game state is entered, red or orange moving flames using the shield-like object 150 By directing a white moving flame after directing the game, regardless of whether the player is familiar with the content displayed on the image display screen, there is a special change in the game content, It can be shown that the gaming state has become advantageous.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, since it can indicate that the current gaming state has become an advantageous gaming state for the player, it is expected to win the next jackpot, The game can be performed while maintaining the expectation. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game for a long time without bored the player.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the white moving flame is produced after the red or orange moving flame is produced. Therefore, the white moving flame is produced by producing the red or orange moving flame. It is possible to increase the degree of expectation for the production, that is, the probability variation gaming state 440. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game for a long time in a state in which the player has an expectation for the probability variation game state 440.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is characterized in that the shield-like object 150 is provided at a lower right position in the game area, which is below the liquid crystal display panel 201. According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the shield-like object 150 indicates that the gaming state has become advantageous to the player without hindering the display of the effect image on the liquid crystal display panel 201. Can do.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is characterized in that a moving flame is produced by a shield-like actor 150 with a shield. According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the hero (player) emphasizes the story of subjugating the evil demon king, and the hero's shield reflects the situation of the demon world or displays a flame that burns in the demon world. It is possible to perform such a production. Thereby, the player's sense of exaltation can be further enhanced by the effect of moving flames.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is characterized in that a flame that moves in the shield-like accessory 150 is produced by blinking a plurality of LEDs 360. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect that the content of the game has become advantageous to the player in a state where the burden on the CPU 341 is lighter than when performing an effect using the liquid crystal display panel 201.

  In addition, since the gaming machine of this embodiment can produce a moving flame that is close to the actual flame by blinking the plurality of LEDs 360, an image of the flame is displayed using a display device such as a liquid crystal display. As a result, the processing load on the CPU 341 in the effect control unit 302 can be reduced as compared with the case of producing a moving flame. As a result, the temperature rise of the CPU 341 due to an increase in the processing load on the CPU 341 can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203 are independently rotated by motors connected to the small reels 203a to 203i, respectively. In this motor, when the temperature of the motor itself or the surroundings of the motor rises, torque shortage may occur in the motor. At the time of production, since the symbols are changed by the rotation of the motor, it is difficult to stop these motors. For this reason, it is important to suppress the temperature rise around the motor that rotates each of the small reels 203a to 203i.

  According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, since it is possible to suppress the temperature rise of the CPU 341 in the effect control unit 302, which places a heavy load on the processing at the time of the effect, it is possible to prevent the peripheral of the motor that rotates each small reel 203a to 203i. An increase in temperature can be effectively suppressed. Thereby, the occurrence of torque shortage in the motor can be suppressed, and the small reels 203a to 203i can be operated with high accuracy. As a result, the reliability of the gaming machine can be improved.

150 Shield-like character
302 Production control unit 341 CPU
360 LED (lamp)

Claims (6)

A plurality of lamps are arranged in a predetermined area, and the lamps blink in a predetermined order, thereby providing an accessory that produces a moving flame.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the small combination is acquired, the lamp blinks in a predetermined color. A plurality of lamps are arranged in a predetermined area, and the lamps blink in a predetermined order, thereby providing an accessory that produces a moving flame.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the lamp blinks in a predetermined color when shifting to the short-time gaming state.   The said accessory is made to blink in the color (white) different from the said predetermined color, when there exists a transfer to a predetermined mode after blinking the said lamp in the said predetermined color. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the accessory is provided in a predetermined area below the liquid crystal display screen.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus is a bonus with a shield.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lamp is configured by an LED.

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