JP2013223667A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of selecting one among a plurality of alternatives in selective images even a presentation button comprises one operational means, and performing a presentation display corresponding to an operation without waiting for operational effective time of the presentation button when the operational means is operated.SOLUTION: Alternatives (ready-to-win states A, B and C ) are displayed by a selective image display, and a cursor designates the ready-to-win states A, B and C in this order. Then, during designating times Ta, Tb and Tc in which the cursor designates the ready-to-win states A, B and C, a player operates a presentation button, without waiting for an operation effective time of the presentation button, a post-selection variable display (variable pattern) corresponding to an alternative designated when a presentation button is operated, is immediately performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with an effect button for changing the effect display of a display device by a player's operation.

  Conventionally, various devices have been devised in order to improve the taste of gaming machines such as pachinko machines. Above all, with the display device such as liquid crystal provided in the game area, the display that directs whether or not to give the player a game value such as a big hit is the device's popularity, unpopularity depending on how the display method is devised In particular, various ideas have been applied. As for the representative effect display, three symbol display units for displaying symbols on the display device are set, and based on the winning of the start winning opening, symbols, symbols, numbers, symbols, characters, etc. as symbols are displayed on each symbol display unit. The variable display is performed as a pseudo image indicating a state of rotation, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the stopped symbols are matched. As a result of the variable display, if the stop symbol of each symbol display unit is a predetermined bonus symbol, the gaming state is shifted to a special game (bonus game) that is valuable to the player. In other words, the effect display is displayed on the display device until the symbol changes due to the winning of the start winning opening and is confirmed after the stop, and in particular, the so-called reach state in which the two symbols coincide with the jackpot symbol when the symbols are stopped After that, an elaborate production display with higher taste is displayed.

  Therefore, in recent years, operation means (effect buttons) that can be operated by the player are provided on the frame side of the gaming machine such as a dish, and the symbol displayed on the display device starts to fluctuate until it is stopped and confirmed. For example, when the reach state is reached, an effect that causes the player to operate the effect button on the display device is performed, and by this effect, the player operates the effect button, and various operation patterns are subsequently generated depending on the operation result. A gaming machine for displaying on a display device is provided. In other words, in this gaming machine, when an effect that causes the player to operate the effect button on the display device is performed, the operation of the effect button becomes valid, and based on the player's effect button operation performed during the effective operation time of the effect button. The subsequent effect display is such that a sophisticated effect effect with a high effect is displayed or an effect effect with a low effect is displayed. According to such a gaming machine with a production button, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction by being able to participate in the game by operating the production button, and as a result, to improve the game's preference. It is connected.

  By the way, for the effect of causing the player to operate the effect button, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the effect button is constituted by two operation means such as a cross switch and a determination button, and these two operation means are operated. Accordingly, there is a method for selecting any one of a plurality of options displayed in the selected image. That is, in the effect of Patent Document 1, the player is displayed on the selected image by operating the cross switch to move the pointer displayed on the selected image to a desired option, and then operating the enter button. Any one of a plurality of options can be selected, and a subsequent effect display is displayed based on the selected option.

JP 2005-342310 A

  However, there is an effect that causes the player to operate the effect button by configuring the effect button with only one operation means such as a push button and, for example, operating the one operation means repeatedly on a mission image. . That is, in this effect, the success or failure of the mission is determined depending on whether or not the player has hit the operation means a predetermined number of times in the mission image, and the subsequent effect display is executed based on this determination. .

  However, the gaming machine is composed of a gaming board and a frame, and when a new gaming machine is installed in the hall, there is a case where only the gaming board is replaced while leaving the frame as it is. As described above, the effect button is provided on the frame side of the gaming machine, so when the effect button provided on the remaining frame is configured with one operation means, the following is performed. There is a problem.

  In other words, when the new game board performs an effect such that any one of a plurality of options is selected on the selected image, the effect button needs to be configured by two operation means. Therefore, when the remaining frame effect button is constituted by a single operation means, it is not possible to exchange for this new game board. In other words, when the remaining frame effect button is composed of one operation means, the new game board to be replaced is limited to an effect that uses only one operation means similar to the old game board before the exchange. There is a problem that.

  Furthermore, with the effect button composed of one operation means, even if the player finishes the operation of the effect button during the operation effective time described above, if the operation effective time does not elapse, the player's effect button The display of the effect corresponding to the operation is not executed, so for the player, the time from the end of the operation of the effect button until the effective operation time of the effect button elapses, that is, after the operation of the effect button ends The time until the execution of the production display corresponding to the operation is prolonged, which is tedious and less interesting.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is to select among a plurality of options in a selected image even if the effect button is configured by one operation means. A gaming machine capable of selecting any one from the above and performing an effect display corresponding to the operation without waiting for an effective operation time of the effect button when the operation means is operated is provided. It is in.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a symbol display device for displaying a predetermined symbol and a game ball detecting means for detecting winning or passing of the game ball, as described in claim 1. And a main control means for transmitting a display command signal when the game ball detecting means detects winning or passing of the game ball, and the symbol is displayed on the symbol display device based on the display command signal received from the main control means. Display control means for performing fixed display after variably displaying, and jackpot game generating means for generating a jackpot game when the symbol that the display control means has determined and displayed on the symbol display device is a jackpot game. A gaming machine comprising operating means that can be operated by a player, wherein the display control means has a plurality of options during the display of variation of the symbol, and the options specified as the specified time elapses are changed. Selection An image is displayed, and the operation means is effective during an effective time during which the selected image is displayed, and the display control means is operated by the operation means within the specified time when each option is specified. When operated, or when the operating means is operated a predetermined number of times, the variation display immediately after the selection is displayed as the variation display in which an effect corresponding to the option specified when the operation is performed is made. The gist is to do it.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, even if the gaming machine is configured by one operation means, the player can select any one of a plurality of options on the selection image. Therefore, as a result, when replacing the game board with only the replacement of a new stand, etc., there is no restriction on the performance related to the operating means operated by the player, which is preferable.

  Furthermore, when the player operates the operation means, the player can immediately see the post-selection change display in which an effect corresponding to the operation is made without waiting for the operation effective time of the operation means. By waiting for the operation effective time of the operation means to elapse later, the time from the end of the operation of the operation means to the execution of the variable display after selection is not prolonged, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the display after the selection is executed by operating the operation means a predetermined plurality of times, the player quickly operates the operation means, and the game performance is further improved. Further, even when the player makes a mistake in operating the operating means and makes a single operation, it is possible to prevent the option from being selected by operating the operating means due to the error.

  Here, the problem is how to determine the order in which the options are designated, and this may be done as follows. That is, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the display control unit displays the selection image, the selection is performed in order from the selection with a small selection number in the past. The gist is to specify, specify in order from the options corresponding to the post-selection variable display that has been displayed in a small number in the past, or specify the options that were not previously selected with priority. .

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, by changing the designation order of the options, it is possible to prevent the player from selecting only the same options and seeing only the same variable display after the selection. The interest of will improve.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, the display control means is configured to display the variation display after selection by immediately executing the variation display after selection. The gist of the present invention is to extend the display time of the change display after the selection by a surplus time that is earlier than the lapse of the specified time.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player operates the operation means, it is easy to immediately execute the post-selection variation display in which an effect corresponding to the designated option is made. At the same time, the display time of the variable display after selection becomes longer, and the gameability is improved.

  Alternatively, instead of extending the display time of the variable display after selection, the following may be performed. That is, in the gaming machine according to claim 4, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, the post-selection variation display has a preliminary image whose display time can be changed, and the display control means The gist is to display the preliminary image from when any of the options is selected by an operation of selecting the option until the specified time elapses.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it is not necessary to extend the display time of the variable display after selection for the time (remaining time) from when the option is selected until the specified time elapses. As a result, while making it easy to design the variation display after selection, it is easy to immediately execute the variation display after selection when the player operates the operation means, and to increase the display time of the variation display after selection. Gameability can be improved.

  Here, the problem is how to set the length of the display time of the post-selection variable display in which an effect corresponding to the option specified with the elapse of the specified time is made. This may be performed as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control means displays the variation after the selection as the variation display after the selection starts earlier. The gist is to lengthen the display time of the display.

  Accordingly, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the display time is set longer as the variation display after selection in which the effect corresponding to the option whose designation order is early is made, so the variation display after selection is immediately executed. However, the change stop time (design fixed time) of the change display after selection in different specified order can be made the same, and as a result, when the player selects any option in the specified order However, it is possible to make the time from the display of the selected image to the end of the change display after selection the same, and to provide a game that does not cause the player to feel unfair.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 6, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, when the option designated earlier is selected, the display control unit is late. Compared to the case where the designated option is selected, the gist is that there is a higher probability that the post-selection variation display of the production with a high degree of reliability that the symbol that is confirmed and displayed becomes the jackpot symbol is executed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the probability of executing the post-selection variation display with higher reliability (hit probability) is higher as the option selected in the selected image is selected earlier. Therefore, the player tries to operate the operating means quickly, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  By the way, some players do not operate the operation means even if the selected image is displayed. In such a case, the following is preferable. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display control means does not operate the operation means within the effective time. In such a case, after the effective time has passed, the reliability of the symbol that is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol is low in comparison with any of the variation display after selection displayed when the option is selected. The gist is to execute unselected variation display.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player understands that it is disadvantageous if the operation means is not operated when the selected image is displayed, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. To do.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 8, in the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, the display control means includes an image in which the post-selection variation display or the unselected variation display is displayed. The gist is that an image showing the level of reliability is displayed. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the reliability of the variation display after selection or the non-selection variation display can be easily displayed to the player.

1 is an overall perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 1 is an overall front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the game board 21 concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the display assembly board 45 concerning this embodiment. It is a top view of the dish unit 24 concerning this embodiment. It is a principal block diagram of the gaming machine control device 100 provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the relationship between the main control circuit 44 and the display control circuit 111 which comprise the gaming machine control apparatus 100 concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning opening prize process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the selection image display process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the designation | designated order determination process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the change display process after A, B, C reach selection which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reliability of each variation pattern concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the variation display after selection concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the fluctuation display after A, B, and C reach selection concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the unselected change display process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the operation effective time of the production | presentation button 51 concerning this embodiment, and the display time of the fluctuation display after selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the variation display after selection displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the preliminary image displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the designation | designated order determination process which the gaming machine 1 which concerns on other embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the designation | designated order determination process which the gaming machine 1 which concerns on other embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment.

  Below, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated using figures. 1 is an overall perspective view of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is an overall front view of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board 21, FIG. 4 is a front view of the display collective board 45, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a main part block diagram of the gaming machine control device 100 provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 7 shows a main control circuit 44 that constitutes the gaming machine control device 100. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a relationship with a control circuit 111. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes an outer frame 22 fixed to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 23 attached to the outer frame 22. The inner frame 23 is detachably provided with a game board 21 for providing a player with a pachinko game, a glass door frame 17 is provided at the upper part, a dish unit 24 is provided at the lower part, and a prize is given at the uppermost part. A game effect lamp 15 is provided for notifying the payout of award balls, clogging of balls, abnormalities, and the like.

  The game board 21 includes a ball guide rail 3 for guiding a game ball launched by a ball launch device 43 described later, and a game area forming rail 4 provided so that the launched game ball can fly within a certain range. The game area 5 surrounded by the ball striking guide rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4 and the game ball launched into the game area 5 are returned between the ball striking guide rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4 to generate a foul ball. A foul ball prevention valve 28 for preventing the game ball, a windmill 20 for changing the game ball launched into the game area 5 in an unexpected direction, and a pseudo display (hereinafter referred to as a scroll display) showing a state in which the production symbol rotates. Or a design symbol display device 6 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying various effects when a predetermined gaming state (for example, reach) is reached, and a game ball Chuck-type start winning port 11a, electric tulip type start winning port 11b (hereinafter, referred to as the effect symbol display device 6 and special symbol display device 47, which will be described later) start to display the variation display of the effect symbol and the variation display of the special symbol. , Both are also simply referred to as the start winning opening 11), and when the game ball wins the start winning opening 11 while the effect symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the effect symbol (the special symbol display device 47 is a special symbol), After the variable display is finished, the four hold LEDs 25 for sequentially displaying the hold memory to display to the player how many times the variable display is to be performed (up to four times), and a predetermined display in the effect symbol display device 6 A display unit 30 for displaying an image, a left symbol display unit 8, a middle symbol display unit 9, a right symbol display unit 10 for individually displaying three effect symbols on the display unit 30, When the display result on the symbol display device 6 is in a predetermined mode (big hit), the normal symbol display device 18 is passed by passing a game winning ball (attacker) 7 that is advantageously opened to the player. Collect the normal symbol operating gate 19 for starting the normal symbol variation display (see FIG. 4), the normal winning port 14 where the winning ball is paid out by winning, and the game ball provided at the bottom of the game area 5 When the predetermined gaming state is reached, the star-shaped movable object 32 that rotates when the predetermined gaming state is reached, the three ghost-type movable objects 31 that move downward when the predetermined gaming state is reached, and the predetermined gaming state. There is provided a display collective plate 45 on which LEDs for performing lighting and the like are collected.

  Referring to FIG. 4, on the display collective board 45 provided along the game area forming rail 4 in the middle of the left side of the game area 5, a special symbol display constituted by a 7-segment LED that variably displays a special symbol on the upper part. A device 47, a probability change LED 48a which is arranged at the lower right side of the special symbol display device 47 and which is turned on in the probability variation state and which is composed of a time reduction LED 48b which is turned on in the time reduction state, a special symbol display device 47 and a probability variation. The round display device 46 is composed of three round display LEDs 46 a, 46 b, 46 c that are arranged in a triple manner on the lower side of the time reduction display device 48 and light up and display the number of rounds of the big hit, and below the round display device 46. It is arranged, and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when it is a win, the blade of the electric tulip as the start winning opening 11b is displayed for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 18 constituted by the LED 18b which is different from the hitting LED 18a and the normal symbol display device 18 is arranged below the normal symbol display device 18, and the normal symbol display device 18 displays the normal symbol variation display while the normal symbol display device 18 displays the variation of the normal symbol. There are provided four hold LEDs 26 for sequentially displaying the turn-on memory display to notify the player how many times the change display is to be performed (up to four times) after the change display has been completed. It has been.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the tray unit 24 provided in the inner frame 23 is supplied with a hitting operation handle 2 for operating the hitting ball launching device 43 when operated by the player, and a game ball is supplied to the hitting ball launching device 43. And a surplus ball receiving tray 13 that can store a ball that cannot fit in the hit ball supply tray 12 and can move a game ball to a storage ball box (not shown), and a hit ball supply tray. 12 and a push-type effect button 51 that is operated when the player enters a predetermined gaming state.

  The effect button 51 is located above the operation unit 57 via the effect button substrate 52 at a position on the left side of the flat operation unit 57 formed on the right front end side of the hitting ball supply tray 12, that is, at a substantially central position of the gaming machine 1. It is attached so that it may protrude. The operation unit 57 has a return button 58 for returning a prepaid card or the like inserted from a card unit (not shown) provided adjacent to the gaming machine 1, and a ball rental that lends a gaming ball from the gaming machine 1 to the hitting ball supply tray 12. It consists of a button 59, a ball lendable LED 60 that lights up when a game ball can be lent, and three 7-segment LEDs that are attached via a frequency display board 61 and display the remaining frequency of a prepaid card or the like. A frequency display 62 is provided.

  In this way, the effect button 51 operated by the player attached to the hitting ball supply tray 12 of the gaming machine 1 is arranged at a position away from the return button 58 and the ball lending button 59 similarly operated by the player, that is, the effect button Since the frequency indicator 62 is arranged between the return button 58 and the ball lending button 59, the player does not operate the effect button 51, the return button 58 and the ball lending button 59 by mistake. The effect button 51 may be configured to be lit when a predetermined gaming state is established by providing a lamp, LED, or the like inside.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, first, a game ball is launched from the hit ball launching device 43 by the player's operation of the hit ball operating handle 2 and passes between the hit ball guiding rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4. A game ball is launched into the game area 5 on the game board 21. Then, the game ball falls in the game area 5 by its own weight, and in the process of falling, the game ball 21 is changed in the direction of falling by the game nail or the windmill 20 implanted in the game board 21, and the start winning opening 11 or the normal prize is received. If a prize is won in the mouth 14, the normal symbol operating gate 19 is passed, or if all the prize winning holes are not won, the prize is collected in the out mouth 16.

  When the game ball wins the normal winning opening 14, a predetermined prize ball is given to the player. When the game ball has won the start winning opening 11 (start winning opening 11a, start winning opening 11b), a predetermined prize ball is given to the player, and the game ball is detected by a start winning detection sensor 116 described later. A plurality of types (for example, 20 types) of effect symbols are scroll-displayed on each symbol display unit 8, 9, 10 of the effect symbol display device 6, and after a predetermined time, the left symbol display unit 8, the right symbol display unit 10, and the middle symbol display unit. The effect symbols are stopped in the order of 9 and the final display is performed.

  Then, when the effect symbol of the left symbol display unit 8 and the effect symbol of the right symbol display unit 10 are stopped, a combination of effect symbols constituting a jackpot (for example, the effect symbol of the left symbol display unit 8 and the right symbol display unit 10). When the production symbol is the same production symbol combination), the reach is reached, and a predetermined reach action is produced and displayed on the display unit 30 of the production symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 13 described later). An effect display by any one of the variation patterns A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 shown).

  After that, when the effect symbol that is confirmed and displayed when the effect symbol of the middle symbol display unit 9 is stopped is a combination of predetermined jackpot effect symbols, it becomes a big hit, and the attacker as the big winning opening 7 is set in a predetermined mode. It is designed to be opened with. And when it is a combination of production symbols other than these, it will be out of place. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the process of variably displaying the effect symbols on the effect symbol display device 6, when a predetermined gaming state is reached, for example, when reach is reached, the effect symbol display device 6 at a predetermined ratio. The effect display that causes the player to operate the effect button 51 in a predetermined manner is executed. The order in which the effect symbols on the left symbol display unit 8, the middle symbol display unit 9, and the right symbol display unit 10 are stopped in the effect symbol display device 6 is not particularly limited. A small hit may be provided, and the special winning opening 7 (attacker) may be opened in a predetermined manner.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 11, the special symbol display device 47 is activated simultaneously with the production symbol display device 6 and the special symbol is variably displayed. When the effect symbol that has been variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is stopped and fixedly displayed, it is simultaneously stopped and fixedly displayed. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol display device 6 and the variation display of the special symbol display device 47 are synchronized. Note that the variable display of the special symbol display device 47 is executed by lighting the segments of the 7-segment LED in a predetermined order.

  When the offending or jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the predetermined offset or jackpot symbol is also displayed on the special symbol display device 47. Also, in the special symbol display device 47, there is one type of special symbol at the time of a loss, while there are a plurality of types (for example, 20 types) of special symbols for jackpots. (For example, the number of rounds, probability variation, presence / absence of time reduction, number of times, etc.) are different.

  It should be noted that the probability of winning a big hit and the probability of winning a predetermined game content may be made different when winning at the start winning opening 11a and when winning at the starting winning opening 11b. In addition, the special symbol display device 47 is not particularly limited in the types of special symbols for losing and special symbols for jackpots. For example, multiple types of special symbols for losing may be provided.

  When the big hit is reached, the round display LEDs 46a, 46b, 46c of the round display device 46 are turned on according to the number of rounds of the big hit. For example, if the special symbol for the big hit this time is a big hit for four rounds, the round indicator LED 46a is lit while the special winning opening 7 is in operation, and if the special symbol for the big hit is a round seven big hit, When the round display LED 46b is turned on during the operation of No. 7 and the special symbol for the big hit is 15 rounds, the round display LEDs 46b and 46c are turned on during the operation of the big winning opening 7. Of course, the combination in which the round display LEDs 46a, 46b, 46c are lit may be set as appropriate according to the special symbol for the big hit.

  In addition, if the special symbol of the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the probability of winning a big hit until the next jackpot after the end of the operation of the big prize opening 7 (after the jackpot game is finished) or until the special symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times When the game state increases (probability change state), the probability change LED 48a of the probability change time display device 48 lights up. Also, if the special symbol for the big win is a short-time big hit, after the end of the operation of the big winning opening 7 (after the big hit game), the special symbol change time until the next big hit or until the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined number of times. When the game state is shortened (short time state), and the short state is reached at this time, the short time LED 48b of the probability change short time display device 48 is turned on.

  Also, if the special symbol of the big hit is a probability variation and a short-time big hit, after the end of the operation of the big prize opening 7 (after the big hit game), until the next big hit or until the special symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times The probability change LED 48a and the time reduction LED 48b are lit when the game state (probability change short state) is shortened and the probability change becomes short. If the special symbol for the big hit is a normal big hit other than these, the probability variation LED 48a and the time-short LED 48b are not lit.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 19, the game ball is detected by an operation gate detection sensor 121, which will be described later, and the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 18, and a lottery is performed for a predetermined time. After the elapse of time, the hit LED 18a is turned on and a predetermined hit symbol (for example, “◎”) is confirmed and displayed, and the blade of the electric tulip (start winning port 11b) is opened for a predetermined time. If a predetermined error symbol (for example, “X”) is confirmed and displayed, the symbol is lost.

  In addition, when a normal symbol is a hit when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or a short time state, the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip (start winning prize opening 11b) may be extended. The mode of extending the opening time of the blades of this electric tulip (start winning prize opening 11b) may be, for example, extending the opening time by opening the blades a plurality of times, or extending the opening time of one blade, In this case, however, the blades may be closed when a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls wins.

  Therefore, a player who plays such a gaming machine 1 can expect a big hit when the game ball wins the start winning opening 11, so than the special symbol of the special symbol display device 47 having no effect display, An effect symbol displayed in a variable manner on the effect symbol display device 6 having a very high effect is watched. When the combination of effect symbols constituting the big hit on the effect symbol display device 6 is stopped and the gaming state is reached, it is the moment that the player expects most. At this time, the effect button 51 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. When an effect for operating is displayed, the player operates the effect button 51 hard to win a big hit. This gives the player a sense of satisfaction that he / she can participate in the game and improves the preference of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the gaming machine control device 100 provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine control device 100 is configured as shown in FIG. 6, and the main control circuit 44 mainly constituting the gaming machine control device 100 includes an input circuit 101, an output circuit 110, a one-chip microcomputer 27, and a bus connecting them. 115 (data bus, address bus, control bus, etc.), and the one-chip microcomputer 27 is connected to the output circuit 110 based on signals from each sensor, switch, etc. acquired via the input circuit 101. A predetermined control program for controlling various circuits and devices is executed. The one-chip microcomputer 27 includes a CPU 102 that executes a control program, a ROM 103 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 102, and a RAM 104 that temporarily stores data processed by the CPU 102.

  In the input circuit 101, when a winning of a game ball provided in the start winning opening 11 is detected, a start winning detection sensor 116 that sends a change start signal of a production symbol and a special symbol, and a gaming ball won in the starting winning opening 11 are detected. When the game switch provided in the normal symbol operation gate 19 is detected, the operation gate detection sensor 121 that sends a normal symbol variation start signal and the big prize opening 7 are opened. A count switch 117 that detects a game ball that has won a prize, a continuous prize switch 118 that detects a game ball that has passed a specific area of the big prize opening 7, and a batting operation handle 2 are rotated to fire the game ball. The ball-hitting operation handle switch 119 that is turned on when the ball-hitting operation is performed, and the ball-hitting device 43 is operated by pressing the ball-hitting operation handle switch 2 provided at a predetermined position A hit ball operation stop switch 120 that turns off and stops the launch of the game ball, and a safe ball detection that outputs the safe signal necessary for counting the game ball that has won the winning prize as a safe ball and paying out the game ball as a prize. A sensor 122 is connected. Furthermore, an effect button operation switch 124 is connected to the input circuit 101 for outputting an operation signal when the effect button 51 is operated during an operation valid period described in detail later.

  The output circuit 110 includes a normal LED 18a and a miss LED 18b, an effect symbol display device 6 and a special symbol display device 47 hold LED 25, a normal symbol display device 18 hold LED 26, and a round display device 46 round display LED 46a. 46b, 46c, a probability change LED 48a and a time reduction LED 48b of the probability change time display device 48, a ball lendable LED 60, a frequency indicator 62, various display lamps (for example, the game effect lamp 15), etc. , A solenoid 106 for opening the attacker as the big winning opening 7, a solenoid 107 for opening the electric tulip as the starting winning opening 11b, and a voice control for amplifying various sound effects from the speaker 113 Voice control circuit 38 for performing A motor 105 for dropping work animals 31, a motor 108 for rotating operating the movable object 32 of the star, and an external information terminal 109 connected to the hall management computer (not shown) or the like is connected.

  Further, a payout control circuit 40 and a display control circuit 111 are connected to the output circuit 110. Although not shown, the payout control circuit 40 includes a payout control CPU, a work area of the payout control CPU, There are provided a RAM having a storage area for storing and holding the number of prize balls corresponding to each prize ball command, and a ROM for storing control data, a control program for paying out a prize ball, and the like. The payout control circuit 40 drives and controls the prize ball payout device 41 according to the prize ball command instructed from the CPU 102 of the main control circuit 44, and performs prize ball payout control. In addition, the payout control circuit 40 is connected to a hitting ball launching device 43 for emitting a game ball toward the game area 5 via the launching control circuit 42. And control.

  Next, the display control circuit 111 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 111 includes a CPU 140 that executes a display control program therein, a ROM 142 that stores a display control program executed by the CPU 140, and a RAM 141 that is built in the CPU 140 that forms a work area of the CPU 140. ing. The display control circuit 111 controls VDP 143 that controls an image to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as an LCD, display control data (variation pattern, etc.) corresponding to each command read by the VDP 143, characters, symbols, backgrounds, and the like. A CGROM 145 for stored image data and a VRAM 144 having a storage area for temporarily storing image data processed by the VDP 143 are provided.

  That is, the display control circuit 111 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a display control command signal from the CPU 102 of the main control circuit 44 via an input circuit (not shown). The control CPU 140 recognizes the display control command. Then, the VDP 143 reads display control data and characters, symbols, backgrounds, and the like from the data area corresponding to the display control command from the CGROM 145 and stores them in the VRAM 144 that temporarily stores the image data. The VDP 143 reads the stored image data from the VRAM 144 when the display order is reached, and displays the effect on the LCD (effect symbol display device 6) in a predetermined manner in accordance with a command from the CPU 140.

  Note that the display control circuit 111 has a RAM and a VRAM backup 146 circuit that can retain the stored contents of the RAM 141 and VRAM 144 even when the power is turned off. Further, the CPU 140 passes through a driver circuit (not shown). Thus, a special symbol display device 47 as a 7-segment LED is connected.

  The main control circuit 44 has a RAM backup 130 circuit that can retain the stored contents of the RAM 104 even when the power supply similar to that of the display control circuit 111 is turned off. A test terminal 131 for testing the contents of 44, for example, a connector is also provided.

  In addition to the RAM 104 of the main control circuit 44 and the RAM 141 and VRAM 144 of the display control circuit 111, this backup function is also provided in the RAM of other control circuits such as the RAM of the payout control circuit 40 that controls the payout of the prize balls. May be. Further, the above-described RAM 141 may not be built in the CPU 140 and may be external to the CPU 140.

  Further, the special symbol display device 47 connected to the display control circuit 111 may be directly connected to the output circuit 110 of the main control circuit 44, or the lamp control circuit directly connected to the output circuit 110 of the main control circuit 44. 37 and the voice control circuit 38 may be connected to the display control circuit 111 or the payout control circuit 40. Further, the effect button operation switch 124 connected to the input circuit 101 may be connected to an input circuit (not shown) of the display control circuit 111, or a hitting operation handle switch 119 and a hitting operation stop switch connected to the input circuit 101. 120 may be directly connected to the firing control circuit 42 or the payout control circuit 40.

  Alternatively, an effect control circuit connected to the output circuit 110 of the main control circuit 44 may be newly provided, and the display control circuit 111 and the lamp control circuit 37 may be connected to the effect control circuit. In this case, the effect button operation switch 124 may be connected to the effect control circuit. These may be designed as appropriate according to the functions and arrangement of various devices constituting the gaming machine control device 100, the processing speed of each CPU, the capacity of a storage device such as ROM, RAM, and the like.

  Next, in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, an effect display executed in the gaming machine 1 in accordance with the operation of the player's effect button 51 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a start winning opening winning process executed by the gaming machine 1, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a selection image display process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 10 is a determination of a specified order executed by the gaming machine 1. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the variation display processing after A, B, and C reach selection executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern determination processing executed by the gaming machine 1. FIG. Is an explanatory diagram showing the reliability of each variation pattern, FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the display content of the variation display after selection, and FIG. 15 is a time chart showing the display time of the variation display after selecting A, B, and C reach. 16 is a flowchart showing an unselected variation display process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 17 is a time showing the relationship between the operation effective time of the effect button 51 and the display time of the variation display after selection. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of the selected image display displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6, and FIG. 19 is a selection displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a back fluctuation display. Note that the processing of the above-described flowchart executed by the gaming machine 1 is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 msec) from when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  First, the start winning opening winning process executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the start winning award winning process is executed, it is determined in step S10 whether or not the game ball has won the start winning award 11, and if NO in step S10, the starting winning award winning process is performed. finish. On the other hand, in the case of YES at step S10, the process proceeds to step S12, where a variable effect is performed in which the effect symbols are scroll-displayed on the symbol display portions 8, 9, 10 of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, the process proceeds to step S14, and it is determined whether or not to display a selection image for causing the player to operate the effect button 51 in response to the winning at the start winning opening 11 this time. This determination is made by lottery using random numbers or the like.

  If NO in step S14, the process proceeds to step S16, and normal image display processing is performed. This normal image display process is a process for executing a well-known normal image display without causing the player to operate the effect button 51, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S14, the process shifts to a step S20, and a selection image display process for causing the player to operate the effect button 51 is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the selected image display process is executed, first, in step S22, the selected image is displayed on display unit 30 of effect symbol display device 6. This selected image is an image that displays options relating to a plurality of reach (three in this embodiment, A, B, and C reach), and the letters “Select a reach” are also displayed (FIG. 18). (See (A)). Then, the process proceeds to step S24, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined time Ti has elapsed since the selected image was displayed. If NO in step S24, the selected image display process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of YES in step S24, the process proceeds to step S26, the operation of the effect button 51 is set to be valid, and the process proceeds to step S30, where the designation order determination process is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 10, when the designation order determination process is executed, first, in step S32, the past selection times of the A, B, and C reach selected by the player by operating the effect button 51 up to the present time. Compare. The past number of selections is stored in the RAM 104 or the like. For example, in the gaming machine 1, the number of selections up to the present day may be used, or the number of selections from before a predetermined period to the present time may be used. Then, the process proceeds to step S34, where designation is set in ascending order of the number of selections based on the number of A, B, and C reach selections compared in step S32.

  As shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, this designation setting means, for example, when the number of past selections is small in the order of A, B, and C reach (A reach is the smallest and C reach is the most). Is set so that the cursor (illustrated by a broken line) moves and designates in the order of A reach, B reach, and C reach. In the following description, it is assumed that the number of past selections is smaller in the order of A, B, and C reach. When the process of step S34 is completed, the specified order determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S36.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when the process proceeds to step S <b> 36, based on the process of step S <b> 34, as shown in FIG. 18B, the cursor designates and displays the A reach with the least number of past selections. In this selected image, the letters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S38, where it is determined whether or not the player selects the A reach by pressing the effect button 51 at least once while the A reach is designated by the cursor, and YES in step S38. In this case, that is, when the player operates the effect button 51 and selects A reach, the process proceeds to step S40.

  When the process proceeds to step S40, the number of A reach selections to be compared in step S32 of the above-described designation order determination process is incremented (+1), the process proceeds to step S42, and the player operates the effect button 51 thereafter. Is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S50, where the variation display process after selection of A reach is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 11, when the variation display process after A reach selection is executed, the variation pattern determination process is executed in step S72. In this variation pattern determination process, as shown in FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not the designation order is first in step S74. If the designation order is first (YES in step S74), If the designated order is not the first (second or third) (NO in step S74), the process proceeds to step S78. Since this time is the case where A reach is selected, YES is determined in the step S74, and the process proceeds to the step S76.

  In step S76, any one variation pattern is selected from among the variation patterns D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 by lottery using a random number or the like. Here, with reference to FIGS. 13, 14, and 19, the variation patterns related to the post-selection variation display and the unselected variation display described later, which are displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6, will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are 12 types of variation patterns including variation patterns A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2. Is set. The variation pattern A1 or A2 is an evolution system or a battle system with a reliability of 1 star (big hit probability 5%), the character is a bat, and the variation pattern B1 or B2 is an evolution system or a battle system with a reliability of 2 stars ( Big hit probability 10%), the character is Dracula, the fluctuation pattern C1 or C2 is an evolution system or battle system and the reliability is 3 stars (big hit probability 30%), the character is Frankenstein, the fluctuation pattern D1 or D2 is an evolution system Or, the battle system has 4 stars (50% hit probability), the character is a wolf man, and the variation pattern E1 or E2 is a developed or battle system with 5 stars (70% hit probability). Mummy, variation pattern F1 or F2 is an evolution or battle system with 6 stars (100% hit probability), character is Mako Is constructed as a girl).

  Here, the fluctuation patterns A1 and A2 are fluctuation patterns related to unselected fluctuation display, and the other fluctuation patterns B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 are fluctuations after selection. It is a variation pattern concerning display. In addition, the development system is an effect in which the initially displayed performance develops step by step like a story, and the battle system is an effect in which a character that you think is a battle. In the development system, when the final stage is reached, in the battle system, when the character that is regarded as one wins, it is a big hit (or the probability of a big hit increases).

  Therefore, in the variation pattern of the evolution system, the higher the reliability (big hit probability), the higher the probability of developing to the final stage, that is, the reliability of the variation pattern A1 is the lowest, and B1, C1, D1, E1, and F1 The degree is getting higher. On the other hand, in the battle-type variation pattern, the higher the reliability (hit probability), the higher the probability that the character assumed by him will win, that is, the variation pattern A2 has the lowest reliability, and B2, C2, D2, E2, F2 The reliability increases in order.

  In addition, the character that appears in each variation pattern is determined in advance, and accordingly, the reliability of the variation pattern can be known depending on which character appears. That is, when the bat appears, the reliability of the variation pattern is the lowest, and the reliability of the variation pattern increases in the order of Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Mummy, Mako (girl). In other words, the development effect of A1 is the lowest in the development type variation pattern, the production effect increases in the order of B1, C1, D1, E1, and F1, and the effect of A2 is the lowest in the battle type variation pattern. , B2, C2, D2, E2, and F2 in order of effect.

  And as shown in FIG. 13, the variation patterns A1 and A2 having a low production effect have the highest appearance rate (probability of being selected by lottery), and the variation patterns B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, The appearance rate is set to decrease in the order of E2, F1, and F2. Note that the fluctuation patterns F1 and F2 (character “Mako”) are so-called premium reach, and appear only when a big hit.

  Note that the reliability (hit probability) and appearance rate of each variation pattern here are only design items including the reach in the normal image display by the normal image display process (step S16) that does not display the selected image described above. It is a range, and it does not coincide with this in an actual game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, the display contents of the fluctuation patterns A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 change from the start of fluctuation until the main effect. Display, main effect display, and temporary stop display from the end of the main effect until the symbol is finalized. The display ratio is usually about 30% of the display of fluctuations until the main effect. The display of the main effect is composed of about 70%, and the display rate of the temporary stop is a negligible short time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As these specific display modes, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the display of fluctuations up to the main effect is a pseudo display (vertical scroll display) showing a state in which the effect symbol shown in FIG. The display of the main effect is a pseudo display (horizontal scroll display) showing how the effect symbol (middle symbol) rotates horizontally in the reach state shown in (B), and each variation The display until the temporary stop is displayed while adding the effect that the character corresponding to the pattern appears. The temporary stop is displayed after the reach shown in (C), but the design is completely stopped. There is an example in which after the temporary stop as if swinging upwards and downwards, the symbol is displayed until the symbol is completely stopped and fixed.

  The variation patterns B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 as the variation display after selection correspond to the options (A, B, C reach) selected by the player, It is displayed visually different to the player (for example, the variation pattern B1 of A reach, the variation pattern B1 of B reach, and the variation pattern B1 of C reach are visually displayed to the player even if they are the same variation pattern B1. (The background, the pattern, the color, etc. are displayed differently), but the contents (reliability (big hit probability), character data, appearance rate, performance effect) are the same.

  Returning to FIG. 12, when the player selects the first A reach in the specified order, if the variation pattern is selected and determined by lottery in step S76, this variation pattern determination process is terminated, and FIG. The process proceeds to step S84 shown in FIG. Note that the variation pattern as the variation display after selection for the A reach with the first designation order selected in step S76 is selected from the variation patterns D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2. The probability of a variation pattern having a higher reliability (big hit probability) than that of the second or third B or C reach in the designation order described later is higher.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the process proceeds to step S84, it is determined whether or not there is a surplus time. As shown in FIG. 17, the surplus time is the time when the player operates the effect button 51 during the designated times Ta, Tb, and Tc when the cursor designates A reach, B reach, and C reach. This is the time from when the specified time Ta, Tb, Tc elapses. Accordingly, when the player operates the effect button 51 at the same time as the designated times Ta, Tb, and Tc have elapsed, the remaining time is 0. In this case, NO is determined in step S84. In FIG. 17, as an example, a case where the player operates the effect button 51 during the designated time Tb in which the cursor designates B reach (state of FIG. 18C) is shown.

  On the other hand, if the player operates the effect button 51 during the designated times Ta, Tb, and Tc, there is a surplus time, and YES is determined in step S84, and the process proceeds to step S86 and the surplus time is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S88, and a process of extending the display time of the variation display after selection by the calculated remaining time is executed. Here, the display time of the variable display after selection will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the display time of the variation display after selection is set to the longest variation display (variation pattern) after selection corresponding to the first A reach in the designation order, and then the second designation order. The post-selection variation display (variation pattern) corresponding to the B reach is set to be long, and the post-selection variation display (variation pattern) corresponding to the third C reach in the specified order is set to be the shortest. The display time of the variation display (variation pattern) after selection corresponding to the A, B, and C reach is the time from when the designated times Ta, Tb, and Tc have elapsed until the symbol is displayed, that is, the remainder The case where the time is 0 is set as a reference.

  Therefore, if it is determined in step S84 that there is a surplus time, the surplus time is calculated in step S86, and the calculated surplus time is displayed in step S88, as shown in FIG. The display time of is extended. With this configuration, when the player operates the effect button 51, it is easy to immediately execute the post-selection variation display corresponding to the designated option (A, B or C reach), and The display time of the variable display after selection becomes longer, and the gameability is improved.

  In addition, since the post-selection variation display corresponding to the option with the earlier designation order is set in advance, the display time is set longer, so even if the post-selection variation display is executed immediately, the post-selection variation display with a different designation order is displayed. The variable stop time (symbol determination time) can be made the same, and as a result, the selected image can be displayed regardless of the selection order (A, B or C reach) selected by the player. It is possible to make the time from the display to the end of the change display after selection the same, and to provide a game that does not make the player feel unfair.

  The process of extending the display time of the variable display after selection by the extra time may extend any one of the variable display time until the main effect, the display time of the main effect, and the display time of the temporary stop, Two may be extended, all may be extended, and a surplus time may be allocated appropriately. Specifically, for example, the fluctuation display time until the main effect (see FIG. 19A) is lengthened, or the fluctuation speed of the symbol that stops last in the reach state of the main effect (see FIG. 19B) is changed. For example, the display time of the temporary stop may be increased.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the process of NO or step S88 is completed in step S84, the process proceeds to step S90, and the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 displays the option (A, B or C selected by the player). A post-selection variation display corresponding to reach) is displayed. Since this time is the case where A reach is selected, in step S90, the variation pattern corresponding to A reach, that is, the variation pattern selected in step S76 (FIG. 12) (variation patterns D1, D2,. E1, E2, F1, or F2) is displayed. When step S90 is completed, the variation display process after A reach selection in step S50 shown in FIG. 9 is terminated, thereby terminating the selected image display process.

  On the other hand, in the case of NO in step S38, the process proceeds to step S52, where it is determined whether or not the specified time Ta has elapsed since the A reach is specified and displayed in step S36, and NO in step S52. In this case, the selected image display process is terminated. On the other hand, if YES in step S52, that is, if the player does not operate the effect button 51 after the A reach is specified and until the specified time Ta elapses, the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, based on the processing in step S34 (see FIG. 10), as shown in FIG. 18C, the cursor designates and displays the B reach with the second smallest number of past selections. In this selected image, the letters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S56, and it is determined whether or not the player selects the B reach by pressing and operating the effect button 51 at least once while the B reach is designated by the cursor. If YES, that is, if the player operates the effect button 51 and selects B reach, the process proceeds to step S58.

  When the process proceeds to step S58, the number of B reach selections to be compared in step S32 of the above-described designation order determination process is incremented (+1), the process proceeds to step S59, and the player operates the effect button 51 thereafter. Is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S60, where the variable display process after B reach selection is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 11, when the variation display process after selection of B reach is executed, the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 12 is executed in step S72. In this case, B reach is selected, and B reach is specified in the second order. Therefore, in this variation pattern determination process, NO is determined in step S74, YES is determined in step S78, and the process proceeds to step S80. .

  In step S80, any one variation pattern is selected by lottery using random numbers or the like from among the variation patterns C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, and E2 shown in FIG. Note that the variation pattern as the variation display after selection for the B reach with the second designation order selected in step S80 has a lower reliability (big hit probability) than the first A reach with the designation order, and The probability of a variation pattern having a higher reliability (hit probability) than the third C reach in the designation order described later is higher.

  When the variation pattern is selected and determined by lottery in step S80, the variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S84 shown in FIG. In addition, since the process of step S84-S90 in the fluctuation display process after B reach selection is performed according to the above-mentioned fluctuation display process after A reach selection, description here is abbreviate | omitted. When step S90 is completed, the variation display process after selection of B reach in step S60 shown in FIG. 9 is terminated, and the selected image display process is thereby terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of NO in step S56, the process proceeds to step S62, where it is determined whether or not the designated time Tb has elapsed since the B reach is designated and displayed in step S54, and NO in step S62. In this case, the selected image display process is terminated. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S62, that is, if the player does not operate the effect button 51 until the designated time Tb elapses after the B reach is designated, the process proceeds to the step S64.

  When the process proceeds to step S64, based on the process of step S34 (see FIG. 10), as shown in FIG. 18D, the cursor designates and displays the C reach having the smallest number of past selections. In this selected image, the letters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S66, and it is determined whether or not the player selects C reach by pressing and operating the effect button 51 at least once while the cursor indicates C reach. If YES, that is, if the player operates the effect button 51 and selects C reach, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, the number of C reach selections compared in step S32 of the specified order determination process described above is incremented (+1), and the process proceeds to step S69, where the player operates the effect button 51 thereafter. Is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S70 where the variable display process after C reach selection is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 11, when the variation display process after selection of C reach is executed, the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 12 is executed in step S72. In this case, the C reach is selected, and the C reach is specified in the third order. Therefore, in this variation pattern determination process, NO is obtained in steps S74 and S78, and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, any one variation pattern is selected by lottery using random numbers or the like from among the variation patterns B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, and D2 shown in FIG. It should be noted that the variation pattern as the variation display after selection for the C reach having the third designation order selected in step S82 has a higher reliability (hit probability) than the A or B reach having the first or second designation order. The probability of a low variation pattern is high.

  When the variation pattern is selected and determined by lottery in step S82, the variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S84 shown in FIG. In addition, since the process of step S84-S90 in the variation display process after C reach selection is performed according to the change display process after A reach selection mentioned above, description here is abbreviate | omitted. When step S90 is completed, the variation display process after C-reach selection in step S70 shown in FIG. 9 is terminated, and the selected image display process is thereby terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of NO in step S66, the process proceeds to step S92, where it is determined whether or not the specified time Tc has elapsed since the C reach is specified and displayed in step S64, and NO in step S92. In this case, the selected image display process is terminated. On the other hand, if YES in step S92, that is, if the player does not operate the effect button 51 until the specified time Tc elapses after the C reach is specified, the process proceeds to step S94. Thereafter, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to be invalid. By the process of step S94, the operation of the effect button 51 that has been enabled in step S26 becomes invalid, that is, the time from step S26 to step S94 becomes the effect button operation effective time shown in FIG. .

  When the process of step S94 is completed, the process proceeds to step S100, where an unselected variation display process is executed. Referring to FIG. 16, when this unselected variation display process is executed, first, in step S102, variation pattern A1 or A2 is forcibly selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S104, and the unselected variation display, that is, the variation pattern A1 or A2 is displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6. Note that the fluctuation patterns A1 and A2 as the unselected fluctuation display selected in step S102 are fluctuations having the lowest reliability (big hit probability) and the production effect as shown in FIG. It is a pattern.

  That is, in this unselected variation display process, if the player does not operate the effect button 51 even though the selected image that causes the player to operate the effect button 51 is displayed, all the variation patterns are penalized. Among them, a variation pattern having the lowest reliability (probability of hitting) and a low effect is displayed. If it does in this way, a player understands that it will be disadvantageous if the production button 51 is not operated when a selection picture is displayed, and the interest of a game improves by this. When the process of step S104 is completed, the unselected variation display process is terminated, and the series of selected image display processes shown in FIG. 9 is thereby terminated.

  In the unselected variation display process, in addition to displaying a variation pattern with low reliability (big hit probability), a process for reducing or eliminating the hue difference on the effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is executed. The effect of the effect screen may be lowered (assuming a bad appearance) by executing a process of reducing the brightness or a process of reducing the saturation.

  As is clear from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even in the case of one effect button 51 provided on the frame side, there are a plurality of options in the selection image displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Any one can be selected, so when replacing only the game board 21 while leaving the frame intact, such as replacement of a new stand, there is no restriction on the effect related to the effect button 51 operated by the player. It becomes.

  In addition, when the player operates the effect button 51, a post-selection variation display (variation pattern) in which an effect corresponding to the option (A, B, C reach) specified when the operation is performed is immediately executed. Therefore, by waiting for the effective operation time of the effect button 51 to elapse after the operation of the effect button 51 is completed as in the prior art, the time from the end of the operation of the effect button 51 to the execution of the variable display after selection is extended. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the faster the selection order (A, B, C reach) is selected in the selected image, the higher the probability that the reliability (big hit probability) will become a post-selection variation display (variation pattern). Therefore, the player tries to operate the effect button 51 early, and when the selected image is displayed, since the selection is made in order from the options (A, B, C reach) with a small number of selections selected in the past, The player does not select only the same option and sees only the change display after the same selection, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the character corresponding to each variation pattern indicating the level of reliability (hit probability) is displayed in the variation display image after selection and unselected variation display image, the variation display after selection or unselected to the player The reliability of the variation pattern as the variation display can be easily displayed.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and does not depart from the gist of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where there are three options (A, B, C reach) displayed in the selected image is shown, but this is not limited, and there may be, for example, three or more options. .

  In addition, the timing at which the player operates the effect button 51 is performed by displaying the selected image in the process of causing the effect symbol display device 6 to display the effect symbol in a variable manner. However, this is not limited. When a game ball is won at the prize opening of the player, or when the effect symbol, special symbol, or normal symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, a selection image may be displayed and the effect button 51 may be operated by the player. .

  In addition, when displaying the selected image and causing the player to operate the effect button 51, a character that prompts the player to operate the effect button 51 is also displayed. The operation of the effect button 51 may be prompted, or it may be performed only by voice instead of the display. In this case, the effect button 51 may be lit or blinked at the same time to appeal the effect button 51 to the player.

  Further, when the player does not operate the effect button 51 even though the selection image that causes the player to operate the effect button 51 is displayed, the unselected change display process is the most among all the change patterns. The variation pattern with low reliability (big hit probability) and production effect is displayed, but this is replaced with the fluctuation pattern with low reliability (big hit probability) and production effect, and the display time of the main production is shortened. You may make it display the fluctuation pattern (it extended the display time of the fluctuation | variation until a main effect, or the display time of temporary stop).

  Further, the variation patterns A1 and A2 that are forcibly selected by the unselected variation display processing and have the lowest reliability (big hit probability) and the production effect are the variation display processing after selection (steps S76, 80, and 82 of variation pattern determination processing). ) Is not selected as a variation display after selection. For example, this may be selected by lottery in step S82 as a variation display after selection for the third C reach in the specified order.

  Moreover, in the images of the variation display after selection and the unselected variation display, characters corresponding to each variation pattern indicating the level of reliability (hit probability) are displayed. Alternatively, in addition to the character, another graphic indicating the level of reliability may be displayed (for example, a plurality of stars may be displayed and the level of reliability may be indicated by the number of displayed star fields. (See FIG. 13).

  In addition, the earlier the selection order (A, B, C reach) is selected in the selected image, the higher the probability that the reliability (big hit probability) will become a post-selection variation display (variation pattern). However, in addition to this, an image (for example, a character or a star) indicating the reliability (big hit probability) may be displayed in advance in the selection options (A, B, C reach) of the selected image.

  Further, when selecting an option (A, B, C reach) on the selected image, the player is caused to select the option by pressing the effect button 5 at least once, as shown in FIG. In addition, the player may be allowed to select an option by operating the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times (in the drawing, pressing five times). In addition, FIG. 20 is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment.

  If comprised in this way, a player will hit the production | presentation button 51 quickly, and a game property will improve further. Further, even when the player unintentionally presses the production button 51 by mistake, it is possible to prevent an option from being selected by operating the production button 51 due to the error. It should be noted that the predetermined number of operations of the effect button 51 may be changed randomly each time, and the predetermined number of times may be displayed on the display unit 30 or notified by voice. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, it may be possible to display characters such as “Select by pressing the button 5 times” or notify a voice such as “Press the button 5 times repeatedly”.

  In addition, when the player operates the effect button 51 before the designated time (Ta, Tb, Tc) elapses, the display time of the variable display after selection is extended by the excess time. However, as shown in FIG. 21, during this extra time, this is a preliminary image as a part of the post-selection variation display preset in correspondence with each option (A, B, C reach). May be displayed.

  As this preliminary image, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, an effect image using a character that may appear when each option (A, B, C reach) is selected, and the like (A) Is a preliminary image of A reach and uses any or all of wolf man (appears in fluctuation patterns D1, D2), mummy (appears in fluctuation patterns E1, E2), Mako (appears in fluctuation patterns F1, F2) (B) is a preliminary image of B reach, and Frankenstein (appears in the fluctuation patterns C1, C2), wolf man (appears in the fluctuation patterns D1, D2), mummy (appears in the fluctuation patterns E1, E2) ) Is an effect image using any or all of the above, (C) is a preliminary image of C reach, and Dracula (appears in the variation patterns DB1, B2), Frankenstein (variable) Appearing in the pattern C1, C2), it shows the effect images using any or all of the wolfman (appearing change pattern D1, D2). In addition, FIG. 21 is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the preliminary image displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment.

  This configuration eliminates the need to extend the display time of the variable display after selection by the excessive time even when the extra time occurs, and as a result, the When the user operates the effect button 51, it is easy to immediately execute the variation display after selection, and the display time of the variation display after selection can be lengthened to improve the playability.

  Further, in the designation order determination process shown in FIG. 10, the past selection counts of A, B, and C reach are compared in step S32, and designation is set in order from the reach with the smallest selection count in step S34. However, as shown in the designation order determination process shown in FIG. 22, in step S132, the past A, B and C reach variation display counts after selection are compared, and in step S134 the variation display count after selection is calculated. The specified setting may be made in order from the smallest reach. This past selection display number after selection is stored in the RAM 104 or the like. For example, in the gaming machine 1, the number of display changes after selection up to the present day may be used. It may be the number of impressions.

  Even with this configuration, as in the above-described embodiment, the player does not select only the same option and sees only the same variable display after the selection, in other words, the player has not seen much until now. It is possible to preferentially display the variable display after selection, thereby producing an effect that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, FIG. 22 is a flowchart which shows the designation | designated order determination process which the game machine 1 which concerns on other embodiment performs.

  Although not shown in the drawing, in the designation order determination process shown in FIGS. 10 and 22, it is assumed that the process of step S34 is designated and set in order from the reach with the highest selection count, and the process of step S134 is changed after selection The specified setting may be made in order from the reach with the highest display count. If comprised in this way, the display after a selection according to a player's preference can be displayed preferentially, and the interest of a game can also be improved by this.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in the designated order determination process, the processes of steps S32 and S132 of the designated order determination process shown in FIGS. The process may be set with priority over the reach that was not selected last time. If comprised in this way, the player etc. who will operate the production | presentation button 51 and will select the choice (A, B, C reach) immediately after a selection image will be displayed will see only the same variable display after selection. Can be prevented.

  In other words, the designation order of the options (A, B, C reach) can be changed by setting the designation in preference to the reach that was not selected last time, and as a result, the player can select more after the selection. You can see the variable display. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the designation order determination process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to another embodiment.

  Further, when selecting an option (A, B, C reach) on the selected image, the selected image display is specified so that the option (A, B, C reach) displayed in a rectangle is surrounded by a cursor as shown in FIG. However, as shown in FIG. 24, the sector-shaped options (A, B, C reach) obtained by dividing the circle into three equal parts may be specified by changing the lightness (shown by hatching in FIG. 24). . In addition, FIG. 24 is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment.

  Further, the arrangement of options (A, B, C reach) in the selected image display is not limited and may be random. Moreover, although the gaming machine 1 has been described as a pachinko machine in the above-described embodiment, this is not limited, and for example, the present invention may be applied to gaming machines such as a slot machine, alepatchi, and sparrow ball. .

Next, the main correspondence between the configuration of the claims and the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The symbol display device corresponds to the effect symbol display device 6, the game ball detection means corresponds to the start winning detection sensor 116, the main control means corresponds to the main control circuit 44, and the display control means corresponds to the display control circuit. 111, the jackpot game generating means corresponds to the gaming machine control device 100, the gaming machine corresponds to the gaming machine 1, the operating means corresponds to the effect button 51, and the options are A, B, C. It corresponds to reach, the specified time corresponds to the specified time Ta, Tb, Tc, the selected image corresponds to the selected image shown in FIGS. 18, 20, and 24, and the effective time is the effect button operation effective shown in FIG. The variation display after selection corresponds to the variation patterns B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 shown in FIG. 13, and the remaining time is the remaining time shown in FIG. The preliminary image is shown in FIG. It corresponds to the effect image using the character that may appear corresponding to the limbs (A, B, C reach), the unselected variation display corresponds to the variation patterns A1 and A2 shown in FIG. The image showing the height of the character corresponds to the character shown in FIG.

1 ... game machine, 2 ... hit control handle,
3 ... Hitting ball guide rail, 4 ... Game area formation rail,
5 ... gaming area, 6 ... production symbol display device (LCD),
7 ... Grand prize opening (Attacker), 8 ... Left symbol display section,
9 ... middle symbol display part, 10 ... right symbol display part,
11 ... Starting prize opening, 11a ... Chucker type starting prize opening,
11b ... Electric tulip-type start prize opening, 12 ... Hit ball supply tray,
13 ... Extra ball tray, 14 ... Ordinary prize opening,
15 ... Game effect lamp, 16 ... Out port,
17 ... Glass door frame, 18 ... Normal symbol display device,
18a ... Hit LED, 18b ... Missing LED,
19 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 20 ... Windmill,
21 ... Game board, 22 ... Outer frame,
23 ... Inner frame, 24 ... Dish unit,
25 ... Hold LED (for special symbol), 26 ... Hold LED (for normal symbol),
27 ... One-chip microcomputer, 28 ... Foul ball prevention valve,
30 ... Display unit, 31 ... Moving object (Obake type),
32 ... movable object (star shape), 37 ... lamp control circuit,
38 ... voice control circuit, 40 ... payout control circuit,
41 ... Prize ball dispensing device, 42 ... Launch control circuit,
43 ... Hitting ball launcher, 44 ... Main control circuit,
45 ... display assembly board, 46 ... round display device,
46a, 46b, 46c ... round display LED,
47 ... Special symbol display device (7-segment LED), 48 ... Probability short time display device,
48a ... Probability LED, 48b ... Time-short LED,
51 ... Production button (operation means), 52 ... Production button board,
57 ... operation unit, 58 ... return button,
59 ... Ball rental button, 60 ... Ball rental LED,
61 ... Frequency display board, 62 ... Frequency indicator,
100: Game machine control device 101: Input circuit,
102 ... CPU, 103 ... ROM,
104 ... RAM, 105 ... motor,
106 ... Solenoid, 107 ... Solenoid,
108 ... motor, 109 ... external information terminal,
110 ... Output circuit, 111 ... Display control circuit,
113 ... Speaker, 115 ... Bus,
116 ... Starting winning detection sensor, 117 ... Count switch,
118 ... Continuous winning switch, 119 ... Hitting ball operation handle switch,
120 ... Hitting ball operation stop switch, 121 ... Actuation gate detection sensor,
122: Safe ball detection sensor, 123 ... Count switch,
124 ... production button operation switch, 130 ... RAM backup,
131: Test terminal, 140: CPU,
141 ... RAM, 142 ... ROM,
143 ... VDP, 144 ... VRAM,
145 ... CGROM, 146 ... RAM, VRAM backup.

Claims (8)

A symbol display device for displaying a predetermined symbol;
Game ball detecting means for detecting winning or passing of game balls;
Main control means for transmitting a display command signal when the game ball detecting means detects winning or passing of the game ball;
Display control means for confirming and displaying the symbol after it is variably displayed on the symbol display device based on the display command signal received from the main control means;
A jackpot game generating means for generating a jackpot game when the symbol that the display control means has determined and displayed on the symbol display device is a jackpot game;
A gaming machine equipped with
It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The display control means has a plurality of choices during the variation display of the symbol, and displays a selection image in which the choices designated as the designated time elapses are changed,
The operation means becomes effective during an effective time during which the selected image is displayed,
The display control means is operated as the variable display when the operation means is operated within the specified time when each option is specified, or when the operation means is operated a predetermined number of times. A game machine characterized by immediately executing a post-selection change display in which an effect corresponding to the option specified at the time is made.   The display control means, when displaying the selected image, designates in order from the option having a small number of selections selected in the past, or corresponds to the post-selection variation display having a small number displayed in the past. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machines are designated in order from the options, or the options that were not selected last time are given priority.   The display control means extends the display time of the post-selection variation display by a surplus time in which the start of the post-selection variation display is earlier than the lapse of the specified time by immediately executing the post-selection variation display. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The variation display after the selection has a preliminary image whose display time can be changed,
The display control means displays the preliminary image from when one of the options is selected by an operation of selecting the option until the specified time elapses. The gaming machine described in 1.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control means lengthens a display time of the post-selection variation display as the post-selection variation display starts earlier.   The display control means, when the option that is specified earlier is selected, the reliability that the symbol that is confirmed and displayed becomes the jackpot symbol is higher than when the option that is specified later is selected. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a probability of executing the post-selection variation display is high.   The display control means, when the operation means is not operated within the effective time, compares with any of the post-selection variable displays displayed when the option is selected after the effective time has elapsed. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an unselected variation display of a low-reliability effect in which the symbol that is determined and displayed is the jackpot symbol is executed.   8. The display control means, wherein an image showing the level of reliability is displayed in an image in which the post-selection variation display or unselected variation display is displayed. The gaming machine described in 1.

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