JP2014087410A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing an operation of a performance button against a player's intention by increasing a chance of operating the performance button in a performance for operating the performance button during a jackpot game.SOLUTION: In a probability-variable promotion performance to be executed during a jackpot game by normal jackpot symbols for promoting from a normal jackpot to a probability variable jackpot, choices (A, B, C, and D) are displayed on a first selection image and a cursor designates the choices, for example, in order of C, D, B, A, and ready-to-win condition. While the cursor designates the choices C, D, B, and A, when a player operates a performance button to select a choice (e.g., C), a second selection image is displayed via a choice confirmation image, and the choice selected in the first selection image display and choices designated before and after the selected choice are displayed on the second selection image.

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 that changes an effect display 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 showing a state of rotation, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and symbol combination of the stopped symbols is performed by lottery with a predetermined jackpot probability. As a result of the variable display, when the stop symbol of each symbol display unit is a predetermined jackpot symbol, the gaming state is shifted to a special game (a jackpot game) that is valuable to the player.

  Therefore, in recent years, an operating means (effect button) that can be operated by the player is provided on the frame side of the gaming machine such as a ball receiving tray, and a gaming machine that provides an effect display for operating the operating means during a big hit game is provided. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). Here, there are two types of big hits: a normal big hit with a normal big hit symbol, and a probable big hit with a probable big hit symbol that is more advantageous for a player whose jackpot probability rises until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. One gaming machine executes a probability change promotion effect that promotes from a normal big hit to a probable big hit during a normal big hit game round, on condition that the operating means is operated during the operation effective time of the operating means. The result of the probable promotion effect is displayed. According to such a gaming machine with operating means, it is possible to give a sense of satisfaction that the player can participate in the game by operating the operating means, which leads to an improvement in game preference.

JP 2007-244485 A

  However, during a big hit game, actions such as replacement of a ball box, extraction of a ball from a ball tray, adjustment of a ball launching handle, smoking, etc. are often performed. In the probability change promotion effect that operates the operation means during the game, if the probability change promotion effect and these actions overlap, the player misses the operation of the operation means, or the operation means during the operation effective time of the operation means In other words, the player is likely to select a performance contrary to his / her will, and as a result, the player's willingness to play will be significantly impaired, and the game's preference will be reduced. There is a point.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an effect of operating the operating means during the big hit game, increasing the opportunity to operate the operating means, and the player An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the operation of the operating means against the meaning of the above.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention, as described in claim 1, plays a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than usual when a predetermined gaming condition is satisfied. A jackpot game generating means to be generated, an operation means operable by the player, and an effect determination display means for displaying an effect determination display for causing the player to operate the operation means to determine a predetermined effect while the jackpot game is occurring And an effect execution means for executing the effect determined based on the operation of the operation means, wherein the effect determination display means displays the effect determination display for causing a player to operate the operation means. The gist is to display at least twice.

  In other words, in the gaming machine of the present invention, at least two effect determination displays that cause the player to operate the operation means for determining a desired effect during the occurrence of the big hit game that is in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual. Since it is displayed once, the player has the opportunity to operate the operating means in the effect determination display multiple times (two times or more). Therefore, even if the operation means is missed in the first effect determination display and the wrong effect is determined, or the operation means cannot be operated during the operation effective time of the operation means and the effect cannot be determined. However, the player can determine the effect again by the effect determination display from the next time. The jackpot game may have any game content as long as the game state is more advantageous to the player than usual.

  As a result, it is possible to reduce the fact that the desired performance is not executed against the player's will, and as a result, the player's willingness to play is not significantly impaired, and the game preference is not reduced. In other words, by giving the player the opportunity to determine the effect multiple times on the effect determination display, the player can re-determine the effect, and as a result, the operation of the operating means against the player's will is reduced. There is a high possibility that the desired performance can be determined, and a remarkable effect is achieved in that the game preference is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the effect determination display includes a first selection image that displays options corresponding to the plurality of effects displayed first, A second selection image displaying a plurality of options corresponding to the effect displayed after the first selection image, and the effect execution means is selected by the operation of the operation means on the second selection image The effect corresponding to the selected option is executed, and the effect determination display means makes it easier for the player to determine the effect desired for the player in the second selected image than in the first selected image. The gist is that it includes means for easily determining the effect to be performed.

  That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect determination display includes a first selection image that is displayed first and a second selection image that is displayed after the first selection image. The effect corresponding to the option selected in the second selected image is executed. Here, the effect determination display means includes an effect determination easy means that makes it easier for the player to determine the effect desired for the player than the first selection image.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player has the opportunity to select an option a plurality of times (twice) by the first selection image and the second selection image in the effect determination display. Even if the selection of the operation means is missed in the display of the first selected image and the wrong option is selected, or the option cannot be selected because the operation means cannot be operated, the option is displayed again in the display of the second selection image. Can be selected.

  By the way, there is a problem of how to make the effect determination easy means, and this may be done as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect determination easy means displays the number of options displayed in the second selection image in the first selection image. The gist of the invention is that it includes option reduction means for reducing the number of options to be selected.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, since the number of options displayed on the second selection image is smaller than the number of options displayed on the first selection image, the player can display the effect determination display. Can be easily selected, that is, it is possible to avoid an operation error of the player's operation means in the second selection image as the final selection, and as a result, The probability that the performance to be performed is increased, and the game preference is improved.

  Here, as a specific aspect of the option reducing means, the following may be performed. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the big hit game generating means comprises the big hit game by a predetermined number of rounds, and the option reducing means is the second The gist is to reduce the number of options displayed on the selected image as the round progresses. With such a configuration, it becomes easier for the player to select an option as the round progresses, and thereby, it is possible to improve the gameability utilizing the characteristics of the big hit game.

  It should be noted that the number of options initially displayed in the first selection image is displayed without decreasing during the progress of the predetermined number of rounds, and after the elapse of the predetermined number of rounds, the second selection image is displayed in the next round. When the number of options is reduced and displayed (for example, four options are displayed in the second round, and the same number of four options as the second round are displayed in the third to fifth rounds without decreasing the options. In the sixth round, the number of choices is reduced and three choices are displayed).

  Further, the effect determination easy means may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the first selection image and the second selection image have a plurality of options for a predetermined time. It is assumed that the designation or switching is sequentially performed, and the effect determination easy unit is configured to select an option selected by operating the operation unit when the first selection image is displayed on the second selection image, and The gist of the invention is that it includes an option front / rear display means for displaying an option including an option that is designated or switched and displayed immediately before and / or after the selected option.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player mistakenly selects an option that is designated or switched before or after a desired option by operating the operating means earlier or later in the first selection image. Even if it has been selected, the desired option is displayed in the second selection image, and it becomes possible to select the option. As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased. . That is, even if an option not intended by the player is selected in the first selection image, it becomes easy to select the option intended by the player in the second selection image.

  Further, the effect determination easy means may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the first selection image and the second selection image have a plurality of options for a predetermined time. It is assumed that designation or switching display is sequentially performed, and the effect determination easy means has a predetermined time for designating or switching display of each option of the second selection image, and a predetermined time of designating or switching display of each option of the first selection image. The gist is that a selection time extending means for making the time longer than the time is provided. With such a configuration, a predetermined time for designating or switching display of each option in the second selection image that is the final selection becomes longer, and the player can easily operate the operation means. As a result, the player desires The possibility of selecting an option increases.

  By the way, when selecting an option, there is a mode in which the player continuously operates the operation means. In such a case, the effect determination easy means may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the first selection image and the second selection image have a plurality of options for a predetermined time. It is assumed that designation or switching display is performed in order, and if the operation means is operated continuously for a predetermined number of times while the option is specified or switching display in the first selection image, the designation is performed. Alternatively, it is assumed that the option that has been switched and displayed is selected, and the effect determination easy unit operates the operation unit even once while the option is specified or switched and displayed on the first selection image for a predetermined time. When it is done, the gist of the present invention is that it includes an option auxiliary display means for displaying all the options that have been designated or switched and displayed on the second selected image.

  Accordingly, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, even if the number of times selected in advance in the first selection image is not continuously operated (repeated) and the option cannot be selected, the second selection image Since there is a high probability that a desired option is displayed, as a result, the player will not be overly discouraged and the interest of the game will not be impaired.

  Furthermore, when making this player operate an operation means continuously, an effect determination easy means may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the first selection image and the second selection image have a plurality of options for a predetermined time. It is assumed that the operation means sequentially designates or switches and displays the operation means continuously for a predetermined number of times while the options are designated or switched and displayed on the first selection image and the second selection image for a predetermined time. When the operation is performed, the option that has been designated or switched is selected, and the effect determination easy means designates or switches the option for a predetermined time in the first selection image and the second selection image. If the operation means is not operated continuously for a predetermined number of times, an option selection is made in which the option having the highest number of operations of the operation means is selected from the options. And summarized in that has a constant unit. With such a configuration, the player is more likely to select a desired option in the first selection image and the second selection image.

  Alternatively, the effect determination easy means may be as follows. That is, in the gaming machine according to claim 9, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 8, the effect determination easy unit selects the option to be displayed on the second selection image, The gist of the invention is that it includes option emphasis notifying means for emphasizing more than options displayed on the first selected image. With this configuration, the player can easily confirm the options displayed on the second selection image as compared to the first selection image.

  Further, the effect determination easy means may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the effect determination easy unit is configured such that the player does not operate the operation unit. When an option is not selected in the first selection image, an option notification mode changing unit is provided that changes the option notification mode of the second selection image from the option notification mode of the first selection image. Is the gist.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, even if the player does not select an option on the first selected image, the notification of the option on the second selected image is notified. By informing in a manner different from the option informing, it is possible to change the taste and prompt the player to select an option.

  Here, the specific mode of the option display mode changing means may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the display modes of the plurality of options of the first selection image are arranged in a predetermined order in one display image, The gist of the display mode of the plurality of options of the second selection image is arranged in the reverse order to the display mode of the first selection image in one display image.

  That is, as a reason that the option is not selected in the first selection image, it takes time for the player to recognize all of the plurality of options in one display image displayed in the first selection image, and over time, However, according to the present invention having such a configuration, the second selected image is the reverse of the first selected image in one display image. Since the options are arranged and displayed in order, the player can recognize all the options displayed in the second selection image more quickly, and as a result, the possibility that the desired option can be selected increases.

  A gaming machine according to claim 12 is selected when an option is selected in the first selection image in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 11. An option confirmation image indicating whether or not the selected option is acceptable, and causing the player to operate the operation means to determine whether or not the selected option is acceptable. If the player determines that the selected option is acceptable based on the display of the option confirmation image, the display of the second selection image is omitted.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player is convinced that the desired option can be selected in the first selection image, the display of the second selection image is omitted in the option confirmation image. As a result, the second selection image that is unnecessary for the player is displayed, and there is no troublesomeness.

Here, various predetermined effects executed during the occurrence of the big hit game can be considered, but may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the big hit game generating means is a normal big hit when a normal big hit symbol is displayed. , Generating at least two types of jackpot games based on the probability variation jackpot when the probability variation jackpot symbol that is more advantageous than the normal jackpot is displayed for a player whose jackpot probability is increased,
The gist is that the predetermined effect is a probability change promotion effect that displays whether or not the normal jackpot is promoted to the probability change jackpot.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, even when a big hit game is being generated, if a probability change promotion effect that promotes from a normal big hit to a positive change big hit is displayed, the player is extremely advantageous. The operating means will be operated hard to win a promising big hit, and as a result, the operation ratio of the operating means during the big hit game is improved and the player is given a satisfaction that they can participate in the game. The game preference is improved.

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 probability change promotion effect process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs.

It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the non-selected 2nd selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of each choice (probability change promotion production) displayed on the selection image concerning this embodiment, and the production content. It is a time chart of a probability change promotion effect process when an option is selected in the 1st selection picture and the 2nd selection picture concerning this embodiment.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the 1st selection image displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment, the choice confirmation image, and a 2nd selection image. It is a time chart of a probability change promotion effect process when an option is selected in the 1st selection picture concerning this embodiment, and an option is not selected in the 2nd selection picture.

It is a time chart of a probability change promotion effect process when an option is selected by the 1st selection picture concerning this embodiment, and a 2nd selection picture is not displayed by a player's intention by an option check picture.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the 1st selection image displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment, and a non-selection 2nd selection image. It is a time chart of the probability change promotion effect process when an option is not selected by the 1st selection image concerning this embodiment but an option is selected by the unselected 2nd selection image.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the 1st selection image displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment, and a 2nd selection image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the choice of the 1st selection image displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment, and a 2nd selection image (unselected 2nd selection image).

  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. An effect symbol display device 6 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like that displays various effects when a predetermined gaming state (for example, reach or big hit) is reached, A chucker-type start winning opening 11a that causes the effect symbol display device 6 and a special symbol display device 47, which will be described later, to start displaying the variation of the effect symbol and the variation display of the special symbol when the game ball wins, and an electric tulip-type start winning opening. 11b (hereinafter, both are also simply referred to as the start winning opening 11) and, when the game ball has won the start winning opening 11, how many times are displayed after the change display ends (up to 4 times). Four on-hold LEDs 25 for sequentially displaying the on-hold display for informing the player, a display unit 30 for displaying a predetermined image in the effect symbol display device 6, and three effect symbols on the display unit 30 are displayed. The display results in the left symbol display unit 8, the middle symbol display unit 9, the right symbol display unit 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 that are individually displayed are in a predetermined mode (big hit). In this case, a special winning opening (attacker) 7 that is advantageously opened to the player, and a normal symbol operating gate 19 that starts normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 18 (see FIG. 4) when the game ball passes. And a normal winning opening 14 through which a winning ball is paid out by winning, an out opening 16 for collecting gaming balls provided at the bottom of the gaming area 5, and a star-shaped movable object that rotates when a predetermined gaming state is reached. 32, and three ghost-type movable objects 31 that move downward when a predetermined gaming state is reached, and a display collective board 45 that collects LEDs that display lighting and the like when the predetermined gaming state is reached. ing.

  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. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 19 and is arranged below the normal symbol display device 18 constituted by the LED 18b which is different from the hit LED 18a and the normal symbol display device 18, the variation display is finished. Later, there are provided four hold LEDs 26 that sequentially perform turn-on display of the hold memory for informing the player of how many times the display is changed (up to 4 times).

  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. A slot game is played as a big hit lottery in which the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of 9. The slot game is played based on a jackpot probability set in advance.

  Then, during the slot game, when the effect symbol on the left symbol display unit 8 and the effect symbol on the right symbol display unit 10 stop, a combination of effect symbols constituting a big hit (for example, the effect symbol on the left symbol display unit 8 and the right symbol) When the effect symbol on the display unit 10 is the same effect symbol combination), the reach is reached, and a predetermined reach action is effect-displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6.

  Thereafter, 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 (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol), the bonus symbol is displayed. A predetermined jackpot effect image is displayed on the display unit 30 of the device 6 as the number of rounds set in advance for each jackpot, and the attacker as the big prize opening 7 is opened in a predetermined manner for each round. The jackpot game is to be executed.

  Here, the big hit symbol has a normal big hit symbol and a probable change big hit symbol.In other words, for the big hit, the normal big hit by the normal big hit symbol, and the big hit probability increases until the next big hit after the big hit game ends (probable change). When the symbol variation time is shortened (time-short state), the probability variation big hit by the probability variation big hit symbol is more advantageous for the player. In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as will be described in detail later, during the regular big hit game round (during the display of the big hit effect image), the probability change promotion effect that promotes from the normal big hit to the positive change big hit is executed. The result of the probable promotion effect is displayed on the condition that the player operates the effect button 51 in a predetermined manner during the operation effective time of the effect button 51.

  In addition, as a result, in the probability variation promotion effect when promoting from the normal big hit to the probable big hit, it looks like the normal big hit symbol is displayed normally, but at this point it is a probable big hit internally, In other words, the probability change promotion effect in this case is an effect of notifying the jackpot game later that the probability change jackpot has been reached.

  And in the case of a combination of effect symbols other than these jackpot symbols, it is a loss. 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, the presence or absence of probability variation and time reduction, the 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.

  Further, when the special symbol of the big hit becomes the probability change big hit and the gaming state is in the short state at the time of the probability change, the probability change LED 48a and the time reduction LED 48b are turned on. On the other hand, when the special symbol for the big hit is the normal big hit, the probability variation LED 48a and the hour 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.

  Accordingly, a player who plays such a gaming machine 1 can expect a big hit when the game ball is won in the start winning opening 11 and the slot game is started. The effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 having a much higher effect than the 47 special symbols will be watched. When the combination of effect symbols constituting the jackpot is stopped on the effect symbol display device 6 and the gaming state becomes reach, it is the moment that the player expects most, and the normal jackpot symbol after reach is confirmed and displayed. When a normal jackpot game is started and a probability change promotion effect that promotes from a normal jackpot to a probable jackpot is displayed during the round of the normal jackpot game (while displaying the jackpot effect image), the player The production button 51 is operated hard in order to obtain a promising 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, the probability variation promotion effect that is promoted from the normal jackpot to the probability jackpot, which is executed during the jackpot game in the gaming machine 1 in accordance with the operation of the player's performance button 51. This 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 probability variation promotion effect process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 10 is a first selection executed by the gaming machine 1. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a second selected image setting process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an unselected second selected image setting process executed by the gaming machine 1. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the production pattern of each option (probability promotion effect) displayed on the selected image and the content of the production, and FIG. 14 is when the option is selected in the first selection image and the second selection image. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display modes of the first selection image, the option confirmation image, and the second selection image displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6. 16 is a time chart of the probable change promotion effect process when an option is selected in the first selected image and no option is selected in the second selected image. FIG. 17 is an option confirmation image in which the option is selected in the first selected image. FIG. 18 is a time chart of the probability variation promotion effect process when the second selection image is not displayed due to the player's intention, FIG. 18 shows the first selected image displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 and the unselected FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of the second selected image, and FIG. 19 is a time chart of the probability variation promotion effect process when the option is not selected in the first selected image and the option is selected in the unselected second selected image. 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 in step S10, the process proceeds to step S12, where a variable effect is performed as a slot game in which the effect symbols are scroll-displayed on each symbol display unit 8, 9, 10 of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, the process proceeds to step S14, where the effect symbols that have been scrolled are sequentially stopped and confirmed, and the process proceeds to step S16, where the combination of effect symbols that are confirmed and displayed matches a predetermined jackpot symbol. It is determined whether or not.

  If NO in step S16, the start winning award winning process is terminated. If YES in step S16, the process proceeds to step S18, and the current big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed as a normal big hit symbol. In other words, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is due to the fact that the probable big hit symbol has been fixedly displayed. If NO in step S18, the start winning opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if YES in step S18, that is, if the current big hit is a normal big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S20. Probability promotion effect processing for causing the player to operate the effect button 51 during the big hit game is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the probability variation promotion effect process is executed, it is first determined in step S22 whether or not a predetermined number of rounds has been reached since the big hit game was started. If NO in step S22, the probability variation promotion effect process is terminated. If YES in step S22, the process proceeds to step S30, where the first selected image setting process is executed. .

  When the first selection image setting process is executed, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of options (probability promotion effect) to be displayed as the first selection image on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 is determined in step S32. Set 3 or more. The number of options (probability promotion effect) may be set randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like, or a predetermined number (for example, four) may be set. In the following description according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, as the first selection image, there are four options (A story system, B stroke system, C continuous system, and D eye pressing system described later). It is assumed that it has been set.

  When step S32 is completed, the process proceeds to step S33, and the effect patterns of the four options set in step S32 are set. This is because, when the player selects one of the options by operating the effect button 51 while the first selected image is displayed, an effect pattern as a probability change promotion effect corresponding to the selected option is set in advance. In other words, the setting of the effect pattern of each option is performed randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, a description will be given of a probability change promotion effect (effect pattern) as an option displayed on the selected image. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are six types of options (probability promotion effects) in all of A story type, B blow type, C consecutive hit type, D eye press type, E fortune telling type, and F long press type. Yes. The A story system is an effect in which it is displayed whether or not it has been promoted according to the result of the story, and the B blow system is an effect in which it is displayed whether or not it has been promoted to be probable at the moment when the effect button 51 is operated. The C consecutive hit system is an effect that displays whether or not the probable change was promoted when the effect button 51 was operated (struck repeatedly). Is the D-type pressing system probably changed according to the timing of operating the effect button 51? The E fortune-telling system is an effect that displays whether or not it has been promoted with certainty according to the result of the fortune-telling, and the F long press system has been probably promoted with the operation time of the effect button 51. This is an effect that displays whether or not. Therefore, the setting of the effect pattern of the option (probability promotion effect) displayed as the first selection image in step S33 may be set at random from six types.

  Returning to FIG. 10, when step S33 is completed, the process proceeds to step S34, and display of the four options (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, and D eye type) set in steps S32 and S33. The arrangement in the unit 30 is set. The arrangement of the options may be set randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like as described above, or may be set to a predetermined arrangement, for example, as shown in FIG. To be arranged on the display unit 30.

  When step S34 is completed, the process proceeds to step S36, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the four options (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, and D eye type) set in steps S32 and S33 is changed. Set. The designation order of the options may be set randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like as described above, or may be set in a predetermined designation order. For example, FIG. It is set so that it is designated in the designation order shown in E) (C continuous hitting system → D eye-pressing system → B blow system → A story system) Note that the selection order of the options is not the order of A → B → C → D as exemplified (C → D → B → A), for example, A → D → D → C → A → B Or may be selected irregularly. When step S36 is completed, the first selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S40 shown in FIG.

  When the process proceeds to step S40, the operation of the effect button 51 is set to be effective and the process proceeds to step S42. Based on steps S32 to S34 of the first selected image setting process, the first selection is performed as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the display unit 30. Then, the process proceeds to step S44, and the cursor is moved at predetermined intervals (Tc → Td → Tb → Ta) as shown in FIGS. 15B to 15E based on step S36 of the first selected image setting process. ) And display each option in order (C continuous hitting system → D eye-pressing system → B blow system → A story system). In FIG. 15A, the letters “Select the probable promotion effect” are also displayed, and in FIGS. 15B to 15E, the letters “Select by pressing the button five times” are also displayed. Is done.

  That is, when the first selection image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the cursor moves to the C continuous hitting system and designates the C continuous hitting system when a predetermined time Ti elapses after the first selection image is displayed. When the C continuous hitting time Tc elapses after designating the C continuous hitting system, the cursor moves to the D eye pushing system, the D eye pushing system is designated, the D eye pushing system is designated, and then the D eye pushing When the specified time Td of the system elapses, the cursor moves to the B blow system and designates the B blow system. After the B blow system has been designated, the cursor moves to the A story system when the specified time Tb of the B blow system elapses. When the A story type is designated and this A story type designated display is displayed until the A story type designated time Ta elapses, the first selected image display is terminated. The sum of the designated times Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td is the first selected image designated time T1, and the first selected image designated time T1 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when step S44 is completed and the process proceeds to step S46, it is determined whether or not the first selected image designation time T1 has elapsed since each option is designated and displayed in order, that is, displayed on the first selected image. It is determined whether or not all the selected options (C consecutive hitting system → D eye-pushing system → B hit system → A story system) are designated, and if NO in step S46, the probability variation promotion effect process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S46, the process shifts to a step S48 to determine whether or not the effect button 51 is turned on until the first selected image designation time T1 elapses.

  In step S48, when the player presses the effect button 51 at least five times (continuous hitting) while the cursor designates and displays one of the options, the player selects the desired image in the first selection image. If the option is selected, it is determined as YES. Otherwise, it is determined as NO because the player has not selected the option in the first selection image.

  If YES in step S48, the process moves to step S49, where it is confirmed whether the option (probability promotion effect) selected during the display of the first selected image is the one intended by the player. The option confirmation image is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 (F), this option confirmation image displays whether or not the probable promotion effect can be performed with the “B one-shot system” selected by the player during the display of the first selection image. It is displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 until a predetermined time Tk elapses. Then, the player only has to press the effect button 51 when the cursor is moved to “YES” if it is “B blow system” and “NO” if it is not good, so FIG. 15 (F). Then, the letters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed. In the following description according to the present embodiment, the option selected by the player in the first selection image will be described as “B one-shot system”.

  If NO in step S49, that is, if the option (probability promotion effect) selected in the first selected image display is not intended by the player, the process proceeds to step S50, where the second selected image is displayed. Setting processing is executed. Referring to FIG. 11, when the second selected image setting process is executed, first, in step S52, the number of options (probability promotion effect) displayed as the second selected image on display unit 30 of effect symbol display device 6 is performed. Is set to be one less than the number of options displayed in the first selection image. In the present embodiment, four options (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, and D eye-push type) are displayed in the first selection image, so three options are set here. .

  When step S52 is completed, the process proceeds to step S54 to set the option selected by the player in the first selection image and the options specified before and after the selected option. Therefore, when the player operates the effect button 51 (sequential hitting) and selects the B blow type option, the options specified before and after the B blow type are the D push type and the A story type. In the process of step S54, the A story system, the B blow system, and the D eye system are set (Note that the options specified before and after the C continuous system are the A story system, the D eye system, and the A story system. The options specified before and after are B blow type and C continuous hit type, and if B is specified continuously such as C → D → B → B → A, then it is specified before and after B. The choices made are D, A).

  In spite of NO in step S49, the reason why the option selected by the player in the first selection image is set again in the second selection image is to check again whether there is an error in the option selected by the player. This is because the player's request to be confirmed is assumed, and the reason for setting the options before and after the option selected by the player in the first selection image is to operate the effect button 51 quickly in the first selection image display. This is because it is assumed that the option specified before or after the desired option is erroneously selected due to the operation or slow operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that four options are set in step S32 of the first selected image setting process. However, if the minimum three options are set in step S32, In step S52 of the second selection image setting process, only two options are set. In this case, in step S54, two options are selected from the option selected by the player and the options before or after the option. It may be set by lottery or the like, or as the two predetermined options, the selected option and the previous or subsequent option, or the previous and subsequent options may be set.

  When step S54 is completed, the process proceeds to step S56, and the arrangement on the display unit 30 of the three options (A story system, B blow system, and D eye pressing system) set in steps S52 and 54 is set. As shown in FIGS. 15G to 15J, the arrangement of options in the second selected image display is set so that the options are arranged from the top in the order specified in the first selected image display. Therefore, here, the D eye push system (the option before the option selected by the player in the first selected image display), the B blow system (the option selected by the player in the first selected image display), the A story system They are arranged from the top in the order of (the option after the option selected by the player in the first selected image display).

  When step S56 is completed, the process proceeds to step S57, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the three options (A story system, B blow system, and D eye-press system) set in steps S52 and 54 is set. As shown in FIGS. 15H to 15J, the designation order of options in the second selected image display is set in the same designated order as the order designated in the first selected image display. Therefore, here, the D eye push system (the option before the option selected by the player in the first selected image display), the B blow system (the option selected by the player in the first selected image display), the A story system (The option after the option selected by the player in the first selected image display) is specified in the order.

  When step S57 is completed, the process proceeds to step S58, where the option designation time in the second selected image display is set longer than the option designation time in the first selected image display. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the A story type designation time Ta2, the B blow type designation time Tb2, and the D eye push type designation time Td2 (Ta2 = Tb2 = Td2) in the second selected image display are set to the first. It is longer than the specified time Ta for the A story system in the selected image display, the specified time Tb for the B blow system, the specified time Tc for the C continuous hit system, and the specified time Td (Ta = Tb = Tc = Td). Ta2 = Tb2 = Td2> Ta = Tb = Tc = Td).

  When step S58 ends, the process proceeds to step S59, where the display of options in the second selection image display is set to be emphasized over the display of options in the first selection image display. That is, as shown in FIGS. 15 (G) to 15 (J), this may emphasize characters or the like representing choices of the second selected image display (make the color, size, shape, etc. stand out) In the two-selection image display, settings may be made such that a cursor for specifying an option blinks, a hue difference is increased on the display screen, brightness is increased, and saturation is increased.

  Therefore, the above-described processing in steps S52 to S59 (second selection image setting processing) makes it easier for the player to select his / her desired option in the probability variation promotion effect performed during the big hit game. When step S59 is completed, the second selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S60 shown in FIG.

  In step S60, based on the second selection image setting process, the second selection image is displayed on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S62, and based on step S57 of the second selection image setting process, the cursor is moved (Td2 → Tb2 → Ta2) every predetermined time as shown in FIGS. Then, each option is designated and displayed in order (D eye-pressing system → B blow system → A story system). In FIG. 15G, the letters “Select the probable promotion effect” are also displayed, and in FIGS. 15H to 15J, the letters “Select by pressing the button” are also displayed. . Further, in FIG. 15, the first selection image and the second selection image have been described with the same way of showing the options, but this shows different ways of showing to the player even if the effect contents are the same options. You may make it display like this (refer FIG. 21 mentioned later).

  That is, the second selected image is substantially continuous with the first selected image when the option (probability promotion effect) selected in the first selected image display is not intended by the player (NO in step S49). When the second selection image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the cursor moves to the D-holding system when a predetermined time Ti elapses after the second selection image is displayed. Designate the D eye push system, and after the D eye push system is designated, when the specified time Td2 of the D eye push system elapses, the cursor moves to the B blow system, designates the B blow system, and designates the B blow system. When the specified time Tb2 for the B blow system has elapsed since then, the cursor moves to the A story system and the A story system is specified, and when the A story system specified display is displayed until the A story system specified time Ta2 has elapsed, The second selected image display is over It has become way. The sum of the designated times Ta2, Tb2, and Td2 becomes the second selected image designated time T2, and the second selected image designated time T2 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time. In other words, the effective operation time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the display of the second selected image ends (T1 + T2 + 2Ti + Tk).

  Returning to FIG. 9, when step S <b> 62 is completed and the process proceeds to step S <b> 64, it is determined whether or not the effect button 51 is turned on during the second selected image designation time T <b> 2. In step S64, the player selects a desired option in the second selection image when the player presses the effect button 51 at least once while the cursor indicates any option. Is determined as YES, otherwise it is determined as NO because the player has not selected an option in the second selection image.

  In the case of YES in step S64, the process proceeds to step S66, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player thereafter is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S68, where the player changes to the second selected image. The probability change promotion effect display corresponding to the selected option is executed. Note that in the following description according to the present embodiment, the option selected by the player in the second selection image is assumed to be “D push system” as shown in FIG. Then, when the process of step S68 is finished, the probability variation promotion effect process is finished.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S64, that is, if the player has not yet selected an option in the second selected image, the process proceeds to step S70, where each option is designated and displayed in order, and then the second selected image. It is determined whether or not the specified time T2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not all the options (A story type, B blow type, D eye type) displayed in the second selection image have been specified, step In the case of NO in S70, the probability variation promotion effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if YES in step S70 or YES in step S49, the process proceeds to step S72, the subsequent operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S74, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (corresponding to YES in step S49) or FIG. 17 (corresponding to YES in step S49), the probability variation promotion effect display corresponding to the option (B blow type) selected by the player in the first selection image is displayed. Run.

  That is, when the player selects an option by operating the effect button 51 in the first selection image, the option (probability promotion effect) selected in the first selection image is the one desired by the player. In the option confirmation image, the player causes the display of the second selection image to be omitted by the operation of the effect button 51, and if it is not intended by the player (including confirmation of the selected option), the option In the confirmation image, the player displays the second selection image by operating the effect button 51, and the player obtains a chance to select a desired option again with the displayed second selection image. Then, when the process of step S74 is finished, the probability variation promotion effect process is finished.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S48, that is, if the player has not selected an option in the first selected image, the process proceeds to step S80, and the unselected second selected image setting process is executed. Referring to FIG. 12, when the unselected second selected image setting process is executed, first, in step S81, the options displayed on the first selected image (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, D The same option as that of the target eye) is set as an option for the unselected second selected image. And it transfers to step S82 and it sets so that the choice of the non-selected 2nd selection image set in step S81 may be arrange | positioned on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 in a different aspect from a 1st selection image.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 (F) to (J), the options are arranged in the unselected second selected image display in the upper right and left (A story system, B) in the reverse order of the designation order of the first selected image display. It is set so as to be arranged at the lower left and right (D push-in system, C continuous hit system). In other words, in the process of step S82, based on the fact that the player has not selected an option in the first selected image, the player selects the option by changing the taste in a manner different from the arrangement of the option in the first selected image. Is to encourage.

  In the case of the present embodiment, it is arranged so that it stands out from the choices in the reverse order of the designation order of the first selected image display, which means that, for example, the player is slow to read characters and is over time. This is because it can be considered. As a typical example of the arrangement of options in such an unselected second selected image display, options are arranged in the first selected image in order from the top (for example, arranged in the order of A, B, C, D from the top). In some cases, the order of the options of the first selected image is reversed (arranged in the order of A, B, C, and D from the bottom).

  When step S82 is completed, the process proceeds to step S84, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the four options (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, D eye type) set in step S81 is set. . As shown in FIGS. 18G to 18J, the designation order of options in the unselected second selected image display is set in the designated order opposite to the order designated in the first selected image display. This is for the same reason as described in step S82. Therefore, in this case, the A story system, the B blow system, the D aiming system, and the C continuous hit system are designated in this order.

  When step S84 ends, the process proceeds to step S86, where the option designation time in the unselected second selected image display is set longer than the option designation time in the first selected image display. Then, the process proceeds to step S88, where the display of options in the unselected second selected image display is set to be emphasized over the options displayed in the first selected image display. Note that the processes in steps S86 and S88 are the same as the processes in steps S58 and S59 (see FIG. 11) described above, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  Therefore, the above-described processing of steps S81 to S88 (unselected second selected image setting processing) makes it easier for the player to select his / her desired option in the probability variation promotion effect performed during the big hit game. . When step S88 is completed, the unselected second selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S90 shown in FIG.

  In step S90, the unselected second selected image is displayed on the display unit 30 based on the unselected second selected image setting process. Then, the process proceeds to step S92, and based on step S84 of the unselected second selected image setting process, the cursor is moved for a predetermined time (Ta2, Tb2, Tc2, Td2) as shown in FIGS. Each option is moved and displayed in order (A story system → B blow system → D eye-push system → C continuous hit system). In FIG. 18 (F), the letters “Select the probable promotion effect” are also displayed, and in FIGS. 18 (G) to 18 (J), the letters “Select by pressing the button” are also displayed. .

  That is, the unselected second selected image is displayed continuously with the first selected image when the player does not select an option (probability promotion effect) in the first selected image display (NO in step S48). When the unselected second selected image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the cursor moves to the A story system when a predetermined time Ti elapses after the unselected second selected image is displayed. When the A story system is specified and the A story system designation display is displayed until the specified time Ta2 of the A story system has elapsed, the cursor moves to the B blow system, designates the B blow system, and designates the B blow system. When the specified time Tb2 for the B stroke system elapses, the cursor moves to the D eye push system, designates the D eye push system, and when the D time push system designated time Td2 elapses after the D eye push system is designated. Move the cursor to C Specifies C barrage system Te and displays the designated display of the C barrage system to the specified time Tc2 of C barrage system has elapsed, the unselected second selected image display is adapted to end. The sum of the designated times Ta2, Tb2, Tc2, and Td2 becomes the unselected second selected image designated time T3, and the unselected second selected image designated time T3 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time. That is, the effect button 51 operation effective time is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the display of the unselected second selected image ends (T1 + T3 + 2Ti).

  Returning to FIG. 9, when step S92 is completed and the process proceeds to step S94, it is determined whether or not the effect button 51 is turned on during the unselected second selected image designation time T3. In step S94, when the player presses the effect button 51 at least once while the cursor indicates any option, the player selects the desired option in the unselected second selected image. If it is selected, it is determined as YES. Otherwise, it is determined as NO because the player has not selected an option in the unselected second selected image.

  If YES in step S94, the process proceeds to step S96, the subsequent operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S98, where the player selects the second unselected second selection. Probability promotion effect display corresponding to the option selected in the image is executed. In the present embodiment, the option selected by the player in the unselected second selection image is “A story type” as shown in FIG. Then, when the process of step S98 is finished, the probability variation promotion effect process is finished.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S94, that is, if the player has not yet selected an option in the unselected second selected image, the process proceeds to step S100, and each option is specified and displayed in turn and then not selected. It is determined whether or not the second selected image designation time T3 has elapsed, that is, all the options displayed on the unselected second selected image (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, D eye push type) It is determined whether or not it has been designated, and in the case of NO in step S100, this probability variation promotion effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of YES in step S100, the process proceeds to step S102, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player thereafter is set to invalid, the process proceeds to step S104, and the unselected second selected image is displayed. One option is forcibly selected at random from among the choices (A story type, B blow type, C continuous hit type, D eye-push type) by random numbers, etc., and the probability change promotion corresponding to this selected option is selected. The effect display is executed.

  That is, if the player cannot select an option without operating the effect button 51 for some reason in the first selected image, the unselected second selected image is always displayed, and this displayed unselected second In the selected image, the player has a chance to select a desired option again. Then, when the process of step S104 is finished, the probability variation promotion effect process is finished.

  As is clear from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a normal jackpot is made, a plurality of probability variation promotion effects in which a production button is operated during the jackpot game and promoted from a normal jackpot to a promiscuous jackpot. The first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) are displayed on the display unit of the effect symbol display device 6 as an effect that causes the player to select one of the options by operating the effect button 51. 30, the player has the opportunity to select an option a plurality of times (twice). Accordingly, in the first selection image display, the player selects the wrong option by mistaken operation of the effect button 51, or Even when the operation button 51 cannot be operated during the operation effective time of the effect button 51 and the option cannot be selected, the player selects the option again on the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display. It is possible to become.

  As a result, there is no effect display of the probabilistic promotion corresponding to the desired option contrary to the player's will, and as a result, the player's willingness to play is not significantly impaired, and the game preference is not reduced. . In other words, by giving the player the opportunity to select any one of a plurality of options multiple times, the player can re-select the option and confirm the selected option. The possibility that the desired option can be selected by reducing the operation of the effect button that is contrary to the game will increase, and the game preference will be improved.

  Further, when the player can select a desired option in the first selection image display, the display of the second selection image can be omitted in the option confirmation image, and as a result, the player is bothered. Nor.

  Further, based on the options selected by the player in the first selected image (including cases where the player has not selected), the number of options displayed in the second selected image and the unselected second selected image, arrangement, designation order, By setting the designated time, display mode (highlighted display), etc. (second selected image setting process, unselected second selected image setting process), the second selected image (unselected second selected image). ) Makes it easier for the player to select a desired option, and as a result, the possibility that the option desired by the player can be selected becomes extremely high. In addition, the display of the first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) is not various and uniform, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  In addition, when selecting an option in the first selection image display, the player cannot select the option unless the player presses the effect button 51 at least five times (continuous hitting) while the option is specified and displayed. On the other hand, when selecting an option in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display, the player presses the effect button 51 at least once while the option is specified and displayed, and the option is selected. Since the selection can be made, the operation mode of the effect button 51 for selecting an option is different between the first selected image display and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display. Interest is improved.

  Furthermore, even if the player cannot select an option because the first selection image display cannot be pressed five times (continuous hitting), the player can select a desired option on the second selection image (unselected second selection image) display. Since the probability of being able to do so is high, there is no excessive disappointment, and this does not impair the fun of the game.

  In addition, if the player is allowed to select an option by operating the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times (pressing operation 5 times), the player can quickly hit the effect button 51, and the game performance is further improved. . In addition, even when the player unintentionally presses the production button 51 by mistake, it is possible to prevent the choice from being selected by operating the production button 51 due to the error.

  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 timing for causing the player to operate the effect button 51 is the probability change promotion effect that promotes from the normal game to the probability change game during the big hit game when the normal hit is made. In addition to the probable promotion effect, this is not limited to “an effect that promotes from a normal game to a short-time game”, “an effect that changes the display of the effect symbol display device 6 or the like”, “normally does not appear or appears "Effects where difficult characters appear" "Effects where movable objects 31 operate" "Selection of music and effects during a big hit" "Selection of time after a big hit" "Round promotion effects (example: 8R displayed as 15R ) ”,“ Notification that the probability change or probability change has not fallen ”, etc. If out, it may be allowed to operate the performance button 51 to the player in any production. And this is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be an effect of another gaming machine such as a slot machine or an alepatchi.

  Further, the transition from the first selection image displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 to the option confirmation image and the second selection image may be performed all within a predetermined round during the big hit game, or the next round or one after another. You may make it display over the following predetermined round.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20, the number of options displayed in the second selection image may be sequentially reduced as the round progresses. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of the first selection image and the second selection image displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 according to another embodiment. For example, as shown in (A), in the second round during the big hit game, the C selection system, the D eye pressing system, the B blow system, and the A story system are displayed as four choices in order from the top in the first selection image. When the options are specified in order from the top and the player selects the B strike system, as shown in (B), the C consecutive hit system is deleted in the next third round, and this selection is selected in the second selection image. The B-throw system and the D-type and A-story systems specified before and after the B-type are displayed and specified in the order of D-type, B-throw, and A-story from the top. If the option is not selected, as shown in (C), the A story system is further deleted in the next fourth round, and the B blow system selected in the first selected image is selected as the second selected image. The previously specified D push system is displayed in the order of D push system and B blow system from the top. It is sufficient to specify. Alternatively, instead of this mode, the number of options displayed in the first selection image may be simply reduced from the top in the second selection image as the round progresses (the first selection in the second round). If the C consecutive hit system, D eye push system, B blow system, and A story system are displayed on the image in order from the top, the C continuous hit system is deleted in the third round in the second selected image and the D eye press System, B Strike System, and A Story System are displayed, and in the 4th round, the D Strike System is deleted and B Strike System and A Story System are displayed.

  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, and the effect button 51 may be protruded or the shape of the effect button 51 may be changed. You may make it perform the production to do.

  In addition, in the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image), an effect pattern is set and displayed as an option. A character indicating the level of (hit probability) may be set as an option and displayed.

  In step S32 of the first selection image setting process, three or more options (probability promotion effects) to be displayed as the first selection image on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 are set. It may be.

  In addition, when selecting an option in the first selected image display, the player is made to select an option by operating the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times (in the drawing, pressing 5 times). The predetermined number of operations may be changed at random each time, and the predetermined number of times may be displayed on the display unit 30 or notified by voice. Further, when the player has not operated the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times, the option with the largest number of operations may be determined as the option selected by the player. Alternatively, if the player cannot operate the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times in the first selected image display, only the option that has been operated (pressed) even once is displayed as the second selected image (unselected second selected image). You may make it display. In this way, the player is more likely to select a desired option.

  Further, when an option is selected in the first selected image display, the option confirmation image may be displayed immediately without waiting for the end of the first selected image display. Alternatively, when an option is selected in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display, it is immediately selected without waiting for the end of the display of the second selected image (unselected second selected image). Probability promotion effect display corresponding to the option may be executed. Thereby, the display time of the selected image composed of the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) can be shortened, and the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image). By waiting for the effect button 51 operation effective time to elapse after the operation of the effect button 51 in the image), the time from the end of the operation of the effect button 51 to the display of the option confirmation image and the selected option are supported. The time until the probable promotion effect display is not delayed, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when selecting an option from the selected image, the selected image is displayed by automatically moving the cursor at a specified time to specify the option. A switch or the like may be provided, and the player himself / herself may move the cursor to a desired option using the cross switch to select the option.

  Moreover, the second selection image (unselected second selection image) may have the same display option as that displayed in the first selection image. Even in such a configuration, the player has multiple opportunities (twice) to select an option in the probable promotion effect, and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is substantially the first. Since the selection of the player's options in the one-selected image is facilitated, as a result, the player can reliably use the second selected image (unselected second selected image) thus configured. The desired option can be selected.

  Further, the options displayed on the second selection image may be different from the options displayed on the first selection image except for the options selected on the first selection image. That is, the options displayed in the second selected image are the options selected in the first selected image and the options that were not displayed in the first selected image otherwise (for example, in the first selected image). A story system, B blow system, C continuous hit system, D eye-press system are displayed, and when A story system is selected, A story system, E fortune-telling system, and F long-press system are displayed in the second selection image. To do). If it does in this way, the player can discover and re-select the option which he intended rather than the option selected with the 1st selection picture in the 2nd selection picture.

  The first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) have been described as displaying a plurality of options on one display screen at the same time. Only one option may be displayed on one display screen, and when the next option is displayed, the display screen may be sequentially switched and displayed. In this way, the player is preferable because mistakes in pressing options are reduced.

  In addition, the first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) are configured to select one of a plurality of options by pressing the effect button 51. Both the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) are displayed only with the word “press”, and the player simply presses the effect button 51 (for example, presses once). It may be. As an example in this case, there is an effect in which a comment, a character, or the like is displayed when the effect button 51 is pressed. Of course, also in this case, the processing of the above-described steps S52 to S59 (second selection image) Setting process) and a process according to steps S81 to S88 (unselected second selected image setting process), and the player presses the presentation button 51 on the second selected image (unselected second selected image). The operation may be facilitated.

  In addition, the probability change promotion effect display is usually performed during the big hit game when the big hit symbol is a big hit, but this may be randomly performed by lottery using a random number or the like. The second selected image (unselected second selected image) may not be displayed 100%, and may appear with a probability of about 50%, for example.

  In addition, in the first selection image and the second selection image (non-selected second selection image), when selecting an option, it is configured to select all the effects of the option. You may make it select. For example, even if an option is selected, the selected presentation itself is the same, but the present invention also includes a case where the face and background of the character appearing there change.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, the first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) are displayed in different ways to show to the player even if the effect contents are the same option. Are also included in the present invention. FIG. 21 shows a display mode of options of the first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 according to another embodiment. It is explanatory drawing.

  Further, the option selection image (step S49 in FIG. 9) for confirming whether or not the option selected during the display of the first selection image is intended by the player is omitted, and the second selection image is always displayed. You may do it. In this case, in the step S58 of the second selection image setting process (see step S50 in FIG. 9 and FIG. 11), when the option selected in the first selection image is specified and displayed, it is longer than the specified display time of other options. The selection may be made longer (including the case where only the option selected in the first selection image is extended in the designated display time). In step S59, the option selected in the first selection image is changed to another option. It may be displayed more emphasized and conspicuously (including a case where only the option selected in the first selected image is highlighted). In this way, the player can easily confirm the option selected on the first selection image on the second selection image.

  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 jackpot game generating means corresponds to the gaming machine control device 100, the operation means corresponds to the effect button 51, the effect determination display means corresponds to the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6, and the effect execution means includes The display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to steps S68, S74, S98, and S104 of the probability variation promotion effect process, the gaming machine corresponds to the gaming machine 1, and the first selection image corresponds to the first selection image. The second selected image corresponds to the second selected image and the unselected second selected image, and the effect determination easy means corresponds to the second selected image setting process and the unselected second selected image setting process, and the options are reduced. The means corresponds to step S52 of the second selected image setting process, the option front / rear display means corresponds to step S54 of the second selected image setting process, and the selection time extending means corresponds to step S58 of the second selected image setting process. , Not selected second The option auxiliary display means and the option selection determination means correspond to the description of the paragraph [0130] of the main text, and the option highlighting means corresponds to step S59 of the second selected image setting process. This corresponds to step S88 of the unselected second selected image setting process, the option display mode changing means corresponds to step S82 of the unselected second selected image setting process, the option confirmation image corresponds to the option confirmation image, and the probability change The promotion effect corresponds to a probable promotion effect.

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 (13)

A jackpot game generating means for generating a jackpot game that becomes a game state more advantageous to the player than usual when a predetermined game condition is satisfied;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Effect determination display means for displaying an effect determination display for causing a player to operate the operation means during the jackpot game and determining a predetermined effect;
In a gaming machine comprising: an effect execution means for executing the effect determined based on an operation of the operation means,
The game machine, wherein the effect determination display means displays the effect determination display for causing a player to operate the operation means at least twice. The effect determination display includes a first selection image that displays options corresponding to the plurality of effects displayed first, and a plurality of options corresponding to the effects displayed after the first selection image. 2 selected images,
The effect execution means executes the effect corresponding to the option selected in the second selection image by the operation of the operation means,
The effect determination display means includes an effect determination easy means for facilitating determination of the effect desired by the player in the second selection image than in the first selection image. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The said effect determination easy means is provided with the option reduction means which makes the number of the options displayed on the said 2nd selection image smaller than the number of the options displayed on the said 1st selection image. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. The jackpot game generating means comprises the jackpot game by a predetermined number of rounds,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the option reduction means reduces the number of options displayed on the second selection image as the round progresses. In the first selection image and the second selection image, a plurality of options are specified or switched in order for a predetermined time.
The effect determination easy means includes an option selected by operating the operating means when the first selected image is displayed on the second selected image, and one or a previous one of the selected option or / 5. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising an option back-and-forth display means for displaying options including options to be specified or switched later. In the first selection image and the second selection image, a plurality of options are specified or switched in order for a predetermined time.
The effect determination facilitating means includes selection time extending means for setting a predetermined time for designating or switching and displaying each option of the second selected image to be longer than a predetermined time for designating or switching and displaying each option of the first selected image. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: a gaming machine according to claim 2. In the first selection image and the second selection image, a plurality of options are specified or switched in order for a predetermined time.
While the option is designated or switched for display for a predetermined time in the first selection image, if the operation means is continuously operated for a predetermined number of times, the option that has been designated or switched is selected. Shall be
When the operation means is operated even once while the option is determined or switched for a predetermined time in the first selection image, the effect determination easy means is the option that has been specified or switched for display. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising option auxiliary display means for displaying all of the above in the second selection image. In the first selection image and the second selection image, a plurality of options are specified or switched in order for a predetermined time.
When the operation means is operated continuously for a predetermined number of times while the options are designated or switched for a predetermined time in the first selection image and the second selection image, the designation or switching display is performed. The selected option is selected,
The effect determination facilitating means is not operated continuously for a predetermined number of times while the options are specified or switched for a predetermined time in the first selection image and the second selection image. 8. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an option selection determining unit that selects an option having the largest number of operations of the operation unit among the options. The gaming machine described in 1.   The said effect determination easy means is provided with the option emphasis alerting | reporting means which emphasizes the option displayed on the said 2nd selection image rather than the option displayed on the said 1st selection image. The gaming machine according to any one of 8.   When the player does not select an option in the first selection image without operating the operation unit, the effect determination easy unit is configured to notify the selection mode of the option in the second selection image. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 9, further comprising option notification mode changing means for changing from an image option notification mode.   The display modes of the plurality of options of the first selection image are arranged in a predetermined order on one display image, while the display modes of the options of the second selection image are displayed on the one display image. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the gaming machine is arranged in a reverse order to a display mode of the first selection image. When an option is selected in the first selection image, an option confirmation image as to whether or not the selected option is acceptable is displayed, and the player can operate the operation means to select the selected option. Whether or not
The option confirmation image is displayed before the second selection image, and if the player determines that the selected option is acceptable based on the display of the option confirmation image, the display of the second selection image is performed. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 11, wherein the game machine is omitted. The jackpot game generating means includes at least two types according to a normal jackpot when a normal jackpot symbol is displayed and a probability variation jackpot when a probability variable jackpot symbol that is more advantageous than the normal jackpot is displayed for a player whose jackpot probability is increased. A big hit game of
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the predetermined effect is a probability change promotion effect indicating whether or not the normal big hit is promoted to the probability change big hit.

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