JP2014097320A - Performance method of game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player who plays a game for a long time to enjoy playing the game without becoming bored.SOLUTION: A game machine executes a selection performance 610 for selecting one of an operation performance (skill-stop performance 620) capable of receiving predetermined operation by a player, and an appreciation performance (fortune-teller performance 630) for preventing operation by the player from being received. After that, when the game machine receives selection by the player during execution of the selection performance 610, the game machine executes one of the operation performance and the appreciation performance after the selection performance, based on the received selection.

Description

  The present invention relates to a production method for a gaming machine such as a pachinko game machine, and in particular, has a production button (so-called “chance button”) for accepting an operation from a player, and a subsequent production based on the operation from the player. The present invention relates to a production method of a gaming machine that changes the content of the game machine.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific start winning opening, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) displayed on the display unit move from top to bottom. A game machine is widely used in which, when the same or related symbols are displayed on a certain line (active line), a big win is opened and a big win game is made.

  Furthermore, in recent years, a game machine has been provided with a production button for accepting an operation from a player, and the content of the production is changed by the player pressing the production button during the game, thereby improving the gameability. Is also increasing. For example, for such a gaming machine, an upper limit is set for the meter value of the expected value meter displayed when a reach action occurs, depending on the type of fluctuation pattern at that time, and the meter is displayed each time the effect button is pressed. Some control is performed so that the meter value that increases as the value increases does not exceed the upper limit value (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2007-136045 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technique, it is difficult to understand how the player's operation is reflected in the production, so that there are cases where the player does not actively operate the production button. For such a player, it is difficult to raise the consciousness of participation in the game by operating the effect button, and there is a problem that the player is bored. In some cases, a player who is bored with the game quits the game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention provides a game machine presentation method that can enhance the interest of a player in the game, improve the fun of the game, and can play for a long time. With the goal.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the game machine production method according to the present invention includes a first production capable of accepting a predetermined operation by a player and a second production not accepting an operation by the player. During the execution of the selection effect in the first effect execution step and the first effect execution step for executing the selection effect for causing the player to select either one of the first effect and the first An operation instructing step for instructing the player to perform an operation for selecting one of the two effects, an accepting step for accepting the selection by the player during the execution of the selection effect, In accordance with the selection received in the accepting step, the second effect executing step of executing either the first effect or the second effect after the selection effect, the accepting step includes: Operating finger When there is an operation for selecting the first effect according to an instruction by the process, it is accepted as selection of the first effect, while when there is an operation for selecting the second effect according to an instruction by the operation instruction process Is accepted as the selection of the second effect, and when the second effect execution step executes the first effect, the result of the second effect is shown when the predetermined operation is received in the first effect, When the second effect is executed, the effect result is shown when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the second effect.

  According to said structure, performing a selection effect and performing either a 1st effect or a 2nd effect after a selection effect based on the selection result received from the player during the selection effect. Can do.

  According to the effect method of the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to notify the player of how the player's selection is reflected in the effect by the effect executed after the selection effect, and the player desires Since it is possible to execute the production, it is possible to increase the player's awareness of participation in the game, and to entertain the game without boring the player who plays for a long time.

It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state which the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention can take. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the presentation which the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of a display of the production which a game machine performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of a display of the production which a game machine performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of a display of the production which a game machine performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the specific example of a display of the effect which a game machine performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows the specific example of a display of the production which a game machine performs.

  Exemplary embodiments of a game machine presentation method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In this embodiment, the chance button 117 has a convex button shape. The chance button 117 may be an input pad that employs a touch panel system in addition to the convex button.

  In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The cross key 118 includes a cursor key for selecting an operation content and the like, and an “ENTER” key (not shown) for confirming the operation content selected by operating the cursor key.

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

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

  A reel 203 is disposed on the back side of the display unit 104. The reel 203 is configured by arranging a total of nine (9 frames) small reels 203a to 203i of 3 vertical × 3 horizontal, arranged in a matrix. The small reels 203 a to 203 i are arranged on the back side of the display unit 104 so as to form a plane parallel to the display screen formed by the display unit 104.

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

  A motor that rotates each reel independently is connected to each of the small reels 203a to 203i. By driving the motors and individually rotating the small reels 203a to 203i, the symbols directed to the display unit 104 by the small reels 203a to 203i can be changed. Each of the small reels 203a to 203i indicates, for example, a predetermined outcome in a state where one symbol is stopped toward the display unit 104 side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Although the details will be described later, the jackpot value varies depending on the game state being executed. For example, in the gaming state having the jackpot probability of 1/280 (hereinafter referred to as “low probability state”), the jackpot value is set to “0”. In a gaming state with a jackpot probability of 1/28 (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state”), the jackpot value is set to “0” to “9”. Therefore, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the low probability state, and the gaming state is such that the player can expect a jackpot as compared to the low probability state.

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

The variation pattern random number is acquired immediately before starting the production every time the production is performed according to the start winning prize, and determines the variation pattern (for example, the variation time) of the symbol displayed on the reel 203 or the display unit 104 at the time of the production. The symbol random number is acquired when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, and determines the jackpot type (the jackpot type will be described later). Reach random number counting, variation pattern random number counting, and design random number counting are performed using separate counters. Since the counting of each random number is the same as the counting of the jackpot determination random number described above, the description thereof is omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  “Rotation” in this embodiment indicates an operation state in which an arbitrary reference position on each of the small reels 203a to 203i moves 360 degrees on the circumference around each axis. In addition, in this embodiment, “rotation” means that an arbitrary reference position on each of the small reels 203a to 203i moves on the circumference around each axis at a rotation angle of less than 360 degrees or greater than 360 degrees. , Including a so-called “turning” operating state.

  Specifically, the CPU 341 shows a state where, for example, a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols are aligned on one line by controlling the rotation of the reel 203. Further, the CPU 341 controls the rotation of the reel 203, and specifically shows a state in which, for example, the number of symbols indicating the reach (two of the three symbols) is aligned on one line.

  The CPU 341 assists the design of the reel 203 in accordance with the design state of the plurality of small reels 203a to 203i so that the effect image displayed on the display unit 104 and the design state of the reel 203 are linked to each other. Generate and output various image data. Specifically, the CPU 341 assists the design of the reel 203 when, for example, the design of the reel 203 indicates a reach state or a jackpot state, and the image data of the effect image that enhances the player's expectation and excitement. Is generated and output.

  Further, the CPU 341 generates and outputs image data of an effect image representing the effect mode being executed. For example, the CPU 341 reads the image data of the background image associated with the effect mode being executed and writes it in the VRAM 344. As described above, if the CPU 341 also displays a symbol image or a character image at this time, the CPU 341 processes the image data so that they can be seen in front of the background image.

  Further, the CPU 341 generates different image data according to the presence / absence of the operation of the chance button 117 or the operation timing of the chance button 117 so that the effect image displayed on the display unit 104 changes according to the operation of the chance button 117, for example. Output. Further, the CPU 341 changes the rotation control of the reel 203 according to the presence / absence of the effect button operation or the operation timing of the effect button so that the symbol formed by the reel 203 changes according to the operation of the chance button 117.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 301 outputs a signal corresponding to the place where the winning is made to the winning ball control unit 303, and the winning ball control unit 303 controls driving of the payout unit 391 according to the output signal from the main control unit 301. , Pay out the number of prize balls according to the place where the prize was won. And the main control part 301 complete | finishes a jackpot state after completion | finish of jackpot presentation, and returns to another game state. The gaming state that shifts after the big hit state will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  Further, when the main control unit 301 obtains and holds the jackpot determination random number, the main control unit 301 may determine whether the held jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value (so-called “look ahead”). (Hereinafter referred to as “look ahead”). Then, a signal indicating the prefetch result is output to the effect control unit 302. As a result, the effect control unit 302 can perform an effect that gradually increases the player's expectation before the start of the big change.

  The effect control unit 302 uses the display unit 104 and the reel 203 to perform various effects such as a loss effect and a jackpot effect. Specifically, the effect control unit 302, for example, rotates all the small reels 203a to 203i, and then sequentially stops the small reels 203a to 203i to indicate a predetermined outcome using the reel 203. An image in accordance with the rotation and stop operation of the reel 203 is displayed on the display unit 104.

  The display unit 104 displays an image that is linked to the operation of the reel 203 and the roll made by the reel 203. In this manner, by interlinking the image display operation on the display unit 104 and the operation of the reel 203, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect produced by the gaming machine. Further, the display unit 104 may display images corresponding to various effect modes being executed.

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

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

(Game state that the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention can take)
Next, game states that can be taken by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing gaming states that can be taken by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine can take a low-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “low-probability state”) and a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability state”).

  In FIG. 4, the high probability state is constituted by a probability variation gaming state 420 and a latent probability variation gaming state 430, and the low probability state is constituted by a normal gaming state 440 and a short-time gaming state 450. The gaming machine changes the gaming state via the jackpot state 410, for example. The contents of each game state will be described below.

  When the jackpot is won in other gaming states other than the jackpot state, the gaming machine shifts to the jackpot state 410. The jackpot state 410 is continued until a predetermined jackpot end condition is satisfied. The jackpot ending condition is, for example, to open the big winning holes 109 for the number of specified rounds. When the jackpot ending condition is satisfied, the game state set for each winning jackpot type is entered.

  For example, the gaming machine shifts to a probability-changing gaming state 420 if the winning jackpot type is a probability-changing jackpot, and transitions to a time-saving gaming state 450 if it is a normal jackpot. Further, for example, if the winning jackpot type is a latent probability change jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “latent probability jackpot”), the gaming machine shifts to a latent probability change gaming state 430.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of opening / closing of the big winning opening 109 in each of the above jackpots, that is, the number of rounds is the same number of rounds (for example, eight rounds), and the big prize is won per round. The opening times for opening the mouth 109 are set differently. For example, the opening time per round is 30 seconds for the above probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot. On the other hand, for the latent big hit, the open time per round is 0.1 seconds.

  In general, in pachinko machines, when there are multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, for example, a predetermined lamp (hereinafter referred to as “round number notification lamp”) is turned on at the time of winning the jackpot, and the number of winning jackpot rounds is determined by the player. Must be notified. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since all the jackpots have the same number of rounds as described above, it is not necessary to notify the player of the number of winning jackpot rounds. For this reason, the gaming machine according to this embodiment can eliminate the necessity of providing a round number notification lamp, and can reduce the cost in manufacturing the gaming machine.

  In addition, some recent pachinko machines have a specific loss called “small hit”. When winning the small win, the pachinko gaming machine does not shift to the big hit state, but performs the same content as the case of winning the latent big hit, for example. However, since the small hit is lost, the round number notification lamp is not turned on. Therefore, the player can easily determine whether the winning big win or the small winning is won based on whether or not the round number notification lamp is lit.

  Specifically, when the round number notification lamp is lit, the player can be determined to have won the latent big hit, and when the round number notification lamp is not lit, the player has won the small win. I was able to judge. For this reason, the player can easily determine the gaming state, and even if the latent probability changing gaming state is provided, the player cannot give the player a continuous expectation such as “may be a latent probability changing gaming state”. It was.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the first embodiment, by not providing the round number notification lamp, the player cannot determine whether the winning big win or the small winning is made, for example, small Even after winning a win, the player can be given a sense of expectation such as “may have entered a latent probability change gaming state”, and after that, a player ’s sense of expectation such as “may have a latent probability change gaming state” Can be sustained.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the first embodiment makes it possible for the player to easily identify the current gaming state by making it impossible for the player to determine whether the winning big win or the small winning is won. First, it is possible to provide the player with a way of playing such as “make the player play while guessing the current gaming state”. The gaming machine of this embodiment does not allow the player to specify the current gaming state by various effects, while suggesting the gaming state and assisting the player in estimating the gaming state.

  The probability variation gaming state 420 is a gaming state in which tulip gaming support (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support”) provided in the start winning opening 105 is added to the above-described high probability state (big hit probability 1/28). Here, the electric chew support is, for example, by opening the start winning opening 105 larger than usual for a certain time or increasing the frequency of opening the start winning opening 105, so that the electric chew support is not provided. This is a function for increasing the chances of winning the winning prize opening 105. The probability variation gaming state 420 is continued until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied. For example, in this embodiment, winning the jackpot (that is, shifting to the jackpot state) is a probability change termination condition.

  The latent probability changing gaming state 430 is a gaming state in which electric chew support is not given to the high probability state (big hit probability 1/28). The latent probability changing gaming state 430 is continued until a predetermined latent probability changing end condition is satisfied. For example, in this embodiment, winning the jackpot (that is, shifting to the jackpot state) is the latent probability change end condition.

  The short-time gaming state 450 is a gaming state in which electric chew support is given to the low probability state (big hit probability 1/280). The short-time game state 450 is continued until a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied. For example, in this embodiment, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) symbol variation or winning a jackpot is a short-term end condition. When the short-time end condition is satisfied, the gaming machine shifts to the normal gaming state 440 or the big hit state 410.

  The normal gaming state 440 is a gaming state in which no electric chew support is given to the low probability state (big hit probability 1/280). That is, the normal gaming state 440 is not provided with the electric chew support like the latent probability changing gaming state 430, and only the jackpot probability is different. Since the jackpot probability is an internal probability of the gaming machine, the player cannot visually recognize it. Therefore, the gaming machine performs the same effects in the normal gaming state 440 and the latent probability changing gaming state 430 (aligns the visual effects), so that the player cannot determine which of the gaming states is. ing.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 501, a detecting unit 502, an interlocking control unit 503, a display control unit 504, a reel control unit 505, and an operation receiving unit 506. The functions of the units 501 to 506 can be realized by the effect control unit 302.

The receiving unit 501 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit (main control board) 301.
The receiving unit 501 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit (main control board) 301 such as a jackpot command, a reach command, and a gaming state command. The jackpot command can be a command indicating whether it is a jackpot or lose, and the contents of the instruction can be determined by a jackpot determination random number acquired at the time of starting winning. The reach command can be a command indicating the presence or absence of reach production, and the contents of the instruction can be determined by the reach random number acquired at the time of starting winning. The gaming state command can be a command indicating a gaming state, and the content of the instruction can be determined by the gaming state being executed.

  The detection unit 502 detects whether the reception unit 501 has received a command and outputs the detection result to the interlock control unit 503. When detecting that the receiving unit 501 has received a command, the detecting unit 502 determines the type of the detected command, and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined type of command to the interlock control unit 503.

  Specifically, for example, if the detection unit 502 determines that the jackpot command received by the reception unit 501 is a command indicating a jackpot, the detection unit 502 outputs a command instructing execution of the jackpot effect to the interlock control unit 503. In addition, for example, when the detection unit 502 determines that the reach command received by the receiving unit 501 is a reach command indicating the presence of the reach effect, for example, the command for instructing execution of the effect including the reach effect is controlled in conjunction with the detection command. Output to the unit 503.

  The interlock control unit 503 receives the detection result from the detection unit 502, that is, the command output from the detection unit 502, and outputs a drive control signal according to the received command to the display control unit 504 and the reel control unit 505, respectively. For example, when the interlock control unit 503 receives a command for instructing execution of the jackpot effect, the display control unit 504 outputs a signal for instructing display of the effect image in accordance with the position of the reel 203 and the stop timing of each of the small reels 203a to 203i. And a signal for instructing the reel 203 to stop at the outcome indicating the big hit.

  For example, the interlock control unit 503 performs a predetermined lottery (for example, a selection effect execution lottery described later) every time a command output from the detection unit 502 is received. Are output to the display control unit 504 and the reel control unit 505, respectively (first effect execution step). With this selection effect, the gaming machine performs an effect to be executed after the selection effect, such as an operation effect that can accept an operation (for example, a press effect 620 described later) and an effect for viewing that does not accept an operation (for example, a fortune teller effect 630 described later). ) Can be selected by the player.

  The interlocking control unit 503 receives the selection of the production by the operation signal in accordance with the operation of the chance button 117 or the cross key 118 from the operation accepting unit 506 during the selection production (acceptance process). For example, when the chance button 117 is operated during the selection effect, the interlock control unit 503 can accept the selection of the operation effect. Further, the interlock control unit 503 can accept selection of an effect for viewing when the chance button 117 is not operated during the selection effect.

  Then, based on the received selection, interlock control unit 503 outputs a drive control signal corresponding to one of the operation effect and the effect for viewing to display control unit 504 and reel control unit 505, respectively. (Second effect execution step).

The display control unit 504 receives the signal output from the interlock control unit 503, and controls the display unit 104 so that the effect image according to the received signal is displayed on the display unit 104. The display control unit 504 controls the display unit 104 so that an effect image in accordance with the rotation state and stop timing of each of the small reels 203a to 203i is displayed on the display unit 104. The display unit 104 operates according to the control of the display control unit 504.

  The display control unit 504 of this embodiment controls the transmittance of the display unit 104 so that all or a part of the reel 203 can be viewed through the display unit 104, and all of the reels 203 that can be viewed through the display unit 104. Alternatively, an image that seems to stop or suppress a part of the rotation is displayed on the reel 203 on the display unit 104. Alternatively, the display control unit 504 may display an image that appears to stop or suppress the rotation of all or part of the reel 203 that can be seen through in the vicinity of the reel 203.

  The reel control unit 505 receives the signal output from the interlock control unit 503, and controls the rotation operation of the small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203 according to the received signal. Specifically, the reel control unit 505 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i by giving a pulse signal to a motor provided for each of the small reels 203a to 203i, for example.

  The reel control unit 505 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i so that the small reels 203a to 203i stop in a predetermined order after all the small reels 203a to 203i are simultaneously rotated. . The symbol indicated by the reel 203 when all the small reels 203a to 203i are stopped is, for example, a symbol determined based on the determination result of the jackpot determination. In addition, the reel control unit 505 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i so that the small reels 203a to 203i rotate in a predetermined rotation direction at a predetermined rotation speed. The reel 203 operates according to the control of the reel control unit 505.

  Control of the display control unit 504 and the reel control unit 505 is not limited to that performed via the interlock control unit 503. For example, when the presentation only is performed, the display control unit 504 may control the display unit 104 alone. Further, for example, when the production is performed only by the fluctuation of the reel 203, the reel control unit 505 may control the rotation operation of the reel 203 independently.

  Further, in this embodiment, the physical reel 203 is used to represent the outcome with the symbols written on the reel 203, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various outcomes may be represented by pseudo reels using computer graphics. In this case, for example, the display control unit 504 displays three rows of symbol images so as to move from the top to the bottom of the display unit 104, and then stops and displays these symbol images to indicate the outcome. In this case, the reel control unit 505 and the reel 203 are not necessary.

(Outline of effects performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, an outline of effects performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of effects produced by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention first executes a selection effect 610. In this selection effect 610, the gaming machine causes the player to select either an effect 620 or a fortune teller effect 630 to be executed after the selection effect 610. For example, in the selection effect 610, the gaming machine instructs the player to operate the chance button 117, and accepts the player's selection depending on whether or not the chance button 117 is operated.

If, for example, an operation of the chance button 117 by the player is accepted while the selection effect 610 is being executed, the gaming machine executes the push effect 620 as the operation effect after the selection effect 610. In the press effect 620, the gaming machine instructs the player to press a specific symbol (for example, cherry) among the symbols written on the reel 203.

  Then, when an operation from the player (for example, pressing of the chance button 117) is received during the eye-promotion effect 620, the gaming machine stops the reel 203 so as to indicate a predetermined outcome according to the gaming state, for example. . For example, a plurality of types of predetermined outcomes may be prepared in advance, and the gaming machine may stop the predetermined outcome corresponding to the current gaming state.

  For example, if the current gaming state is a high-probability state, the gaming machine stops the reel 203 at a predetermined appearance in which one of the middle small reels 203d, 203e, 203f shows a specific symbol “cherry”. . On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a low-probability state, the gaming machine stops the reel 203 at a predetermined appearance in which one of the lower small reels 203g, 203h, 203i represents a specific symbol “cherry”. . Thereby, the gaming machine suggests the current gaming state to the player, and can increase the player's sense of expectation for the next jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the chance button 117 is not received from the player while the selection effect 610 is being executed (when the player does not operate the chance button 117), the gaming machine is used as an effect for viewing. The fortune teller directing 630 is executed. In this fortune teller effect 630, the gaming machine displays on the display screen of the display unit 104, for example, a moving image representing a scene in which the fortune teller performs fortune-telling using a crystal ball. The fortune teller effect 630 is an effect that only allows the player to view this moving image, and the gaming machine does not accept this operation even if the chance button 117 is operated while the fortune teller effect 630 is being executed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine, the effect executed after the selection effect 610 differs depending on whether or not the operation of the chance button 117 is accepted while the selection effect 610 is being executed. Specifically, when the operation of the chance button 117 is received while the selection effect 610 is being executed, the gaming machine executes the push effect 620 after the selection effect 610. On the other hand, if the operation of the chance button 117 is not accepted while the selection effect 610 is being executed, the gaming machine executes the fortune teller effect 630 that does not accept the operation of the chance button 117 after the selection effect 610.

(Processing procedures for gaming machines)
Next, a processing procedure of the gaming machine in the above series of effects will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The processing shown in FIG. 7 is executed by the effect control unit (effect control board) 302 in a state where the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a predetermined start-up process and the like are completed, and a normal game can be performed. The effect control unit 302 performs the process shown in FIG. 7 immediately before the reel 203 is rotated once in order to notify the player of the determination result of the jackpot determination for the start winning, for example.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, first, the effect control unit 302 performs a selection effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the selection effect 610 (step S701). In step S701, the effect control unit 302 performs the selection effect execution lottery based on, for example, a predetermined selection effect execution lottery random number acquired immediately before the selection effect execution lottery and the selection effect execution lottery table. At this time, if the value of the random number for selection effect execution lottery is a predetermined value, it is assumed that the target effect is executed.

Subsequently, the effect control unit 302 determines whether or not to execute the selection effect 610 (step S702). When the selection effect 610 is not executed (step S702: No), the effect control unit 302 ends the series of processes as it is. When executing the selection effect 610 (step S702: Yes), the effect control unit 302 executes the selection effect 610 (step S703). Then, the effect control unit 302 determines whether the operation of the chance button 117 is accepted while the selection effect 610 is being executed (a predetermined period from the start of the selection effect 610) (step S704).

  When the operation of the chance button 117 is received (step S704: Yes), the effect control unit 302 executes the press effect 620 (step S705). Then, the effect control unit 302 determines whether or not the operation of the chance button 117 is accepted while the eye effect 620 is being executed (a predetermined period from the start of the eye effect 620) (step S706).

  When the operation of the chance button 117 is accepted (step S706: Yes), the effect control unit 302 performs the rotation stop control of the reel 203 so as to obtain a predetermined outcome (step S707), and ends the series of processes. To do. When the operation of the chance button 117 is not accepted (step S706: No), the effect control unit 302 waits until the operation of the chance button 117 is accepted (step S706: No loop). When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the eye-promotion effect 620 without accepting the operation of the chance button 117, the effect control unit 302, for example, automatically selects an arbitrary outcome (for example, an outcome different from the predetermined outcome). It is also possible to stop the display and finish the eye-promotion effect 620.

  On the other hand, if the operation of the chance button 117 is not accepted while executing the selection effect 610 in step S704 (step S704: No), has the predetermined period elapsed since the start of the selection effect 610? Is determined (step S708). When the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the selection effect 610 (step S708: Yes), the effect control unit 302 executes the fortune teller effect 630 (step S709), and proceeds to step S707. When the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S708: No), the process proceeds to step S704.

(Specific display example of gaming machine in the push effect of the embodiment)
Next, a specific display example of the effects performed by the gaming machine will be described. 8-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of a display of the effect which a game machine performs. 8-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of a display of the effect which a game machine performs. FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of a specific display example of the effects performed by the gaming machine. 8-4 is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the specific example of a display of the effect which a game machine performs. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram (part 5) illustrating a specific display example of the effects performed by the gaming machine. In addition, in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-5 shown below, white down arrows in the drawings indicate that the small reels 203a to 203i are rotating.

  In FIG. 8A, the gaming machine first starts the rotation of the small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203, and then executes the selection effect 610. In the selection effect 610, for example, the gaming machine lowers the overall brightness on the display screen 800 in the display unit 104 (decreases the transmittance) so that the entire reel 203 is not visible to the player, and the chance is displayed on the display screen 800. An effect that is performed when the button 117 is operated (a press effect 620), an effect that is performed when the chance button 117 is not operated (a press effect 630), and the player is guided to the player. A press effect 620 or a fortune teller effect 630 is selected. At this time, the gaming machine may display a message for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 and instruct the player to operate the chance button 117.

When the operation of the chance button 117 is received while the selection effect 620 is being executed, the gaming machine subsequently executes the eye-promotion effect 620 (FIG. 8-2). When the press effect 620 is executed, for example, the gaming machine lowers the brightness of other areas except the area 801 on the display screen 800 in the display unit 104 (lowers the transmittance). As a result, the gaming machine makes other small reels other than the small reels (203c, 203f, 203i in the illustrated example) related to the press effect 620 invisible to the player, and the small reels related to the press effect 203c, 203f, and 203i can be made conspicuous.

  Then, the gaming machine displays an image corresponding to the impression effect on the entire display unit 104 in an area where the transmittance is low (an area other than the area 801) (FIG. 8-2). In FIG. 8-2, it is assumed that the effect is a pressing effect that causes the player to press a specific symbol “cherry”, and “Cherry Chance!” Is displayed in order to make the player aim for “cherry”.

  Thereafter, when an operation is accepted by the chance button 117, the gaming machine stops the small reels 203c, 203f, 203i related to the push-in effect at the predetermined outcome described above (for example, the outcome according to the gaming state). (Fig. 8-3). For example, FIG. 8-3 shows an example in which the gaming state is a high probability state, and the small reel 203f in the middle stage is stopped at the outcome representing the cherry. Although illustration is omitted, at this time, if the gaming state is a low-probability state, for example, the lower small reel 203i stops at an outcome that represents a cherry.

  After stopping the small reels 203c, 203f, and 203i related to the directing effect, the gaming machine raises the overall brightness on the display screen 800 in the display unit 104 (increases the transmittance), for example, the entire reel 203. Make it visible to the player. Then, the gaming machine, for example, sequentially stops the other small reels 203a, 203b, 203d, 203e, 203g, and 203h based on the determination result of the jackpot determination performed immediately before the rotation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i. The production ends (FIGS. 8-4). For example, if the determination result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, the gaming machine is stopped so that three identical “7” symbols are aligned on the active line.

  Also, at this time, the gaming machine makes the stopped small reels 203a to 203i stand out, for example, by increasing the lightness (increasing the transmittance) of the portion overlapping the stopped (or stopped) small reels 203a to 203i. Such an image may be displayed. Further, for example, the lightness of the portion overlapping with the reel 203 (small reels 203a to 203i) for which the losing symbol has already been determined is lowered (ie, the transmittance is lowered), so that the small reels 203a to 203i for which the losing symbol has been determined are not conspicuous. Such an image may be displayed.

  On the other hand, if the operation of the chance button 117 is not accepted while the selection effect 620 of FIG. 8-1 is being executed, the gaming machine continues to execute the fortune teller effect 630 (FIG. 8-5). When the fortune teller directing 630 is executed, the gaming machine lowers the overall brightness on the display screen 800 in the display unit 104 (lowers the transmittance) so that the entire reel 203 cannot be seen from the player, and the fortune teller 802 is made of crystal. A moving image or the like for performing fortune-telling using the ball 803 is displayed. In this moving image, for example, the player is shown that a design image 804 (cherry in the illustrated example) is reflected in the crystal ball 803. The symbol image 804 is variably displayed so as to move from the right to the left on the surface of the crystal ball 803, and is stopped at the end of the fortune teller effect 630 (that is, when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the fortune teller effect 630). It is displayed and suggests an outcome to the player.

  Thereafter, when the reproduction of the moving image is completed and the fortune teller effect 630 is terminated, the gaming machine increases the overall brightness on the display screen 800 in the display unit 104 (increases the transmittance), for example, the entire reel 203. The state shown in FIG. 8-4 is set to be visible to the player.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, how the player's selection is effected in the effect by the effect (the push effect 620 or the fortune teller effect 630) executed after the selection effect 610. It can be notified to the player whether it is reflected in the game. Thereby, the gaming machine can increase the player's consciousness of participation in the game in the selection effect 610, and can enjoy the game without boring the player who plays for a long time.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the push effect 620 or the fortune teller effect 630 is executed based on the player's selection, so that the player can execute the desired effect. It is possible to increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and to entertain the game without boring the player who plays for a long time.

  Further, according to the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, when an arbitrary operation from the player is accepted in the selection effect 610, it can be assumed that the eye-promotion effect 620 is selected by the player. As a result, the gaming machine increases the chances that the player can operate by executing the first stage effect 620 for the player who has not refused the operation in the selection effect 610, following the selection effect 610. Can do. Therefore, the gaming machine can further increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and entertain the game without boring the player who plays for a long time.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the eyeball effect 620 produces an effect using the physical reel 203, and the fortune teller effect 630 produces an effect on the display screen 800 of the display unit 104. be able to. Thereby, the gaming machine can more clearly notify the player how the player's selection is reflected in the production, and the player's awareness of participation in the game can be increased.

  Further, according to the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the physical reel 203 is used for the player who likes the game (for example, a player such as a rotary gaming machine) according to the preference of the player. Production) can be provided to the player. Thereby, the gaming machine can entertain the game without boring the player who plays for a long time.

  As described above, according to the presentation method of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect that is executed after the selection effect is notified to the player how the player's selection is reflected in the effect. In addition, since the player can execute the desired effect, the player's awareness of participation in the game can be increased, and the game can be enjoyed without boring the player who plays for a long time.

  Note that the game machine production method described in the above embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

104 Display Unit 201 Liquid Crystal Display Panel 202 Liquid Crystal Shutter 203 Reel (Reel)
301 Main Control Unit 302 Effect Control Unit 303 Prize Ball Control Unit 501 Reception Unit 502 Detection Unit 503 Interlocking Control Unit 504 Display Control Unit 505 Reel Control Unit 506 Operation Accepting Unit

Claims (1)

A first effect execution step of executing a selection effect for causing the player to select one of a first effect that can accept a predetermined operation by the player and a second effect that does not accept an operation by the player When,
An operation instruction step for instructing the player to perform an operation for selecting one of the first effect and the second effect during the execution of the selection effect in the first effect execution step;
An accepting step of accepting the selection by the player during execution of the selection effect;
A second effect execution step of executing either the first effect or the second effect after the selection effect according to the selection received in the reception step;
Including
The reception process includes
When there is an operation for selecting the first effect according to the instruction in the operation instruction process, the selection is accepted as the selection of the first effect, while there is an operation for selecting the second effect according to the instruction in the operation instruction process. If accepted, it is accepted as the selection of the second effect,
The second effect execution step includes:
In the case where the first effect is executed, the effect result is shown when the predetermined operation is accepted in the first effect,
An effect method for a gaming machine, wherein when the second effect is executed, an effect result is indicated when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the second effect.

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