JP2016131790A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide, for a player's convenience, a function for redisplaying an image having been displayed in a variation performance or the like.SOLUTION: A game machine (a pachinko game machine) executes determination on whether or not to execute a jackpot game on the basis of establishment of an operation-start condition, and presents a determination result to a player via execution of a performance for suggesting the determination result. When displaying a specific image (such as a premium) in the performance, the game machine, in response to an input of a prescribed capturing operation (or without any input of the operation), stores a display image at that time including the specific image as a redisplay object image, and displays a redisplay image (e.g., an image suggesting that it is possible to redisplay the specific image) related to the redisplay. After that, when receiving a redisplay command operation, the game machine re-displays the redisplay object image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  A type of gaming machine (pachinko machine) performs a jackpot lottery (winning determination) based on the establishment of the start condition, and when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game with the opening of a big prize opening is performed as a kind of special game . A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player in the symbol stop mode after the symbol change display on the symbol display means.

  In the gaming machine, various effects according to the result of the determination as to whether or not to perform a special game are performed, and the fun of the game is increased by this effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The production includes display of an image. It is also common to take a picture of a screen state on which a so-called premier image or the like is displayed with a mobile terminal or the like, and post the shot image to a magazine or publish it on a network.

JP 2013-236850 A

  However, since the time when the premier image or the like is displayed in the production is often short, even if an attempt is made to take a picture after confirming the appearance of the premier image or the like, it is often not in time.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in convenience regarding image redisplay.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs an effect according to whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed using an effect unit including a display unit, and the specific image is displayed in the effect Specific image display control means that can be displayed on the display means, and a redisplay image display control means for displaying a redisplay image relating to redisplay of the specific image on the display means after the specific image is displayed in the effect. It is characterized by providing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in convenience regarding image redisplay.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic enlarged view of the information display part in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a back perspective view of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the gaming machine of FIG. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is a partial block diagram of a gaming machine focusing on a part related to image display. It is explanatory drawing of the regulation redisplay candidate image defined as a redisplay candidate. It is the figure which showed a mode that the premier variation production image was displayed in the variation production. It is a figure which shows the example of a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the example of a special figure change effect pattern table. It is the figure which showed a mode that a rare fluctuation production image was displayed in a fluctuation production. 10 is a partial flowchart of command reception processing by an effect control unit. It is explanatory drawing of the display area of a hold image. It is a figure which shows the state by which the several hold image is displayed on the image display part. It is a figure which shows multiple types of pending | holding images. It is a figure which shows the display content change accompanying a pending | holding image increase process. It is a figure which shows the display content change accompanying a pending | holding image reduction process. It is an execution timing relationship figure of prefetching production and change production. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of premier prefetch images other than a pending | holding image. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of rare prefetch images other than a pending | holding image. It is the figure which enumerated the outline | summary of the technique demonstrated by several Example. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of operation | movement until the redisplay which concerns on an Example ( _EXA1 ). It is an operation | movement flowchart of the game machine which concerns on an Example ( _EXA1 ). Relates to Example (EX _A1), is a diagram showing a display example of an image display unit in the operation lifetime of Sukusho operation. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image for a redisplay concerning an Example ( _EXA1 ). It is a figure which shows redisplay of the redisplay object image which concerns on an Example ( _EXA1 ). It is a figure which shows the flow of the operation | movement toward a redisplay in connection with an Example ( _EXA1 ). It is a figure which shows a mode that the display of a regulation redisplay candidate image and the image for a redisplay is performed in multiple times according to an Example ( _EXA1 ). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of operation | movement until the redisplay based on an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is an external appearance perspective view of the terminal device which concerns on an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is a functional block diagram of the terminal device which concerns on an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is an operation | movement flowchart of the game machine which concerns on an Example ( _EXB1 ). Relates to Example (EX _B1), is a diagram showing a display example of an image display unit in the operation lifetime of Sukusho operation. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image for a redisplay which concerns on an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the code information which concerns on an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is a figure which shows the flow of the operation | movement toward the display of code | cord | chord information regarding an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is a figure which shows a mode that the display of a regulation redisplay candidate image and the image for a redisplay is performed in multiple times according to an Example ( _EXB1 ). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of operation | movement until the redisplay which concerns on an Example ( _EXC1 ). It is an operation | movement flowchart of the game machine which concerns on an Example ( _EXC1 ). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image for a redisplay concerning an Example ( _EXC1 ). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the flow of operation | movement until the redisplay which concerns on an Example ( _EXD1 ). It is an operation | movement flowchart of the game machine which concerns on an Example ( _EXD1 ). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image for a redisplay concerning an Example ( _EXD1 ). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the code information which concerns on an Example ( _EXD1 ). It is explanatory drawing of the example of a display content at the time of generation | occurrence | production of a reservation continuation concerning Example ( _EXE1 ). It is a figure which shows the image display part and sub image display part which _{concern on an} Example ( _EXE4 ). It is explanatory drawing of the example of the utilization method of an image display part and a sub image display part in connection with an Example ( _EXE4 ).

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or signs are indicated by writing symbols or signs referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Omitted or abbreviated.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called digipachi) belonging to the former first type.

<< Basic configuration of gaming machine >>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. A basic configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes each component shown in FIG. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown). Note that the upper, lower, left, and right refer to the upper, lower, left, and right viewed from the player facing the game board 101 unless otherwise specified, and the vertical and horizontal directions are parallel to the board of the game board 101. The vertical direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction is parallel to the horizontal direction.

  In the gaming machine 100, the game ball launched upward by the driving of the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. Falls (flows down). The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. A glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 103 so as to be visible in front of the game board 101 (player side) is fixed to the frame member 113. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball fall path in the game area 103 includes a windmill that changes the fall direction of the game ball, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, a gate 108, a large A winning port 109 and a normal winning port 110 are installed.

  An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays various effect images. For example, the image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol provided in correspondence with a special symbol for representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and an image related to an effect that is performed until the gaming machine 100 indicates the lottery result of the jackpot lottery Is displayed. The image display unit 104 may also display a symbol (ordinary decoration symbol) for representing a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are installed below the image display unit 104. The start openings 105 and 106 form a start area through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). When the predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied, the right to receive the big hit lottery is acquired. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game balls pass through the start ports 105 and 106, that is, when the game balls win the start ports 105 and 106, respectively. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. The game balls to be paid out are also called prize balls. Winning may be read as winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Similarly to the start ports 105 and 106, the gate 108 forms a start region through which a game ball can pass (winning is possible).

  A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The grand prize opening 109 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 109, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (opened state) that makes it easy to win the winning hole 109 is taken. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the special winning opening 109. In effect, when the grand prize opening 109 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the big prize opening 109, and only when the big prize opening 109 is in the open state, the game ball is awarded a big prize. Winning to the mouth 109 is possible. The opening of the big prize opening 109 is also referred to as the opening of the big prize opening 109. The big winning opening 109 is normally closed, and when a big win is won in the big win lottery, a predetermined round (for example, 30 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied is predetermined. Repeat as many times as possible (for example, 16 times). When the gaming machine 100 detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 109, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls.

  One or more normal winning openings 110 are installed on the side or lower side of the image display unit 104. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 110. The first start port 105, the second start port 106, the gate 108, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110 are not limited to the positions shown in FIG. 1, and may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 103. . At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110. Yes. An information display unit 112 is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 101 (details will be described later).

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game board 101 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the upper, lower, left, and right sides and protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like. The effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a plurality of motors, and the direction of light irradiation by the lamps can be changed up and down or left and right by driving the motors.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at the lower right position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes toward the player side, and a firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 117 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 116. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 117 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the launch intensity of the game ball according to the angle at which the launch instruction member 117 is rotated.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118, a cross key 119, a hit ball supply tray 120, and the like are provided below the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 constitute an operation input unit for receiving an operation input from the player. The hitting ball supply tray 120 has a shape that can accommodate a game ball, and sends out the stored game ball to the launching unit.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 that is driven at the time of production is provided. For example, when performing an effect using the movable accessory 130, the movable accessory 130 slides downward from the position shown in FIG. 1 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104. In this manner, the image display unit 104 is retracted to a storage space provided at the top.

<< Information display section >>
As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201 that displays a special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays a normal symbol that indicates the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, A display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205 are provided. Each display unit 201 to 205 can be formed by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The special symbol display unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol. The hold display unit 203 includes display units 203a, 203b, and 203c. The right of lottery lottery (the information for special figure determination to be described later) due to the establishment of the first start condition is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the held rights is displayed on the display unit 203a as the number of held information U1. Is displayed. The right of lottery lottery (the special figure determination information described later) due to the establishment of the second start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the reserved rights is displayed as the reserved information number U2 on the display unit 203b. Is displayed. The right of the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 108 is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the held rights is displayed on the display unit 203c as the hold information number U3.

<< Back configuration of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 3, the back side structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a rear configuration of the gaming machine 100. On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 301, a prize ball control board 302, an effect control board 303, a power board 304 that supplies power to each board in the gaming machine 100, an output terminal board 305, and the like are provided. ing. Each of these boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed from a plurality of printed boards. Further, a power plug 315 for supplying power to the power supply board 304 and a power switch (not shown) are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 100.

  The frame member 113 is connected to the outer frame 330 via a hinge mechanism portion 320 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side when viewed from the player), and the other end side in the left-right direction (using the hinge mechanism portion 320 as a fulcrum) For example, the right side as viewed from the player can be turned away from the outer frame 330. By rotating the frame member 113 like a door around the hinge mechanism 320 as a fulcrum, the inner part of the outer frame 330 including the game board 101 can be opened. A lock mechanism (not shown) that fixes the other end side to the outer frame 330 is provided on the other end side of the frame member 113 (for example, the right side when viewed from the player).

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the first or second start condition is established, the gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information according to the establishment timing, and performs a big hit lottery based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information is equivalent to acquisition of the right of jackpot lottery. In the jackpot lottery, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won (whether the jackpot is won or the game is lost). In some cases, the winning of a jackpot is expressed as the occurrence of a jackpot. When the jackpot lottery is performed based on the establishment of the first start condition, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery lottery result). On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is performed based on the establishment of the second start condition, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result (that is, in a manner indicating the lottery lottery result).

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (that is, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery), a combination indicating a jackpot (for example, a so-called doublet such as “7, 7, 7”) To stop and display the first to third decorative symbols.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (that is, when the player wins the jackpot lottery, in other words, when the jackpot lottery is not won), the first to third decorative symbols stop, for example, at a so-called break-off indicating a loser. . The loose eye corresponds to stopping the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol with an unrelated symbol, and is a decorative pattern stop mode that does not develop into reach production.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is performed in which the jackpot 109 is opened for a round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 16 rounds). When a game ball wins the big prize opening 109 while the big prize opening 109 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. During the jackpot game, the jackpot lottery is not performed. The jackpot game ends when the round winning prize opening 109 corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot is completed. In the jackpot game state, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than other gaming states (such as a normal gaming state) that do not involve the opening of the grand prize winning hole 109 (in other words, the jackpot gaming is the It is more advantageous for the player than a game without opening). The advantage here means that the player easily obtains more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is greater) as the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which the jackpot lottery is performed. At this time, the gaming state may be changed according to the type of winning jackpot.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 has a low probability non-electric support game state that is a normal game state and a high probability electric game state that can be referred to as a probabilistic change game state, except for a game state (including a jackpot game state) that involves the opening of the big winning opening 109. Take one of the game states of the support game state. The electric support is an abbreviation for an electric chew support function, and details will be described later.

  The low probability non-electric support game state belongs to the low probability game state. In the low-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a determination table per low-probability special chart (see table TAt1 in FIG. 6 to be described later), and in this embodiment, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 1/399 A lottery lottery will be held.

  The high probability electric support game state belongs to the high probability game state. In the high-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a determination table per high-probability special chart (see table TAt2 in FIG. 6 to be described later). A lottery lottery will be held. That is, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is won with a 10 times higher probability than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state for the jackpot winning.

  The high probability electric support game state also belongs to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). The specific contents of the electric support will not be described in detail because it is a publicly known technology. For example, when the electric support is given, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to when the electric support is not provided, A non-electric support game in which an electric support is not given in an electric support game state, in which an increase in the probability of winning a lottery (and thus an increase in the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107) and an increase in the opening time of the electric tulip 107 are achieved. Compared to the state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. In the electric support game state, a game is played by the above-mentioned right strike, and the opportunity for the big hit lottery is mainly winning the second start opening 106.

  On the other hand, the low probability non-electric support game state belongs to a non-electric support game state to which no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is played by left-handed as described above, and the big win lottery is mainly a winning to the first start opening 105. As understood from the above description, the electric support game state is a game state in which the start condition (second start condition) is more easily established than the non-electric support game state. Therefore, the electric support game state is more advantageous to the player than the non-electric support game state with respect to the ease of establishment of the start condition.

<< Internal structure of gaming machine >>
The internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 400 provided in the gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect that controls the contents of the effect. And a control unit 403. In addition to the control unit 400, each component shown in FIG. 4 is provided in the gaming machine 100. For example, a main control unit 401, a prize ball control unit 402, and an effect control unit 403 in FIG. 4 are formed by the main control board 301, the prize ball control board 302, and the effect control board 303 in FIG. 3, respectively, and the output in FIG. The terminal board 305 includes the board external information terminal board 491 of FIG.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the main control unit 401 are also referred to as a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM, respectively. The main CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the main ROM 412 and executes the read program using the main RAM 413 as a work area. As shown in FIG. 4, the main ROM 412 stores tables TAt, TZt, THt, FAt, FZt, FHt and DKt, and the main RAM 413 is provided with storage areas 413a to 413j. In addition to this, various tables can be stored in the main ROM 412, and various storage areas can be provided in the main RAM 413.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 401 includes a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start point that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A start port SW414b, a gate SW415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW416 that detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 109, and a normal ball that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning port 110 A winning opening SW417 is connected.

  Each of the SWs 414a and 414b and the SWs 415 to 417 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401, and the main control unit 401 receives a jackpot lottery based on the input detection signal. For example, special figure determination information corresponding to the right for this purpose is stored, a lottery lottery is performed using the special figure determination information, and a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 402. As the SWs 414a, 414b, 415, 416 and 417, proximity switches or the like can be employed. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board 101, a first start port SW 414 a is provided for each of the plurality of first start ports 105. The same applies to the case where a plurality of the second start opening 106, the gate 108, the big winning opening 109 or the normal winning opening 110 are provided.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, an electric tulip solenoid 418 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 419 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 401. The main control unit 401 inputs or does not input an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 418 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and inputs or does not input an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 419 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery And The solenoids 418 and 419 perform the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 107 and the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 109 by converting the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, respectively.

  Also, various display units in the information display unit 112 in FIG. 2 are connected to the main control unit 401 (however, the display units 204 and 205 are not shown in FIG. 4). The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a or the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. I do. Furthermore, the main control unit 401 controls the display content of the hold display unit 203 based on the number of hold information U1, U2, and U3.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 5 lists the main processes performed by the main control unit 401. When power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the main process is executed by the main CPU 411. In the main process, the main CPU 411 performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401 and stores setting information indicating setting contents in the setting storage area 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing a timer interrupt process to be described later. In the main process, whether or not the gaming machine 100 is turned off is monitored. When the power is turned off, backup information is generated and the backup information is stored in the backup storage area 413b. The main RAM 413 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the main RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off.

[1-2. Timer interrupt processing]
The main CPU 411 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process for the main process at a period (for example, a period of several milliseconds or less) stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main process (see FIG. 5). In the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a random number update process, a switch process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, an electric accessory control process, a prize ball process, and an output process.

[1-2-1. Random number update processing]
The random number update process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the random number update process, the main CPU 411 updates the count value of each random number counter by adding “1” to the count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c. The counter storage area 413c includes a main control unit 401 that includes a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a special figure variation pattern random number counter C3, a random number counter C4 per common figure, and a general figure random number counter C5. The count values of various random number counters to be managed are stored. The counters C1 to C5 respectively count a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a special fluctuation pattern random number, a random number per common figure, and a common figure random number. In the random number update processing, the main CPU 411 returns the count value of the counter to “0” when the count value of any one of the random number counters C1 to C5 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and thereafter the same Count up. Here, for example, a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number are counted within the ranges of “0 to 398”, “0 to 99”, and “0 to 499”, respectively. The random numbers per common figure and the random numbers of common symbols are counted within a range of “0 to 9”, for example. Note that the arbitrary random number in the present embodiment takes only an integer value unless otherwise specified.

[1-2-2. Switch processing]
The switch process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the switch process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a big winning opening switch process, and a normal winning opening switch process.

  The start port switch process includes first and second start port switch processes (see FIG. 5). In the first start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the first start condition based on the timing at which the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 (that is, based on the winning to the start port 105). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are displayed as the special values. Special figure determination information (special figure holding information) including hit random numbers, special figure random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413. In the second start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the second start condition based on the timing at which a game ball winning the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b (that is, based on the winning to the start port 106). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired per special symbol. Special figure determination information (special figure hold information) included as a random number, special figure design random number and special figure variation pattern random number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413.

  The special figure determination information storage area 413d stores special figure determination information based on establishment of the first start condition and special figure determination information based on establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. it can. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, up to eight pieces of special figure determination information can be stored in the storage area 413d. The number of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413d corresponds to the above-described numbers of hold information U1 and U2, respectively. In addition, a priority order for receiving the big hit lottery is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413d. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, it is assumed that a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied. The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 by the gate SW 415, and stores the random number counter C4 and the regular symbol random number counter C5 in the counter storage area 413c. Obtains the count value, and stores the information for determining the usual figure (ordinary figure holding information) including the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as the random numbers per common figure and the common symbol random numbers, and stores the information for the usual figure determination in the main RAM 413 It memorize | stores in the area | region 413i. The common figure determination information storage area 413i can store the common figure determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413i corresponds to the above-described reserved information number U3. Priorities for receiving the normal symbol lottery are set for each of the information for determining ordinary symbols stored in the storage area storage area 413i. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  In the big prize opening switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 by the big prize opening SW416. In the normal winning opening switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110 through the normal winning opening SW417.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
The special symbol process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 executes special symbol determination. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol design determination, and a special graphic fluctuation pattern determination. The above jackpot lottery may include special symbol determination and special symbol design determination, and may further include special symbol variation pattern determination. Therefore, the special figure determination may be considered to include a jackpot lottery, or the special figure determination and the jackpot lottery may be considered to be equivalent to each other. In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes determination per special symbol, special symbol determination and special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d. These determination results are stored in the special figure determination result storage area 413e. Then, after the special symbol fluctuation display is performed for the fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the judgment result of the special figure judgment and the special symbol judgment. Let

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 sets a variation start command including the determination result of the special symbol determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination in the main RAM 413, so On the other hand, when the execution of the variation effect is instructed and the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the variation control command is set to the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the variation effect. In addition, when the result of the special figure hit determination indicates that the jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 instructs the effect control unit 403 to start executing the hit effect by setting an opening command in the main RAM 413 following the change stop command. At the end of the jackpot game, an ending command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the hit effect. These commands are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 5) described later.

  In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 acquires the special figure determination information set with the highest priority in the special figure determination information storage area 413d as the determination target (the determination target) TT, and the special CPU determines the special target of the determination target TT. By using the information for figure determination, judgment per special figure, special figure design judgment and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially executed. The special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is deleted from the storage area 413d (therefore, the number of held information U1 or U2 is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413d, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination.

  In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 first makes a per-special symbol determination that involves a comparison between the special symbol determination table TAt stored in the main ROM 412 and a random number per special symbol of the determination target TT.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the determination table TAt per special figure includes a determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure and a determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure. Each of the tables TAt1 and TAt2 has a predetermined determination value associated with the jackpot.

  If the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure (that is, at the time of lottery lottery), the main CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1 and sets the high probability game flag to ON. If it has been set, judgment per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, otherwise it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, the determination table TAt per special figure is formed so that the winning probability of the jackpot (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) becomes 1/399 and 10/399 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. It shall be.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots. In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are special A and special B as jackpot types. The numbers of rounds for special A and special B are 4, 16 respectively. Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round. The larger the number of rounds, the more the number of prize balls that can be obtained by winning the big winning opening 109 in the jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player. In each round, the big prize opening 109 is opened until the opening time of the big prize opening 109 reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). However, in each round, even if the opening time of the big prize opening 109 does not reach a predetermined time, the big prize opening 109 is closed when the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 109 reaches a predetermined number. .

  In the determination per special symbol for the first special symbol (in the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special A and special B is 80 respectively. %, 20%. In the judgment per special figure for the second special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio of the jackpot to be special A and special B is 30 respectively. %, 70%.

  After the special hit game of special A or special B, the main CPU 411 counts the number of times the special symbol has been changed, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is highly probable until the special symbol change display for the predetermined number of STs is completed. While the electric support game state is set, the game state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low-probability non-electric support game state (that is, the normal game state) after the change display of special symbols for the number of STs is completed. Here, it is assumed that the ST count is 70. However, after the special jackpot game of special A or special B is over, after the new jackpot game is played and a new jackpot game is played, the number of changes in the special symbol will start from the end of the new jackpot game. Counted.

  If it is determined that the big win is won in the special symbol determination, the main CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the main ROM 412 with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and based on the comparison result. A special symbol design is determined to determine the type of jackpot. The special symbol symbol determination table TZt is composed of a first special symbol symbol determination table and a second special symbol symbol determination table. When the determination target TT is special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied, the determination target TT is triggered when the second start condition is satisfied using the first special symbol determination table. In the case of the acquired special symbol determination information, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table. The first and second special symbol determination tables are formed so that the types of jackpots for the first and second special symbols are determined by the above-described ratio (see FIG. 7).

  As can be seen from FIG. 7, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (ie, more Easy to get many prize balls). Here, “relatively advantageous” means that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the winning prize opening 109 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is executed based on the establishment of the first starting condition. This means that the number of prize balls obtained by winning the winning prize opening 109 in the jackpot game is larger than the expected value. "Expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the big winning hole 109 in the jackpot game" is an expected value of the number of rounds in the jackpot game or an expected value of the maximum total opening time of the big winning hole 109 in the jackpot game May be read as

  In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt storing a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the judgment target TT. Figure variation pattern determination is performed. Each special symbol variation pattern defines a variation pattern of a special symbol, and defines, for example, a variation time of the special symbol (the length of time during which the variation display of the special symbol is performed). The determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern is synonymous with the selection or setting of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In the special figure determination result storage area 413e (see FIG. 4), the determination results of the special object per TT, the special symbol design determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination for the determination target TT are stored in a state of being associated with each other. The

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
Further, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 5). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d and put on hold. The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The method of special figure determination, special symbol design, and special figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target is the same as those for the determination target TT. The determination result of the pre-determination process (that is, the determination result of the special figure for the pre-determination target, the determination result of the special symbol design and the special figure variation pattern determination) is stored in the pre-determination information storage area 413h, The pre-determination command that is included is set in the main RAM 413 and transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in the output process described later. The pre-determination process for certain special figure determination information is executed in the start-up switch process before the special figure determination information is acquired and stored in the storage area 413d.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 5) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the common symbol determination information set with the highest priority in the general symbol determination information storage area 413i as the normal symbol determination target FF, and determines the normal symbol per-determination determination table FAt, Based on the normal symbol determination table FZt, the normal symbol variation pattern table FHt, and the general symbol determination target FF, etc. Is executed, and the determination result of the common figure determination is stored in the general figure determination result storage area 413j, and the change display and the stop display of the normal symbol are performed based on the determination result of the common figure determination. The information for determining the normal map that has become the normal map determination target FF is deleted from the storage area 413i (therefore, the number U3 of reserved information is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413i, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the normal symbol determination.

  In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When the winning is per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the general symbol determination using the general symbol determination table FZt. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. In the normal map variation pattern determination, the main CPU 411 selects a general map variation pattern for the normal map determination target FF from a plurality of normal map variation patterns included in the general map variation pattern table FHt based on whether or not the electric support is provided. To do. The regular pattern variation pattern defines the variation time of a normal symbol. The main CPU 411 controls the display of the normal symbols based on the stored contents of the general pattern determination result storage area 413j in which the determination result of the general pattern determination is stored. For example, after displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the normal fluctuation pattern selected by the normal fluctuation pattern determination, stop the normal symbol at the symbol that shows the judgment result of the universal symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. Let

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
The electric accessory control process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the electric accessory control process, the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed.

  In the special winning a prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination indicates that a big win is won, the special winning prize opening 109 is opened and closed using a special winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big win. In the big prize opening pattern table DKt, a big prize opening pattern defining the opening mode of the big prize opening 109 is stored for each type of jackpot.

  In addition, the game state setting process (see FIG. 5) is executed in the big prize opening process during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game. In the game state setting process, the main CPU 411 sets various game flags such as a high probability game flag and an electric support game flag that determine the game state in the game flag storage area 413f. As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is an electric support game state when the electric support game flag is ON, and a non-electric support game state when the electric support game flag is OFF. In the game state setting process during the big prize opening process that is executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set ON / OFF, and the special state that maintains the high probability game state The high probability game remaining number X indicating the remaining number of changes in the symbol and the electric support game remaining number J indicating the remaining number of changes in the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained are set in the main RAM 413.

  Therefore, in the game state setting process associated with the big hit of Special A or Special B (see FIG. 7), both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J Both are set to “70”.

  The high probability remaining game count X set in the game state setting process is subtracted by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “X ≧ 1”, and becomes “X = 0”. The high probability game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a low probability gaming state. The electric support game remaining number J set in the game state setting process is decremented by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “J ≧ 1”, and becomes “J = 0”. The electric support game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a non-electric support game state. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are OFF, and “0” is set to the number of times X and J. By pushing a RAM clear switch (not shown) provided on the back of the game board 101, the gaming machine 100 is in an initial state.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the normal symbol process. When a normal symbol lottery is won (per common symbol), the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

[1-2-6. Prize ball processing]
In the winning ball process, the main CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. Is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g as a prize ball command.

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 sends information (including arbitrary commands) indicating the storage contents of each storage area in the main RAM 413 to each control unit (the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect) connected to the main control unit 401. Output to the control unit 403). A command related to the prize ball is output to the prize ball control unit 402, and a command related to the effect is output to the effect control unit 403. In the output process, the main CPU 411 can transmit any information that it recognizes or holds (for example, information indicating the state of the electric support game flag and the high probability game flag) to the effect control unit 403. When the output process ends, the timer interrupt process also ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the process executed by the main CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIG. 4, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491). For example, it can be output to a hall computer in a game hall.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The winning ball control unit 402 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The prize ball control unit 402 pays out a prize ball based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the prize ball control unit 402 is provided with a fixed position detection SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, and a front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a game ball in the hit ball supply tray 120 and a full tank detection SW 427 that detects that the hit ball supply tray 120 is filled with the game ball are connected. Each of SW 424 to 427 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or a detection signal input from the SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a payout unit 429 for paying out a prize ball. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to drive the payout drive motor, thereby to each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). The payout of prize balls corresponding to the winnings of will be realized. The prize ball controller 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and various information handled by the prize ball controller 402 can be output to the outside through the board 492.

[3. Production control unit]
The effect control unit 403 includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like (see FIG. 4). The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the effect control unit 403 are also referred to as a sub CPU, a sub ROM, and a sub RAM, respectively. The sub CPU 431 reads various programs related to the control of effects performed by the gaming machine 100 from the sub ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the sub RAM 433 as a work area.

  The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 114, lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the movable accessory 130 is provided. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected to an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 118 and the cross key 119.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realizing element (effect means). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realizing element includes at least one of the image display unit 104, the speaker 114, the effect light unit 115, the panel lamp 135, and the movable accessory 130. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 at the time of the variation of the special symbol and the end of the variation, and includes an effect that suggests a determination result of the special symbol determination. It should be noted that the suggestion, notification, notification, or notification by effect may be considered to be for the player unless otherwise specified.

[3-1. Production main processing]
FIG. 8 lists the main processes performed by the effect control unit 403. When power is supplied to the effect control unit 403, the effect main process is executed by the sub CPU 431. In the effect main process, the sub CPU 431 performs initial setting of a built-in device such as CTC in the effect control unit 403 and stores the setting content in the sub RAM 433.

[3-2. Production timer interrupt processing]
The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process with respect to the effect main process at a cycle according to the setting content stored in the sub RAM 433 by the effect main process (see FIG. 8). In the effect timer interruption process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes a command reception process and an operation reception process.

[3-2-1. Command reception processing]
In the command receiving process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, a hit effect process, a prefetch effect process, and a customer waiting effect process.

[3-2-1-1. Special drawing production process]
The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the variation effect by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then performs the effect in response to the reception of the variation stop command from the main control unit 401. The variation effect is ended by executing the end process. The effect start process includes a variable effect pattern selection process. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the sub CPU 431 selects and determines the special figure variation effect pattern using the special figure variation effect pattern table stored in the sub ROM 432 based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The special figure fluctuation effect pattern table stores a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect patterns. For example, the sub CPU 431 uses, as a special figure fluctuation effect pattern for the determination target TT, a special figure fluctuation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation effect pattern selected for the determination target TT. Select and judge from. The variation effect by the selected and determined special figure variation effect pattern is executed in the special figure effect process.

[3-2-1-2. General drawing processing]
The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 8) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

[3-2-1-3. Winning effect processing]
The winning effect process (see FIG. 8) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. At the start and end of the big hit game, an opening command and an ending command are transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the production control unit 403 as commands related to the win production, respectively. In the winning effect process, the effect control unit 403 starts the winning effect in response to the reception of the opening command, and ends the winning effect in response to the reception of the ending command.

  In the pre-reading effect process, execution control of the pre-reading effect is performed, and in the customer waiting effect process, execution control of the customer waiting effect is performed. Details thereof will be described later.

[3-2-2. Operation acceptance process]
In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 8), the sub CPU 431 operates based on the signal from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 to the player's operation state (the presence / absence of operation input and the content of the operation) of the effect button 118 or the cross key 119. ) The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

<< Image redisplay function >>
The gaming machine 100 has a function of redisplaying an image displayed on the image display unit 104 later on the image display unit 104 in a variation effect or the like. In the following description, display or redisplay of an image or information refers to display or redisplay on the image display unit 104 unless otherwise specified.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect control unit 403 includes a display control unit 450 that controls the display contents of the image display unit 104 with reference to the storage contents of the sub ROM 432 and the sub RAM 433. The sub ROM 432 is provided with an image storage area 461 in which data of various images that can be displayed on the image display unit 104 is stored. The sub-RAM 433 is provided with a re-display storage area 462 that can store various data related to image re-display. A method for using the re-display storage area 462 will be apparent from the following description.

  Please refer to FIG. In the gaming machine 100, candidates for images to be redisplayed may be determined in advance, and images determined in advance as candidates are hereinafter referred to as prescribed redisplay candidate images. The specified redisplay candidate image may be a part (a very small part) of all the images that can be displayed on the image display unit 104. The prescribed redisplay candidate image includes a premier effect image and a rare effect image. The premier effect image includes a premier variation effect image and a premier look-ahead image. The rare effect image includes a rare variation effect image and a rare prefetch image. Of the four types of images consisting of the premier variation effect image, the premier prefetch image, the rare variation effect image, and the rare prefetch image, only one, two, or three types of images may be specified redisplay candidate images.

――― About premier variation production image ―――
FIG. 11 shows a display example of the premier variation effect image. In the example of FIG. 11, in the variation effect of the determination target TT, the premier variation effect image 1100 is displayed together with the decorative pattern image 1105 displayed in a variable manner.

  The premier variation effect image may be an image that can be displayed in the variation effect of the determination target TT only when the determination target TT wins a jackpot. A player who knows the significance of the premier variation effect image can be confident that when the premier variation effect image is seen, the player wins the big hit in the big hit lottery related to the change. However, even when the determination target TT is a loss, it is possible that the premier variation effect image is displayed very rarely. For example, when the variation effect accompanied by the display of the premier variation effect image is generated 10,000 times, the variation effect may be controlled so that the determination target TT is lost probabilistically for one time. Hereinafter, when the determination target TT is a loss, it is considered that the premier variation effect image is not displayed in the variation effect of the determination target TT.

For example, when the determination target TT wins a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 is configured such that a premier variation effect image is displayed with a predetermined premier variation effect occurrence probability RR ₁ in the variation effect of the determination target TT. The premier variation effect occurrence probability RR ₁ has a value larger than 0 and much smaller than 1 (for example, 0.05).

  The premier variation effect image may be an image displayed in the premier reach effect.

  With reference to FIG. 12 etc., the example of the execution conditions of a premier reach production is demonstrated. FIG. 12 shows a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d, which is an example of components of the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d2 for jackpot. In the following, it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d unless otherwise specified.

  Each of the tables THt_d1 and THt_d2 is a table in which predetermined determination values are associated with all or a part of the special figure variation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16 are 13.5 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 60 seconds, 70 seconds, and 90 seconds, respectively.

  In the special figure variation pattern determination using the table THt_d, the main CPU 411 selects the table THt_d1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, and selects the table when the determination result of the special figure determination is a big hit. Select THt_d2. The main CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di in the selection table (here, THt_d1 or THt_d2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where i is an integer of 11 to 16, inclusive). The range of values that can be taken by the special figure variation pattern random number is “0 to 499” as described above.

  In the table THt_d1, a total of 475 judgment values “0 to 474” and a total of 16 judgment values “475 to 490” and a total of five for the special figure variation patterns THp_d11, THp_d12, THp_d13, THp_d14, and THp_d15, respectively. Determination values “491 to 495”, a total of three determination values “496 to 498”, and one determination value “499” are assigned (each determination value is an integer). In the table THt_d2, for the special figure variation patterns THp_d12, THp_d13, THp_d14, THp_d15, THp_d16, a total of 25 judgment values “0-24”, a total of 50 judgment values “25-74”, a total of 125 Determination values “75 to 199”, a total of 290 determination values “200 to 489”, and a total of 10 determination values “490 to 499” are assigned (each determination value is an integer).

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the special figure variation effect pattern table TEt. In the table TEt, a plurality of special figure variation effect patterns that define the effect contents of the variation effects such as the normal lose effect and the reach effect are stored. In FIG. 13, six different special figure fluctuation effect patterns TEp_d11 to TEp_d16 are shown as part of the special figure fluctuation effect patterns stored in the table TEt. The special figure variation effect patterns TEp_d11 to TEp_d16 are associated with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16 (see FIG. 12) on a one-to-one basis. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di is selected for the determination target TT, the special figure fluctuation effect pattern TEp_di is selected for the determination target TT and the fluctuation effect by the special figure fluctuation effect pattern TEp_di is executed (here) I is an integer of 11 to 16. In the fluctuation effects by the special figure fluctuation effect patterns TEp_d11 to TEp_d16, a normal lose effect, a normal reach effect, a low reliability reach effect, a medium reliability reach effect, a high reliability reach effect, and a premier reach effect are executed.

  The normal lose effect is a normal lose effect that is associated with the special figure variation pattern THp_d11 and appears most frequently. Reach production means that, for example, when three decorative symbols (first decorative symbol to third decorative symbol) are changed, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are aligned on the effective line, and then the third decorative symbol is arranged. This is an effect in which only the symbol is changed, and the fluctuation time is longer than that of the normal loss production, so that the expectation for the big hit is increased. Among the reach effects, the premier reach effect is an effect indicating the jackpot decision (an effect that is executed only when the winner is won). In the order of low-reliability reach production, medium-reliability reach production, high-reliability reach production, and premier reach production, the reliability for the big hit is high.

  Even when a special figure fluctuation effect pattern other than the special figure fluctuation effect pattern TEp_d16 is selected, a premier fluctuation effect image can be displayed in the fluctuation effect as long as the determination target TT is won. For example, when the determination target TT wins the jackpot and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_d15 and the special figure fluctuation effect pattern TEp_d15 are selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 (for example, the display control unit 450) It is only necessary to determine whether or not to display the premier variation effect image (for example, the cut-in display of the premier variation effect image 1100 in FIG. 11) during the variation effect of the determination target TT by lottery using a random number generated by itself. .

  In the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, there is only one type of premier reach production, but a plurality of types of premier reach production may exist. There may also be a plurality of premier variation effect images. When there are a plurality of premier variation effect images, when it is determined to display a premier variation effect image, it is only necessary to determine which premier variation effect image is to be displayed by lottery using a random number. Two or more premier variation effect images may be displayed in one premier reach effect.

Here, the explanation of the term “reliability” will be supplemented. In the case where certain effect Q ₂ for a certain one of JP diagram determination information Q ₁ is carried out, the probability that special symbol determination information Q ₁ is elected jackpot, i.e., based on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ The expected value (probability expected value) determined as jackpot in the special figure determination is called the jackpot reliability, the reliability of the special figure determination information Q ₁ , or the reliability of the production Q ₂ , or In addition, it is simply referred to as reliability while being associated with a term related to the special figure determination information Q ₁ or the production Q ₂ (for example, a reserved image for the reserved special figure determination information Q ₁ ). For example, if the information Q ₁ is being held, it is sometimes referred to as reliability information Q ₁ and so the reliability of the hold. The information Q ₁ being held means a state in which the information Q ₁ is stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d and the special symbol variation based on the information Q ₁ has not yet started. Effect Q ₂ are to be located in the advance notification effect that takes place during the variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (i.e. variation effect), starting variation of special symbol corresponding to the special symbol determination information Q ₁ It may be a prefetching effect (prefetching notice effect) performed before. The term “reliability” may be read as “expectation”.

For one Japanese view determination information Q _1, expressed as a probability "r" to effect Q ₂ is performed on the result of a "loss" and special symbol determination information to Q ₁ determination per special symbol, The probability of the effect Q ₂ being executed for the special figure determination information Q _{1 when} the result of the special figure determination is “big hit” is represented by “v”. Then, the reliability of the jackpot when the effect Q ₂ is performed on the special figure determination information Q ₁ is (100 × v / (r + v))%.

For example, in a gaming state in which Japanese view variation pattern table THt_d are used in FIG. 12, one of Japanese view determination information Q ₁ is a "loss" and special symbol determination information Q ₁ is special symbol variation pattern THp_d13 Assignment probability r is to be a "(398/399) × (5/500) ", 1 single Japanese view determination information Q ₁ is "big hit" in a by and special symbol determination information Q ₁ to special symbol variation pattern THp_d13 since the probability v assigned is "(1/399) × (50/500) ", the reliability of the jackpot when JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_d13 is assigned to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (Japanese The reliability of the information for figure determination Q _{1 and} the reliability of the effect by the special figure variation pattern THp_d13) are about 2.5%. Similarly example, the reliability of the jackpot when JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_d15 is assigned to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (special symbol reliability of the determination information Q _1, reliability of the effect by JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_d15 Degree) is about 42.2%.

――― About Rare Fluctuation Production Image ――――
FIG. 14 shows a display example of a rare variation effect image. In the example of FIG. 14, in the variation effect of the determination target TT, a rare variation effect image 1150 is displayed together with a decorative symbol image 1155 that is variably displayed.

The rare variation effect image is an image that can be displayed in the variation effect of the determination target TT, regardless of whether the determination target TT has won or lost the jackpot, but the appearance probability is considerably low (image) The appearance probability of the image means the probability that the image is displayed). Regarding one image that can be displayed in the variation effect, it is statistically expected that the image is displayed n _B times (for example, once) when the variation effect is executed n _A times (for example, 10,000 times). Then, the appearance probability of the image is n _B / n _A.

  The image storage area 461 (see FIG. 9) stores a plurality of variation effect images including a premier variation effect image, a rare variation effect image, and a normal variation effect image. There may be a plurality of types of the premier variation effect image, the rare variation effect image, and the normal variation effect image. In each variation effect, the display control unit 450 selects an image to be displayed from the plurality of variation effect images and displays it on the image display unit 104 in accordance with a variation start command including the result of the special figure determination. However, the appearance probability (for example, 0.01%) of one rare variation effect image is preferably sufficiently lower than the appearance probability (for example, 5%) of one normal variation effect image.

  The rare fluctuation effect image may be an image displayed in a specific reach effect (for example, a high-reliability reach effect by the special figure fluctuation effect pattern TEp_d15).

  The effect control unit 403 (for example, the display control unit 450) displays a rare change effect image during the change effect of the determination target TT (for example, a cut of the rare change effect image 1150 in FIG. 14) by lottery using a random number generated by itself. In-display) may be determined. However, this lottery is preferably performed so that the reliability of the effect including the display of the rare variation effect image is not less than a predetermined value. It is preferable that the predetermined value (for example, 50%) here is sufficiently higher than the winning probability (1/399 or 10/399) of the jackpot, so that when the rare variation effect image is displayed, the bonus to the jackpot in the variation is displayed. Expectation (player's expectation) increases.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of rare fluctuation effect images, when it is determined to display a rare fluctuation effect image, it is only necessary to determine which rare fluctuation effect image is to be displayed by lottery using a random number. Two or more rare change effect images may be displayed in one change effect. One or more premier variation effect images and one or more rare variation effect images may be displayed in one variation effect.

――― About pre-reading images ―――
The prefetch image including the premier prefetch image is an image that can be displayed by the prefetch effect process (see FIG. 8). In response to the reception of the prior determination command, the effect control unit 403 executes prefetch effect processing for performing a prefetch effect (prefetching notice effect) including display of a prefetched image. In the following description, the reserved special figure determination information (the right of lottery lottery with respect to the reserved special figure determination information) may be simply referred to as “hold”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing only the processes related to the prior determination command, the change start command, and the change stop command extracted from the command reception process, and the process will be described. In the command reception process, whether or not a prior determination command has been received is confirmed (step S11). When the predetermination command is received (Y in step S11), the effect control unit 403 performs the process of step S13 through the prefetch determination in step S12, and then proceeds to step S14.

  In the pre-reading determination, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading effect is performed for the hold related to the received prior determination command. This determination can be made by lottery using random numbers. The advance determination command includes advance determination information. The advance determination information includes information indicating the result of the advance determination process. The pre-reading effect is an effect based on prior determination information, and suggests, for example, the reliability of a jackpot jackpot as a prior determination target. The prefetch determination includes determination of whether or not to perform a prefetch effect using the hold image, and here, pay attention to the prefetch effect using the hold image. Further, for simplification of explanation, it is assumed that the number of held information U2 based on the establishment of the second start condition is zero, and attention is paid only to the number of retained information U1 based on the establishment of the first start condition. In step S13 following step S12, the effect control unit 403 performs a pending image increase process according to the result of the prefetch determination.

As shown in FIG. 16, five positions HP _{0 to} HP ₄ are set in the display area of the image display unit 104. For any integer i, position HP _{i + 1} is adjacent to the left side of position HP _i . One hold image can be displayed at each of the positions HP _{1 to} HP ₄ . The position HP ₀ will be described later.

FIG. 17 shows a state in which the hold images HI _{1 to} HI ₃ are displayed at positions HP _{1 to} HP ₃ , respectively. One reserved image is an image indicating that one special figure determination information is reserved, and expresses that special figure determination is performed on the special figure determination information that has been reserved. To do. In the image display unit 104, the hold is digested in order from the one displayed on the right side.

In the reserved image increasing process, one reserved image is additionally displayed for any _one of the positions HP _{1 to} HP ₄ . When the hold information number U1 increases from “i” to “i + 1” due to the establishment of the first start condition, a hold image is additionally displayed at the position HP _{i + 1} (i is an integer). There are a plurality of types of hold images to be displayed.

Referring to FIG. 18, it is assumed that the reserved image that can be displayed at position HP _i is any one of reserved images HJ _{1 to} HJ ₆ . The reserved images HJ _{1 to} HJ ₅ are white, blue, green, red, and zebra patterned reserved images, respectively, and the reserved image HJ ₆ is a reserved image on which a illustration of a raccoon is drawn. Reliability associated with the pending image HJ ₁ ~HJ ₆ is higher in the order of hold image HJ ₁ ~HJ _6.

As shown in the picture on the left side of FIG. 19, in the situation where the reserved image is displayed at the positions HP _{1 to} HP ₃ and the reserved image is not displayed at the position HP ₄ (that is, in the situation where U1 = 3), the determination is made in advance. Consider a case where a command is received (Y in step S11 in FIG. 15). In this case, when it is not determined that the pre-reading effect is performed in step S12, the effect control unit 403 displays the white reserved image HJ ₁ as the fourth reserved image HI ₄ at the position HP ₄ (FIG. 19). Display state 1211). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S12 that the pre-reading effect is to be performed, the effect control unit 403 selectively selects _one of the reserved images HJ _{2 to} HJ ₆ (or any of the reserved images HJ _{1 to} HJ ₆ ). displaying the position HP ₄ as the fourth hold image HI _4. Pending image HJ ₆ of raccoon to position HP ₄ In the display state 1212 of FIG. 19 is displayed as the fourth hold image HI _4, hold image HJ ₅ zebra 4 th position HP ₄ In the display state 1213 of FIG. 19 It is displayed as the pending images HI ₄ of. As will be described later, the display of the reserved image HJ ₆ of the raccoon corresponds to the display of the premier prefetch image, and the display of the reserved image HJ ₅ of the zebra pattern corresponds to the display of the rare prefetch image.

As described above, the reliability associated with the pending image HJ ₁ ~HJ ₆ is higher in the order of hold image HJ ₁ ~HJ _6. Therefore, for example, for an integer i of 1 to 5 or an integer i of 2 to 5, the probability that a jackpot will occur when the hold corresponding to the hold image HJ _{i + 1} is digested corresponds to the hold image HJ _i . What is necessary is just to determine the kind of pending | holding image displayed by the lottery based on prior determination information in pre-reading production | presentation so that it may become higher than the probability that a jackpot will generate | occur | produce when holding | holding is digested.

  Reference is again made to FIG. After the pending image increase process in step S13 or when a prior determination command has not been received (N in step S11), the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the effect control unit 403 confirms whether or not a change start command is received. If the change start command is received, the effect start process is performed in step S15 and then the process proceeds to step S16. If the change start command has not been received, the process proceeds directly to step S16. In step S16, the effect control unit 403 confirms whether or not a variation stop command is received, and performs an effect end process in step S17 only when the variation stop command is received.

  As described above, the effect control unit 403 executes the effect start process in response to the reception of the change start command, starts the change effect, and then executes the effect end process in response to the reception of the change stop command. This ends the variable production. The variation start process includes a reserved image reduction process.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the hold image reduction processing is executed when that is respectively hold image HI ₁ ~HI ₃ is displayed at the position HP ₁ to HP _3, hold the image HI ₁ is erased from the position HP _1, The display positions of the reserved images HI ₂ and HI ₃ displayed at the positions HP ₂ and HP ₃ are shifted to the right (that is, the reserved images HI ₂ and HI ₃ are displayed at the positions HP ₁ and HP ₂ , respectively). become). At this time, the effect control unit 403 may display the fluctuating pseudo hold image 1230 corresponding to the hold image HI ₁ deleted from the position HP ₁ at the position HP ₀ . The display of the fluctuating pseudo-hold image 1230 is a part of the fluctuating effect of the determination target TT for which the special figure determination has been performed (the effect suggesting the result of the special figure determination). It can be an effect image or a rare variation effect image.

The tanuki reserved image HJ ₆ is a premier reserved image, and the premier reserved image is a kind of premier prefetch image.

With reference to FIG. 21, the execution timing of the prefetch effect will be described more specifically. Now, it is assumed that the special control information 1300 is acquired by the main control unit 401 and the predetermination command for the special view determination information 1300 is received by the effect control unit 403 at the timing t _A1 . In each stage, the special figure determination information 1300 is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d. After that, at timing t _A2 , special figure determination for the special figure determination information 1300 is performed, and the special symbol variation display for the special figure determination information 1300 is started, and after the lapse of the variation time specified in the special figure variation pattern. At timing t _A3 , the change display stops. Effect control unit 403 in the period (prefetch effect executable period) 1310 from the timing t _A1 to the timing t _A2, it is possible to perform the prefetch effect against special symbol determination information 1300, from the timing t _A2 to the timing t _A3 In the period (variable effect executable period) 1320, a variable effect can be performed on the special figure determination information 1300.

  In the following, it is assumed that it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed for the special figure determination information 1300 unless otherwise specified. Special figure determination information determined to execute the prefetch effect and special figure determination information for which the prefetch effect is executed are referred to as prefetch targets.

  The premier prefetch image may be an image that can be displayed at any timing during the period 1310 only when it is determined that the prefetch target 1300 has won the jackpot by the pre-determination process. A player who knows the significance of the prefetched premier image can be confident that any of the current holds will win a big win when he sees the premier prefetched image. However, even when the prefetch target 1300 is a loss, it is possible that the premier prefetch image is displayed very rarely. For example, when the prefetching effect accompanied by the display of the prefetched premier image occurs 10,000 times, the prefetching effect may be controlled so that the prefetching target is stochastically lost for one of them. In the following, it is considered that when the prefetch target 1300 is lost, the premier prefetch image is not displayed in the prefetch effect for the prefetch target 1300.

For example, when it is determined that the prefetch target 1300 has won the jackpot by the pre-determination process, the prefetched premiere image is displayed with the predetermined premier prefetch effect occurrence probability RR ₂ in the prefetch effect executable period 1310 of the prefetch target 1300. Thus, the gaming machine 100 is configured. Premier prefetch effect occurrence probability RR ₂ has a value (for example, 0.05) that is larger than 0 and much smaller than 1.

When performing read-ahead effect of displaying the pending images HJ ₆ of raccoon premier prefetching image, at the time of display start pending images prefetched 1300, leave the pending images prefetched 1300 in addition to hold the image HJ _6, then, The reserved image of the prefetch target 1300 may be changed to the reserved image HJ ₆ at an arbitrary timing during the period 1310.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the pre-read image may be an image other than the reserved image. The effect control unit 403 can also display the premium prefetch image 1400 as the premier prefetch image for the prefetch target 1300 in the period 1310.

  There may be a plurality of pre-read images. In the case where there are a plurality of premier prefetched images, when it is decided to display the premier prefetched image, it is only necessary to determine which premier prefetched image to be displayed by lottery using a random number. Two or more premier look-ahead images may be displayed during the period 1310.

――― About rare look-ahead images ―――
As described above, the display of the zebra pattern on-hold image HJ ₅ (see the display state 1213 in FIG. 19) corresponds to the display of the rare prefetched image.

A rare prefetch image is an image that can be displayed in the prefetch effect executable period 1310 regardless of whether the prefetch target 1300 has won a big hit or has been defeated. The appearance probability means the probability that the image is displayed). Regarding one image that can be displayed in the pre-reading effect, it is statistically expected that the image is displayed n _B times (for example, once) when the variation effect is executed n _A times (for example, 10,000 times). Then, the appearance probability of the image is n _B / n _A.

  The image storage area 461 (see FIG. 9) stores a plurality of prefetched images including a premier prefetched image, a rare prefetched image, and a normal prefetched image. There may be a plurality of types of the pre-read image, the rare pre-read image, and the normal pre-read image. In the pre-reading effect, the display control unit 450 can select one or more pre-read images from the plurality of pre-read images and display them on the image display unit 104 according to the pre-determination information of the pre-read target 1300. The appearance probability (for example, 0.01%) of an image is preferably sufficiently lower than the appearance probability (for example, 5%) of one normal prefetched image.

  The effect control unit 403 (for example, the display control unit 450) may determine whether or not to display a rare pre-read image as a pre-read effect of the pre-read target 1300 by lottery using a random number generated by itself. However, this lottery is preferably performed such that the reliability of the presentation including the display of the rare prefetched image (the reliability of the prefetch target 1300) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. The predetermined value (for example, 50%) here is preferably sufficiently higher than the winning probability (1/399 or 10/399) of the jackpot, so that when the rare look-ahead image is displayed, the expectation of the jackpot for the hold A feeling (a player's expectation) increases.

When performing read-ahead effect of displaying the pending images HJ ₅ zebra as rare pre-read image, at the time of display start pending images prefetched 1300, either pending images prefetched 1300 pending the image HJ ₁ ~HJ ₄ Then, the reserved image of the prefetch target 1300 may be changed to the reserved image HJ ₅ at an arbitrary timing in the period 1310.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the rare prefetched image may be an image other than the reserved image. The effect control unit 403 can also display the rare prefetch image 1450 as the rare prefetch image for the prefetch target 1300 in the period 1310.

  Further, in the case where there are a plurality of rare prefetched images, when it is decided to display the rare prefetched image, it may be determined which rare prefetched image is to be displayed by lottery using a random number. During the period 1310, one or more premium prefetch images and one or more rare prefetch images may be displayed.

  Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments relating to image re-display will be described. Unless there is a contradiction and unless otherwise stated, it is possible to carry out a combination of any two or more of the following embodiments, and the matters described in any embodiment can be implemented in any other implementation. It can also be applied to examples.

In FIG. 24, the outline | summary of the technique demonstrated by several Example is listed. Hereinafter, an image to be redisplayed is referred to as a redisplay target image. At least in examples EX _{A1 to} EX _A4 and examples EX _{B1 to} EX _B4 which will be described later, the redisplay target image is a specified redisplay candidate image (see FIG. 10). In addition, a device that performs redisplay is referred to as a redisplay device. The redisplay device is a gaming machine 100 or an external device different from the gaming machine 100. In addition, the meanings of the words shown in FIG. 24 will become clear from the following description.

<< Example EX _A1 >>
An example EX _A1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 shows an outline of an operation flow until re-display according to the example EX _A1 . In the example EX _A1 , an input of a predetermined squash operation is received during the display period of the specified redisplay candidate image, and when there is an input of the squash operation, all or part of the display image of the image display unit 104 is replayed. Save as a display target image and display a redisplay image related to redisplay. Thereafter, when a re-display instruction operation is input under a predetermined re-display capable condition, the stored image is displayed (that is, the specified re-display candidate image displayed in the past is re-displayed as a re-display target image). .

With reference to FIG. 26, the operation of the embodiment EX _A1 will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is an operation flowchart of the embodiment EX _A1 of the gaming machine 100 related to display and redisplay of one specified redisplay candidate image.

  Now, in step S111, it is assumed that the specified redisplay candidate image (see FIG. 10) is displayed in the variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or the prefetch effect according to the result of the prior determination process. The specified redisplay candidate image is displayed for the time determined in the production. Then, the effect control unit 403 sets an operation effective period starting from the display start time point of the specified redisplay candidate image, and receives an input of a predetermined squish operation on the operation input unit in the operation effective period (step S112). The operation valid period includes all or part of the display period of the specified re-display candidate image. The operation input unit is a part provided in the gaming machine 100 for receiving an operation input from the player, and includes an effect button 118 and a cross key 119. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, input of an arbitrary operation refers to an operation input unit. If a sukush operation is input within the operation valid period (Y in step S112), the process proceeds to step S113. If not (N in step S112), the operation in FIG. 26 ends.

  In step S113, the effect control unit 403 sets the input timing of the squash operation to the squash timing, and saves (that is, stores) the entire display image at the squash timing in the re-display storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). Here, the entire display image refers to the entire image displayed on the image display unit 104. Since the input of the squeeze operation is received when the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed, the stored image includes the displayed specified redisplay candidate image. The image stored here becomes the redisplay target image. In step S <b> 114 following step S <b> 113, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined redisplay image on the image display unit 104. The display of the redisplay image may be started from the time when the display of the specified redisplay candidate image in step S111 is continued, or the redisplay image is displayed after the display of the specified redisplay candidate image in step S111 is completed. May be started.

  The effect control unit 403 ends the display of the redisplay image when a certain time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed after the start of the display of the redisplay image or when the special symbol variation display for a predetermined number of times has been completed. Alternatively, the display of the redisplay image may be continued until the player inputs a predetermined operation, or the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state through the depression of a RAM clear switch (not shown). The display of the redisplay image may be continued until the display returns to (the same applies to other embodiments described later). In addition, for example, when display of a redisplay image (for example, a redisplay image corresponding to a premier variation effect image) is started in a variation effect of certain special figure determination information that has been won by the jackpot, The display of the redisplay image may be ended at any timing before or after the jackpot game for the information for figure determination (for example, before the start of the first round or after the end of the final round) (other implementations described later) The same applies to the example).

  FIG. 27 shows a display example of the image display unit 104 within the operation valid period of the squish operation. Here, it is assumed that the squish operation is an operation of pressing the effect button 118 (the same may be applied to other embodiments described later). Further, it is assumed that the specified redisplay candidate image is the premier variation effect image 2100 (the same applies to other examples described later). However, the specified redisplay candidate image may be other than the premier variation effect image. In the example of FIG. 27, a premier variation effect image 2100 that is a specified redisplay candidate image, a character image 2101 indicating the characters “screen shot chance!”, A button image 2102 that imitates the effect button 118, and the effect button 118 An effective period image 2103 indicating an operation effective period and a decorative pattern image 2105 that is variably displayed are displayed on the image display unit 104. The images 2101 to 2103 correspond to squishy operation guidance images that prompt the player to input a sukushi operation or suggest that the player can input a sukush operation. Images 2101 to 2103 are superimposed and displayed on a predetermined background image. In step S <b> 113, the effect control unit 403 may store an image obtained by deleting the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) from the entire image displayed on the image display unit 104.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of a redisplay image. In FIG. 28, illustration of images other than the redisplay image that can be displayed on the image display unit 104 is omitted (the same applies to other drawings showing the redisplay image). The redisplay image 2200 in FIG. 28 is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the right corner area) of a part of the entire display area of the image display unit 104, and a character image 2210 indicating the characters “Can be redisplayed on the menu screen”. And a thumbnail image 2220. The thumbnail image 2220 may be a reduced image of the entire image stored in step S113 or a reduced image of a part of the image stored in step S113 (for example, the premier variation effect image 2100). The image for redisplay is information that suggests to the player that the redisplay target image (here, image 2100) can be redisplayed on the gaming machine 100, and the redisplay target image is redisplayed on the gaming machine 100. Information that suggests that the image is to be displayed, or information that is used for redisplay of the image to be redisplayed on the gaming machine 100, and the display of the information is a display of the character image 2210 (and / or a thumbnail image). 2220). In addition, the redisplay image may be an image including arbitrary information related to redisplay of the redisplay target image.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S114, the effect control unit 403 checks whether or not a predetermined redisplay instruction operation has been input to the operation input unit under a predetermined redisplay capable condition, and replays under the redisplay compatible condition. The process proceeds to step S116 only when a display instruction operation is input to the operation input unit.

  In step S116, the effect control unit 403 displays the image stored in step S113 using the entire display area of the image display unit 104, that is, redisplays the redisplay target image. Thereby, the premier variation effect image 2100 is displayed again. When a predetermined value is input to the operation input unit after the redisplay of the redisplay target image is started (Y in step S117), the effect control unit 403 ends the redisplay of the redisplay target image (step S118).

  FIGS. 29A and 29B show display examples of the image display unit 104 when the redisplay target image is being redisplayed. When the image from which the sketch operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) are deleted is stored as the redisplay target image, the redisplay as shown in FIG. 29A is performed, and the image without the deletion is displayed as the redisplay target image. If it is stored, the re-display shown in FIG. 29B is performed.

  The re-displayable condition (see step S115) is at least a provisional game stop determination condition that the jackpot game is not being executed, the number of held information U1 and U2 are both zero, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped. It may be included, and when the provisional game stop determination condition continues for a predetermined time or more, it may be determined that the redisplay supportable condition is satisfied. This will be explained.

  When the provisional game stop determination condition is established, the main control unit 401 transmits a customer waiting command to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 manages the customer waiting effect flag that is OFF when the customer waiting command is not received. When the production control unit 403 receives the customer waiting command, the production control unit 403 starts measuring the elapsed time from the reception time of the customer waiting command, and sets the customer waiting production flag when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Switch to ON. However, the measurement is stopped when a prior determination command or a change start command is received (that is, when the provisional game stop determination condition is not satisfied), and the measurement time is initialized to zero. In addition, when the advance determination command or the change start command is received when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 switches the customer waiting effect flag to OFF. When the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the redisplayable condition is satisfied, and when the customer waiting effect flag is OFF, the redisplayable condition is not satisfied.

  Refer to FIG. When the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 executes the customer waiting effect. When a predetermined menu screen transition operation is input to the operation input unit during execution of the customer waiting effect, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined menu image on the image display unit 104 (a so-called menu screen). In this state, when a predetermined redisplay instruction operation is input to the operation input unit while appropriately selecting a menu item (Y in step S115), the effect control unit 403 redisplays the redisplay target image. (Step S116).

  The redisplay instruction operation may be formed by pressing the effect button 118, and the entire image of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 29 (a) or (b) by one redisplay instruction operation input. The display of the redisplay target image using the region is preferably realized. However, each time the effect button 118 is pressed once as a re-display instruction operation, the image size of the re-display target image displayed on the image display unit 104 may be increased in stages (others described later). The same applies to the examples). For example, the thumbnail image (for example, the image 2220 in FIG. 28) of the image to be redisplayed is displayed immediately before the input of the redisplay instruction operation, and is displayed on the image display unit 104 every time the effect button 118 is pressed once. The image size of the image to be redisplayed is gradually increased, and when the effect button 118 is pressed 10 times, the image size of the image to be redisplayed is made the same as the size of the entire image area of the image display unit 104. May be.

Although the operation after one specified redisplay candidate image is displayed has been described, even when a plurality of specified redisplay candidate images are individually displayed at a plurality of timings, each specified redisplay candidate image is displayed. On the other hand, the same operation as described above is performed (the same applies to examples EX _{A2 to} EX _A4 and EX _C1 described later).

  As shown in FIG. 31, for example, when the first specified redisplay candidate image is displayed at the first timing and the first redisplay target image is stored, the first redisplay image 2200 [1 for the first redisplay target image is stored. ] Is displayed, and then, when the second specified redisplay candidate image is displayed at the second timing and the second redisplay target image is stored, the second redisplay image 2200 [2] for the second redisplay target image Is displayed. In the example of FIG. 31, a plurality of redisplay images are displayed in parallel. However, when the redisplay image 2200 [2] is displayed, the display of the redisplay image 2200 [1] may be erased. Further, when a plurality of redisplay images are displayed in parallel, it is sufficient to include a character image 2210 (see FIG. 28) in at least one redisplay image among the plurality of redisplay images. After the first and second redisplay target images are stored, when a redisplay instruction operation is input under predetermined redisplay capable conditions (Y in step S115), the effect control unit 403 performs the first or second redisplay. The display target image can be displayed again. The redisplay instruction operation at this time may include a selection operation for selecting which of the first and second redisplay target images is to be redisplayed.

  The appearance frequency of the premier variation effect image or the like is small, and its appearance is often pleasing to the player. It is also common to enjoy a situation where a screen state on which a premier variation effect image or the like is displayed is photographed with a mobile terminal or the like, and the photographed image is posted to a magazine or published on a network. However, since the time when the premier variation effect image or the like is displayed in the production is often short, even if an attempt is made to take a picture after confirming the appearance of the premier variation effect image or the like, it is often not in time. On the other hand, it is often difficult to always prepare for shooting during a game. According to the present embodiment, since it is possible to re-display the premier variation effect image or the like that has appeared in the effect later, it is possible to appropriately respond to the player's request to capture or view it again. is there. Further, by displaying a redisplay image including information related to redisplay, it is possible to notify the player that redisplay is possible and how to redisplay, and the convenience for the player increases.

<< Example EX _A2 >>
Example EX _A2 will be described (see FIG. 24). In the above-described example EX _A1 , only the specified re-display candidate image may be stored as the re-display target image. That is, in the example EX _A2 , a part of the above-described example EX _A1 is modified as follows.

  In step S113 (see FIG. 26), the effect control unit 403 stores only the specified redisplay candidate image displayed at the squeeze timing (the input timing of the squish operation) in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). (Ie, remember). The image stored here becomes the redisplay target image. When the specified redisplay candidate image occupies the entire display area of the image display unit 104 in step S111, as a result, the entire display image at the squeeze timing is stored in the redisplay storage area 462, but in step S111, the specified redisplay candidate image is stored. When the display candidate image occupies only a part of the entire display area of the image display unit 104, a part of the entire display image at the squeeze timing is stored in the re-display storage area 462.

In the image storage area 461 (see FIG. 9) of the sub ROM 432, data of various specified redisplay candidate images is originally stored. Therefore, instead of storing the specified redisplay candidate image in the redisplay storage area 462, the reread information for rereading the data of the specified redisplay candidate image displayed in step S111 from the image storage area 461 is displayed again. It may be stored in the storage area 462 (the same applies to Example EX _A4 described later). After that, when a re-display instruction operation is input under a re-display capable condition, the effect control unit 403 (display control unit 450) reads from the image storage area 461 based on the re-read information in the re-display storage area 462. What is necessary is just to read the data of the redisplay target image (data of the specified redisplay candidate image displayed in step S111) and redisplay the redisplay target image.

The operation and effect similar to those of Example EX _A1 can be obtained by Example EX _A2 . However, in addition to the specified redisplay candidate image, various other images are often displayed on the image display unit 104 at the same time, and the entire display image of the image display unit 104 has a better gaming situation at that time. It can be said that it is a realistic image that reflects the image. Therefore, it is considered that Example EX _A1 is preferable to Example EX _A2 .

<< Example EX _A3 >>
An example EX _A3 will be described (see FIG. 24). In the above-described example EX _A1 , the entire display image including the specified redisplay candidate image may be stored without the input of the squeeze operation. That is, in the example EX _A3 , a part of the above-described example EX _A1 is modified as follows.

In step S111 (see FIG. 26), the specified re-display candidate image is displayed in a variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or a pre-read effect according to the result of the prior determination process. Then, the effect control unit 403 treats a predetermined timing during the display period of the specified re-display candidate image as a shock timing, and re-displays the entire display image of the image display unit 104 at the shock timing regardless of whether or not an operation is input. It is stored (that is, stored) in the display storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). The image stored here becomes the redisplay target image. The operation after storage is the same as that in the example EX _A1 . Note that, in the example EX _A3 , the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) are not displayed when the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed in step S111.

The operation and effect similar to those of the example EX _A1 can be obtained by the example EX _A3 . The fact that redisplay is possible without the player's skating operation may be advantageous in terms of convenience, but a redisplay image (see FIG. 28) is displayed without regard to the player's preference. This may be disadvantageous (the display of the redisplay image that does not depend on the player's operation may be annoying for some players). In addition, it can be said that the player who can re-display through the squish operation can easily give the player a sense of satisfaction because the player can feel as if the camera had been operated by the shutter.

<< Example EX _A4 >>
Example EX _A4 will be described (see FIG. 24). Example EX _A4 is a combination of Examples EX _A2 and EX _A3 described above. That is, in the above-described example EX _A1 , only the specified re-display candidate image may be stored as the re-display target image, and the storage may be performed without any input of the squeeze operation. In the example EX _A4 , a part of the above-described example EX _A1 is modified as follows.

In step S111 (see FIG. 26), the specified re-display candidate image is displayed in a variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or a pre-read effect according to the result of the prior determination process. Then, the effect control unit 403 treats a predetermined timing during the display period of the specified re-display candidate image as the shock timing, and only the specified re-display candidate image displayed at the corresponding shock timing is displayed regardless of whether or not an operation is input. It is stored (that is, stored) in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). The image stored here becomes the redisplay target image. The operation after storage is the same as that in the example EX _A1 . Note that, in the example EX _A4 , the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) are not displayed when the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed in step S111. When the specified redisplay candidate image occupies the entire display area of the image display unit 104 in step S111, the entire display image is saved in the redisplay storage area 462 as a result, but in step S111, the specified redisplay candidate image Occupies only a part of the entire display area of the image display unit 104, a part of the entire display image in step S111 is stored in the re-display storage area 462.

<< Example EX _B1 >>
Embodiment EX _B1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 shows an outline of an operation flow until re-display according to the example EX _B1 . In the example EX _B1 , an input of a predetermined squash operation is received during the display period of the specified redisplay candidate image, and when there is an input of the squash operation, code information corresponding to the display image of the image display unit 104 is stored. Then, a redisplay image relating to the redisplay is displayed. Thereafter, when there is an input of a code information display instruction operation under a predetermined redisplay capable condition, the stored code information is displayed. When the code information is read by the terminal device TM, a re-display target image including the specified re-display candidate image is displayed on the terminal device TM (that is, the specified re-display candidate image previously displayed on the gaming machine 100 is the terminal Redisplayed on the device TM).

  FIG. 33 shows an example of an external view of the terminal device TM. The terminal device TM is an external device of the gaming machine 100 that is different from the gaming machine 100. The terminal device TM is an information device such as a mobile phone, an information terminal, a personal computer, and includes a so-called smart phone. As the terminal device TM, a portable information device carried by a player is assumed.

  FIG. 34 shows a schematic internal block diagram of the terminal device TM. The terminal device TM includes a camera unit 11 that generates image data in a photographing region by photographing using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a terminal display unit 12 including a liquid crystal display panel, and the like, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A main control unit 13 that controls the operation of each part in the terminal device TM, a terminal operation unit 14 that receives an operation of a user (operator) of the terminal device TM, and a data memory 15 that can store arbitrary data. Prepare. The terminal device TM can be provided with a telephone function, an Internet connection function, an electronic mail transmission / reception function, and / or a music playback function. The main control unit 13 implements various functions by executing various programs stored in its own ROM and RAM. Here, it is assumed that a dedicated application program APP associated with the gaming machine 100 is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 13. The player can obtain the program APP from a predetermined website or the like. In the following, it is assumed that the program APP is activated in the terminal device TM, and the operation of the terminal device TM during the operation of the program APP is considered.

  When code information is read by the camera unit 11 (when code information is photographed), the main control unit 13 displays an image constructed by the read code information on the terminal display unit 12 and saves it in the data memory 15. Let The image constructed by the code information is a redisplay target image (for example, an image including a premier variation effect image). Therefore, the redisplay target image is redisplayed on the terminal device TM.

With reference to FIG. 35, the operation of the example EX _B1 will be described in detail. FIG. 35 is an operation flowchart of the embodiment EX _B1 of the gaming machine 100 related to display and redisplay of one specified redisplay candidate image.

  Now, in step S211, it is assumed that the specified redisplay candidate image (see FIG. 10) is displayed in the variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or the prefetch effect according to the result of the prior determination process. The specified redisplay candidate image is displayed for the time determined in the production. Then, the effect control unit 403 sets an operation effective period starting from the display start time point of the specified redisplay candidate image, and receives an input of a predetermined squish operation on the operation input unit in the operation effective period (step S212). The operation valid period includes all or part of the display period of the specified re-display candidate image. If a sukush operation is input within the operation valid period (Y in step S212), the process proceeds to step S213. If not (N in step S212), the operation in FIG. 35 ends.

  In step S <b> 213, the effect control unit 403 sets the input timing of the squash operation to the squash timing, and the redisplay storage area 462 displays the entire display image (the entire image displayed on the image display unit 104) at the squash timing. (Refer to FIG. 9) is saved (that is, stored), and code information corresponding to the entire display image at the corresponding snapshot timing is generated and stored (that is, stored) in the re-display storage area 462 (refer to FIG. 9). . Since the input of the squeeze operation is received when the specified re-display candidate image is displayed, the entire display image here includes the specified re-display candidate image displayed in step S211, and the entire display image Becomes the redisplay target image.

  For example, when there are 10,000 combinations of luminance information and color information in one pixel in the image display unit 104, the number of image patterns that can be expressed by the image display unit 104 is “(total pixels of the image display unit 104”. Number) × 10000 ”. However, in practice, the number of image patterns expressed by the image display unit 104 is not so large.

  That is, one or more objects (for example, a decorative pattern, a reserved image, and a cut-in image) are displayed with a hierarchical structure on the selectively displayed background image, so that the entire display image of the image display unit 104 is formed. However, each background image and each object is formed of a plurality of pixels having a predetermined pattern or the like. Therefore, if it is specified which background image is displayed and which object is displayed where at a certain timing, the entire display image at the timing can be freely reproduced at any time. The code information generated in step S213 specifies which background image is displayed and which object is displayed where at the timing of the stroke (input timing of the stroke operation). Therefore, if the code information generated in step S213 is used, the redisplay target image can be reconstructed.

  In step S214 following step S213, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined redisplay image on the image display unit 104. The display of the redisplay image may be started from the time when the display of the specified redisplay candidate image in step S211 is continued, or the redisplay image after the display of the specified redisplay candidate image in step S211 is completed. May be started.

  The display content of the image display unit 104 within the operation valid period of the squish operation may be the same as that shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36, in Example EX _B1 , the character indicated by the character image 2101 may be “Premier Code Get Chance!” Or the like. In step S <b> 213, the effect control unit 403 may store an image obtained by deleting the squish operation guidance image (2101 to 2103) from the entire image displayed on the image display unit 104, or display it on the image display unit 104. Code information indicating an image obtained by deleting the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) from the entire image may be generated and stored.

  FIG. 37A shows an example of a redisplay image. The redisplay image 2300 in FIG. 37A is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the right corner area) of the entire display area of the image display unit 104, and the characters “You can display the code on the menu screen” are displayed. A character image 2310 and a thumbnail image 2320 are shown. The thumbnail image 2320 may be a reduced image of the entire image stored in step S213 or a reduced image of a part of the image stored in step S213 (for example, the premier variation effect image 2100).

  Referring to FIG. 37B, the redisplay image indicates code information displayed in step S216 described later, instead of the thumbnail image 2320 or in addition to the thumbnail image 2320, as in the redisplay image 2300a. A reduced image 2320a of the image may be included. In this case, like the character image 2310a, the character indicated by the character image may be “The code can be enlarged and displayed on the menu screen” or the like.

  The redisplay image is information indicating to the player that the redisplay target image can be redisplayed on the terminal device TM (or the gaming machine 100), and the redisplay target image is the terminal device TM (or the gaming machine 100). ) Information that suggests that the image is redisplayed or information that is used to redisplay the image to be redisplayed on the terminal device TM (or the gaming machine 100). This is realized by displaying the character image 2310 or the character image 2310a and / or the thumbnail image 2320 or the image 2320a. In addition, the redisplay image may be an image including arbitrary information related to redisplay of the redisplay target image.

  In step S215 following step S214, the effect control unit 403 checks whether or not a predetermined code information display instruction operation has been input to the operation input unit under a predetermined redisplay capable condition, and under the redisplay capable condition. The process proceeds to step S216 only when the code information display instruction operation is input to the operation input unit.

  In step S216, the effect control unit 403 displays the code information stored in the re-display storage area 462 on the image display unit 104 as an image. When a predetermined display release operation is input to the operation input unit after the display of the image indicating the code information is started (Y in step S217), the effect control unit 403 ends the display of the image indicating the code information (step S218). ).

  FIG. 38 shows a display example of the code information (image showing the code information) in step S216. In the example of FIG. 38, the code information stored in the re-display storage area 462 is displayed as an image 2251, a character image 2252 indicating characters that “can be displayed on a terminal when read by a dedicated application”, and a thumbnail An image 2253 is displayed. Although the thumbnail image 2253 is equivalent to the thumbnail image 2320 (see FIG. 37A), the image sizes can be different from each other. The code information may be two-dimensional code information, for example, a so-called QR code (registered trademark). Of course, the information amount of the code information (for example, several kilobytes) is smaller than the information amount of the data of the redisplay target image (for example, tens of thousands to several hundreds of megabytes). By reading the displayed code information, the redisplay target image can be redisplayed on the terminal device TM. It is also possible to omit the display of the thumbnail image 2253.

Referring to FIG. 39, the redisplay capable condition is the same as that described in the above-described example EX _A1 . When the customer waiting effect flag is turned on and the redisplayable condition is satisfied, the effect control unit 403 executes the customer waiting effect. When a predetermined menu screen transition operation is input to the operation input unit during execution of the customer waiting effect, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined menu image on the image display unit 104 (a so-called menu screen). In this state, when a predetermined code information display instruction operation is input to the operation input unit while appropriately selecting a menu item (Y in Step S215), the effect control unit 403 displays code information (Step S215). S216).

  When the player operates the terminal device TM (see FIG. 34) and takes an image of code information (for example, the image 2251 in FIG. 38) using the camera unit 11, the code information is taken into the terminal device TM. The main control unit 13 reconstructs the redisplay target image (the entire display image of the image display unit 104 at the snapshot timing) by analyzing the captured code information, and the reconstructed redisplay target image is as shown in FIG. The data is displayed on the terminal display unit 12 of the terminal device TM and the data of the redisplay target image is stored in the data memory 15 of the terminal device TM.

  The code information format is common between the code information generation program used in the effect control unit 403 and the program APP of the terminal device TM, and the data necessary for the reconstruction (premier variation effect image 2100 Data, etc.) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 13, so that data of the image to be redisplayed can be generated on the terminal device TM based on the code information. The main control unit 13 may acquire data necessary for the reconstruction from a server device (not shown) connected to the terminal device TM via the network. In an extreme case, for example, if an image storage area equivalent to the image storage area 461 storing various image data displayed on the gaming machine 100 is provided in the server device or the main control unit 13, the code information is used. The display content on the image display unit 104 of the gaming machine 100 can be reproduced on the terminal device TM.

Although the operation after one specified redisplay candidate image is displayed has been described, even when a plurality of specified redisplay candidate images are individually displayed at a plurality of timings, each specified redisplay candidate image is displayed. On the other hand, the same operation as described above is performed (the same applies to the examples EX _{B2 to} EX _B4 and EX _D1 described later).

  As shown in FIG. 40, for example, when the first specified redisplay candidate image is displayed at the first timing and the first code information is stored, the first redisplay image for the first code information and the first redisplay target image is stored. 2300 [1] is displayed, and then the second specified redisplay candidate image is displayed at the second timing and the second code information is stored, the second redisplay for the second code information and the second redisplay target image is performed. The work image 2300 [2] is displayed. In the example of FIG. 40, a plurality of redisplay images are displayed in parallel. However, when the redisplay image 2300 [2] is displayed, the display of the redisplay image 2300 [1] may be turned off. Further, when a plurality of redisplay images are displayed in parallel, at least one redisplay image among the plurality of redisplay images is displayed as a character image 2310 or 2310a (see FIG. 37 (a) or (b)). It is enough to include. After the first and second code information is stored, when a code information display instruction operation is input under a predetermined re-displayable condition (Y in step S215), the effect control unit 403 displays the first or second code information. Can be displayed. The code information display instruction operation at this time may include a selection operation for selecting which code information image is to be displayed in the first or second code information.

According to the example EX _B1 , since it is possible to re-display the premier variation effect image and the like that appeared in the effect on the terminal device TM later, the same result as that obtained in the case of real-time shooting is given to the player be able to. Further, by displaying a redisplay image including information related to redisplay, it is possible to notify the player that redisplay is possible and how to redisplay, and the convenience for the player increases.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the redisplay image 2300a itself includes code information, the player can change the code information image 2320a depending on the resolution of the image 2320a. It is also possible to directly read the code information image 2320a by the terminal device TM. If reading is difficult, a code information display instruction operation may be input under a redisplayable condition.

  Further, when the code information is stored in the gaming machine 100 as in the present embodiment, the storage of the re-display target image (here, the entire display image at the time of inputting the skate operation) in step S213 can be omitted. However, when the image to be redisplayed is stored in step S213, the following operation can be performed using the storage. That is, under a predetermined redisplay-enabled condition, the effect control unit 403 selectively accepts an input of a code information display instruction operation or a redisplay instruction operation, and when a code information display instruction operation is input, The code information stored in the display storage area 462 is displayed on the image display unit 104 as an image. On the other hand, when a re-display instruction operation is input, the re-display storage is performed using the entire image area of the image display unit 104. The redisplay target image stored in the region 462 may be displayed (that is, the redisplay target image displayed in the past is redisplayed).

<< Example EX _B2 >>
An example EX _B2 will be described (see FIG. 24). In the example EX _B1 described above, the redisplay target image may be only the specified redisplay candidate image. That is, in the example EX _B2 , a part of the above-described example EX _B1 is modified as follows.

In step S213 (see FIG. 35), the effect control unit 403 stores only the specified redisplay candidate image displayed at the squeeze timing (the input timing of the skate operation) in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). At the same time, code information corresponding to the specified redisplay candidate image displayed at the squeeze timing is generated and stored in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). In the example EX _B2 , only the specified redisplay candidate image is the redisplay target image. When the specified redisplay candidate image occupies the entire display area of the image display unit 104 in step S211, as a result, the entire display image at the squeeze timing becomes the redisplay target image, but in step S211, the specified redisplay candidate image When only a part of the entire display area of the image display unit 104 is occupied, a part of the entire display image at the squeeze timing becomes a re-display target image.

In the image storage area 461 (see FIG. 9) of the sub ROM 432, data of various specified redisplay candidate images is originally stored. Therefore, instead of storing the specified redisplay candidate image in the redisplay storage area 462, reread information for rereading the data of the specified redisplay candidate image displayed in step S211 from the image storage area 461 is displayed again. It may be stored in the storage area 462 (the same applies to Example EX _B4 described later). Then, when necessary, based on the re-read information in the re-display storage area 462, data of the image to be re-displayed from the image storage area 461 (data of the specified re-display candidate image displayed in step S211). And the image to be redisplayed can be redisplayed.

The operation and effect similar to those of the example EX _B1 can be obtained by the example EX _B2 . However, in addition to the specified redisplay candidate image, various other images are often displayed on the image display unit 104 at the same time, and the entire display image of the image display unit 104 has a better gaming situation at that time. It can be said that it is a realistic image that reflects the image. Therefore, it is considered that Example EX _B1 is preferable to Example EX _B2 .

<< Example EX _B3 >>
Example EX _B3 will be described (see FIG. 24). In the above-described example EX _B1 , the code information may be stored without inputting a sukush operation. That is, in the example EX _B3 , a part of the above-described example EX _B1 is modified as follows.

In step S211 (see FIG. 35), the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed in a variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or a prefetch effect according to the result of the prior determination process. Then, the effect control unit 403 treats a predetermined timing during the display period of the specified redisplay candidate image as a shock timing, regardless of whether or not an operation is input, and the entire display image of the image display unit 104 at the shock timing, and Code information indicating the entire display image is stored in the re-display storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). The entire display image here is the redisplay target image. The operation after storage is the same as that in the example EX _B1 . Note that, in the example EX _B3 , the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) are not displayed when the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed in step S211.

The operation and effect similar to those of Example EX _B1 can be obtained by Example EX _B3 . The fact that redisplay is possible without the player's skating operation may be advantageous in terms of convenience, but the redisplay image (see FIG. 37) is displayed without regard to the preference of the player. This may be disadvantageous (the display of the redisplay image that does not depend on the player's operation may be annoying for some players). In addition, it can be said that the player who can re-display through the squish operation can easily give the player a sense of satisfaction because the player can feel as if the camera had been operated by the shutter.

<< Example EX _B4 >>
Example EX _B4 will be described (see FIG. 24). Example EX _B4 is a combination of Examples EX _B2 and EX _B3 described above. That is, in the above-described example EX _B1 , only the specified redisplay candidate image may be used as the redisplay target image, and the code information may be stored without the input of the squeeze operation. In the example EX _B4 , a part of the above-described example EX _B1 is modified as follows.

In step S211 (see FIG. 35), the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed in a variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or a prefetch effect according to the result of the prior determination process. Then, the effect control unit 403 treats a predetermined timing during the display period of the specified re-display candidate image as the shock timing, and regardless of whether or not an operation is input, the specified re-display candidate image displayed at the corresponding shock timing, and The code information indicating the specified redisplay candidate image is stored in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). The specified redisplay candidate image here becomes a redisplay target image. The operation after storage is the same as that in the example EX _B1 . Note that, in the example EX _B4 , the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) are not displayed when the specified redisplay candidate image is displayed in step S211. When the specified redisplay candidate image occupies the entire display area of the image display unit 104 in step S211, as a result, the entire display image at the squeeze timing becomes the redisplay target image, but in step S211, the specified redisplay candidate image When only a part of the entire display area of the image display unit 104 is occupied, a part of the entire display image at the squeeze timing becomes a re-display target image.

<< Example EX _C1 >>
Example EX _C1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 shows an outline of an operation flow until re-display according to the example EX _C1 . In the example EX _C1 , an input of a predetermined squash operation is accepted at an arbitrary timing, and when there is an input of the squash operation, the display image of the image display unit 104 is saved as a re-display target image and re-display related to the re-display. Display images for display. Thereafter, when a re-display instruction operation is input under a predetermined re-display capable condition, the stored image is displayed (that is, the image displayed in the past and stored as the re-display target image is re-displayed). .

The operation of the example EX _C1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is an operation flowchart of the embodiment EX _C1 of the gaming machine 100 related to redisplay of an image displayed at a certain timing.

  In step S <b> 311, one or more images stored in the image storage area 461 are displayed on the image display unit 104 under the control of the effect control unit 403 (display control unit 450). The image displayed here may be displayed in a variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or a pre-read effect according to the result of the prior determination process. In subsequent step S312, the effect control unit 403 checks whether or not a predetermined squash operation has been input to the operation input unit. If a squish operation has been input, the process proceeds to step S313. If a sukush operation has not been input, the process returns to step S311. During the repetition of steps S311 and S312, the display content of the image display unit 104 is updated every moment.

  In step S313, the effect control unit 403 sets the input timing of the squash operation to the squash timing, and stores the entire display image at the squash timing in the re-display storage area 462 (see FIG. 9) as the re-display target image (see FIG. 9). That is, memorize). In step S314 following step S313, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined redisplay image on the image display unit 104. The display of the redisplay image may be started from the time when the display of the image (redisplay target image) in step S311 is continued, or after the display of the image (redisplay target image) in step S311 is completed. Display of the redisplay image may be started.

  FIG. 43 shows an example of a redisplay image. 43 is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the right corner area) of a part of the entire display area of the image display unit 104, and a character image 2410 indicating the characters “Can be redisplayed on the menu screen”. And a thumbnail image 2420. The thumbnail image 2420 may be a reduced image of the image stored in step S313. The redisplay image is information indicating to the player that the redisplay target image (that is, the entire display image at the squeeze timing) can be redisplayed on the gaming machine 100, and the redisplay target image is displayed on the gaming machine 100. Information that suggests redisplaying or information that is used for redisplaying the redisplay target image on the gaming machine 100 may be included, and the presentation of the information may display the character image 2410 (and / or (Or display of thumbnail image 2420). In addition, the redisplay image may be an image including arbitrary information related to redisplay of the redisplay target image.

  In step S315 following step S314, the effect control unit 403 checks whether or not a predetermined redisplay instruction operation has been input to the operation input unit under a predetermined redisplay capable condition, and replays under the redisplay compatible condition. The process proceeds to step S316 only when a display instruction operation is input to the operation input unit.

  In step S316, the effect control unit 403 displays the image stored in step S313 using the entire display area of the image display unit 104, that is, redisplays the redisplay target image. When a predetermined redisplay cancellation operation is input to the operation input unit after the redisplay of the redisplay target image is started (Y in step S317), the effect control unit 403 ends the redisplay of the redisplay target image ( Step S318).

In any embodiment in which a skate operation is used, any operation can be assigned to a skew operation. However, in an embodiment in which an arbitrary timing can be set as the smash timing (including the present embodiment EX _C1 and the later-described embodiment EX _D1 ), the skate operation is performed in consideration of separation from the operation for production, for example, An operation of simultaneously pressing a plurality of buttons or an operation of pressing a dedicated button (not shown) that can be provided on the frame member 113 may be used. The operation of simultaneously pressing a plurality of buttons may be, for example, an operation of simultaneously pressing the effect button 118 and one button constituting the cross key 119 or an operation of simultaneously pressing two buttons constituting the cross key 119.

  An image that the player desires to shoot is not limited to a premier variation effect image or the like, and may be displayed on the image display unit 104 during the game. However, since the display state of an image desired to be captured is often maintained for a short time, it is often not possible to make an attempt to take a picture after confirming the display state. On the other hand, it is often difficult to always prepare for shooting during a game. According to this embodiment, it is possible to redisplay the image that the player wants to shoot after the game is displayed during the game, so that it appropriately responds to the player's request to shoot or view it again. It is possible. Further, by displaying a redisplay image including information related to redisplay, it is possible to notify the player that redisplay is possible and how to redisplay, and the convenience for the player increases.

<< Example EX _D1 >>
An example EX _D1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 shows an outline of an operation flow until redisplay according to the example EX _D1 . In the example EX _D1 , an input of a predetermined squash operation is accepted at an arbitrary timing, and when there is an input of the squash operation, code information corresponding to the display image of the image display unit 104 is saved and re-display related to the re-display is performed. Display images for display. Thereafter, when there is an input of a code information display instruction operation under a predetermined redisplay capable condition, the stored code information is displayed. When the code information is read by the terminal device TM, an image corresponding to the code information is displayed on the terminal device TM (that is, an image previously displayed on the gaming machine 100 is redisplayed on the terminal device TM). .

Referring to FIG. 45, the operation of the example EX _D1 will be described in detail. FIG. 45 is an operation flowchart of the embodiment EX _D1 of the gaming machine 100 related to redisplay of an image displayed at a certain timing.

  In step S411, one or more images stored in the image storage area 461 are displayed on the image display unit 104 under the control of the effect control unit 403 (display control unit 450). The image displayed here may be displayed in a variation effect according to the result of the special figure determination or a pre-read effect according to the result of the prior determination process. In subsequent step S412, the effect control unit 403 checks whether or not a predetermined squish operation has been input to the operation input unit. If a sukush operation has been input, the process proceeds to step S413. If a sukush operation has not been input, the process returns to step S411. During the repetition of steps S411 and S412, the display content of the image display unit 104 is updated every moment.

  In step S413, the effect control unit 403 sets the input timing of the squash operation as the squash timing, and saves the entire display image at the squash timing as a redisplay target image in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9) (see FIG. 9). Code information corresponding to the redisplay target image is generated and saved (that is, stored) in the redisplay storage area 462 (see FIG. 9). In step S414 following step S413, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined redisplay image on the image display unit 104. The display of the redisplay image may be started from the time when the display of the image (redisplay target image) in step S411 is continued, or after the display of the image (redisplay target image) in step S411 is completed. Display of the redisplay image may be started.

  FIG. 46A shows an example of a redisplay image. The redisplay image 2500 of FIG. 46A is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the right corner area) of the entire display area of the image display unit 104, and the characters “You can display the code on the menu screen” are displayed. A character image 2510 and a thumbnail image 2520 are shown. The thumbnail image 2520 may be a reduced image of the image stored in step S413.

  Referring to FIG. 46B, the redisplay image indicates code information displayed in step S416, which will be described later, instead of the thumbnail image 2520 or in addition to the thumbnail image 2520, as in the redisplay image 2500a. A reduced image 2520a of the image may be included. In this case, like the character image 2510a, the character indicated by the character image may be “The code can be enlarged and displayed on the menu screen” or the like.

  The redisplay image is information indicating to the player that the redisplay target image can be redisplayed on the terminal device TM (or the gaming machine 100), and the redisplay target image is the terminal device TM (or the gaming machine 100). ) Information that suggests that the image is redisplayed or information that is used to redisplay the image to be redisplayed on the terminal device TM (or the gaming machine 100). This is realized by displaying the character image 2510 or the character image 2510a and / or the thumbnail image 2520 or the image 2520a. In addition, the redisplay image may be an image including arbitrary information related to redisplay of the redisplay target image.

  In step S415 subsequent to step S414, the effect control unit 403 checks whether or not a predetermined code information display instruction operation is input to the operation input unit under a predetermined redisplay capable condition, and under the redisplay capable condition. The process proceeds to step S416 only when the code information display instruction operation is input to the operation input unit.

  In step S416, the effect control unit 403 displays the code information stored in the re-display storage area 462 on the image display unit 104 as an image. When a predetermined display release operation is input to the operation input unit after the display of the image indicating the code information is started (Y in step S417), the effect control unit 403 ends the display of the image indicating the code information (step S418). ).

  FIG. 47 shows a display example of the code information (image showing the code information) in step S416. In the example of FIG. 47, the code information stored in the re-display storage area 462 is displayed as an image 2271, a character image 2272 indicating the characters “It can be displayed on the terminal when read by a dedicated application”, and a thumbnail. An image 2273 is displayed. The thumbnail image 2273 is equivalent to the thumbnail image 2520 (see FIG. 46A), but the image sizes can be different from each other. It is also possible to omit the display of the thumbnail image 2273.

  The code information may be two-dimensional code information, for example, a so-called QR code (registered trademark). By reading the code information displayed on the image display unit 104 using the camera unit 11 of the terminal device TM, the redisplay target image can be displayed again on the terminal display unit 12 of the terminal device TM.

The method for displaying the redisplay target image on the terminal device TM (including the configuration and operation of the terminal device TM) is the same as that described in the example EX _B1 . However, in this embodiment EX _D1 , the schoking timing is arbitrarily set. Therefore, compared to the example EX _B1 in which the sukushi timing is limited to the display timing of the premier effect image or the like, the types of redisplay target images are considerably different. As a result, the amount of code information may be insufficient. If the information amount of the code information is insufficient, the code information cannot include information for completely specifying the content of the redisplay target image. Considering a very simple example, when the code information can only have an information amount of 4 bits, and there are 32 types of images that can be redisplayed images, the contents of the redisplay target image are completely displayed. It becomes impossible to include the specified information in the code information. In such a case, in step S413, the effect control unit 403 may generate and store code information that represents the redisplay target image as well as possible (can be code information that completely specifies the redisplay target image). This method can also be applied to other embodiments that involve storing code information.

According to the example EX _D1 , since the image that the player wants to acquire can be displayed again later on the terminal device TM, it is possible to give the player the same result as when shooting it in real time. it can. Further, by displaying a redisplay image including information related to redisplay, it is possible to notify the player that redisplay is possible and how to redisplay, and the convenience for the player increases.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (b), when the redisplay image 2500a itself includes code information, the player can change the code information image 2520a depending on the resolution of the image 2520a. It is also possible to directly read the code information image 2520a by the terminal device TM. If reading is difficult, a code information display instruction operation may be input under a redisplayable condition.

  Further, when the code information is stored in the gaming machine 100 as in the present embodiment, the storage of the re-display target image (here, the entire display image at the time of inputting the skate operation) in step S413 can be omitted. However, when the image to be redisplayed is stored in step S413, the following operation can be performed using the storage. That is, under a predetermined redisplay-enabled condition, the effect control unit 403 selectively accepts an input of a code information display instruction operation or a redisplay instruction operation, and when a code information display instruction operation is input, The code information stored in the display storage area 462 is displayed on the image display unit 104 as an image. On the other hand, when a re-display instruction operation is input, the re-display storage is performed using the entire image area of the image display unit 104. The redisplay target image stored in the region 462 may be displayed (that is, the redisplay target image displayed in the past is redisplayed).

<< Example EX _E1 >>
An example EX _E1 will be described (see FIG. 24). The effect control unit 403 (display control unit 450) may display on the image display unit 104 an image that suggests a reserved sequence as a kind of pre-reading effect based on the prior determination command. The reserved ream means that the special figure determination information stored (held) in the special figure determination information storage area 413d when a big jackpot game is being played is a big hit in the special figure determination executed later. Refers to the winning state.

  Then, the image suggesting the reservation sequence may be a premier look-ahead image (FIG. 10). An image suggesting a pending run may be displayed during the jackpot game. Furthermore, the image suggesting the reservation sequence may also indicate that the premier variation effect image or the rare variation effect image is separately displayed after the image is displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 48, for example, in the jackpot game 3105 accompanying the occurrence of a certain jackpot, the special chart determination information 3110 stored (suspended) in the special chart determination information storage area 413d should be executed thereafter. When it is recognized from the pre-judgment command that the jackpot is won by the special figure determination, the effect control unit 403 can display the image 3200 as an image suggesting a reserved run and as a pre-read image. Here, it is assumed that an image 3200 is displayed in the jackpot game 3105. In this case, by the method of any one of the above-described embodiments, the image 3200 that suggests the holding sequence can be included in the redisplay target image and redisplayed after the prefetch effect. The image 3200 in FIG. 48 includes a character image indicating characters “screen shot chance, again!”.

  After the jackpot game 3105, when the special figure determination of the special figure determination information 3110 is performed and the variation of the special symbol with respect to the special figure determination information 3110 is stopped, the big hit game 3115 for the special figure determination information 3110 is performed. In the variation effect of the special figure determination information 3110, the effect control unit 403 displays the premier variation effect image 3220. In this case, the premier variation effect image 3220 can be included in the redisplay target image and re-displayed after the variation effect and jackpot game 3115 by the method of any of the embodiments described above. At the time of displaying an image 3200 that suggests a pending run in the jackpot game 3105, it is determined to display the premier variation effect image 3220 during the variation effect of the special figure determination information 3110.

  In FIG. 48, for the sake of simplification of illustration, the sketch operation guide images (2101 to 2103; see FIG. 27) are not shown. An operation guidance image may be displayed.

  The image 3200 that suggests the reservation sequence implies that the display timing of the premier variation effect image that should be called the next screen shot opportunity will come in the near future after the display timing of the image 3200 that should be called the screen shot chance. Yes. In other words, it can be said that the image 3200 is simultaneously foretelling the occurrence of the reserved run and the continuous occurrence of the unusual effects. Expect to get joy.

<< Example EX _E2 >>
An example EX _E2 will be described (see FIG. 24). After storing one or more redisplay target images and / or one or more code information in the redisplay storage area 462, erasing the stored contents from the redisplay storage area 462 is referred to as resetting the redisplay target image.

  The resetting target image is reset by a reset control unit (not shown) in the effect control unit 403 when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. The reset condition is satisfied when the gaming machine 100 returns to the initial state by pressing a RAM clear switch (not shown).

  Or, for example, after one or more redisplay target images and / or one or more code information is stored in the redisplay storage area 462, when a predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses or a predetermined number of special symbols The reset condition may be satisfied when the fluctuation display is completed. Alternatively, for example, the reset condition may be satisfied when a predetermined reset operation is input to the operation input unit.

<< Example EX _E3 >>
Example EX _E3 will be described (see FIG. 24). The gaming machine 100 can operate in any one of a plurality of game modes. Depending on the input operation content to the operation input unit, it may be selected in which game mode the operation is performed. The plurality of game modes include at least a premier mode and a normal mode.

In the premier mode, compared to the normal mode, the premier variation effect image is more likely to be displayed in the variation effect of the special figure determination information that has won the jackpot. It is easy to display a premier prefetch image in the prefetch effect when it is determined. That is, the value of the Premier change effect probability RR ₁ and Premier prefetch effect occurrence probability RR _2, compared with the normal mode, towards the premier mode is set high.

  Further, all or a part of the premier variation effect image and the premier prefetch image displayed in the premier mode may be different from the premier variation effect image and the premier prefetch image displayed in the normal mode, and are displayed only in the premier mode. A premier variation effect image and a premier prefetch image may exist.

<< Example EX _E4 >>
An example EX _E4 will be described (see FIG. 24).

  As shown in FIG. 49, the gaming machine 100 may include a sub image display unit 104 a in addition to the image display unit 104. In this case, any image that can be displayed on the image display unit 104 may be displayed on the sub-image display unit 104 a instead of the image display unit 104.

Referring to FIG. 50, for example, the squish operation guidance images (2101 to 2103) may be displayed not on the image display unit 104 but on the sub-image display unit 104a (see FIG. 50A). As a result, it is possible to prevent the schoking operation guidance image from interfering with the display of the premier variation effect image or the like that the player originally wants to show. In addition, when it is desired to use an image that does not include a squish operation guidance image as a re-display target image, in the above-described example EX _A1 or the like (see, for example, FIG. 27), the sukushi operation guidance is displayed from the entire image displayed on the image display unit 104. Although it is necessary to take a measure such as saving an image from which an image has been deleted, according to the method of FIG. 50A, such a measure is not necessary, and simplification of processing is expected. For example, as shown in FIG. 50B, the redisplay image may be displayed on the sub-image display unit 104a (in FIG. 50B, the redisplay image 2200 in FIG. 28 is shown as an example of the redisplay image. Is shown). Thereby, it is suppressed that the display of the image for re-displaying obstructs the display for the variation effect or the like.

<< Example EX _E5 >>
Example EX _E5 will be described (see FIG. 24). In the example EX _E5 , some modified examples or application techniques for the above-described examples will be described.

  In each of the embodiments described above, it is assumed that the redisplay target image is a still image, but the redisplay target image may be a moving image. For example, in a certain variation effect, when a squeeze operation is input, the entire display image (image displayed on the entire image display unit 104) at each timing during the variation effect is connected in time series. The formed moving image may be stored in the re-display storage area 462 as a re-display target image. In this case, in the redisplay of the redisplay target image, the redisplay target image is redisplayed as a moving image.

  In addition, the redisplay image shown in FIG. 28 and the like can be continuously displayed over a variation display of the special symbol multiple times. However, after the image treated as the redisplay target image is first displayed, the variation of the special symbol is displayed. Information on the number of times of change indicating how many times the display has been performed (for example, information by letters “This premiere was displayed before i change; i is an integer) may be included in the redisplay image. In addition, when the redisplay target image or the code image is displayed in response to the input of the redisplay instruction operation or the code information display instruction operation, the variation number information may be displayed together.

<< Consideration of the Present Invention >>
The invention relating to this embodiment will be considered.

  The gaming machine W according to one aspect of the present embodiment uses an effect unit including a display unit (104, 104a) to provide an effect (for example, a variable effect or an effect) depending on whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed. A gaming machine that performs a pre-reading effect), and a specific image display control means (450) capable of displaying a specific image (for example, a premier variation effect image) on the display means in the effect, and the specific image displayed in the effect. And a re-display image display control means (450) for displaying a re-display image relating to the re-display of the specific image on the display means.

  When the time for which the specific image is displayed in the production is short, there are many cases where it is not in time to try shooting after confirming the appearance of the specific image. On the other hand, it is often difficult to always prepare for shooting during a game. In consideration of this, it may be possible to give the gaming machine a function of redisplaying a specific image that has been displayed once. However, in order to make such a function useful, a device is required. In the gaming machine W, after the specific image is displayed, a redisplay image related to the redisplay of the specific image is displayed. For example, the player can be redisplayed and the player is notified of the redisplay method. This increases convenience for the player.

  Specifically, for example, in the gaming machine W, the redisplay image may include information (for example, 2210; see FIG. 28) indicating that the specific image can be redisplayed.

  Further, for example, in the gaming machine W, the re-display image is specified on the display means (104, 104a) or on the external display means (12) which is a display means of a device (TM) different from the gaming machine. It is preferable to include information (for example, 2310, 2310a or 2320a; see FIG. 37) used for image redisplay.

  Further, for example, when a predetermined redisplay operation is input to the operation input unit after the display of the redisplay image and the operation input unit (118, 119) that receives an operation input by the player, the specific image Is displayed again on the display means (for example, see S115 in FIGS. 25 and 26), or code information for causing the external display means to redisplay the specific image is displayed on the display means (for example, FIG. 32). Further, the re-display control means (450) may be further provided in the gaming machine W.

  Thereby, the specific image that appears in the specific effect can be displayed again, and it is possible to appropriately respond to the player's request to capture or view it again.

  Further, for example, when the specific image is displayed on the display means in the effect, the gaming machine W may further include a storage means (462) capable of storing the display image of the display means. When the re-display operation is input to the operation input unit after the storage is performed, the display control unit refers to the storage unit and displays the display image including the specific image on the display unit. It is good to display again.

  Further, for example, when a predetermined storage instruction operation (shush operation) is input to the operation input unit during the display period of the specific image in the effect, the storage unit displays the display image of the display unit at the input timing. Remember.

  In the gaming machine 100, the specific image display control unit, the redisplay image display control unit, and the redisplay control unit in the gaming machine W are realized by the effect control unit 403 (mainly, for example, the display control unit 450). Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 109, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 109.

<< Deformation, etc. >>
The embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. The above embodiment is merely an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and the meaning of the term of the present invention or each constituent element is not limited to that described in the above embodiment. The specific numerical values shown in the above description are merely examples, and as a matter of course, they can be changed to various numerical values.

  The above-described gaming machine 100 may be a loop machine in which a high-probability gaming state is completely or substantially maintained until a next jackpot is won when a particular jackpot is won.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the old first-class type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to other types (for example, the old-kind two-kind mixed type) pachinko gaming machine. The present invention may be applied to other game machines such as slot machines that are not classified as pachinko gaming machines. In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is used as a game medium, while in a slot machine, a coin is used as a game medium.

100 gaming machine 104 image display section (display means)
104a Sub-image display unit (display means)
105, 106 Start port 401 Main control unit 403 Production control unit 450 Display control unit (specific image display control means, re-display image display control means)

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs an effect according to whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed using an effect means including a display means,
Specific image display control means capable of displaying a specific image on the display means in the effect;
A game machine comprising: a redisplay image display control means for displaying a redisplay image related to redisplay of the specific image on the display means after the specific image is displayed in the effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the redisplay image includes information that suggests that the specific image can be redisplayed.