JP2016193217A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of offering a higher probability in which a player can select a choice in a presentation where the player is configured to select one choice among a plurality of choices by causing the player to operate a presentation button.SOLUTION: In a first selection image, choices (A, B, C, and D ready-to-wins) are displayed, and a cursor randomly points these choices, for example, in an order of the C, D, B, and A ready-to-wins. And, during pointing time Tc, Td, Tb, and Ta when the cursor is pointing the C, D, B, A ready-to-wins, if a player operates a presentation button to select a desirable choice (for example, the B ready-to-win), after a display of the first selection image is finished, a second selection image is displayed. And in the second selection image, the choice selected in the display of the first selection image and choices pointed before and after the selected choice are displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  Conventionally, various devices have been devised in order to improve the taste of gaming machines such as pachinko machines. Above all, with the display device such as liquid crystal provided in the game area, the display that directs whether or not to give the player a game value such as a big hit is the device's popularity, unpopularity depending on how the display method is devised In particular, various ideas have been applied.

  As for the representative effect display, three symbol display units for displaying symbols on the display device are set, and based on the winning of the start winning opening, symbols, symbols, numbers, symbols, characters, etc. as symbols are displayed on each symbol display unit. The variable display is performed as a pseudo image indicating a state of rotation, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the stopped symbols are matched.

  As a result of the variable display, if the stop symbol of each symbol display unit is a predetermined bonus symbol, the gaming state is shifted to a special game (bonus game) that is valuable to the player. In other words, the effect display is displayed on the display device until the symbol changes due to the winning of the start winning opening and is confirmed after the stop, and in particular, the so-called reach state in which the two symbols coincide with the jackpot symbol when the symbols are stopped After that, an elaborate production display with higher taste is displayed.

  Therefore, in recent years, operation means (effect buttons) that can be operated by the player are provided on the frame side of the gaming machine such as a dish, and the symbol displayed on the display device starts to fluctuate until it is stopped and confirmed. For example, a gaming machine is provided in which a plurality of options are displayed when a reach state is reached, and an effect is performed in which a player selects a choice by operating an effect button (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

  That is, in such a gaming machine, when an effect that causes the player to operate the effect button on the display device is performed, the operation of the effect button becomes effective, and the effect button of the player performed during the operation effective time of this effect button Based on the options selected by the operation, the subsequent effects are displayed with high-quality effects (high reliability or low appearance rate), or low effects The one with a low reliability or a high appearance rate is displayed. According to such a game machine with an effect button, the player can be satisfied by being able to participate in the game by operating the effect button, which leads to an improvement in the game preference.

JP 2005-304963 A (paragraphs [0070] to [0072])

However, in an effect that causes the player to select one of a plurality of options by operating the effect button as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the player mistakenly operates the effect button and makes an error. In some cases, it is not possible to select an option because the operation button cannot be operated during the effective operation time of the effect button. In such a case, the desired option may be against the player's will. As a result, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play is remarkably impaired and the game preference is reduced.

  The present invention was made in order to solve the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to produce an effect by causing a player to select one of a plurality of options by operating an effect button. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can increase the possibility that a player can select an option.

  In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming ball detecting means for detecting winning or passing of a gaming ball, and the gaming ball detecting means is a game ball detecting means. When the winning or passing is detected, the main control means for transmitting a display command signal and the display command signal transmitted from the main control means are received to start the variable display of the symbol, and thereafter the symbol is confirmed and displayed. A game machine comprising: a display control means; and a jackpot game generating means for generating a jackpot game when the symbol determined and displayed by the display control means is a jackpot game, and an operation for accepting a player's operation Means, a first image display means for displaying a first image for displaying a plurality of options before the confirmation display is made after the start of the variable display, and after the display of the first image, the confirmation Until it is displayed And a second image display means for displaying a second image for displaying a plurality of options, wherein the operation means accepts an operation when the first image and the second image are displayed, The second image display means displays, as the second image, options including options selected by operating the operation means when the first image is displayed, and the display control means After the display of the second image, until the confirmation display is made, when the second image is displayed, the operation means is operated to execute a variable display corresponding to the selected option. And

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player has the opportunity to select an option a plurality of times (twice), and mistakenly operated the operating means in the display of the first image. Even when an option is selected, or when the operation means cannot be operated while the operation means is being accepted, the option can be selected again by displaying the second image.

  As a result, the player's willingness to play is not significantly impaired, and the game preference is not reduced. In other words, by giving the player the opportunity to select any one of a plurality of options multiple times, the player can re-select the option, and as a result, the player is likely to be able to select the option. As a result, the game preference is improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, it is a problem how to display the plurality of options displayed by the second image after the plurality of options are displayed. The means displays, as the second image, options including options selected by operating the operating means when the first image is displayed. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the option selected in the first image display is not displayed in the second image, and the player is not confused.

  Furthermore, the display contents of a plurality of options by the second image may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first image display means displays a first image designating a plurality of options in order, and the second image The display means includes, as the second image, an option including an option selected by operating the operation means when the first image is displayed, and an option specified immediately before the selected option. The gist is to display.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player has erroneously selected an option specified after a desired option by operating the operating means slowly in the first image display. Even in this case, the desired option is displayed in the second image and it becomes possible to select the option. As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the game preference is improved. . That is, even if an option not intended by the player is selected in the first image display, it becomes easy to select the option intended by the player in the second image display. When the player selects the first option in the first image display, there is no option specified immediately before the selected option. In such a case, the selected option is selected. The option specified immediately before the option is not displayed in the second image.

  Furthermore, the display contents of the plurality of options by the second image may be as follows. That is, in the gaming machine according to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, all the options displayed by the second image display means on the second image are the first image display. The gist is that the means is included in the options displayed on the first image.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player cannot operate the operation means in the first image display for some reason, or when the desired option cannot be selected by mistake, etc. Even so, the desired option is displayed in the second image, and it becomes possible to select the option. As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the preference of the game is improved. To do.

  Here, the number of options displayed in the first image and the second image may be as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first image displays at least three options, and the second image is displayed. The gist is to display at least two or more options that are smaller in number than the first image. With such a configuration, there is a high possibility of avoiding an operation error or the like of the operation means of the player in the second image display that is the final selection, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to claim 5, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the display control unit may display the second image after displaying the first image. The gist of the present invention is that, until the first image is displayed, the operation means is operated to display the variable display corresponding to the selected option until the first image is displayed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it becomes possible to see the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the first image, and the player examines the content of the variable display, It becomes possible to select a desired option from a plurality of options displayed in the second image. That is, the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the first image display is a reference when selecting the option in the second image display. If the content of the variable display is low in reliability, the game The player can also select the option again in the next second image display (conversely, if the content of the variable display is highly reliable, the player can display the next second image display. Just select the same option). As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the game preference is improved.

  Here, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the first image display may be performed as follows. That is, in the gaming machine according to claim 6, in the gaming machine according to claim 5, the display control means operates the operation means to select an option when the first image is displayed. Then, the gist is to immediately execute the variable display corresponding to the selected option. With such a configuration, the time from the end of the operation of the operation means to the execution of the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the first image display is not prolonged, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. To do.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 7, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the first image and the second image are displayed continuously. The gist. With such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the display time of an image for displaying a plurality of options composed of the first image and the second image, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  By the way, when selecting an option, it becomes a problem how many times the player should operate the operation means. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the operation means continues for a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. The gist is that if the player is operated, the player has operated. With such a configuration, the player quickly operates the operation means, and the game performance is further improved. Further, even when the player makes a mistake in operating the operating means and makes a single operation, it is possible to prevent the option from being selected by operating the operating means due to the error.

  Here, the options may be arranged as follows. That is, the gist of the gaming machine according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the options are randomly arranged. With such a configuration, the display of the first image and the second image is not uniform, and as a result, the degree of technical intervention of the player is increased and the game preference is improved.

  The gaming machine according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the display control means shifts to the jackpot game in the first image. If options having different degrees of reliability are displayed, but the operating means is not operated while the first image is displayed, the second image includes the jackpot game among the options displayed in the first image. The gist is that the option with the highest degree of reliability to be transferred to is not displayed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player can recognize that unless the option is selected in the first image display, a highly reliable variation display cannot be seen. The player can be encouraged to operate the operating means, and the gameability can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the operation means is operated during display of the first image, and the second image is displayed. When the operation means is not operated during display of the display, the display control means displays a variable display corresponding to an option selected by operating the operation means when the first image is displayed. The gist is to execute after the second image is displayed until the final display is made.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player can select a desired option in the first image display, the player does not bother to select the option in the second image display. As a result, it is possible to improve the gameability without causing the player to feel bothersome.

  The gaming machine according to claim 12 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the display control means shifts to the jackpot game in the second image. Options with different degrees of reliability are displayed, but if the operating means is not operated during the display of the second image, of the options displayed in the second image, the degree of reliability to shift to the big game The gist is that the variable display when the lowest option is selected is executed after the second image is displayed until the final display is performed.

Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player can recognize that only the variable display with low reliability can be seen unless the option is selected in the second image display. The player can be encouraged to operate the operating means, and the gameability can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine according to claim 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein both the display of the first image and the display of the second image are performed. When the operation means is not operated, the display control means displays the change display having the lowest reliability among all the change displays that shift to the big game, and the confirmation display is displayed after the second image is displayed. The gist is to execute until it is done.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, if the player does not select an option in the first image display and the second image display, the player feels lost, and as a result, for the player It is possible to enhance the playability by strongly promoting the operation of the operation means.

  Here, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the second image display may be performed as follows. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 14 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the display control means performs the operation when the second image is displayed. The gist is to immediately execute the variable display corresponding to the selected option when the option is selected by operating the means. With such a configuration, the time from the end of the operation of the operation means to the execution of the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the second image display is not prolonged, and as a result, the entertainment of the game is improved. To do.

1 is an overall perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 1 is an overall front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the game board 21 concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the display assembly board 45 concerning this embodiment. It is a top view of the dish unit 24 concerning this embodiment. It is a principal block diagram of the gaming machine control device 100 provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the relationship between the main control circuit 44 and the display control circuit 111 which comprise the gaming machine control apparatus 100 concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning opening prize process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the selection image display process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the non-selected 2nd selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reliability etc. of each fluctuation pattern concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart of a selection image display process when an option is selected in the 1st selection picture and the 2nd selection picture concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the fluctuation display (fluctuation pattern) of the choice concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the fluctuation pattern displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart of the selection image display process when an option is selected by the 1st selection image concerning this embodiment, and an option is not selected by the 2nd selection image. It is a time chart of the selection image display process when an option is not selected by the 1st selection image concerning this embodiment but an option is selected by the 2nd selection image. It is a time chart of a selection image display process when an option is not selected by the 1st selection picture and the 2nd selection picture concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart of the selection picture display processing concerning other embodiments. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, an effect display executed in the gaming machine 1 in accordance with the operation of the player's effect button 51 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a start winning opening winning process executed by the gaming machine 1, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a selection image display process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 10 is a first selection executed by the gaming machine 1. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a second selected image setting process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an unselected second selected image setting process executed by the gaming machine 1. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the reliability of each variation pattern, FIG. 14 is a time chart of a selected image display process when an option is selected in the first selected image and the second selected image, and FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of a variation display (variation pattern) of options, and FIG. 17 is an effect diagram. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a variation pattern displayed on the display unit 30 of the display device 6. FIG. 18 is a selection image when an option is selected in the first selection image and no option is selected in the second selection image. FIG. 19 is a time chart of display processing. FIG. 19 is a time chart of selected image display processing when an option is not selected in the first selected image but an option is selected in the second selected image. FIG. It is a time chart of selection image display processing when an option is not selected in 2 selection images. Note that the processing of the above-described flowchart executed by the gaming machine 1 is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 msec) from when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

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

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

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the selected image display process is executed, first, a first selected image setting process is executed in step S30. When the first selected image setting process is executed, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of options (reach) to be displayed as the first selected image on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 is three in step S <b> 32. Set above. The number of options (reach) is randomly determined by lottery using random numbers or the like. In the following description according to the present embodiment, four options (A, B, A description will be given assuming that (C, D reach) is set.

  When step S32 is completed, the process proceeds to step S34, where the arrangement of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) set in step S32 on the display unit 30 is set. This arrangement of options is performed randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like, and is set to be arranged on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. 15A, for example.

  When step S34 is completed, the process proceeds to step S36, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) set in step S32 is set. The selection order of the options is randomly performed by lottery using a random number or the like. For example, in the specification order shown in FIGS. 15B to 15E (C reach → D reach → B reach → A reach). Set as specified.

When step S36 is completed, the process proceeds to step S38, and the variation pattern of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) set in step S32 is set. This is because, when the player selects one of the options by operating the effect button 51 while the first selected image is displayed, a variation pattern of the variation display corresponding to the selected option is set in advance. Thus, the setting of the variation pattern of each option is performed randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like from the variation patterns shown in FIG.

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

  The development system is an effect in which the initially displayed performance develops step by step like a story, and the battle system is an effect in which the characters that you think are fighting against each other. In the development system, when the final stage is reached, in the battle system, if the character that is regarded as one wins, it will be a big hit (or the probability of a big hit increases).

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

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

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

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the display contents of the fluctuation patterns A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 change from the start of fluctuation until the main effect. Display, main effect display, and temporary stop display from the end of the main effect until the symbol is finalized. The display ratio is usually about 30% of the display of fluctuations until the main effect. The display of the main effect is composed of about 70%, and the display rate of the temporary stop is a negligible short time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As these specific display modes, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the display of fluctuations up to the main effect is a pseudo display (vertical scroll display) showing a state in which the effect symbol shown in FIG. The display of the main effect is a pseudo display (horizontal scroll display) showing how the effect symbol (middle symbol) rotates horizontally in the reach state shown in (B), and each variation The display until the temporary stop is displayed while adding the effect that the character corresponding to the pattern appears. The temporary stop is displayed after the reach shown in (C), but the design is completely stopped. There is an example in which after the temporary stop as if swinging upwards and downwards, the symbol is displayed until the symbol is completely stopped and fixed.

  Each variation pattern is displayed so as to be visually different from the player corresponding to the option (A, B, C, D reach) selected by the player (for example, A reach variation pattern B1, The B reach variation pattern B1, the C reach variation pattern B1, and the D reach variation pattern B1 are displayed so as to be visually different (the background, the pattern, the color, etc. are different) even if the variation pattern B1 is the same. However, the content (reliability (big hit probability), character data, appearance rate, production effect) is the same.

  Returning to FIG. 10, when the variation patterns of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) are set in step S38, the first selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S40 shown in FIG. Transition. Thus, the variation pattern of each option set in step S38 is set so that the reliability is different, in other words, each of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) The reliability is all different.

  When the process proceeds to step S40, the operation of the effect button 51 is set to be effective and the process proceeds to step S42. Based on steps S32 and S34 of the first selection image setting process, the first selection is performed as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the display unit 30. Then, the process proceeds to step S44, and based on step S36 of the first selection image setting process, as shown in FIGS. 15B to 15E, the cursor is moved every predetermined time to select each option (A, B , C, D reach) are designated and displayed in order. In FIG. 15A, the characters “Select Reach” are also displayed, and in FIGS. 15B to 15E, the characters “Select by pressing the button five times” are also displayed. .

  That is, when the first selection image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, when a predetermined time Ti elapses after the first selection image is displayed, the cursor moves to C reach and designates C reach, When C reach specified time Tc elapses after specifying C reach, the cursor moves to D reach and D reach is specified, and after D reach specified time Td elapses, the cursor moves to B reach. Moves and designates the B reach, and after the B reach is designated, when the B reach designated time Tb elapses, the cursor moves to the A reach and designates the A reach, and the A reach designation display is displayed on the A reach. When the display is performed until the designated time Ta elapses, the first selected image display is terminated. The sum of the designated times Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td is the first selected image designated time T1, and the first selected image designated time T1 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time.

Returning to FIG. 9, when step S44 is completed and the process proceeds to step S46, it is determined whether or not the first selected image designation time T1 has elapsed since each option is designated and displayed in order, that is, displayed on the first selected image. It is determined whether or not all the selected options (A, B, C, D reach) have been designated. If NO in step S46, the selected image display process is terminated. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S46, the process shifts to a step S48 to determine whether or not the effect button 51 is turned on until the first selected image designation time T1 elapses.

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

  If YES in step S48, the process proceeds to step S50, and the second selected image setting process is executed. Referring to FIG. 11, when the second selection image setting process is executed, first, in step S52, the number of options (reach) to be displayed as the second selection image on display unit 30 of effect design display device 6 is determined. One less than the number of options displayed in the first selection image is set. In the present embodiment, since four options (A, B, C, D reach) are displayed in the first selection image, three options are set here.

  When step S52 is completed, the process proceeds to step S54 to set the option selected by the player in the first selection image and the options specified before and after the selected option. That is, this means that at least the options set in step S54 are included among the options set in step S52. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the player operates (directly hits) the effect button 51 and selects the B reach option, the options specified before and after the B reach are D, Since it is A reach, A, B, and D reach are set in the processing of this step S54 (the options specified before and after the C reach are the options specified before and after the A, D reach, and A reach are B , C reach). In the following description according to the present embodiment, the option selected by the player in the first selection image will be described as B reach.

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

  When step S54 is completed, the process proceeds to step S56, and the arrangement of the three options (A, B, D reach) set in steps S52, 54 on the display unit 30 is set. Similar to step S34 of the first selected image setting process, the options are randomly arranged by lottery using random numbers or the like. For example, the options are arranged on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. Set to be.

  When step S56 is completed, the process proceeds to step S58, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the three options (A, B, D reach) set in steps S52, 54 is set. The selection order of the options is randomly performed by lottery using a random number or the like as in step S36 of the first selection image setting process. For example, the selection order shown in FIGS. 15 (G) to (I) Set as specified by (D reach → B reach → A reach). When step S58 is completed, the second selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S60 shown in FIG.

  In step S60, the second selection image is displayed on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. 15F based on steps S52, S54, and S56 of the second selection image setting process. Then, the process proceeds to step S62, and based on step S58 of the second selected image setting process, as shown in FIGS. 15G to 15I, the cursor is moved every predetermined time to select each option (A, B , D reach) in order. In FIG. 15F, the characters “Select a reach” are also displayed. In FIGS. 15G to 15I, the characters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed.

  In other words, the second selection image is displayed continuously with the first selection image, and when this second selection image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the second selection image is displayed for a predetermined time. When Ti elapses, the cursor moves to D reach and designates D reach, and after D reach is designated, when the D reach reach time Td elapses, the cursor moves to B reach and designates B reach, and B reach When the B reach specified time Tb elapses after designating the A reach, the cursor moves to the A reach and designates the A reach, and when the A reach designated display is displayed until the A reach designated time Ta elapses, the second The display of the selected image ends. The sum of the designated times Ta, Tb, and Td becomes the second selected image designated time T2, and the second selected image designated time T2 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time. In other words, the effective operation time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the display of the second selected image ends (T1 + T2 + 2Ti).

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

  In the case of YES in step S64, the process proceeds to step S66, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player thereafter is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S68, where the player changes to the second selected image. The variation display corresponding to the selected option, that is, the variation display based on the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process is executed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the change display executed in step S <b> 68 is performed immediately when the player selects a desired option on the second selection image by operating the effect button 51. It is displayed with the fluctuation pattern set to. FIG. 14 shows a case where the player selects the B reach option in the second selection image. In this case, the cursor does not move to the A reach option, and the B reach is immediately performed. The change display by the change pattern set to is executed.

  In other words, when the player selects an option by operating the effect button 51 in the first selection image and the second selection image, the player changes to the second selection image without waiting for the end of the display of the second selection image. When the option is selected, the variable display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed.

  In this case, the effective time for the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the option (B reach) is selected on the second selected image (selected on the second selected image). (Time until the change display of the option is displayed) (the surplus time of T1 + T2 + 2Ti-Ta-Tb. Note that the surplus time is within the designated time when the cursor designates the option as shown in FIG. When the player operates the effect button 51, it means the time until the specified time elapses after the operation). When the process of step S68 is finished, the selected image display process is finished.

On the other hand, if NO in step S64, that is, if the player has not yet selected an option in the second selected image, the process proceeds to step S70, where each option is designated and displayed in order, and then the second selected image. It is determined whether or not the designated time T2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not all the options (A, B, D reach) displayed in the second selection image have been specified, and if NO in step S70 The selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of YES in step S70, the process proceeds to step S72, the subsequent operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to be invalid, the process proceeds to step S74, and as shown in FIG. Fluctuation display corresponding to the option (B reach) selected in the first selection image, that is, variation display by the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selection image setting process is executed.

  That is, in the first selection image, if the player operates the effect button 51 to select an option, but the player does not select the option without operating the effect button 51 in the second selection image, After the two-selected image display is finished, the variable display corresponding to the option selected by the player in the first selected image is executed. When the process in step S74 is completed, the selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S48, that is, if the player has not selected an option in the first selected image, the process proceeds to step S80, and the unselected second selected image setting process is executed. Referring to FIG. 12, when the unselected second selected image setting process is executed, first, in step S82, an option (reach) to display as an unselected second selected image on display unit 30 of effect symbol display device 6 is performed. Is set to be one less than the number of options displayed in the first selection image. In this embodiment, four options (A, B, C, D reach) are displayed in the first selected image, as in the case of step S52 of the second selected image setting process. Here, three options are set.

  When step S82 ends, the process proceeds to step S84, and among the options displayed in the first selection image, the option with the highest reliability is not set. That is, this is the highest reliability among the variation patterns corresponding to each option set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process among the options set in step S82. This means that the variation pattern option is not included. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the option with the highest reliability among the options displayed in the first selection image is B reach. Therefore, in the process of step S84, B reach is not yet performed. As a result, A, C, and D reach are set here. In the following description according to the present embodiment, among the options (A, B, C, D reach) displayed in the first selection image, the option with the highest reliability is described as B reach.

  When step S84 is completed, the process proceeds to step S86, where the arrangement of the three options (A, C, D reach) set in steps S82, 84 on the display unit 30 is set. Similar to step S34 of the first selection image setting process and step S56 of the second selection image setting process, the options are randomly arranged by lottery using a random number or the like.

  When step S86 ends, the process proceeds to step S88, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the three options (A, C, D reach) set in steps S82 and S84 is set. The selection order of the options is randomly performed by lottery using random numbers or the like, similar to step S36 of the first selection image setting process and step S58 of the second selection image setting process. For example, FIG. It is set so as to be designated in the designated order (C reach → D reach → A reach). When step S88 is completed, the unselected second selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S90 shown in FIG.

In step S90, the unselected second selected image is displayed on the display unit 30 based on steps S82, S84, and S86 of the unselected second selected image setting process (not shown). Then, the process proceeds to step S92, and based on step S88 of the unselected second selected image setting process, as shown in FIG. 19, the cursor is moved every predetermined time to select each option (A, C, D reach). Specify and display in order. Although not shown in the figure, in the unselected second selected image in step S90, the characters “Choose reach” are also displayed. In step S92, each option is specified in order in the unselected second selected image. Then, the letters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed.

  That is, the unselected second selected image is displayed continuously with the first selected image. When this unselected second selected image is displayed, the unselected second selected image is displayed as shown in FIG. When the specified time Ti elapses, the cursor moves to the C reach and designates the C reach, and after the C reach is designated and the designated time Tc of the C reach elapses, the cursor moves to the D reach and designates the D reach. When the D reach time Td elapses after the D reach is designated, the cursor moves to the A reach and designates the A reach, and this A reach designation display is displayed until the A reach designated time Ta elapses. Then, the unselected second selected image display is ended. The total of the designated times Ta, Tc, and Td becomes the unselected second selected image designated time T3, and the second selected image designated time T3 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time. That is, the effect button 51 operation effective time is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the display of the unselected second selected image ends (T1 + T3 + 2Ti).

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

  If YES in step S94, the process proceeds to step S96, the subsequent operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S98, where the player selects the second unselected second selection. Variation display corresponding to the option selected in the image, that is, variation display based on the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process is executed.

  Here, the variable display executed in step S98 is immediately displayed when the player selects a desired option in the unselected second selected image by operating the effect button 51, as shown in FIG. The change pattern set in the section 30 is displayed. FIG. 19 shows the case where the player has selected the A reach option in the unselected second selection image. In this case, the player can immediately select the A reach option without waiting for the designated time. Variation display using the variation pattern set to A reach is executed.

  That is, when the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image, but the player operates the effect button 51 and selects an option in the unselected second selected image. When the player selects an option on the unselected second selected image without waiting for the end of the display of the unselected second selected image, the variable display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed.

  In this case, the effective operation time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the option (A reach) is selected in the unselected second selected image (the unselected second selected image). The time until the variable display of the selected option is displayed) (remaining time of T1 + T3 + 2Ti-Ta). When the process in step S98 is completed, the selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S94, that is, if the player has not yet selected an option in the unselected second selected image, the process proceeds to step S100, and each option is specified and displayed in turn and then not selected. It is determined whether or not the second selected image designation time T3 has elapsed, that is, whether or not all the options (A, C, D reach) displayed on the unselected second selected image have been designated, step If NO in S100, the selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of YES in step S100, the process proceeds to step S102, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player thereafter is set to be invalid, the process proceeds to step S104, and the unselected second selected image is displayed. Among the selected options, the variation display corresponding to the option with the lowest reliability, that is, the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process has the highest reliability. Execute fluctuation display with low fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the option with the lowest reliability among the options displayed in the unselected second selected image is C reach, so in the process of step S104, this C The variation display by the variation pattern corresponding to the reach option is executed.

  That is, when the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image and the unselected second selected image, the unselected second selected image is displayed after the display of the unselected second selected image. The variable display corresponding to the option with the lowest reliability among the options displayed in the selected image is executed. When the process of step S104 is completed, the selected image display process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first selected image and the selection as an effect that causes the player to select one of a plurality of options by operating the effect button 51. Since the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6, the player has the opportunity to select an option a plurality of times (twice). Even if the mistaken operation of the effect button 51 is selected in the image display, or the wrong option is selected, or the option cannot be selected because the operation button 51 cannot be operated during the effective operation time of the effect button 51, The person can select the option again on the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display.

  As a result, an effect display corresponding to the desired option is not displayed against the player's will, and as a result, the player's willingness to play is not significantly impaired, and the game preference is not reduced. In other words, by giving the player the opportunity to select any one of a plurality of options multiple times, the player can re-select the options, and as a result, the player may select the desired option The game will become more expensive and the game will be more interesting.

  When the player can select a desired option in the first selected image display, the first selected image is displayed even if the player does not select an option in the second selected image (unselected second selected image). As a result, the player is not bothered by the display effect.

  In addition, the number of multiple options displayed in the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image), the arrangement, the specified order, and the setting of the variation pattern of the variation display corresponding to each option are random numbers, etc. Since random selection is performed by using a lottery, there are a wide variety of variation patterns of display of the first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) and variation display corresponding to each option. As a result, it is not uniform, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  Further, in the second selected image (unselected second selected image), the number of options displayed in the first selected image is reduced by one, so that the selection of the options becomes easy, and as a result, the second selection which is the final selection. There is a high possibility of avoiding an operation mistake or the like of the player's effect button 51 in the display of the selected image (unselected second selected image).

  When the player selects an option by operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image display, the option selected by the player in the first selected image in the second selected image and the selected option Since at least the options specified before and after are displayed, the player mistakenly selects the options specified before and after the desired option by operating the effect button 51 earlier or later in the first selected image display. Even if it has been selected, the desired option is displayed in the second selection image, and it becomes possible to select the option, and as a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased. , Game preference is improved. That is, even if an option not intended by the player is selected in the first selection image display, the selection of the option intended by the player is facilitated in the second selection image display.

  Further, when the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image display, the reliability of the options displayed in the first selected image in the second selected image is displayed. Since the highest option is not displayed, the player will recognize that if the option is not selected in the first selected image display, the highly reliable presentation display will not be seen. It is possible to enhance the game play by prompting the operation of the effect button 51.

  Further, in the first selected image display, the player does not select the option without operating the effect button 51, and thereby the unselected second selected image is displayed. In the unselected second selected image display, the player can When the option is not selected without operating the effect button 51, the effect display corresponding to the option with the lowest reliability among the options displayed in the unselected second selected image is executed. If the player does not select an option on the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display, the player feels lost, and as a result, the player operates the effect button 51. It can be strongly encouraged to improve gameplay.

  Further, the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) are continuously displayed, and the player presses the effect button 51 in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display. When an option is selected by operating, an effect display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed when the player selects the option without waiting for the end of the display of the second selected image (unselected second selected image). It is supposed to be.

  As a result, the display time of the selected image composed of the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) can be shortened, and an effect in displaying the second selected image (unselected second selected image). By waiting for the effect button 51 operation effective time to elapse after the operation of the button 51 ends, the time from the end of the operation of the effect button 51 to the execution of the effect display corresponding to the selected option may be extended. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

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

  Furthermore, even if the player cannot select an option on the first selected image display, the player has a high probability of selecting an option on the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display, and may be overly discouraged. Neither does this impair the fun of the game.

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

  The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and does not depart from the gist of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the player operates the effect button 51 is performed by displaying the selected image in the process of variably displaying the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 6, but this is limited. The selected image is displayed and the player operates the effect button 51 when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening or when the effect symbol, special symbol, or normal symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times. You may make it make it.

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

  If the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the display of the first selected image and the unselected second selected image, among the options displayed in the unselected second selected image However, in this case, the display time of the main effect is shortened instead of the effect display having the lowest reliability (FIG. 16). (The display time of the fluctuation until the main effect shown in FIG. 5 or the display time of the temporary stop is lengthened) The effect display by the variation pattern may be executed, or the option displayed in the unselected second selected image Regardless, all the variation patterns may be forcibly executed with a variation pattern having the lowest reliability (big hit probability).

  Furthermore, the effect display displayed when the player does not select the option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image and the unselected second selected image display is the display part of the effect symbol display device 6. Execute the process of reducing or eliminating the 30 hue difference, execute the process of decreasing the brightness, or execute the process of decreasing the saturation to reduce the effect of the effect on the effect screen (it looks bad) You may do it. In this way, the player can be more strongly urged to operate the effect button 51 to improve the gameability.

  In addition, the character corresponding to each fluctuation pattern indicating the level of reliability (big hit probability) is displayed in the effect display image corresponding to the option, but this may be performed instead of the character or on the character. In addition, another graphic indicating the level of reliability may be displayed (for example, a plurality of stars may be displayed, and the level of reliability may be indicated by the number of displayed stars. reference). Or you may make it display the image (for example, a character and a star) which shows a reliability (hit probability) in the choice of a selection image beforehand.

In addition, when selecting an option in the first selected image display, the player is made to select an option by operating the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times (in the drawing, pressing 5 times). The predetermined number of operations may be changed at random each time, and the predetermined number of times may be displayed on the display unit 30 or notified by voice. If the player has not operated the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times, the option that has been operated the most times may be determined as the option selected by the player. When there are a plurality of options that are frequently operated, the option having the highest reliability among the plurality of options may be determined as the option selected by the player.

  In addition, the operation effective time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is displayed (second selected image (unselected second selected image)). ) Until an option is selected or until an effect display of the option selected in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is displayed). A first selected image designation time T1 in which options are actually designated in the display, and a second selected image designation time T2 in which options are actually designated in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display. The total of (unselected second selected image designation time T3) may be set as the operation valid time of the effect button 51.

  In addition, when an option is selected in the first selected image display, the second selected image may be displayed immediately without waiting for the end of the first selected image display. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21, when an option is selected in the first selected image display, an effect display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed without waiting for the end of the first selected image display. In this case, the second selected image may be displayed after the effect display corresponding to the selected option is finished.

  Here, the effect display corresponding to the option selected in the first selected image display does not execute all of the preset variation patterns, but, for example, changes up to the main effect shown in FIG. It is only necessary to execute the process until the output, that is, until the middle of the fluctuation pattern. FIG. 21 is a time chart of the selected image display process according to another embodiment, and corresponds to the selected image display process shown in FIG. 14 of the above-described embodiment.

  In this way, it becomes possible to see the effect display corresponding to the option selected in the first selected image display, and the player is displayed in the second selected image after examining the contents of the effect display. A desired option can be selected from a plurality of options. That is, the effect display corresponding to the option selected in the first selected image display is a reference when selecting the option in the second selected image display. If the content of the effect display is low in reliability, The player can reselect an option in the next second selected image display. Conversely, if the content of the effect display is highly reliable, the player can select the next second selected image. The same option may be selected in the display (or the option may not be selected in the second selected image display). As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the game preference is improved.

  In addition, when a surplus time occurs due to the player operating the effect button 51 before the specified time elapses, as the effect display that is set in advance corresponding to each option during the surplus time. A preliminary image may be displayed as part of the variation pattern. Examples of the preliminary image include an effect display using a character that appears when each option is selected. In this way, even when the extra time occurs, it is not necessary to extend the display time of the fluctuation pattern as the production display by the extra time, and as a result, the design of the production display using the fluctuation pattern is facilitated. When the player operates the effect button 51, the effect display can be easily executed immediately.

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

  Further, when selecting an option from the selected image, the selected image display is specified so that the option displayed in a rectangle is surrounded by a cursor as shown in FIG. The equally divided fan-shaped options (A, B, C reach) may be specified by changing the lightness (shown by hatching in FIG. 22). In addition, FIG. 22 is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment, (F ') (G') (H ' ) (I ′) corresponds to the second selected image display shown in FIGS. 15F, 15G, 15H, and 15I of the above-described embodiment.

  Furthermore, the selection image display shown in FIG. 22 may be used for the first selection image display, and the options arranged in a circle may be designated at high speed sequentially in the circumferential direction. In this way, a so-called eye-push is required to select an option in the first selection image display, so that the player can push the eye at an approximate position by selecting the first option in the first selection image display. It is possible to enjoy a game technique in which a desired option is surely selected by selecting a second option by the next second selection image display, and as a result, the gameability is improved.

  In addition, when the option selected by the first selection image is designated and displayed, the second selection image may be set longer than the designation display time of other options. In this way, the player can confirm the option selected in the first selection image on the second selection image.

  In the second selected image, the option to be displayed may be the same as the option displayed in the first selected image. In this case, the display time of the second selected image (designated time of the option) is set to the first. What is necessary is just to make it longer than a selection image. In this way, since the second selection image is substantially configured to facilitate selection of the player's options in the first selection image, the player can select the second selection configured as described above. The desired option can be selected reliably on the image.

  Alternatively, when the player does not select an option in the first selected image display, the option displayed in the second selected image is the same as or at least the first selected image displayed in the first selected image. The options displayed may be included. In this case, characters representing options for displaying the second selected image are emphasized (color, size, shape, etc. are highlighted), a cursor for designating the options is blinked, and a hue difference is displayed on the display screen. It is advisable to execute processing for increasing the size, increasing the brightness, or increasing the saturation. In this way, even a player who has not selected an option in the first selection image display can improve the willingness to select an option in the second selection image display, and can improve game play.

  Further, the options displayed on the second selection image may be different from the options displayed on the first selection image except for the options selected on the first selection image. In other words, the options displayed on the second selection image are the options selected on the first selection image and the other options that were not displayed on the first selection image. If it does in this way, the player can discover and re-select the option which he intended rather than the option selected with the 1st selection picture in the 2nd selection picture.

  The first selection image and the second selection image have been described as displaying a plurality of options at the same time on one display screen. However, this is not limited, and for example, one option is displayed on one display screen. When only the next option is displayed and the next option is displayed, the display screen may be sequentially switched and displayed.

  In addition, when setting the designation order of the options in steps S36, 58, and 88, it was randomly performed each time by lottery using a random number or the like, but this is determined in advance by the program. It may be.

  Moreover, when setting the designation | designated order of an option in step S36,58,88, until all the displayed options were designated once, it demonstrated in the form which does not designate the same option twice or more, The same option may be specified twice or more before all the displayed options are specified once.

  In this case, for example, in step S36, the designation order of the first selected image display is designated in the order of A reach → D reach → D reach → C reach → B reach, and the player has designated D reach later. In the second selected image display, A reach, D reach, and C reach are displayed in step S54. Here, the option specified immediately before the option selected in the first selected image display is D reach, but D reach is the selected option. The previous A reach (other than D reach) is displayed in the second selected image display. Such a configuration is the same in the case of displaying an option specified after the selected option, and furthermore, when the setting of the above-mentioned option specification order is performed randomly each time, or in advance by a program Any of the cases may be performed.

  Moreover, although the gaming machine 1 has been described as a pachinko machine in the above-described embodiment, this is not limited, and for example, the present invention may be applied to gaming machines such as a slot machine, alepatchi, and sparrow ball. .

Next, the main correspondence between the configuration of the claims and the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The game ball detection means corresponds to the start winning detection sensor 116, the main control means corresponds to the main control circuit 44, the display control means corresponds to the display control circuit 111, and the big hit game generation means corresponds to the gaming machine control. It corresponds to the device 100, the gaming machine corresponds to the gaming machine 1, the operation means corresponds to the effect button 51, the options correspond to A, B, C, D reach, and the first image is the first The first image display means corresponds to the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 and the processing of steps S30 to S44 of the selection image display processing, and the second image is the second selection image, not selected. The second image display means corresponds to the second selected image, and the second image display means corresponds to the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6, steps S50 to S62 and S80 to S92 of the selected image display process. Fluctuation patterns B1, B2, C1, C , Corresponding to D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, F2.

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

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

  Conventionally, various devices have been devised in order to improve the taste of gaming machines such as pachinko machines. Above all, with the display device such as liquid crystal provided in the game area, the display that directs whether or not to give the player a game value such as a big hit is the device's popularity, unpopularity depending on how the display method is devised In particular, various ideas have been applied.

  As for the representative effect display, three symbol display units for displaying symbols on the display device are set, and based on the winning of the start winning opening, symbols, symbols, numbers, symbols, characters, etc. as symbols are displayed on each symbol display unit. The variable display is performed as a pseudo image indicating a state of rotation, and the variable display is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the stopped symbols are matched.

  As a result of the variable display, if the stop symbol of each symbol display unit is a predetermined bonus symbol, the gaming state is shifted to a special game (bonus game) that is valuable to the player. In other words, the effect display is displayed on the display device until the symbol changes due to the winning of the start winning opening and is confirmed after the stop, and in particular, the so-called reach state in which the two symbols coincide with the jackpot symbol when the symbols are stopped After that, an elaborate production display with higher taste is displayed.

  Therefore, in recent years, operation means (effect buttons) that can be operated by the player are provided on the frame side of the gaming machine such as a dish, and the symbol displayed on the display device starts to fluctuate until it is stopped and confirmed. For example, a gaming machine is provided in which a plurality of options are displayed when a reach state is reached, and an effect is performed in which a player selects a choice by operating an effect button (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

  That is, in such a gaming machine, when an effect that causes the player to operate the effect button on the display device is performed, the operation of the effect button becomes effective, and the effect button of the player performed during the operation effective time of this effect button Based on the options selected by the operation, the subsequent effects are displayed with high-quality effects (high reliability or low appearance rate), or low effects The one with a low reliability or a high appearance rate is displayed. According to such a game machine with an effect button, the player can be satisfied by being able to participate in the game by operating the effect button, which leads to an improvement in the game preference.

JP 2005-304963 A (paragraphs [0070] to [0072])

  However, in an effect that causes the player to select one of a plurality of options by operating the effect button as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the player mistakenly operates the effect button and makes an error. In some cases, it is not possible to select an option because the operation button cannot be operated during the effective operation time of the effect button. In such a case, the desired option may be against the player's will. As a result, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play is remarkably impaired and the game preference is reduced.

  The present invention was made in order to solve the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to produce an effect by causing a player to select one of a plurality of options by operating an effect button. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can increase the possibility that a player can select an option.

To solve such problems, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1, and a main control means for transmitting the table示命command signal, the display command signal transmitted from the main control unit Is received, and then the display control means for confirming and displaying the symbol, and if the symbol that the display control means has confirmed and displayed is the big hit symbol, the big hit for generating the big hit game A game machine comprising: a game generating means; a first means for displaying a plurality of choices between an operation means for receiving a player's operation and a period from the start of the variable display until the confirmation display is made. First image display means for displaying an image; and second image display means for displaying a second image for displaying a plurality of options between the time when the first image is displayed and the time when the confirmation display is made. The operating means includes the first screen. When the second image is displayed, an operation is accepted, and the second image display means is selected as the second image by operating the operation means when the first image is displayed. The display control means operates the operation means when the second image is displayed after the second image is displayed until the confirmation display is made. The gist is to execute a variable display corresponding to the selected option.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player has the opportunity to select an option a plurality of times (twice), and mistakenly operated the operating means in the display of the first image. Even when an option is selected, or when the operation means cannot be operated while the operation means is being accepted, the option can be selected again by displaying the second image.

  As a result, the player's willingness to play is not significantly impaired, and the game preference is not reduced. In other words, by giving the player the opportunity to select any one of a plurality of options multiple times, the player can re-select the option, and as a result, the player is likely to be able to select the option. As a result, the game preference is improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, it is a problem how to display the plurality of options displayed by the second image after the plurality of options are displayed. The means displays, as the second image, options including options selected by operating the operating means when the first image is displayed. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the option selected in the first image display is not displayed in the second image, and the player is not confused.

Furthermore, the display contents of the plurality of options by the second image may be as follows. That is, Yu technique machine choices before Symbol second image display means displays the second image are all the first image display means may be included in the choices to be displayed on the first image.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player cannot operate the operation means in the first image display for some reason, or when the desired option cannot be selected by mistake, etc. Even so, the desired option is displayed in the second image, and it becomes possible to select the option. As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the preference of the game is improved. To do.

Here, the number of options displayed in the first image and the second image may be as follows. Ie upon the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first image is displayed at least three or more alternatives, the second image, the number than the first image comprising at least two or more The gist is to display a few options. With such a configuration, there is a high possibility of avoiding an operation error or the like of the operation means of the player in the second image display that is the final selection, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

Further, Oite the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit, after displaying the first image, until the second image is displayed, when the first image is displayed The gist of the present invention is to execute a variable display corresponding to an option selected by operating the operation means.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it becomes possible to see the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the first image, and the player examines the content of the variable display, It becomes possible to select a desired option from a plurality of options displayed in the second image. That is, the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the first image display is a reference when selecting the option in the second image display. If the content of the variable display is low in reliability, the game The player can also select the option again in the next second image display (conversely, if the content of the variable display is highly reliable, the player can display the next second image display. Just select the same option). As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the game preference is improved.

Further, Oite the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the first image and the second image and gist to be continuously displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the display time of an image for displaying a plurality of options composed of the first image and the second image, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

Here, the options may be arranged as follows. Ie upon the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the selection is summarized in that arranged at random. With such a configuration, the display of the first image and the second image is not uniform, and as a result, the degree of technical intervention of the player is increased and the game preference is improved.

Further, Oite the gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the display control unit, wherein the first image and displaying the different options reliability to shift to the jackpot gaming during display of the first image When the operation means is not operated, the second image does not display the option with the highest reliability of shifting to the jackpot game among the options displayed in the first image. .

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player can recognize that unless the option is selected in the first image display, a highly reliable variation display cannot be seen. The player can be encouraged to operate the operating means, and the gameability can be enhanced.

Further, Oite the gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the operating means is operated during the first display of the image, when the operating means during the display of the second image is not operated, the display control The means displays a variable display corresponding to an option selected by operating the operating means when the first image is displayed, until displaying the final display after displaying the second image. The gist is to do it.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the player can select a desired option in the first image display, the player does not bother to select the option in the second image display. As a result, it is possible to improve the gameability without causing the player to feel bothersome.

Further, Oite the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the display control unit, wherein the second image, but to display different options reliability to shift to the jackpot gaming during display of the second image When the operation means is not operated, the change display when the option with the lowest reliability to shift to the big game is selected from the options displayed in the second image is displayed as the second image. The gist is to execute until the confirmation display is made after the display.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, the player can recognize that only the variable display with low reliability can be seen unless the option is selected in the second image display. The player can be encouraged to operate the operating means, and the gameability can be enhanced.

Further, Oite the gaming machine according to claim 8, in view of the first image, and, when the second image display in both the operating means is not operated, the display control means, the large The gist is to execute the variable display having the lowest reliability among all the variable displays that shift to the game until the final display is performed after the second image is displayed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, if the player does not select an option in the first image display and the second image display, the player feels lost, and as a result, for the player It is possible to enhance the playability by strongly promoting the operation of the operation means.

Here, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the second image display may be performed as follows. Choice ie upon gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the display control unit, when said operating means choices are operation is selected when the second image is displayed, which is the selected The gist is to immediately execute the variable display corresponding to. With such a configuration, the time from the end of the operation of the operation means to the execution of the variable display corresponding to the option selected in the second image display is not prolonged, and as a result, the entertainment of the game is improved. To do.

1 is an overall perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 1 is an overall front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the game board 21 concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the display assembly board 45 concerning this embodiment. It is a top view of the dish unit 24 concerning this embodiment. It is a principal block diagram of the gaming machine control device 100 provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the relationship between the main control circuit 44 and the display control circuit 111 which comprise the gaming machine control apparatus 100 concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning opening prize process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the selection image display process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the non-selected 2nd selection image setting process which the gaming machine 1 concerning this embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reliability etc. of each fluctuation pattern concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart of a selection image display process when an option is selected in the 1st selection picture and the 2nd selection picture concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the fluctuation display (fluctuation pattern) of the choice concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the fluctuation pattern displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart of the selection image display process when an option is selected by the 1st selection image concerning this embodiment, and an option is not selected by the 2nd selection image. It is a time chart of the selection image display process when an option is not selected by the 1st selection image concerning this embodiment but an option is selected by the 2nd selection image. It is a time chart of a selection image display process when an option is not selected by the 1st selection picture and the 2nd selection picture concerning this embodiment. It is a time chart of the selection picture display processing concerning other embodiments. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the production symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, an effect display executed in the gaming machine 1 in accordance with the operation of the player's effect button 51 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a start winning opening winning process executed by the gaming machine 1, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a selection image display process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 10 is a first selection executed by the gaming machine 1. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a second selected image setting process executed by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an unselected second selected image setting process executed by the gaming machine 1. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the reliability of each variation pattern, FIG. 14 is a time chart of a selected image display process when an option is selected in the first selected image and the second selected image, and FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of a variation display (variation pattern) of options, and FIG. 17 is an effect diagram. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a variation pattern displayed on the display unit 30 of the display device 6. FIG. 18 is a selection image when an option is selected in the first selection image and no option is selected in the second selection image. FIG. 19 is a time chart of display processing. FIG. 19 is a time chart of selected image display processing when an option is not selected in the first selected image but an option is selected in the second selected image. FIG. It is a time chart of selection image display processing when an option is not selected in 2 selection images. Note that the processing of the above-described flowchart executed by the gaming machine 1 is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 msec) from when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

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

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

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the selected image display process is executed, first, a first selected image setting process is executed in step S30. When the first selected image setting process is executed, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of options (reach) to be displayed as the first selected image on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 is three in step S <b> 32. Set above. The number of options (reach) is randomly determined by lottery using random numbers or the like. In the following description according to the present embodiment, four options (A, B, A description will be given assuming that (C, D reach) is set.

  When step S32 is completed, the process proceeds to step S34, where the arrangement of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) set in step S32 on the display unit 30 is set. This arrangement of options is performed randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like, and is set to be arranged on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. 15A, for example.

  When step S34 is completed, the process proceeds to step S36, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) set in step S32 is set. The selection order of the options is randomly performed by lottery using a random number or the like. For example, in the specification order shown in FIGS. 15B to 15E (C reach → D reach → B reach → A reach). Set as specified.

  When step S36 is completed, the process proceeds to step S38, and the variation pattern of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) set in step S32 is set. This is because, when the player selects one of the options by operating the effect button 51 while the first selected image is displayed, a variation pattern of the variation display corresponding to the selected option is set in advance. Thus, the setting of the variation pattern of each option is performed randomly by lottery using random numbers or the like from the variation patterns shown in FIG.

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

  The development system is an effect in which the initially displayed performance develops step by step like a story, and the battle system is an effect in which the characters that you think are fighting against each other. In the development system, when the final stage is reached, in the battle system, if the character that is regarded as one wins, it will be a big hit (or the probability of a big hit increases).

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

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

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the display contents of the fluctuation patterns A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2 change from the start of fluctuation until the main effect. Display, main effect display, and temporary stop display from the end of the main effect until the symbol is finalized. The display ratio is usually about 30% of the display of fluctuations until the main effect. The display of the main effect is composed of about 70%, and the display rate of the temporary stop is a negligible short time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As these specific display modes, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the display of fluctuations up to the main effect is a pseudo display (vertical scroll display) showing a state in which the effect symbol shown in FIG. The display of the main effect is a pseudo display (horizontal scroll display) showing how the effect symbol (middle symbol) rotates horizontally in the reach state shown in (B), and each variation The display until the temporary stop is displayed while adding the effect that the character corresponding to the pattern appears. The temporary stop is displayed after the reach shown in (C), but the design is completely stopped. There is an example in which after the temporary stop as if swinging upwards and downwards, the symbol is displayed until the symbol is completely stopped and fixed.

  Each variation pattern is displayed so as to be visually different from the player corresponding to the option (A, B, C, D reach) selected by the player (for example, A reach variation pattern B1, The B reach variation pattern B1, the C reach variation pattern B1, and the D reach variation pattern B1 are displayed so as to be visually different (the background, the pattern, the color, etc. are different) even if the variation pattern B1 is the same. However, the content (reliability (big hit probability), character data, appearance rate, production effect) is the same.

  Returning to FIG. 10, when the variation patterns of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) are set in step S38, the first selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S40 shown in FIG. Transition. Thus, the variation pattern of each option set in step S38 is set so that the reliability is different, in other words, each of the four options (A, B, C, D reach) The reliability is all different.

  When the process proceeds to step S40, the operation of the effect button 51 is set to be effective and the process proceeds to step S42. Based on steps S32 and S34 of the first selection image setting process, the first selection is performed as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the display unit 30. Then, the process proceeds to step S44, and based on step S36 of the first selection image setting process, as shown in FIGS. 15B to 15E, the cursor is moved every predetermined time to select each option (A, B , C, D reach) are designated and displayed in order. In FIG. 15A, the characters “Select Reach” are also displayed, and in FIGS. 15B to 15E, the characters “Select by pressing the button five times” are also displayed. .

  That is, when the first selection image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, when a predetermined time Ti elapses after the first selection image is displayed, the cursor moves to C reach and designates C reach, When C reach specified time Tc elapses after specifying C reach, the cursor moves to D reach and D reach is specified, and after D reach specified time Td elapses, the cursor moves to B reach. Moves and designates the B reach, and after the B reach is designated, when the B reach designated time Tb elapses, the cursor moves to the A reach and designates the A reach, and the A reach designation display is displayed on the A reach. When the display is performed until the designated time Ta elapses, the first selected image display is terminated. The sum of the designated times Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td is the first selected image designated time T1, and the first selected image designated time T1 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when step S44 is completed and the process proceeds to step S46, it is determined whether or not the first selected image designation time T1 has elapsed since each option is designated and displayed in order, that is, displayed on the first selected image. It is determined whether or not all the selected options (A, B, C, D reach) have been designated. If NO in step S46, the selected image display process is terminated. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S46, the process shifts to a step S48 to determine whether or not the effect button 51 is turned on until the first selected image designation time T1 elapses.

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

  If YES in step S48, the process proceeds to step S50, and the second selected image setting process is executed. Referring to FIG. 11, when the second selection image setting process is executed, first, in step S52, the number of options (reach) to be displayed as the second selection image on display unit 30 of effect design display device 6 is determined. One less than the number of options displayed in the first selection image is set. In the present embodiment, since four options (A, B, C, D reach) are displayed in the first selection image, three options are set here.

  When step S52 is completed, the process proceeds to step S54 to set the option selected by the player in the first selection image and the options specified before and after the selected option. That is, this means that at least the options set in step S54 are included among the options set in step S52. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the player operates (directly hits) the effect button 51 and selects the B reach option, the options specified before and after the B reach are D, Since it is A reach, A, B, and D reach are set in the processing of this step S54 (the options specified before and after the C reach are the options specified before and after the A, D reach, and A reach are B , C reach). In the following description according to the present embodiment, the option selected by the player in the first selection image will be described as B reach.

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

  When step S54 is completed, the process proceeds to step S56, and the arrangement of the three options (A, B, D reach) set in steps S52, 54 on the display unit 30 is set. Similar to step S34 of the first selected image setting process, the options are randomly arranged by lottery using random numbers or the like. For example, the options are arranged on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. Set to be.

  When step S56 is completed, the process proceeds to step S58, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the three options (A, B, D reach) set in steps S52, 54 is set. The selection order of the options is randomly performed by lottery using a random number or the like as in step S36 of the first selection image setting process. For example, the selection order shown in FIGS. 15 (G) to (I) Set as specified by (D reach → B reach → A reach). When step S58 is completed, the second selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S60 shown in FIG.

  In step S60, the second selection image is displayed on the display unit 30 as shown in FIG. 15F based on steps S52, S54, and S56 of the second selection image setting process. Then, the process proceeds to step S62, and based on step S58 of the second selected image setting process, as shown in FIGS. 15G to 15I, the cursor is moved every predetermined time to select each option (A, B , D reach) in order. In FIG. 15F, the characters “Select a reach” are also displayed. In FIGS. 15G to 15I, the characters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed.

  In other words, the second selection image is displayed continuously with the first selection image, and when this second selection image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the second selection image is displayed for a predetermined time. When Ti elapses, the cursor moves to D reach and designates D reach, and after D reach is designated, when the D reach reach time Td elapses, the cursor moves to B reach and designates B reach, and B reach When the B reach specified time Tb elapses after designating the A reach, the cursor moves to the A reach and designates the A reach, and when the A reach designated display is displayed until the A reach designated time Ta elapses, the second The display of the selected image ends. The sum of the designated times Ta, Tb, and Td becomes the second selected image designated time T2, and the second selected image designated time T2 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time. In other words, the effective operation time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the display of the second selected image ends (T1 + T2 + 2Ti).

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

  In the case of YES in step S64, the process proceeds to step S66, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player thereafter is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S68, where the player changes to the second selected image. The variation display corresponding to the selected option, that is, the variation display based on the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process is executed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the change display executed in step S <b> 68 is performed immediately when the player selects a desired option on the second selection image by operating the effect button 51. It is displayed with the fluctuation pattern set to. FIG. 14 shows a case where the player selects the B reach option in the second selection image. In this case, the cursor does not move to the A reach option, and the B reach is immediately performed. The change display by the change pattern set to is executed.

  In other words, when the player selects an option by operating the effect button 51 in the first selection image and the second selection image, the player changes to the second selection image without waiting for the end of the display of the second selection image. When the option is selected, the variable display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed.

  In this case, the effective time for the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the option (B reach) is selected on the second selected image (selected on the second selected image). (Time until the change display of the option is displayed) (the surplus time of T1 + T2 + 2Ti-Ta-Tb. Note that the surplus time is within the designated time when the cursor designates the option as shown in FIG. When the player operates the effect button 51, it means the time until the specified time elapses after the operation). When the process of step S68 is finished, the selected image display process is finished.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S64, that is, if the player has not yet selected an option in the second selected image, the process proceeds to step S70, where each option is designated and displayed in order, and then the second selected image. It is determined whether or not the designated time T2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not all the options (A, B, D reach) displayed in the second selection image have been specified, and if NO in step S70 The selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of YES in step S70, the process proceeds to step S72, the subsequent operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to be invalid, the process proceeds to step S74, and as shown in FIG. Fluctuation display corresponding to the option (B reach) selected in the first selection image, that is, variation display by the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selection image setting process is executed.

  That is, in the first selection image, if the player operates the effect button 51 to select an option, but the player does not select the option without operating the effect button 51 in the second selection image, After the two-selected image display is finished, the variable display corresponding to the option selected by the player in the first selected image is executed. When the process in step S74 is completed, the selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S48, that is, if the player has not selected an option in the first selected image, the process proceeds to step S80, and the unselected second selected image setting process is executed. Referring to FIG. 12, when the unselected second selected image setting process is executed, first, in step S82, an option (reach) to display as an unselected second selected image on display unit 30 of effect symbol display device 6 is performed. Is set to be one less than the number of options displayed in the first selection image. In this embodiment, four options (A, B, C, D reach) are displayed in the first selected image, as in the case of step S52 of the second selected image setting process. Here, three options are set.

  When step S82 ends, the process proceeds to step S84, and among the options displayed in the first selection image, the option with the highest reliability is not set. That is, this is the highest reliability among the variation patterns corresponding to each option set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process among the options set in step S82. This means that the variation pattern option is not included. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the option with the highest reliability among the options displayed in the first selection image is B reach. Therefore, in the process of step S84, B reach is not yet performed. As a result, A, C, and D reach are set here. In the following description according to the present embodiment, among the options (A, B, C, D reach) displayed in the first selection image, the option with the highest reliability is described as B reach.

  When step S84 is completed, the process proceeds to step S86, where the arrangement of the three options (A, C, D reach) set in steps S82, 84 on the display unit 30 is set. Similar to step S34 of the first selection image setting process and step S56 of the second selection image setting process, the options are randomly arranged by lottery using a random number or the like.

  When step S86 ends, the process proceeds to step S88, and the designation order on the display unit 30 of the three options (A, C, D reach) set in steps S82 and S84 is set. The selection order of the options is randomly performed by lottery using random numbers or the like, similar to step S36 of the first selection image setting process and step S58 of the second selection image setting process. For example, FIG. It is set so as to be designated in the designated order (C reach → D reach → A reach). When step S88 is completed, the unselected second selected image setting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S90 shown in FIG.

  In step S90, the unselected second selected image is displayed on the display unit 30 based on steps S82, S84, and S86 of the unselected second selected image setting process (not shown). Then, the process proceeds to step S92, and based on step S88 of the unselected second selected image setting process, as shown in FIG. 19, the cursor is moved every predetermined time to select each option (A, C, D reach). Specify and display in order. Although not shown in the figure, in the unselected second selected image in step S90, the characters “Choose reach” are also displayed. In step S92, each option is specified in order in the unselected second selected image. Then, the letters “Select by pressing a button” are also displayed.

  That is, the unselected second selected image is displayed continuously with the first selected image. When this unselected second selected image is displayed, the unselected second selected image is displayed as shown in FIG. When the specified time Ti elapses, the cursor moves to the C reach and designates the C reach, and after the C reach is designated and the designated time Tc of the C reach elapses, the cursor moves to the D reach and designates the D reach. When the D reach time Td elapses after the D reach is designated, the cursor moves to the A reach and designates the A reach, and this A reach designation display is displayed until the A reach designated time Ta elapses. Then, the unselected second selected image display is ended. The total of the designated times Ta, Tc, and Td becomes the unselected second selected image designated time T3, and the second selected image designated time T3 constitutes a part of the effect button 51 operation effective time. That is, the effect button 51 operation effective time is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the display of the unselected second selected image ends (T1 + T3 + 2Ti).

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

  If YES in step S94, the process proceeds to step S96, the subsequent operation of the effect button 51 by the player is set to invalid, and the process proceeds to step S98, where the player selects the second unselected second selection. Variation display corresponding to the option selected in the image, that is, variation display based on the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process is executed.

  Here, the variable display executed in step S98 is immediately displayed when the player selects a desired option in the unselected second selected image by operating the effect button 51, as shown in FIG. The change pattern set in the section 30 is displayed. FIG. 19 shows the case where the player has selected the A reach option in the unselected second selection image. In this case, the player can immediately select the A reach option without waiting for the designated time. Variation display using the variation pattern set to A reach is executed.

  That is, when the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image, but the player operates the effect button 51 and selects an option in the unselected second selected image. When the player selects an option on the unselected second selected image without waiting for the end of the display of the unselected second selected image, the variable display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed.

  In this case, the effective operation time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the option (A reach) is selected in the unselected second selected image (the unselected second selected image). The time until the variable display of the selected option is displayed) (remaining time of T1 + T3 + 2Ti-Ta). When the process in step S98 is completed, the selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S94, that is, if the player has not yet selected an option in the unselected second selected image, the process proceeds to step S100, and each option is specified and displayed in turn and then not selected. It is determined whether or not the second selected image designation time T3 has elapsed, that is, whether or not all the options (A, C, D reach) displayed on the unselected second selected image have been designated, step If NO in S100, the selected image display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of YES in step S100, the process proceeds to step S102, the operation of the effect button 51 by the player thereafter is set to be invalid, the process proceeds to step S104, and the unselected second selected image is displayed. Among the selected options, the variation display corresponding to the option with the lowest reliability, that is, the variation pattern set in step S38 (see FIG. 10) of the first selected image setting process has the highest reliability. Execute fluctuation display with low fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the option with the lowest reliability among the options displayed in the unselected second selected image is C reach, so in the process of step S104, this C The variation display by the variation pattern corresponding to the reach option is executed.

  That is, when the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image and the unselected second selected image, the unselected second selected image is displayed after the display of the unselected second selected image. The variable display corresponding to the option with the lowest reliability among the options displayed in the selected image is executed. When the process of step S104 is completed, the selected image display process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first selected image and the selection as an effect that causes the player to select one of a plurality of options by operating the effect button 51. Since the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is displayed on the display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6, the player has the opportunity to select an option a plurality of times (twice). Even if the mistaken operation of the effect button 51 is selected in the image display, or the wrong option is selected, or the option cannot be selected because the operation button 51 cannot be operated during the effective operation time of the effect button 51, The person can select the option again on the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display.

  As a result, an effect display corresponding to the desired option is not displayed against the player's will, and as a result, the player's willingness to play is not significantly impaired, and the game preference is not reduced. In other words, by giving the player the opportunity to select any one of a plurality of options multiple times, the player can re-select the options, and as a result, the player may select the desired option The game will become more expensive and the game will be more interesting.

  When the player can select a desired option in the first selected image display, the first selected image is displayed even if the player does not select an option in the second selected image (unselected second selected image). As a result, the player is not bothered by the display effect.

  In addition, the number of multiple options displayed in the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image), the arrangement, the specified order, and the setting of the variation pattern of the variation display corresponding to each option are random numbers, etc. Since random selection is performed by using a lottery, there are a wide variety of variation patterns of display of the first selection image and the second selection image (unselected second selection image) and variation display corresponding to each option. As a result, it is not uniform, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  Further, in the second selected image (unselected second selected image), the number of options displayed in the first selected image is reduced by one, so that the selection of the options becomes easy, and as a result, the second selection which is the final selection. There is a high possibility of avoiding an operation mistake or the like of the player's effect button 51 in the display of the selected image (unselected second selected image).

  When the player selects an option by operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image display, the option selected by the player in the first selected image in the second selected image and the selected option Since at least the options specified before and after are displayed, the player mistakenly selects the options specified before and after the desired option by operating the effect button 51 earlier or later in the first selected image display. Even if it has been selected, the desired option is displayed in the second selection image, and it becomes possible to select the option, and as a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased. , Game preference is improved. That is, even if an option not intended by the player is selected in the first selection image display, the selection of the option intended by the player is facilitated in the second selection image display.

  Further, when the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image display, the reliability of the options displayed in the first selected image in the second selected image is displayed. Since the highest option is not displayed, the player will recognize that if the option is not selected in the first selected image display, the highly reliable presentation display will not be seen. It is possible to enhance the game play by prompting the operation of the effect button 51.

  Further, in the first selected image display, the player does not select the option without operating the effect button 51, and thereby the unselected second selected image is displayed. In the unselected second selected image display, the player can When the option is not selected without operating the effect button 51, the effect display corresponding to the option with the lowest reliability among the options displayed in the unselected second selected image is executed. If the player does not select an option on the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display, the player feels lost, and as a result, the player operates the effect button 51. It can be strongly encouraged to improve gameplay.

  Further, the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) are continuously displayed, and the player presses the effect button 51 in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display. When an option is selected by operating, an effect display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed when the player selects the option without waiting for the end of the display of the second selected image (unselected second selected image). It is supposed to be.

  As a result, the display time of the selected image composed of the first selected image and the second selected image (unselected second selected image) can be shortened, and an effect in displaying the second selected image (unselected second selected image). By waiting for the effect button 51 operation effective time to elapse after the operation of the button 51 ends, the time from the end of the operation of the effect button 51 to the execution of the effect display corresponding to the selected option may be extended. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

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

  Furthermore, even if the player cannot select an option on the first selected image display, the player has a high probability of selecting an option on the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display, and may be overly discouraged. Neither does this impair the fun of the game.

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

  The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and does not depart from the gist of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the player operates the effect button 51 is performed by displaying the selected image in the process of variably displaying the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 6, but this is limited. The selected image is displayed and the player operates the effect button 51 when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening or when the effect symbol, special symbol, or normal symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times. You may make it make it.

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

  If the player does not select an option without operating the effect button 51 in the display of the first selected image and the unselected second selected image, among the options displayed in the unselected second selected image However, in this case, the display time of the main effect is shortened instead of the effect display having the lowest reliability (FIG. 16). (The display time of the fluctuation until the main effect shown in FIG. 5 or the display time of the temporary stop is lengthened) The effect display by the variation pattern may be executed, or the option displayed in the unselected second selected image Regardless, all the variation patterns may be forcibly executed with a variation pattern having the lowest reliability (big hit probability).

  Furthermore, the effect display displayed when the player does not select the option without operating the effect button 51 in the first selected image and the unselected second selected image display is the display part of the effect symbol display device 6. Execute the process of reducing or eliminating the 30 hue difference, execute the process of decreasing the brightness, or execute the process of decreasing the saturation to reduce the effect of the effect on the effect screen (it looks bad) You may do it. In this way, the player can be more strongly urged to operate the effect button 51 to improve the gameability.

   In addition, the character corresponding to each fluctuation pattern indicating the level of reliability (big hit probability) is displayed in the effect display image corresponding to the option, but this may be performed instead of the character or on the character. In addition, another graphic indicating the level of reliability may be displayed (for example, a plurality of stars may be displayed, and the level of reliability may be indicated by the number of displayed stars. reference). Or you may make it display the image (for example, a character and a star) which shows a reliability (hit probability) in the choice of a selection image beforehand.

  In addition, when selecting an option in the first selected image display, the player is made to select an option by operating the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times (in the drawing, pressing 5 times). The predetermined number of operations may be changed at random each time, and the predetermined number of times may be displayed on the display unit 30 or notified by voice. If the player has not operated the effect button 51 a predetermined number of times, the option that has been operated the most times may be determined as the option selected by the player. When there are a plurality of options that are frequently operated, the option having the highest reliability among the plurality of options may be determined as the option selected by the player.

  In addition, the operation effective time of the effect button 51 is the time from when the first selected image is displayed until the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is displayed (second selected image (unselected second selected image)). ) Until an option is selected or until an effect display of the option selected in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) is displayed). A first selected image designation time T1 in which options are actually designated in the display, and a second selected image designation time T2 in which options are actually designated in the second selected image (unselected second selected image) display. The total of (unselected second selected image designation time T3) may be set as the operation valid time of the effect button 51.

  In addition, when an option is selected in the first selected image display, the second selected image may be displayed immediately without waiting for the end of the first selected image display. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21, when an option is selected in the first selected image display, an effect display corresponding to the selected option is immediately executed without waiting for the end of the first selected image display. In this case, the second selected image may be displayed after the effect display corresponding to the selected option is finished.

  Here, the effect display corresponding to the option selected in the first selected image display does not execute all of the preset variation patterns, but, for example, changes up to the main effect shown in FIG. It is only necessary to execute the process until the output, that is, until the middle of the fluctuation pattern. FIG. 21 is a time chart of the selected image display process according to another embodiment, and corresponds to the selected image display process shown in FIG. 14 of the above-described embodiment.

  In this way, it becomes possible to see the effect display corresponding to the option selected in the first selected image display, and the player is displayed in the second selected image after examining the contents of the effect display. A desired option can be selected from a plurality of options. That is, the effect display corresponding to the option selected in the first selected image display is a reference when selecting the option in the second selected image display. If the content of the effect display is low in reliability, The player can reselect an option in the next second selected image display. Conversely, if the content of the effect display is highly reliable, the player can select the next second selected image. The same option may be selected in the display (or the option may not be selected in the second selected image display). As a result, the possibility that the player can select the desired option is increased, and the game preference is improved.

  In addition, when a surplus time occurs due to the player operating the effect button 51 before the specified time elapses, as the effect display that is set in advance corresponding to each option during the surplus time. A preliminary image may be displayed as part of the variation pattern. Examples of the preliminary image include an effect display using a character that appears when each option is selected. In this way, even when the extra time occurs, it is not necessary to extend the display time of the fluctuation pattern as the production display by the extra time, and as a result, the design of the production display using the fluctuation pattern is facilitated. When the player operates the effect button 51, the effect display can be easily executed immediately.

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

  Further, when selecting an option from the selected image, the selected image display is specified so that the option displayed in a rectangle is surrounded by a cursor as shown in FIG. The equally divided fan-shaped options (A, B, C reach) may be specified by changing the lightness (shown by hatching in FIG. 22). In addition, FIG. 22 is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the selection image display displayed on the display part 30 of the effect symbol display apparatus 6 which concerns on other embodiment, (F ') (G') (H ' ) (I ′) corresponds to the second selected image display shown in FIGS. 15F, 15G, 15H, and 15I of the above-described embodiment.

  Furthermore, the selection image display shown in FIG. 22 may be used for the first selection image display, and the options arranged in a circle may be designated at high speed sequentially in the circumferential direction. In this way, a so-called eye-push is required to select an option in the first selection image display, so that the player can push the eye at an approximate position by selecting the first option in the first selection image display. It is possible to enjoy a game technique in which a desired option is surely selected by selecting a second option by the next second selection image display, and as a result, the gameability is improved.

  In addition, when the option selected by the first selection image is designated and displayed, the second selection image may be set longer than the designation display time of other options. In this way, the player can confirm the option selected in the first selection image on the second selection image.

  In the second selected image, the option to be displayed may be the same as the option displayed in the first selected image. In this case, the display time of the second selected image (designated time of the option) is set to the first. What is necessary is just to make it longer than a selection image. In this way, since the second selection image is substantially configured to facilitate selection of the player's options in the first selection image, the player can select the second selection configured as described above. The desired option can be selected reliably on the image.

  Alternatively, when the player does not select an option in the first selected image display, the option displayed in the second selected image is the same as or at least the first selected image displayed in the first selected image. The options displayed may be included. In this case, characters representing options for displaying the second selected image are emphasized (color, size, shape, etc. are highlighted), a cursor for designating the options is blinked, and a hue difference is displayed on the display screen. It is advisable to execute processing for increasing the size, increasing the brightness, or increasing the saturation. In this way, even a player who has not selected an option in the first selection image display can improve the willingness to select an option in the second selection image display, and can improve game play.

  Further, the options displayed on the second selection image may be different from the options displayed on the first selection image except for the options selected on the first selection image. In other words, the options displayed on the second selection image are the options selected on the first selection image and the other options that were not displayed on the first selection image. If it does in this way, the player can discover and re-select the option which he intended rather than the option selected with the 1st selection picture in the 2nd selection picture.

  The first selection image and the second selection image have been described as displaying a plurality of options at the same time on one display screen. However, this is not limited, and for example, one option is displayed on one display screen. When only the next option is displayed and the next option is displayed, the display screen may be sequentially switched and displayed.

   In addition, when setting the designation order of the options in steps S36, 58, and 88, it was randomly performed each time by lottery using a random number or the like, but this is determined in advance by the program. It may be.

  Moreover, when setting the designation | designated order of an option in step S36,58,88, until all the displayed options were designated once, it demonstrated in the form which does not designate the same option twice or more, The same option may be specified twice or more before all the displayed options are specified once.

  In this case, for example, in step S36, the designation order of the first selected image display is designated in the order of A reach → D reach → D reach → C reach → B reach, and the player has designated D reach later. In the second selected image display, A reach, D reach, and C reach are displayed in step S54. Here, the option specified immediately before the option selected in the first selected image display is D reach, but D reach is the selected option. The previous A reach (other than D reach) is displayed in the second selected image display. Such a configuration is the same in the case of displaying an option specified after the selected option, and furthermore, when the setting of the above-mentioned option specification order is performed randomly each time, or in advance by a program Any of the cases may be performed.

  Moreover, although the gaming machine 1 has been described as a pachinko machine in the above-described embodiment, this is not limited, and for example, the present invention may be applied to gaming machines such as a slot machine, alepatchi, and sparrow ball. .

Next, the main correspondence between the configuration of the claims and the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The main control means corresponds to the main control circuit 44, the display control means corresponds to the display control circuit 111, the big hit game generating means corresponds to the gaming machine control device 100, and the gaming machine corresponds to the gaming machine 1. The operation means corresponds to the effect button 51, the options correspond to A, B, C, and D reach, the first image corresponds to the first selected image, and the first image display means corresponds to the effect symbol. The display unit 30 of the display device 6 corresponds to the process of steps S30 to S44 of the selected image display process, the second image corresponds to the second selected image, the unselected second selected image, and the second image display means The display unit 30 of the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the processes of steps S50 to S62 and S80 to S92 of the selected image display process, and the variable display is the variable patterns B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 shown in FIG. , E1, E2, F1, and F2.

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

Claims (14)

Game ball detecting means for detecting winning or passing of game balls;
Main control means for transmitting a display command signal when the game ball detecting means detects winning or passing of the game ball;
Display control means for starting display of the fluctuation of the symbol by receiving the display command signal transmitted from the main control means;
A jackpot game generating means for generating a jackpot game when the symbol that the display control means has determined and displayed is a jackpot symbol;
A gaming machine equipped with
An operation means for accepting a player's operation;
A first image display means for displaying a first image for displaying a plurality of options between the start of the variable display and the final display;
A second image display means for displaying a second image for displaying a plurality of options after the display of the first image and before the confirmation display is made;
With
The operation means accepts an operation when the first image and the second image are displayed,
The second image display means displays options including options selected by operating the operation means when the first image is displayed as the second image,
The display control means is a variable corresponding to an option selected by operating the operating means when the second image is displayed until the final display is performed after the second image is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by executing display. The first image display means displays a first image designating a plurality of options in order,
The second image display means designates, as the second image, an option selected by operating the operation means when the first image is displayed, and one option before the selected option. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein options including options are displayed.   The options displayed on the second image by the second image display unit are all included in the options displayed on the first image by the first image display unit. The gaming machine described.   2. The first image displays at least three or more options, and the second image displays at least two or more options less than the first image. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 4.   The display control unit corresponds to an option selected by operating the operation unit when the first image is displayed after the display of the first image until the second image is displayed. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a change display is executed.   The display control unit immediately executes a variable display corresponding to the selected option when the operation unit is operated and an option is selected while the first image is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 5.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first image and the second image are displayed in succession. 8. The player according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the operation means is operated by a player when continuously operated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. The gaming machine according to item 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the options are randomly arranged.   The display control means displays, on the first image, options having different reliability for shifting to the jackpot game, but if the operation means is not operated during the display of the first image, the second control 10. The image according to claim 1, wherein an option having the highest reliability of shifting to the jackpot game among the options displayed in the first image is not displayed on the image. 11. Game machines.   When the operation unit is operated during the display of the first image and the operation unit is not operated during the display of the second image, the display control unit is configured to display the first image when the first image is displayed. 10. The variable display corresponding to the option selected by operating the operation means is executed after the second image is displayed until the final display is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.   The display control means displays, in the second image, options with different reliability for transitioning to the jackpot game, but if the operating means is not operated during the display of the second image, the second image Among the options displayed in the image, the variable display when the option with the lowest reliability to be transferred to the big game is selected, until the final display is displayed after the second image is displayed. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is executed.   When the operation means is not operated both during the display of the first image and during the display of the second image, the display control means determines the reliability among all the variable displays that shift to the big game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the lowest fluctuation display is executed after the second image is displayed until the final display is performed.   The display control unit immediately executes a variable display corresponding to the selected option when the operation unit is operated and an option is selected while the second image is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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