JP4717354B2 - Game machine, program and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a slot machine, and a medal game, a program, and an information storage medium.

  Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, pachislot gaming machines, slot machines, medal game machines, and the like are known as gaming machines that display a lottery effect display by changing a plurality of combination symbols.

  Taking a pachinko machine as an example, an image display means such as a liquid crystal display is arranged almost at the center of the game board surface, and three rows of reels for displaying a lottery effect display are displayed on this display. Some reels display symbols such as numbers.

  In such a pachinko machine, when a game ball hit by a player wins a start winning slot called a start chucker provided on the game board surface of the game board, the player is given the right of a big hit (special game). The lottery process is performed. Then, the symbols displayed on the three rows of reels displayed on the image display means start to fluctuate all at once, and a lottery effect is performed. For example, in each reel, 12 types of symbols are repeatedly displayed in a repeated manner.

  After that, based on the lottery results, the reels in the three rows are stopped in sequence, and when all the stopped symbols in the three rows are displayed as the outcome of the same symbol, a big hit state is reached and the big prize opening is controlled to be opened. , Many prize balls are paid out.

Various operations are performed in order to make the operation of the series of pachinko gaming machines more attractive to the player and prevent the player from getting bored. As such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, one shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-300062 is known.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-300062

  In such a type of gaming machine, what kind of gaming effect is performed is an important factor that influences the popularity of the gaming machine. Therefore, a game effect that makes the player more entertaining and motivated by the player is performed. It is preferable.

  However, simply displaying a lottery effect image on a liquid crystal display or the like makes it difficult to differentiate from other game machines of the same type, and the impact that provokes the player's willingness to play is scarce.

  In addition, the amount of information that can be displayed to the player is limited only with a lottery effect image using a liquid crystal display or the like, and if too much information is displayed, the content may be difficult for beginners to understand. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that is easier to understand, capable of providing a game effect that makes the player entertained and arouses the player's gaming motivation. Is to provide.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A lottery for generating a gaming event is performed by satisfying a given game condition, and based on the result of the lottery, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped to produce the lottery. In a gaming machine for notifying the player of the result of the lottery by the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state,
Image display means for displaying a lottery effect image for performing the lottery effect;
Effect image calculating means for performing processing for calculating the lottery effect image for effecting the lottery and displaying the image on the image display means;
A clock-type accessory that varies the display time to suggest information about the gaming event to the player and assists the lottery effect performed by the lottery effect image;
Based on the result of the lottery, a clock-type accessory control means for performing processing for changing the display time of the clock-type accessory;
It is characterized by including.

The program according to the present invention is
A lottery for generating a gaming event is performed by satisfying a given game condition, and based on the result of the lottery, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped to produce the lottery. A program usable by a computer for controlling a gaming machine for notifying a player of the result of the lottery by a combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state,
Effect image calculating means for performing processing for calculating and displaying the lottery effect image for effecting the lottery and displaying the image on the image display means;
Based on the lottery result, the display time is changed to suggest information about the gaming event to the player, and the display time of the clock-type accessory that assists the lottery effect performed by the lottery effect image is changed. A clock-type accessory control means for performing
It is characterized by functioning a computer.

  The information storage medium according to the present invention is a storage medium that can be used by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means.

  In the present invention, the gaming machine corresponds to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a slot machine, and a medal game machine, and other types of gaming machines that display lottery results by performing various lotteries. For example, this corresponds to a pachinko gaming machine in which a lottery process for generating a given game event is performed when a game medium wins a winning prize opening.

  Here, the game medium is, for example, a game ball, a game coin, or the like, and winning means not only that a game ball, game coin, or the like enters but also passes through a start winning opening or the like. Also, a given game event is a game state that gives a player a special benefit. In a pachinko machine, a big hit game (special game) that pays out a lot of prize balls to the player, or a probability-variable game. , Short-time games, small hits, reach, etc.

  The lottery effect is an effect performed in relation to the lottery in the gaming machine, and includes an effect indicating that the lottery is being performed and an effect for notifying the final lottery result. In addition, you may perform the production | presentation of the content similar to a lottery production at the time of the attract production other than a lottery production.

  The information related to the game event includes the presence / absence of occurrence of a given game event, the expected degree of occurrence, and the type of game event that occurs.

  In the present invention, the clock-type accessory may be an analog clock or a digital clock.

  According to the present invention, the effect image calculating means calculates a lottery effect image for generating a game event and displays it on the image display means, and the clock-type accessory control means determines the display time of the clock-type accessory. It suggests information about gaming events by performing variable control.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, in addition to performing a lottery effect by an image, information on the game event is suggested to the player by the operation of the clock-type accessory, so that the visual effect of the lottery effect is very high, and the player's You can get a lot of attention.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the clock-type character can execute various character actions depending on the display time to be displayed and the manner in which the display time fluctuates. It can be suggested to the player.

  In particular, the game displays information about various gaming events depending on the display time of the clock that everyone often sees on a daily basis, and how the display time fluctuates. Can be easily understood by the person.

(2) The present invention
The clock-type accessory control means includes
A process for changing the display time of the clock-type accessory is performed in association with the lottery effect image displayed on the image display means.

  According to the present invention, a lottery effect by an image display means and a lottery effect by a clock-type accessory can be performed in association with each other.

  Therefore, a combination of the display content of the image display means and the display time of the clock-type character and the manner in which the display time fluctuates makes it possible to perform more effects and suggest more information about game events to the player. can do.

  In addition, since the lottery effect by the image and the lottery effect by the operation of the clock-type accessory are performed in association with each other, the visual effect of the lottery effect is very high, and the lottery effect that can effectively increase the expectation of the player is performed. be able to.

(3) The present invention
The clock-type accessory control means includes
After changing the display time of the clock-type accessory, the change is stopped prior to the stop display of the symbol, and processing for suggesting the expected degree of occurrence of the gaming event is performed according to the displayed time. And

  According to the present invention, before the symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the lottery is notified to the player, the expected degree of occurrence of the game event is suggested by the clock-type accessory.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to greatly increase the player's expectation as to whether or not a game event will be generated by the lottery from when the lottery is started until the result of the lottery is announced. A gaming machine can be provided.

(4) The present invention
The clock-type accessory control means includes
When a reach as the gaming event occurs, after changing the display time of the clock-type accessory, the change is stopped prior to the stop display of the symbol, and a big hit as the gaming event occurs according to the displayed time It is characterized by performing a process for suggesting the degree of expectation.

  According to the present invention, after the occurrence of reach, a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed, and before the result of the lottery is announced to the player, the expected degree of occurrence of the big hit is suggested by the clock-type accessory.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the expectation degree of occurrence of a big hit is suggested by a clock-type accessory having a high visual effect between the time when the player's expectation is increased and the time when the lottery result is announced. Therefore, a player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, if a lottery results in a lottery, 12 hours after the clock-type accessory fluctuates the display time at a high speed before the changing symbol is confirmed and stopped on the lottery effect screen. If it is configured to display and stop, the player can see the display time of such a clock-type accessory and how it fluctuates, increase the expectation of being a big hit, and enjoy the game even more.

(5) The present invention
The effect image calculation means includes:
A lottery effect image that produces the lottery is calculated based on a plurality of effect themes,
The clock-type accessory control means includes
Performing a process for changing the display time of the clock-type object so as to suggest a timing at which the lottery effect image switches from a lottery effect image based on one effect theme to a lottery effect image based on another effect theme. Features.

  According to the present invention, the timing at which the effect theme of the lottery effect image is switched can be suggested by the display time of the clock-type accessory and the manner in which the display time fluctuates.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for switching the effect theme of the lottery effect image, and to increase the player's willingness to play.

(6) The present invention
The clock-type accessory control means includes
When the lottery effect image displayed on the image display means is played back in the forward direction, the clock-type accessory is processed to rotate forward, and when played back in the reverse direction, It is characterized by performing a process for rotating the clock-type accessory backward.

  According to the present invention, the change in the display time of the clock-type accessory can be rotated forward or backward in accordance with the reproduction direction of the image displayed on the image display means.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the lottery effect by the image display means can be more emphasized by the lottery effect by the clock-type accessory and an attractive effect can be performed.

  For example, if the lottery effect image displayed on the image display means is formed so that it is reproduced in the reverse direction after the fact that the lottery is missed by the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state, An effect that reversely rotates so as to reverse the time and re-execute the lottery that has been removed can be emphasized, and the player's expectation can be effectively enhanced.

(7) The present invention
The clock-type accessory control means includes
When a jackpot as the gaming event occurs, the display time of the clock-type accessory is changed and then stopped, and processing for suggesting the kind of jackpot that has occurred is performed according to the displayed time. To do.

  According to the present invention, after the jackpot is generated, the type of jackpot generated by the clock-type accessory is suggested.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, even a beginner can easily understand the type of jackpot that has occurred, and can further enjoy the game.

  For example, in the case of a probable hit, after a big hit occurs and a special game is executed, the clock-type accessory changes the display time at a high speed, displays an odd time, and stops. For example, the player can easily see that the big hit of the previous game was a probable change by looking at the display time of the clock-type character and the way of change, and can further enjoy the next game.

(8) The present invention
The clock-type accessory control means includes
When the special gaming state as the gaming event has occurred, the display time of the clock-type accessory is changed in association with at least one of the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening or the number of special games executed. It is characterized by performing processing for making it happen.

  According to the present invention, during the occurrence of a special game state, the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening and the number of special games that have been executed can be indicated by the display time of the clock-type accessory and how the display time fluctuates. it can.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to indicate the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening and the number of special games executed without using other devices such as image display means and lamps, which is easy for beginners to understand.

  In addition, since the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening and the number of executed special games are indicated by a watch-type accessory with a high degree of attention, the satisfaction of the player in the special game state can be effectively increased.

(9) The present invention
A lottery count control means for performing a process for controlling the lottery count of the lottery means;
The clock-type accessory control means includes
When the number of lotteries is increased by the lottery number control means, a process for increasing the fluctuation speed of the display time of the clock-type accessory is performed.

  According to the present invention, when a short-time game advantageous to the player is performed, it is determined that the short-time game is being performed by increasing the changing speed of the display time of the watch-type accessory having a high degree of attention. Can be shown to the person in a clear manner.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, even a beginner can enjoy a short time game.

  In addition, by increasing the fluctuation speed of the display time of the clock-type accessory, it is possible to produce a sense of speed of the game and effectively increase the player's willingness to play.

(10) The present invention
A probability change time control means for performing a process for controlling a time for executing a probability change game in which the lottery winning probability of the lottery means varies among the game events;
The clock-type accessory control means includes
A process for changing the display time of the clock-type accessory so as to display the remaining time for executing the probability variation game is performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to indicate the remaining time of the probability-changing gaming state advantageous to the player by the display time of the clock-type accessory and the manner in which the display time varies.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enjoy the probability variation game while recognizing the remaining time of the probability variation game state, and it is particularly attractive by greatly enhancing the thrill of the player when the remaining time is reduced. Machine can be provided.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  In addition, this Embodiment demonstrated below does not limit the content of this invention described in the claim at all. In addition, all the configurations described in this embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the invention.

  In the embodiment described below, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to various other gaming machines.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 shows a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  This pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board surface 10 in the upper half of the front, a pachinko ball hitting tray 36 is provided in the lower half of the front, and a surplus ball receiving tray 38 and a handle 34 are provided below. It has been.

  On the game board surface 10, a display unit 12 configured by using image display means such as liquid crystal is arranged at the center. The display unit 12 displays a game effect image of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and other necessary information.

  A through chucker 14 that functions as a normal symbol winning opening is disposed on the left side of the display unit 12, and a starting winning port 16 that functions as a special symbol starting winning port and is called a start chucker is provided below the display unit 12. A special winning opening 18 that is sometimes opened is provided, and an out ball entrance 40 is provided at the lower end.

  When the player holds the handle 34 and rotates the pachinko ball, the pachinko balls stored in the hit ball supply tray 36 are launched by a hitting ball launching mechanism (not shown), and the outer rail 30 is interposed between the outer rail 30 and the inner rail 32. Is drawn in an arcuate path and rolls clockwise in the upward direction, and then falls within the board surface 10.

  In addition to the through chucker 14 and the start winning port 16 shown in the drawing, a plurality of normal winning ports (not shown) are arranged on the board surface 10. When a ball enters each winning opening, this is detected by a detecting means such as a switch. When a ball enters the winning opening, the winning ball is paid out to the hitting ball supply tray 36. The balls that did not win the prize enter the out ball entrance 40 and are collected.

  When the winning prize opening 16 is won (a ball enters or passes), a special symbol lottery process for generating a special gaming state is performed according to a given rule. In the present embodiment, the special symbol lottery process determines whether or not to grant a jackpot right to the player as a special gaming state. At this time, a lottery effect image using a combination of a plurality of symbols is displayed on the display unit 12 as a part of the game effect image. Then, a special game is executed, the special prize opening 18 is opened, and when a ball enters the special prize opening 18, many balls are paid out.

  When winning through the through chucker 14 (a ball enters or passes), a so-called normal symbol lottery process is performed to increase the winning probability of the starting winning port 16 as the start chucker for a predetermined short time in accordance with a given rule. . Then, when the big winning decision instructing to open the start winning opening 16 for a predetermined short time is made by this normal symbol lottery process, the starting winning opening 16 is opened for a certain time (in this embodiment, about 3 seconds), After the time has elapsed, the start winning opening 16 is closed. As a result, the number of special symbol lottery processes is increased, and the player can have a big hit expectation.

  The board surface 10 is provided with a clock-type accessory 20 as an effect accessory adjacent to the right side of the display unit 12. The timepiece-type accessory 20 is formed to imitate an analog timepiece, and includes a long hand 22, a short hand 24, and a dial 26.

  Behind the timepiece-type accessory 20, although not shown, a long hand motor 50 for operating the long hand 22 via a gear and a short hand motor 52 for operating the short hand 24 via a gear are provided. By driving and controlling the long hand motor 50 and the short hand motor 52, the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 are interlocked with each other or can be operated independently as in a normal timepiece.

  The long hand motor 50 and the short hand motor 52 are formed not only to operate the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 in the clockwise direction (forward rotation) but also in the counterclockwise direction (reverse rotation). Yes. The long needle motor 50 and the short needle motor 52 can be driven at an arbitrary speed, and the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 can be operated at an arbitrary speed.

  Further, the long needle motor 50 and the short needle motor 52 are provided with rotary encoders 54 and 56, respectively, which measure the rotation amounts of the long needle motor 50 and the short needle motor 52 and output the measured values. The rotation amounts of the long needle motor 50 and the short needle motor 52 are controllable according to the measurement values output from the rotary encoders 54 and 56. In this way, the driving of the long hand motor 50 and the short hand motor 52 is controlled so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 display an arbitrary time.

  As described above, the clock-type accessory 20 can perform various accessory actions depending on the combination of the display time of the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 and the operation of the long hand 22 and the short hand 24. Therefore, various kinds of actor actions can be performed as lottery effect operations, and many types of information related to gaming events can be suggested to the player.

  In particular, the game displays information about various gaming events depending on the display time of the clock that everyone often sees on a daily basis, and how the display time fluctuates. Can be easily understood by the person.

2. FIG. 2 shows an example of a block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes at least a detection unit 50 that detects a winning at each winning opening, a clock-type accessory 20, a processing unit 70, a storage unit 90, and an information storage medium 92. It consists of

  The detecting unit 50 detects a ball entering the through chucker 14, the start winning port 16, the big winning port 18, and the like, and can be realized by various sensors such as a micro switch.

  The display unit 12 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as an LCD or a CRT.

  The storage unit 90 serves as a work area for the processing unit 70 and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  The information storage medium 92 (a computer-readable storage medium) stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are a magnetic disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, a memory (ROM), a magneto-optical disk (MO). ) And hardware such as an optical disk (CD, DVD). The processing unit 70 performs various processes of the present invention (the present embodiment) based on information stored in the information storage medium 92. That is, the information storage medium 92 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 70).

  Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 92 is transferred to the storage unit 90 when the system is powered on. The information stored in the information storage medium 92 includes program code, image data, sound data, display object shape data, table data, list data, and processing of the present embodiment for performing the processing of the present embodiment. It includes at least one of information for instructing, information for performing processing in accordance with the instruction, and the like.

  A program or data for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) is distributed from the information storage medium of the host computer (server) to the information storage medium 92 via the network and the communication unit. Also good. Use of the information storage medium of such a host computer (server) is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 70 performs various processing such as control of the entire system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, image processing or sound processing, and functions thereof are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), or It can be realized by hardware such as ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a given program. The processing unit 70 includes lottery means 72, arithmetic processing means 74, and image generation means 88.

  The lottery means 72 performs a lottery process for generating a special gaming state according to a given rule when the detecting unit 50 detects a ball entering the start winning opening 16 as a start chucker. The result is provided to each means 74-88. In the present embodiment, a random number is acquired and a lottery process is performed, so that one mode is determined from two types of modes, that is, a big hit mode and a miss mode as a special gaming state.

  Further, when the big hit mode is determined, the lottery means 72 similarly determines a big hit effect to be performed from a plurality of big hit effect patterns by acquiring random numbers. Further, when the out-of-mode is determined, it is determined which one of the out-of-reach effect mode and the complete out-of-effect mode.

  The arithmetic processing means 74 includes a game control means 76 and a lottery effect means 82, and performs various arithmetic processes.

  The game control means 76 controls the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 such as a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state in which the winning probability in the big hit mode is high, and a short-time gaming state in which the number of lotteries in the normal symbol lottery is increased. Perform the following process. Specifically, based on an input signal from the detection unit 50, a signal provided from the lottery means 72, saved data, etc., a program for performing a normal game, a special game, a probability change game, etc. is executed, or a big prize is awarded. The opening / closing control of the mouth 18 is performed.

  The game control means 76 also functions as the probability change time control means 78, and sets the time for executing the probability change game when the probability change game is set based on the lottery result of the lottery means 72.

  Furthermore, the game control means 76 also functions as the lottery count control means 80, and controls the number of lotteries for the normal symbol lottery based on the signal provided from the lottery means 72. Here, if the lottery count control means 80 increases the lottery count of the normal symbol lottery, the number of times the start winning opening 16 is opened increases, and so-called short-time game is performed.

  The lottery effect means 82 performs processing for realizing various lottery effects performed in the gaming machine 1. Specifically, it is performed by the display unit 12, the clock-type accessory 20, various lamps and speakers (not shown), etc. based on the input signal from the detection unit 50, the signal provided from the lottery means 72, stored data, and the like. Processing for the lottery effect is performed.

  The lottery effect means 82 also functions as the effect image calculation means 84, and is used for the lottery effect image based on the input signal from the detection unit 50, the signal provided from the lottery means 72, and the stored data or program. Is calculated and set, and processing for generating a lottery effect image is performed.

  As specific processing of the effect image calculation means 84, the position and rotation angle of an object (one or a plurality of primitive planes) arranged in a three-dimensional space (object space) (a world for specifying the position in the object space) Processing for obtaining a rotation angle around the coordinate system X, Y, or Z axis, processing for moving an object (motion processing), viewpoint position (virtual camera position), line-of-sight angle (virtual camera rotation angle), or viewpoint position A process of moving (virtual camera position), a process of arranging an object such as a map object in the object space, and the like are performed.

  With these processes, for example, a lottery effect image or the like for displaying a lottery result is calculated after the combination symbols fluctuate based on a given rule.

  Further, the lottery effect means 82 also functions as a clock-type accessory control means 86, and is based on an input signal from the detection unit 50, a signal provided from the lottery means 72, and stored data, a program, and the like. The game effect operation of the accessory 20 is controlled.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the clock-type accessory control means 86 controls the driving of the long hand motor 50 and the short hand motor 52 of the clock-type accessory 20 based on the lottery result of the lottery means 72, and the clock-type accessory 20 Change the display time of. Thus, depending on the display time displayed by the clock-type accessory 20 and the manner in which the display time fluctuates, various accessory actions are executed, and many types of information related to gaming events are suggested to the player.

  Specifically, for example, in a state where reach is established at the time of the lottery effect, drive control of the long hand motor 50 and the short hand motor 52 is performed so that the clock-type accessory 20 fluctuates the display time at high speed. Then, before the variable symbol is confirmed and stopped at the big win symbol on the lottery effect screen, drive control is performed so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the clock-type accessory 20 display 12 o'clock and stop. Then, the player sees the display time of such a clock-type accessory and how it fluctuates, so that the expectation that becomes a big hit can be enhanced and the game can be further enjoyed.

  The image generation unit 88 generates various images based on the calculation processing results of the effect image calculation unit 84 and the like described above, and outputs them to the display unit 12.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a lottery effect image displayed on the display unit 12 in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  The effect image calculation means 84 of the present embodiment calculates a three-dimensional space for game effects in which a plurality of combination symbols 200a, 200b, 200c for lottery display are arranged. The lottery effect image obtained by viewing this three-dimensional space from the virtual camera is displayed on the display unit 12 as an image as shown in FIG. Here, three combination symbols 200a, 200b, and 200c are displayed in three areas of the effect screen. The figure shows a reach state in which the left and right symbols 200a, 200c are the same symbol and the fluctuation is stopped.

3. 3. Process flow of gaming machine 3-1. Outline of Processing FIGS. 4 to 10 show a series of processing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a series of processes of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, first, in step S28, the game state is set in what game state the lottery means 72 and the game control means 76 will play.

  If it is determined in step S30 that a ball has won the start winning opening 16 called a start chucker, a special symbol lottery process is performed by the lottery means 72 in step S32, and two types of modes, the big hit mode and the off mode, are performed. Is determined using a random number.

  Here, when the jackpot mode is determined, it is determined by calculation what kind of jackpot display should be performed. On the other hand, when the release mode is determined, it is determined whether the release is the reach release mode or the complete release mode. When the reach out-of-reach mode is determined, calculation processing is performed to determine what type of reach out-of-reach display is to be performed. A process for determining whether or not to display that effect as a simple effect screen.

  Next, in step S34, a lottery effect process based on the lottery result determined in step S32 is performed. In this lottery effect process, the lottery result determined in step S32 and the lottery effect operation are performed as the lottery effect image displayed on the display unit 12 and the accessory action of the clock-type accessory 20.

  Then, in step S36, it is determined whether the big hit mode or the off mode has been determined, and if it is determined that the big hit mode has been determined, in step S38, the big hit process is performed and a special gaming state is entered, and a number of balls are selected. Is paid out, and the big hit post-processing is performed in step S40. On the other hand, if it is determined that the release mode has been determined, a release process is performed in step S39.

3-2. Game State Setting Process FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the game state setting process in step S28. First, when power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in step S60, the clock-type accessory control means 86 sets the long hand 20 and the short hand 24 of the clock-type accessory 20 to 6 times the actual clock. Control to work at speed. That is, when an actual clock displays the time of one day in 24 hours, the clock-type accessory 20 displays the time of one day by rotating the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 twice in 4 hours. Control to do. Hereinafter, the operation control of the timepiece-type accessory 20 is referred to as normal rotation control.

  In step S62, it is determined whether or not the time displayed by the clock-type accessory 20 is daytime. If it is determined that the time is daytime (Y in step S62), the display unit is displayed in step S64. The effect image displayed at 12 is set to have an image of daytime, and the effect image with the daytime theme is calculated and displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is night time (N in step S62), the theme of the effect image displayed on the display unit 12 is set to be an image of night at step S66, and the effect is based on the night theme. Calculate and display images.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the clock-type accessory 20 keeps time, and the display unit 12 produces a daytime image effect image and a nighttime image effect according to the display time of the clock-type object 20. An image is displayed and an effect is made so that the time of one day flows in four hours.

  Next, in step S68, it is determined whether or not it was a big hit in the previous game. If it is determined that it was not a big hit (N in step S68), it is normal that a ball enters the start winning opening 16 in step S70. A normal game in which a special symbol lottery process for generating a special game state with the winning probability is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a big hit (Y in step S68), it is determined in step S72 whether or not the big hit is a probability variation hit with a probability variation symbol. Here, if it is determined that the game is a winning game (Y in Step S72), in Step S74, a gaming game that is executed for a predetermined period after the special gaming state and increases the winning probability in the jackpot mode is set.

  Then, in step S76, the watch-type accessory control means 86 controls the driving of the long hand 20 and the short hand 24 of the watch-type accessory 20 so as to display the remaining time for executing the probability changing game set by the probability changing time control means 76. To do.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player can enjoy the probability-changing game while recognizing the remaining time of the probability-changing gaming state. In particular, when the remaining time is reduced, the thrill of the player can be greatly increased, and an attractive gaming machine can be provided.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the game is not a winning game (N in step S72), a lottery of a normal symbol lottery process performed when a special game state is executed for a predetermined period after a special gaming state and the through chucker 14 is won in step S78. A short game is set when the number of times increases. Then, in step S80, the watch-type accessory control means 86 performs drive control (high-speed rotation control) so as to increase the fluctuation speed of the long hand 20 and the short hand 24 of the watch-type accessory 20.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a short-time game advantageous to the player is performed, by increasing the display time fluctuation speed of the watch-type accessory 20 with a high degree of attention, It is possible to clearly show the player that the short-time game is being performed. In addition, by increasing the fluctuation speed of the display time of the clock-type accessory 20, it is possible to produce a sense of game speed and to effectively increase the player's willingness to play.

  Thus, when the gaming state performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is set in step S28 in FIG. 4, the processing in step S30 and subsequent steps in FIG. 4 is executed by the game program corresponding to each gaming state. The

3-3. Lottery Effect Process FIG. 6 shows a specific example of the lottery effect process in step S34 of FIG. In this embodiment, as one of the lottery effects, it is formed to perform a reach notice effect that suggests the possibility that the variation of the symbol will develop into a reach before the symbol is stopped and displayed after the variation starts. ing. The information storage medium 92 stores a program for executing a plurality of types of reach notice effects, and each type of reach notice effects program includes an effect image displayed on the display unit 12 and a clock-type accessory. It is formed so as to perform a reach notice effect by associating 20 actor actions.

  First, in step S41, the effect image calculating means 84 calculates the effect image so that the symbols of the three rows of reels displayed on the display unit 12 change, and the symbol combination changing process is started. Then, in step S42, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a reach notice effect.

  When it is determined that the reach notice effect is to be performed (Y in step S42), the type of reach notice effect to be performed is set based on the lottery result in step S44. Then, in step S46, an effect image is calculated according to the set type of reach notice effect, and an effect image for reach notice effect is displayed on the display unit 12. In step S47, the set reach notice effect is displayed. The operation of the clock-type accessory 20 is controlled according to the type, and the accessory action for the reach notice effect is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S48, the left symbol of the three rows of reels is stopped, and in step S50, the effect image is calculated and displayed so that the right symbol is stopped. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, when the left symbol 200a and the right symbol 200c stop at the same symbol, reach is reached.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S42 that the reach notice effect is not performed (N in step S42), the left symbol is stopped in step S48 without performing the reach notice effect, and the right symbol is stopped in step S50. The effect image is calculated and displayed.

  As a specific example of the reach notice effect, for example, when the display time of the clock-type accessory 20 is 6:00 am and the effect image on the display unit 12 is an image with the theme of morning, the effect image is a chicken. An image in which a character appears and a chicken character pecks the clock-type accessory 20 may be calculated and displayed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the clock-type accessory control means 86 synchronizes with the timing at which the displayed chicken character 210 pucks the clock-type accessory 20, and the clock-type accessory control means 86 has the long hand 22 of the clock-type accessory 20. The operation is controlled so that the short hand 24 repeats high-speed fluctuation and stop independently of each other.

  When the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 display 12 o'clock and the chicken character 210 stops picking the clock-type accessory 20, the left symbol 200a and the right symbol 200c always stop at the same symbol and reach. It may be. On the other hand, when the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 display 6 o'clock, if the chicken character 210 stops peeking the clock-type accessory 20, the possibility of reaching may be reduced.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, various reach notice effects can be performed by combining the display contents of the display unit 12 and the display time of the clock-type accessory 20 or the manner in which the display time fluctuates. Information about gaming events can be suggested to the player. Moreover, since the lottery effect by the image and the lottery effect by the operation of the clock-type accessory 20 are performed in association with each other, the visual effect of the lottery effect is very high, and the lottery effect that can effectively increase the expectation of the player. Can be done.

  Thus, when the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed in steps S48 and S50, it is determined in step S52 whether or not reach has been reached. If it is determined that reach has been reached (Y in step S52), step S54 is determined. When the reach action process for producing the reach state is performed and it is determined that the reach is not achieved (N in step S52), the release action process for producing the release state is performed in step S56.

3-4. Reach Action Process FIG. 7 shows a specific example of the reach action process in step S54 of FIG. In the present embodiment, as one of the reach effects, there is a possibility that the reach will develop into a big hit before the middle symbol 200b that continues to fluctuate among the reels in the three rows after reaching reach is stopped and displayed. It is formed to perform a jackpot notice effect that suggests. The information storage medium 92 stores a program for executing a plurality of types of jackpot notice effect, and each type of jackpot notice effect program includes an effect image displayed on the display unit 12 and a clock-type accessory. It is formed to perform a jackpot notice effect by associating 20 actor actions.

  First, in step S84, it is determined whether or not a big hit announcement effect is to be performed. If it is determined that a jackpot notice effect is to be performed (Y in step S84), the type of jackpot notice effect to be performed is set based on the lottery result in step S86. Then, in step S88, an effect image is calculated according to the set type of the jackpot notice effect, and an effect image for the jackpot notice effect is displayed on the display unit 12. In step S90, the set jackpot notice effect is displayed. The operation of the clock-type accessory 20 is controlled according to the type, and the accessory action for the big hit announcement effect is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S92, the effect image is calculated and displayed so that the middle symbol 200b that continues to change is stopped. Here, when the middle symbol 200b stops at the same symbol as the left symbol 200a and the right symbol 200c, it is a big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S84 that no big hit notice effect is to be performed (N in step S42), the big picture notice effect is not performed and in step S92, the effect image is calculated and displayed so that the middle symbol 200b is stopped.

  As a specific example of this jackpot notice effect, for example, when the time of display of the clock-type accessory 20 is 2 o'clock in the day when reach occurs, and the effect image on the display unit 12 is an image with the theme of noon, The operation control of the clock-type accessory 20 is suddenly switched to the high-speed rotation control, and the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 are changed until the display time becomes 10 o'clock at night. An arithmetic display may be performed so as to change the image.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the clock-type accessory 20 fluctuate at high speed, and the display time varies from daytime to evening time and from evening time to nighttime. Then, the effect image calculation means 84 calculates and displays the effect image so that the theme of the effect image on the display unit 12 changes from noon to evening and from evening to night in accordance with the change in display time.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 fluctuate at high speed until 10:00 and return to normal rotation control, the middle symbol 200b is always the same symbol as the left symbol 200a and the right symbol 200c. You may stop and make a big hit. On the other hand, when the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 change until 5 o'clock in the evening and return to the normal rotation control, the possibility of a big hit may be reduced.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display content of the display unit 12 and the display of the clock-type accessory 20 after the reach that raises the player's expectation in particular until the lottery result is announced. Since the expected degree of occurrence of a big hit is suggested by the combination of the way of changing the time and the display time, the visual effect is high, and the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

3-5. Playback notice processing In this embodiment, as one of the lottery effects, when the player leaves after reaching the reach, the play notice effect is performed so that the lottery effect image is returned to the reach state and the lottery is performed again. Is formed. The information storage medium 92 stores a program for executing a plurality of types of playback announcement effects. Each type of playback announcement effect program includes an effect image displayed on the display unit 12 and a clock type. It is formed so as to perform a playback notice effect by associating the accessory actions of the accessory 20.

  First, in step S92 of FIG. 7, the middle symbol 200b is stopped and the lottery result is notified to the player. Then, in step S94, it is determined whether or not the game has come off. If it is determined that the game has come off (Y in step S94), in step S96, a playback notice effect, which is another form of jackpot notice effect, is performed. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that a playback notice effect is to be performed (Y in step S96), processing for the playback notice effect is performed in step S98.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S94 that it has been hit (N in step S94) and if it is determined in step S96 that the playback notice effect is not to be performed (N in step S96), the reach action process ends.

  FIG. 8 shows a specific example of the playback notice effect processing in step S98 of FIG. First, in step S100, calculation is performed so that the middle symbol that is stopped and displayed after coming off starts to change in the reverse direction from bottom to top, and the jackpot announcement effect image that has come off is played back until the reach is established. indicate. At the same time, in step S102, the operation control is performed so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the timepiece-type accessory 20 are rotated in the reverse direction.

  Then, when the calculation is performed so that the jackpot notice effect image is reversely played until the reach is established, in step S104, the middle symbol starts to change in the forward direction from top to bottom, and the jackpot notice effect image is reproduced in order. The effect image is displayed as computed. At the same time, in step S106, operation control is performed so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the timepiece-type accessory 20 are rotated in the forward direction and change.

  In step S108, first, based on the lottery result, the fluctuation of the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the clock-type accessory 20 is stopped, and the expected degree of occurrence of the big hit is suggested by the displayed time. Thereafter, in step S110, the middle symbol 200b is stopped and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  As a specific example of the playback notice effect, the effect image is calculated and displayed so that the effect image of the jackpot notice effect previously performed is reversely reproduced, and the clock-type accessory 20 is rotated in accordance with the effect to change. The operation may be controlled to do so.

  For example, the jackpot notice effect (steps S86 to S92) performed previously changes from the jackpot notice effect shown in FIG. 12 (A) to the jackpot notice effect shown in FIG. 12 (B). ) Assume that the middle symbol 200b is stopped and removed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), the middle symbol 200b starts to change in the reverse direction from the bottom to the top, and the effect image is calculated and displayed so that the effect image is reversely reproduced. At the same time, the operation of the clock-type accessory 20 is controlled so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 are rotated reversely in accordance with the reverse reproduction of the effect image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), when reverse reproduction of the effect image and reverse rotation fluctuation control of the clock-type accessory 20 are performed until the occurrence of reach, as shown in FIG. 200b starts to fluctuate in the forward direction from top to bottom, and is displayed so as to reproduce the effect images in order. At the same time, the forward rotation variation control of the clock-type accessory 20 is performed in accordance with the sequential reproduction of the effect images, and the effect of repeating the jackpot notice effect previously performed is performed.

  Based on the lottery result, if it is a big hit, the lottery effect as shown in FIG. 12 (B) is changed to the lottery effect as shown in FIG. Is done. On the other hand, when it is off, the lottery effect as shown in FIG. 12 (B) is changed to the lottery effect as shown in FIG. 13 (A), and the middle symbol 200b is stopped and displayed. It is announced.

  In this way, this embodiment emphasizes the so-called playback effect that makes it possible to redo a lottery that has been missed, especially during the period from when the player's expectations increase to the announcement of the lottery result. It is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation effectively.

3-6. FIG. 9 shows a specific example of the jackpot process in step S38 of FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a process for executing a special game in which many balls are paid out is performed as one of the big hit processes. The information storage medium 92 stores a special game program for executing a special game. This program is displayed on the display unit 12 and the detection result of the sensor corresponding to the big winning opening 18 of the detection unit 50. The special action effect is formed by associating the effect image and the action of the clock-type accessory 20 with each other.

  Here, an example will be described in which up to 12 balls are received in one open / close operation (one round) of the special winning opening 18, and this is repeated 12 rounds to execute the special game state. First, in step S112, a process for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to a special game is performed. Then, in step S114, the special winning opening 18 is controlled according to the special game program.

  In step S116, it is determined whether or not one minute has elapsed since the winning opening 18 was opened. If it is determined that one minute has not elapsed (N in step S116), in step S118, It is determined whether or not one ball has entered the big prize opening 18.

  If it is determined that the ball has been entered (Y in step S118), in step S120, variation control is performed so that the display time of the long hand 22 of the clock-type accessory 20 advances by 5 minutes. On the other hand, if it is determined not to enter the ball (N in Step S118), the determinations in Step S116 and Step S118 are repeated.

  Then, in step S122, it is determined whether or not 12 balls have entered the big prize opening 18, and if it is determined that 12 balls have not been entered (N in step S122), the determination in steps S116 and S118 is made. Repeatedly, in step S118, whenever it is determined that one ball has been entered, in step S120, variation control is performed so that the display time of the long hand 22 advances by 5 minutes.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that 12 balls have been entered (Y in step S122), one round is completed, and in step S124, control for closing the special winning opening 18 is performed. In step S126, variation control is performed so that the display time of the short hand 24 of the clock-type accessory 20 advances by one hour.

  Further, in step S128, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 18 has been executed for 12 rounds. If it is determined that 12 rounds have not been executed (N in step S128), the big winning opening 18 is opened in step S114. The release control is performed, and the processing from step S114 to step S128 is repeated until 12 rounds are executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that 12 rounds have been executed (Y in step S128), a process for canceling the setting of the special game is performed in step S130, and the special game is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 18 and the number of rounds of the special game that have been executed during the special game state are displayed on the clock-type accessory 20. It can be indicated by how the time and display time fluctuate. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to indicate the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 18 and the number of special games executed without using other devices such as image display means and lamps. Also easy to understand. In addition, since the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 18 and the number of special games executed by the clock-type accessory 20 having a high visual effect are shown, it is possible to effectively increase the satisfaction of the player in the special game state. Can do.

3-7. FIG. 10 shows a specific example of the big hit post-processing in step S40 of FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as one of the big hit effect processing, after the big hit processing is finished, the timepiece type accessory 20 performs an effect processing that suggests the type of the big hit. The information storage medium 92 stores a program for executing the big hit post-processing. The program includes game data stored in the storage unit 90, an effect image displayed on the display unit 12, and a clock type. It is formed so as to perform a special game effect by associating the accessory actions of the accessory 20.

  First, in step S132, the operation control of the clock-type accessory 20 is switched from normal rotation control to high-speed rotation control. Then, the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the clock-type accessory 20 start to rotate at high speed. Then, in step S134, the special game executed in step S38 of FIG. 4 is a chance that the odd variation that has occurred due to the odd variation of odd numbers, or the normal game that has occurred due to the combination of even numbers. Judge.

  Here, when it is determined that the odd hit has occurred (Y in step S134), in step S136, the operation of the timepiece-type accessory 20 is controlled so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 stop displaying odd time. On the other hand, if it is determined that the odd hit has not occurred (N in step S134), in step S138, the operation of the timepiece-type accessory 20 is controlled so that the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 stop even numbered time. Then, the big hit post-processing ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the special gaming state is finished, the display time of the clock-type accessory 20 is rapidly changed and then stopped, and the type of jackpot generated by the displayed time is suggested. Process to do. Therefore, the player can easily understand that the big hit of the previous game is a probable hit by looking at the display time of the clock-type accessory 20 and the way of change, and can further enjoy the next game. .

4). Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured around a main control board 700 including a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like, with a CPU as a core, for example.

  A detection unit 710 is connected to the input side of the main control board 700.

  In the present embodiment, the detection unit 710 detects a winning sensor 712 that detects a winning at the start winning port 16 as a special symbol winning port, and a winning sensor 714 that detects a winning at the through chucker 14 as a normal symbol winning port. And a winning sensor 716 provided at each other winning opening.

  An input unit 740 is connected to the input side of the main control board 700.

  In the present embodiment, the input unit 740 is configured to include the handle 742, but may be configured to include at least one of the cross key 744 and the camera 746 as necessary.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, various sub-control boards 800 that execute commands from the main control board 700 are provided. As the sub control board 800, a display control board 810, a launch control board 820, an electric tulip control board 830, an accessory control board 840, a payout control board 850, a lamp control board 860, and an audio control board 870 are provided.

  In the main control board 700, basic programs and data relating to games are recorded in an information storage medium such as a ROM, and the CPU and the like execute various arithmetic processes based on the programs and data. Various control signals calculated by the main control board 700 are output to the corresponding sub control board 800, and each sub control board 800 independently executes processing based on the input control signal.

  Each sub-control board 800 includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like with a CPU as a core, and is configured to execute various functions.

  The display control board 810 has a function of generating an image to be displayed on the display unit 814 via the display driver 812. For example, based on a control signal from the main control board 700, an effect image having a given game effect is generated and displayed on the display unit 814.

  Further, the display control board 810 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 818 via the display driver 816.

  Specifically, the main control board 700 functions as a lottery means, and draws a special symbol or a normal symbol. Based on the lottery result, the display content of the lottery effect displayed on the display unit 814 is selected, and a control signal is output to the display control board 810.

  The display control board 810 stores data of different display contents based on these various control signals in advance, selects stored data based on the input control signals, and has a lottery effect image having a corresponding effect. Is displayed on the display unit 814, and the display control of the normal symbol display unit 818 is performed via the display driver 816.

  The launch control board 820 controls the launch of a game ball by operating the player's handle 742.

  The electric tulip control board 830 controls opening and closing of the electric tulip 834 via the solenoid 832.

  The accessory control board 840 controls the operation of various kinds of accessories provided in the gaming machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, a watch-type accessory 20 is provided as the effect accessory 844, and an actuator 820 for changing the long hand 22 and the short hand 24 of the watch-type accessory 20 is provided. Then, the accessory control board 840 controls the actuator 820 to control the effect operation of the effect accessory 844.

  The payout control board 850 controls payout of game balls.

  The lamp control board 860 controls the lighting of the special symbol reservation lamp 862 and the normal symbol reservation lamp 864.

  When there is a prize in the through-chucker 14 which is a normal symbol winning opening, this prize is held for a maximum of four pieces, and when the series of normal symbol effect processing is completed, the held part is digested. . The amount of the normal symbol held is displayed using the normal symbol hold lamp 864.

  In addition, a maximum of four winnings for special symbols at the start winning opening 16 are reserved, and when the series of lottery effect processing ends, the reserved amount is digested. The number of reserved special symbols is displayed using a special symbol holding lamp 862.

  The lamp control board 860 further controls lighting of various electric decoration members 866 attached to the gaming machine 1.

  The audio control board 870 controls the output of various sound effects output from the speaker 872.

  Each gaming machine is connected to a hall computer 730 as a host computer via a management control board 720 network.

  The hall computer 730 is for collectively managing a plurality of gaming machines provided in a store via a network, collects necessary data from each gaming machine, and controls necessary for each gaming machine. It is configured to output a signal and control settings of each gaming machine.

  In the control circuit shown in FIG. 14, the main control board 700 and each sub control board 800 operate based on programs and data stored in a storage medium (not shown), and function as various means shown in FIG. 2, for example. Various processes shown in FIG. 6 such as a lottery process, a calculation process, a player intention information acquisition process, a lottery effect process, and an image generation process are performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a similar lottery is performed by inserting coins such as other gaming machines. The present invention can also be applied to coin-type gaming machines such as pachislot machines, slot machines, and medal games on which effect display is performed, other game machines that perform lottery effect display, and video game machines.

It is front explanatory drawing of the pachinko game machine in this Embodiment. It is an example of the block diagram which shows the principal part of the game machine of this Embodiment. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is an example of the effect image displayed on the display unit. It is the flowchart figure which showed a series of processes at the time of winning a start winning opening. It is the flowchart figure which showed an example of the accessory control process. It is the flowchart figure which showed an example of the accessory control process. It is the flowchart figure which showed an example of the accessory control process. It is the flowchart figure which showed an example of the accessory control process. It is the flowchart figure which showed an example of the accessory control process. It is the flowchart figure which showed an example of the accessory control process. It is the figure which showed an example of the lottery effect which linked | related the image displayed on a display part, and an accessory operation. It is the figure which showed an example of the lottery effect which linked | related the image displayed on a display part, and an accessory operation. It is the figure which showed an example of the lottery effect which linked | related the image displayed on a display part, and an accessory operation. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions which can implement | achieve this Embodiment.

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12 Display Unit 72 Lottery Unit 74 Arithmetic Processing Unit 82 Lottery Production Unit 88 Image Generation Unit 90 Storage Unit 92 Information Storage Medium

Claims (9)

A lottery for generating a gaming event is performed by satisfying a given game condition, and based on the result of the lottery, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped to produce the lottery. In a gaming machine for notifying the player of the result of the lottery by the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state,
Image display means for displaying a lottery effect image for performing the lottery effect;
Effect image calculating means for performing processing for calculating the lottery effect image for effecting the lottery and displaying the image on the image display means;
A clock-type accessory formed by imitating an analog timepiece including a long hand and a short hand, and performing analog time display for production by driving the long hand and the short hand,
Based on the result of the lottery, the hand movement control for event effect driving the long hand and the short hand of the clock-type accessory is performed so as to suggest information regarding the game event to the player, and the lottery effect image is used. A clock-type accessory control means for assisting a lottery effect;
Only including,
In the hand movement control for event production of the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory,
After changing the display time using the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory, the hand movement is stopped prior to the stop display of the symbol, and the occurrence of the game event is generated according to the time displayed when the hand movement is stopped. A gaming machine that performs hand movement control that suggests expectations . In claim 1,
The effect image calculating means sets an effect theme for a time including a display time displayed by a long hand and a short hand of the clock-type accessory from a plurality of effect themes related to morning, noon, evening, and night, and the setting A gaming machine that calculates the lottery effect image of the effect theme . In claim 2 ,
The effect image calculating means changes the effect theme relating to the morning, noon, evening, and night to be set according to the change of the display time by the hand movement control, and calculates the lottery effect image according to the change of the effect theme. To play. In any one of Claims 1-3,
In the hand movement control for event production of the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory,
When reach as the game event occurs, after moving the display time using the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory, the hand movement is stopped prior to the stop display of the symbol, and the hand movement is stopped. A game machine that performs hand movement control that suggests the expected degree of occurrence of a big hit as the gaming event according to the time displayed in the played state. In any one of Claims 1-4,
In the hand movement control for event production of the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory,
When the lottery effect image displayed on the image display means is reproduced in the forward direction, the hand movement control for rotating the long hand and the short hand of the clock-type accessory in the forward direction is performed, and the lottery effect image is reproduced in the reverse direction. Is a gaming machine that performs hand movement control to reversely rotate the long hand and the short hand of the timepiece-type accessory. In any one of Claims 1-5,
In the hand movement control for event production of the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory,
When the big hit as the gaming event occurs, the time when the hand movement is stopped after moving the display time using the long hand and the short hand of the clock-type accessory and the hand movement is stopped is displayed. A game machine that performs hand movement control that suggests the kind of jackpot that has occurred. In any one of Claims 1-6,
In the hand movement control for event production of the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory,
When the special gaming state as the gaming event has occurred, the display time of the clock-type accessory is changed in association with at least one of the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening or the number of special games executed. A game machine that controls hand movement. In any one of Claims 1-7,
A probability change time control means for performing a process for controlling a time for executing a probability change game in which the lottery winning probability of the lottery means varies among the game events;
In the hand movement control for event production of the long hand and short hand of the clock-type accessory,
A gaming machine that performs hand movement control for changing a display time using a long hand and a short hand of the clock-type accessory so as to display a remaining time for executing the probability variation game.   9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is formed as a pachinko, pachislot, or medal game machine.

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