JP5680822B2 - How to produce a gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an effect method for a pachinko gaming machine and the like, and more particularly, to an effect method for a gaming machine in which a plurality of effect modes for effects to be performed on an image display screen are provided and effects are performed using these effect modes.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific start winning opening, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are displayed from above using a display device such as a liquid crystal display. A game machine that displays an image that moves down and wins a big win when the same or related pattern is arranged on a certain line (active line), opens a big prize opening, and is used widely. ing.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, there are those that can take two gaming states, a normal gaming state and a high probability state (probability gaming state) in which the probability of winning a jackpot than the normal gaming state is increased. is there. In recent years, even in the probability variation gaming state, in order to eliminate the rubbing in the probability variation gaming state, gaming machines that have been hidden without notifying the player that the probability variation gaming state has been widely used (for example, , See Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2004-65388 A

  However, in the above prior art, even if it is in the probability variation gaming state, it is not notified, so even if the probability variation gaming state at the corner is in the corner, the player may not be able to determine that it is in the probability variation gaming state. there were. In such a case, the player's expectation for the jackpot could not be maintained despite being in a probable gaming state, and the player who was bored due to lack of visual performance sometimes stopped the game. .

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine presentation method that allows a player to enjoy a game for a long time without boring the player in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. An effect method of the gaming machine according to the present invention includes an image display screen (104), an effect mode transition occurrence lottery table (710) relating to transition to each effect mode on the image display screen (104), and an effect mode transition lottery. When a gaming machine equipped with a winning probability table (810) and a transition destination effect mode lottery table (610, 620, 630) satisfies a predetermined condition, a lottery is performed using the effect mode transition occurrence lottery table (710). After determining that one of the transition modes is to be selected and receiving a start prize, the winning of the effect mode transition lottery in the current transition mode is performed using the winning probability table (810) of the effect mode transition lottery. When the production mode transition lottery is performed with probability and the production mode transition lottery is won, the transition destination production mode lottery An effect execution step of performing a transition destination effect mode lottery using the screen (610, 620, 630) and sequentially executing effects in the effect modes (510, 520, 530, 540) lottery by the transition destination effect mode lottery; On the image display screen (104), after the transfer destination effect mode lottery is performed, the same effect mode is continuously executed until the next transfer destination effect mode lottery is performed. A display step for displaying the history and the history (1310, 1320) regarding the result of the transition destination effect mode lottery, and the winning probability table (810) of the effect mode transition lottery is different for each transition mode. This is a table in which the winning probability of the lottery is determined, and the production mode transition occurrence lottery table (710) indicates that the current gaming state is When in the probability state, it is a lottery table in which the distribution probability is determined such that the probability of distribution to the transition mode having a higher winning probability of the production mode transition lottery is higher than in the low probability state, and the transition destination In the effect mode lottery table (610, 620, 630), when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the transition probability to the effect mode having a higher degree of high expectation than the current effect mode indicates the current gaming state. If the transition probability is determined to be higher than that in the low-probability state, and the current gaming state is in the low-probability state, the transition probability to the rendering mode with a lower degree of expectation than the current rendering mode However, the present invention is characterized in that it is a lottery table in which a transition probability is set to be higher than when the current gaming state is a high probability state.

  According to the said structure, the present gaming state in a game machine can be suggested by guiding the execution history of the production | presentation by the lottery production | presentation mode. This makes it possible for the player to have an expectation for the next jackpot winning and to maintain the expectation.

  According to the present invention, the player can be expected to win the next jackpot, and the expectation can be maintained. Therefore, not only the result of the effect but also the effect itself can be enjoyed by the player. There is an effect that satisfaction can be given to.

(Embodiment)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine that produces an effect by an effect method for a gaming machine according to the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In this embodiment, the chance button 117 has a convex button shape.

  In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The cross key 118 includes a cursor key for selecting an operation content and the like, and an “ENTER” key (not shown) for confirming the operation content selected by operating the cursor key. The effect buttons such as the chance button 117 and the cross key 118 may be a convex button or an input pad employing a touch panel method.

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

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

  A reel 203 is arranged on the back side of the display unit 104 (the back side of the gaming machine as viewed from the player). The reel 203 is configured by arranging a total of nine (9 frames) small reels 203a to 203i of 3 vertical × 3 horizontal, arranged in a matrix. The small reels 203 a to 203 i are arranged on the back side of the display unit 104 so as to form a plane parallel to the liquid crystal display panel 201 formed by the display unit 104.

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

  Each small reel 203a to 203i is connected to a motor (not shown) that independently rotates each small reel 203a to 203i. “Rotation” in this embodiment indicates an operation state in which an arbitrary reference position on each of the small reels 203a to 203i moves 360 degrees on the circumference around each axis. In addition, in this embodiment, “rotation” means that an arbitrary reference position on each of the small reels 203a to 203i moves on the circumference around each axis at a rotation angle of less than 360 degrees or greater than 360 degrees. , Including a so-called “turning” operating state.

  In the reel 203, each small reel 203a to 203i can be individually rotated to drive the respective motors, whereby the symbols directed to the display unit 104 by the small reels 203a to 203i can be changed. Each of the small reels 203a to 203i shows a predetermined outcome in a state where one symbol is stopped toward the display unit 104 side. The predetermined outcome indicated by the reel 203 is indicated by a combination of symbols respectively indicated by the small reels 203a to 203i in a state where the small reels 203a to 203i are all stopped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 301 acquires the jackpot determination random number by the CPU 311 and stores the acquired jackpot determination random number in the ROM 312 or the RAM 313 to hold the start winning prize. You may perform what is called prefetching which determines whether it is what corresponds to a jackpot value. When prefetching is performed, the main control unit 301 outputs a signal indicating the prefetching result to the effect control unit 302. Thereby, the production | presentation control part 302 can perform the production | presentation (prefetching production | presentation) etc. which raise a player's sense of expectation gradually before the fluctuation | variation which becomes a big hit.

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

  The variation pattern random number is acquired immediately before starting the production every time the production is performed according to the start winning prize, and determines the design variation pattern displayed on the reel 203 or the display unit 104 during the production. The symbol random number is acquired immediately before starting the jackpot presentation every time the jackpot presentation is performed according to the start winning prize, and determines the jackpot symbol. Reach random number counting, variation pattern random number counting, and design random number counting are performed using separate counters. Since the counting of each random number is the same as the counting of the jackpot determination random number described above, the description thereof is omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  By controlling the rotation of the reel 203 by the CPU 341, specifically, the reel 203 shows, for example, a symbol in which a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols are aligned on one effective line. In addition, by controlling the rotation of the reel 203 by the CPU 341, specifically, the reel 203 has, for example, a pattern in which a number of symbols indicating reach (two of the three symbols) are aligned on one effective line. Indicated.

  The CPU 341 displays various image data for assisting the symbol indicated by the reel 203 in accordance with the symbol state indicated by the reel 203 so that the effect image displayed on the display unit 104 and the symbol state indicated by the reel 203 are linked to each other. Generate and output. Specifically, for example, when the symbol formed by the reel 203 indicates a reach state or a jackpot game state, the CPU 341 assists the symbol on the reel 203 and enhances the player's expectation and excitement. Generate and output data.

  Further, the CPU 341 differs according to the presence / absence of the effect button operation or the operation timing of the effect button so that the effect image displayed on the display unit 104 changes according to the operation of the effect buttons such as the chance button 117 and the cross key 118. Generate and output image data. In addition, the CPU 341 varies the rotation control of the reel 203 according to the presence / absence of the effect button operation or the operation timing of the effect button so that the symbol indicated by the reel 203 changes according to the operation of the effect button.

  The effect control unit 302 performs lottery to switch the effect mode, that is, to shift to the stage, at a predetermined timing. In addition, the effect control unit 302 performs the stage transition through the lottery for the stage transition, and stores information on the execution history of the effects performed in each transition destination stage in the RAM 343. For example, the stage transition is performed after performing a stage transition effect for guiding the stage transition. The lottery for stage transition and the stage transition effect will be described later.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 301 outputs a signal corresponding to the place where the winning is made to the winning ball control unit 303, and the winning ball control unit 303 controls driving of the payout unit 391 according to the output signal from the main control unit 301. , Pay out the number of prize balls according to the place where the prize was won. And the main control part 301 cancels | releases a jackpot game state after completion | finish of a jackpot effect, and returns to a normal game state.

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

  The effect control unit 302 uses the display unit 104 and the reel 203 to perform various effects such as a loss effect and a jackpot effect. Specifically, the effect control unit 302, for example, rotates all the small reels 203a to 203i and then sequentially stops the small reels 203a to 203i (see FIG. 11-4) so that the reel 203 has a predetermined value. The reel 203 is controlled so as to show the outcome, and the display unit 104 is controlled so that an image in accordance with the rotation and stop operation of the reel 203 is displayed on the display unit 104. The display unit 104 displays an image that is linked to the operation of the reel 203 and the roll made by the reel 203. In this manner, by interlinking the image display operation on the display unit 104 and the operation of the reel 203, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect produced by the gaming machine.

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

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

(Game state of gaming machine)
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the gaming state of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows the gaming states that the gaming machine can take and the relationship between the gaming states. In FIG. 4, the gaming machine of this embodiment includes a “normal gaming state” 410, a “big hit gaming state” 420, a “short-time gaming state” 430, a “probability changing gaming state” 440, and a “latent probability changing gaming state” 450. It can take any game state.

  In the normal gaming state 410, the game is played in a state where the winning probability of the jackpot is low (for example, 1/280), that is, in a low probability state. When the big win is won in the normal game state 410, the game state transitions to the big win game state 420. The jackpot game state 420 is a game that can be transitioned when winning a jackpot during a game in any one of the short-time game state 430, the probability change game state 440, and the latent probability change game state 450 in addition to the normal game state 410. It is in a state. The normal game state 410, the short-time game state 430, the probability change game state 440, and the latent probability change game state 450 can be transferred to each other via the jackpot game state 420.

  The jackpot game state 420 is continued until a predetermined jackpot end condition is satisfied. The jackpot gaming state 420 is continued until, for example, the opening / closing of the big winning opening 109 is performed a prescribed number of rounds. When the big hit gaming state 420 ends, the game state transitions to any one of the normal gaming state 410, the short time gaming state 430, the probability variation gaming state 440, or the latent probability variation gaming state 450. Which game state to transition to after the jackpot game state 420 ends is determined in advance for each winning jackpot type, for example.

  When the winning jackpot type is, for example, a normal jackpot, the gaming machine after the end of the jackpot gaming state 420 transitions to the short-time gaming state 430. In the short-time gaming state 430, the jackpot winning probability is a low winning probability (low probability state), and electric chew support is provided. The short-time game state 430 is continued until a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of symbol changes. If the time-shutdown condition is satisfied, the gaming machine transitions to the normal gaming state 410. If the jackpot is won before the short-time end condition is met, the gaming machine transitions to the jackpot gaming state 420.

  Further, when the winning jackpot type is, for example, a probability change jackpot, the gaming machine after the end of the jackpot game state 420 transitions to the probability change game state 440 or the latent probability change game state 450. In the probability variation gaming state 440 and the latent probability variation gaming state 450, the winning probability having a low jackpot winning probability (for example, 1/280) is changed to a high winning probability (for example, 1/28), that is, a high probability state.

  The jackpot value is different between the low probability state and the high probability state. In the low probability state in which the winning probability of jackpot is set to 1/280, one random number is set as the jackpot value, whereas in the high probability state, for example, ten times ten random numbers are set as the jackpot value. The Thereby, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is set to 1/28, which is 10 times the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state.

  In the probability variation game state 440, the game state becomes a high probability state, and game support (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support”) by an electric tulip provided in the start winning opening 105 is given. The electric chew support is an operation function for improving the gameability by, for example, opening the start winning opening 105 larger than usual for a predetermined time or increasing the frequency of opening the starting winning opening 105.

  In the state where the electric chew support is given, the chance to win the start winning opening 105 can be increased as compared to the case where the game is played without the electric chew support. In the latent probability changing game state 450, the electric chew support is not provided, and the state becomes a high probability state. The probability variation gaming state 440 and the latent probability variation gaming state 450 are continued until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied, for example, winning a jackpot (that is, a transition to the jackpot gaming state 420).

  In the latent probability changing game state 450, as in the normal game state 410, no electric chew support is provided, and the jackpot probability varies with a high probability. Since the change of the jackpot probability is performed inside the gaming machine, the player cannot visually determine whether the gaming state 410 is the normal gaming state 410 or the latent probability changing gaming state 450. The gaming machine according to this embodiment performs the same effects in the normal gaming state 410 and the latent probability changing gaming state 450 (aligns the apparent effects), so that either the normal gaming state 410 or the latent probability changing gaming state 450 is selected. The player cannot determine whether the game state is in effect.

  The effect control unit 302 performs the various effects described above according to a predetermined effect mode. The effect mode is switched according to the result of lottery for stage transition, which is performed by the effect control unit 302 at a predetermined timing. The timing for performing the lottery for shifting to the stage is set to an arbitrary timing, for example, when the jackpot presentation ends, when there is a predetermined number of wins (variations) in the same stage, or when the short-time presentation ends a predetermined number of times. be able to.

  In the lottery for the stage shift, a transfer destination stage lottery for drawing the transfer destination stage and a stage shift occurrence lottery for determining whether or not to perform the stage shift are performed. The transfer destination stage lottery and the stage transfer occurrence lottery can be performed, for example, by obtaining a predetermined random number for execution lottery immediately before the lottery for shifting to the stage and using the acquired predetermined random number for execution lottery.

(Composition of production mode)
Next, the configuration of the effect mode according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment is based on, for example, a story where a hero (player) subjugates an evil demon king. Specifically, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, for example, a hero who departs from a dwarf country on a journey to defeat the Demon King enters the Demon World through the Demon World Gate in order to enter the Demon World where the Demon King lives, After defeating the Demon Lord's hero's dragon, he arrives at the Demon King's castle and directs it according to a story that confronts the Demon King. A big hit is generated when you confront the Demon King during the game and succeed in subjugating the Demon King.

  FIGS. 5-1 and FIGS. 5-2 are explanatory drawings which show the structure of the production mode of embodiment concerning this invention. In FIGS. 5A and 5B, the presentation mode in this embodiment is configured by a plurality of stages according to the above story. Specifically, “dwarf stage” 510 that assumes the dwarf country, “gate stage” 520 that assumes the gate of the Demon World, “dragon stage” 530 that assumes the place of confrontation with the Demon Lord ’s chief dragon, It is composed of four stages, “Maou Stage” 540, assuming a confrontation.

  Each of the demon king stage 540, the dragon stage 530, the gate stage 520, and the dwarf stage 510 has a hierarchical structure. The production for switching the production mode (stage transition production) is performed based on the transition from the current production mode (stage) to the production mode (stage) located in the nearest hierarchy.

  Specifically, for example, when the current production mode (stage) is the gate stage 520, the child stage 510 (see the arrow 500a in FIG. 5-2) or the dragon stage 530 is switched (in FIG. 5-2). (See arrow 500b). Specifically, for example, when the current production mode is the dragon stage 530, the stage is switched to the gate stage 520 (see arrow 500c in FIG. 5-2) or the devil stage 540 (arrow 500d in FIG. 5-2). See). Specifically, for example, when the current production mode is the dwarf stage 510, it is basically switched to the gate stage 520 (see the arrow 500e in FIG. 5-2). In this embodiment, once the stage is shifted to the Demon King stage 540, the stage transition effect is not performed until the next big hit.

  The transfer destination stage lottery is performed using a transfer destination stage lottery table in which the probability of shifting from the current stage to each of the transfer destination stages (hereinafter referred to as “transfer probability”) is determined. The stage transition occurrence lottery is performed using a stage transition occurrence lottery table in which different winning probabilities (stage transition occurrence lottery probabilities) are determined for each stage.

  FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the transfer destination stage lottery table according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3, the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630 according to the embodiment of the present invention are provided for each gaming state. The transfer destination stage lottery is performed using the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630 corresponding to the current gaming state.

  In the destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630, specifically, for example, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the probability of transition to a stage having a higher degree of high expectation than the current stage is high. The transition probability is determined. Further, in the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630, specifically, for example, when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, the probability of transition to a stage that has a lower probability of high accuracy than the current stage. The transition probability is set so as to increase.

  As a result, in the case of a high probability state, it is easy to shift to a stage having a higher degree of expectation than the current stage, and it is difficult to move to a stage having a lower degree of expectation than the current stage. On the contrary, in the low probability state, it is easy to shift to a stage with a high degree of expectation than the current stage, and it is difficult to move to a stage with a high degree of expectation than the current stage.

  Specifically, for example, when the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450, and when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability state) 410, And each is different. When the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450 and in the dragon stage 530, the rate of transition to the demon king stage 540 is determined to be higher than the rate of transition to the gate stage 520. ing. Further, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability state) 410 and is in the dragon stage 530, the rate of transition to the gate stage 520 is set to be higher than the rate of transition to the demon stage 540. It has been.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a stage transition occurrence lottery table according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, in the stage shift occurrence lottery table 710 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the distribution state of the lottery result of the shift mode lottery is shown. That is, in FIG. 7, the probability of stage shift lottery occurrence (stage shift occurrence lottery probability) is determined. The stage transition occurrence lottery probability differs for each transition mode. A plurality of transition modes are provided, and in this embodiment, three transition modes of transition mode (1), transition mode (2), and transition mode (3) are provided. The transition mode is determined so that, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, a lottery is performed and one of the transition modes is always set. The stage transition occurrence lottery probability varies depending on whether the gaming state is in a high probability state or a low probability state.

  Specifically, in the high probability state, for example, the transition mode (1) is determined by lottery with a probability of 60%, the transition mode (2) is determined by lottery with a probability of 30%, and the transition is performed with a probability of 10%. Mode (3) is determined by lottery. Specifically, for example, in the low probability state, the transition mode (1) is determined by lottery with a probability of 20%, the transition mode (2) is determined by lottery with a probability of 50%, and the probability of 30% The transition mode (3) is determined by lottery.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning probability table of the stage shift lottery according to the embodiment of the present invention. The stage transition is performed when the stage transition lottery occurs with the probability according to the stage transition occurrence lottery probability in the stage transition occurrence lottery table 710 and the lottery is won. In FIG. 8, in the stage transfer lottery win probability table 810 according to the embodiment of the present invention, different stage transfer lottery win probabilities are defined for each transfer mode. Specifically, for example, when a stage transition lottery occurs in the state of the transition mode (1), the stage transition is performed with a winning probability of 1/5. Specifically, for example, when a stage transition lottery occurs in the transition mode (2) state, the winning probability is 1/10, and when a stage transition lottery occurs in the transition mode (3) state, Winning with 1/20 winning probability and stage transition.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, specifically, for example, it is determined that the stage transition occurrence lottery probability and the stage transition lottery winning probability are higher as the high expectation degree in the current stage is higher.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the stage transition state and the high degree of expectation in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 9, the high expectation degree of the current gaming state can be suggested by the frequency of stage transition. Specifically, for example, during a game at a stage with a high degree of high expectation, the stage transition frequency becomes high. Therefore, the current game state is changed to the latent probability change game state (high The probability state) 450 can be suggested.

  In addition, the high expectation degree of the current gaming state can be suggested by the transition stage with respect to the current stage. Specifically, for example, when the high-accuracy expectation is high, the stage that becomes the transition destination is a stage that suggests that the high-accuracy expectation is higher than the current stage. The degree of possibility that the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450 can be suggested by the high expectation degree of the stage.

  The high expectation degree of the current game state can be suggested by the frequency of the stage transition and the stage of the transition destination for the current stage. Specifically, for example, when the stage transition frequency is high and the high-accuracy expectation level of the transition-destination stage is lower than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state) 450. It can be suggested that this is likely. More specifically, for example, when the stage transition frequency is high and the high-accuracy expectation of the transition-destination stage is higher than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state). ) May be more likely to be 450.

  Similarly, specifically, for example, when the stage transition frequency is low and the high-accuracy expectation of the transition-destination stage is lower than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability) It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the state is 450. Specifically, for example, if the stage transition frequency is low, and the high-accuracy expectation level of the transition-destination stage is lower than the current stage, the current gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state (high probability state). ) Can be suggested to be in a normal state, unlikely to be 450.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 10, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a receiving unit 1001, a detecting unit 1002, an interlock control unit 1003, a display control unit 1004, a reel control unit 1005, a storage unit 1006, and an operation receiving unit 1007. Yes. The functions of the units 1001 to 1007 can be realized by the effect control unit 302.

  The receiving unit 1001 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit (main control board) 301. The receiving unit 1001 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit (main control board) 301 such as a jackpot command and a reach command. The jackpot command can be a command indicating whether it is a jackpot or lose, and the contents of the instruction can be determined by a jackpot determination random number acquired at the time of starting winning. The reach command can be a command indicating the presence or absence of reach production, and the contents of the instruction can be determined by the reach random number acquired at the time of starting winning.

  The detection unit 1002 detects whether or not a command is received by the reception unit 1001, and outputs the detection result to the interlock control unit 1003. When detecting that the reception unit 1001 has received a command, the detection unit 1002 determines the type of the detected command, and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined type of command to the interlock control unit 1003.

  Specifically, for example, if the detection unit 1002 determines that the jackpot command received by the reception unit 1001 is a command indicating a jackpot, the detection unit 1002 outputs a command instructing execution of the jackpot effect to the interlock control unit 1003. In addition, for example, when the detection unit 1002 determines that the reach command received by the reception unit 1001 is a reach command indicating that there is a reach effect, for example, the command that instructs the execution of the effect including the reach effect is controlled in conjunction with Output to the unit 1003.

  The interlock control unit 1003 receives the detection result by the detection unit 1002, that is, the command output from the detection unit 1002, and outputs a drive control signal according to the received command to the display control unit 1004 and the reel control unit 1005, respectively. When the interlock control unit 1003 receives, for example, a command for instructing execution of the jackpot effect, the display control unit 1004 outputs a signal for instructing display of the effect image in accordance with the position of the reel 203 and the stop timing of each of the small reels 203a to 203i. And a signal for instructing the stop of the reel 203 at the outcome indicating the big hit to the reel control unit 1005.

  The display control unit 1004 receives the signal output from the interlock control unit 1003, and controls the display unit 104 so that the effect image according to the received signal is displayed on the display unit 104. The display control unit 1004 controls the display unit 104 so that an effect image in accordance with the rotation state and stop timing of each of the small reels 203a to 203i is displayed on the display unit 104. The display unit operates according to the control of the display control unit 1004.

  The reel control unit 1005 receives the signal output from the interlock control unit 1003, and controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203 according to the received signal. Specifically, the reel control unit 1005 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i by giving a pulse signal to, for example, a motor provided for each of the small reels 203a to 203i.

  The reel control unit 1005 controls the rotation operations of the small reels 203a to 203i so that the small reels 203a to 203i stop in a predetermined order after all the small reels 203a to 203i rotate all at once. . The symbol shown on the reel 203 when all the small reels 203a to 203i are stopped is a symbol determined by the above-described random number of the variation pattern. Further, the reel control unit 1005 controls the rotation operation of each of the small reels 203a to 203i so that the small reels 203a to 203i rotate in a predetermined rotation direction at a predetermined rotation speed. The reel 203 operates according to the control of the reel control unit 1005.

  The interlock control unit 1003 receives the detection result of the detection unit 1002, that is, the command output from the detection unit 1002, and information on the execution history of the effect each time a stage transition effect occurs in the effect according to the received command. Is stored in the storage unit 1006. The interlock control unit 1003 stores, for example, the transition destination stage and causes the storage unit 1006 to store the number of times of variation performed continuously in the transition destination stage.

  In addition, when the operation receiving unit 1007 receives an operation signal according to the operation of the chance button 117 or the cross key 118, the interlock control unit 1003 controls driving of the display control unit 1004 and stores it in the storage unit 1006. Information related to the execution history of the effect is displayed on the image display screen.

(Example of stage transition production)
Next, an effect (stage transition effect) for switching the effect mode will be described. 11-1, FIG. 11-2, FIG. 11-3, and FIG. 11-4 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of stage transition effects. 11-1, FIG. 11-2, FIG. 11-3, and FIG. 11-4, the effect control unit 302 performs a stage transition effect when the effect mode is switched (stage shift).

  At the stage transition effect, the screen showing the currently performed effect mode (see FIG. 11-1) is displayed with an image that is closed by the door (see FIG. 11-2), and then the door is opened and the transition destination effect is displayed. A screen showing the mode is displayed (see FIG. 11-3). Thus, by performing the effect mode switching effect when the effect mode is switched, it is possible to make the user aware of the effect mode switching and to increase the expectation of the transition destination effect mode.

  In the stage transition effect, the small reels 203a to 203i are sequentially stopped in a predetermined order when the stage transition effect is completed (see FIG. 11-4). When the small reels 203a to 203i are stopped, the display unit 104 is stopped by, for example, increasing the lightness (increasing the transmittance) of the portion overlapping the stopped (or stopped) small reels 203a and 203i. An image that makes the small reels 203a and 203i stand out may be displayed. The display location of the image that makes the stopped small reels 203a and 203i stand out may be changed each time the position of the stopped small reels 203b to 203h is changed in each subsequent stage.

  In addition, for example, by lowering the brightness of the portion overlapping the small reels 203a and 203b for which the losing symbol has already been determined (decreasing the transmittance), an image that does not make the small reels 203a and 203b for which the losing symbol has been determined inconspicuous. It may be displayed. A reel-linked image that seems to stop or suppress the rotation of the small reels 203d, 203f, 203h, and 203i may be displayed.

  Also, in order to make it easier for the player to understand what kind of effect mode switching (stage transition) has occurred in the stage transition effect, an image showing the outline of the effect is displayed as shown in the map of FIG. May be. Specifically, for example, a point (or area) corresponding to each production mode (stage) and adjacent production modes (stages) are connected with a line imitating a road, etc., and the production mode is switched (stage transition). When this occurs, the line (road) that connects the pre-switching production mode (for example, “dwarf stage”) and the post-switching production mode (for example, “gate stage”) is emphasized more than other lines (roads). An image should be displayed.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment can display the execution history of effects performed at each stage of the transfer destination on the image display screen. The effect execution history can be displayed on the image display screen when a predetermined operation is performed on the effect buttons such as the chance button 117 and the cross key 118, for example. When a predetermined operation is performed on the effect button, the effect control unit 302 reads information on the execution history of the effect stored in the RAM 343 and writes image data obtained by developing the read information in accordance with a predetermined format into the VRAM 344. Then, by controlling the display unit 104 based on the image data written in the VRAM 344, the execution history of the effect is displayed on the image display screen.

(Game machine processing procedure)
Next, a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The processing shown in FIG. 12 is executed by the effect control unit (effect control board) 302 in a state where the power of the gaming machine is turned on, predetermined start-up processing and the like are completed, and a normal game can be performed. Further, the process shown in FIG. 12 is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game and the lottery for shifting to the stage is performed.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the effect control unit 302 first determines whether or not to perform a stage transition effect as a result of the lottery for shifting to a stage (step S1201). In step S1201, when the stage transition effect is not performed (step S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1205.

  On the other hand, in the case where stage transition effect is performed in step S1201 (step S1201: Yes), the destination stage lottery is performed using the destination stage lottery table (step S1202), and the destination stage is determined (step S1203). ). Then, a stage transition effect from the current stage to the transition destination stage determined in step S1203 is executed (step S1204).

  Next, there is a start prize during the game at the stage of the transfer destination, and it waits until there is a change according to the start prize (step S1205: No). If there is a change according to the start prize (step S1205: Yes), the execution history at the corresponding stage is stored (step S1206). In step S1206, for example, a counter that counts the number of fluctuations in the corresponding stage is increased. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1201.

(Example of image display screen of performance execution history)
Next, an example of an image display screen of the execution history of the effect according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of an image display screen of an effect execution history according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2, the execution history image display screens (stage history image display screens) 1310 and 1320 are the execution history 1311 to 1315 of the presentation mode (stage) performed for each gaming machine. 1321-1327 are displayed.

  The stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display the execution history 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the production mode (stage), the number of winnings to the start winning opening 105 for each production mode (stage), that is, each production mode (stage). It is indicated by the number of fluctuations (number of rotations). That is, the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display the execution history of the production mode (stage) for each identical production mode (stage) performed continuously. Further, the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display the number of changes (number of rotations) for each effect mode (stage) in the order in which each effect mode (stage) is executed.

  Stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display information indicating the contents of effects for each effect mode (stage). Specifically, in the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320, for example, when the stage transfer source and the stage transfer destination are the same stage, the number of changes in the stage that is the transfer source and the change in the stage that is the transfer destination The number of times is displayed separately (see, for example, reference numerals 1311 and 1312, 1313 and 1314 in FIG. 13-1). Thereby, even when the production at the same stage is continued a plurality of times, the execution history of the production mode (stage) can be appropriately communicated to the player, and the frequency of the stage transition can be communicated.

  Further, the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display information indicating the status of the small combination acquired for each effect mode in the symbol display field 1328. The small role can be acquired based on the result of the pushing game using the reel 203. The eye-pushing game is generated at a predetermined timing among the timings for performing the stage transition effect, and allows the player to play a game in which a specific symbol is stopped at a predetermined position. In the open game, the player is instructed to operate the chance button 117 so that the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i in the reel 203 are stopped at a specific symbol. The small role can be acquired when a specific symbol is stopped at a predetermined position in the push-button game.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a predetermined small reel 203a to 203i stops at a specific symbol, that is, when a small combination is acquired, a stage transition effect to a stage with a higher degree of expectation than the current stage Do it. In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment performs stage transition effects to a stage with a lower degree of expectation than the current stage when the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i do not stop at a specific symbol. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with an effect capable of shifting to a stage with a high degree of high expectation by the player's own operation.

  More specifically, for example, a guidance for prompting the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i to stop at the watermelon pattern is given in the push-to-play game, and then, according to the operation timing of the chance button 117 performed within a predetermined time. The small reels 203a to 203i are stopped. For example, if the production mode (stage) is the dwarf stage 510 and the stopped symbol is a watermelon symbol, the stage transition effect is performed to move to the gate stage 520, and if the symbol is stopped at a symbol other than the watermelon, the stage transition is performed. After the performance, the game on the dwarf stage 510 is continued. Thereby, since the player has acquired a small role by the player's own operation, the player can move to a stage with a high degree of expectation. As a result, the player can have a sense of participation in the game and enjoy the game.

  The stage history is obtained if guidance for prompting the predetermined small reels 203a to 203i to stop at the watermelon symbol is given and the symbol stopped according to the operation timing of the chance button 117 performed within the predetermined time is a watermelon symbol. The image display screens 1310 and 1320 display a watermelon symbol in the symbol column.

  The stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display only the execution histories 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the effect mode (stage) after the big hit with the most recently occurring. The execution history of the presentation mode (stage) executed before the most recently generated jackpot is erased from the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 when the jackpot with the given ball occurs.

  If the execution history for one day when the gaming machine is operated is displayed, there is a concern that the amount of information to be displayed becomes enormous and may confuse the player on the contrary, but the game of this embodiment Like a machine, every time a big jackpot with a ball is generated, the game history of the gaming machine is inferred to the player by erasing the execution history before the jackpot from the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320. It can be made easy. Information related to the execution history of the effects stored in the RAM 343 may be deleted when the corresponding execution history is deleted from the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320, or may be accumulated and stored.

  The execution histories 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 displayed on the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 can be scrolled by operating the cross key 118, for example. When scrolling, for example, a frame (cursor) indicating that one execution history is selected is moved in the vertical direction on the image display screen by operating the cross key 118. As a result, even if the execution history from the most recently generated jackpot cannot be displayed within one screen (see FIG. 13-2), You can check the execution history.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability of transition to each rendering mode (stage) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 on the liquid crystal display panel 201 forming the image display screen at a predetermined timing. Using the destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630 that determine the stage, the lottery for switching the production modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 (transition to the stage) is performed. Stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 are sequentially executed, and execution history 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the executed effect mode are displayed on stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320. .

  According to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, by guiding the execution histories 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the effects by the drawn effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450, For example, production modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 with high execution frequency, switching frequencies of production modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 (occurrence frequency of stage transition productions), and each production mode (Stage) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 can be shown the length (number of fluctuations) stayed in the gaming state.

  Thereby, it is possible to suggest the current gaming state in the gaming machine to the player, and it is possible to play the game while guessing whether or not the winning probability of the jackpot is high. Thus, even when the latent probability changing game state 450 is difficult to visually determine the difference from the normal gaming state 410, the player's expectation for the latent probability changing game state 450 is maintained, and The game can be enjoyed for a long time.

  In other words, according to a gaming machine that produces an effect based on such a production method, it is possible to improve and improve the player's expectation by providing a latent probability changing game state and making it difficult to understand whether or not it is a latent probability changing game state. Maintain a sense of expectation. Even when it is difficult to understand whether or not the game is in the latent probability changing game state, the execution history 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the executed effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 are given to the player. It can be confirmed on the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 and the current gaming state can be estimated. This prevents the player from interrupting the game because it is difficult to know whether the game is in the latent probability changing game state, and allows the player to enjoy the game for a long time without boring the player. Can do.

  In addition, according to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, it is possible to guess the current gaming state, so a latent probability changing gaming state is provided, and it is difficult to tell whether it is a latent probability varying gaming state. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking a high probability state that is his chance.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in a high-probability state where the probability of winning a big hit is high, such as the Demon King stage 540 or the Dragon stage 530, an effect in which there are many effects in the high-expected performance mode. Therefore, it is possible to easily guess whether or not the current game state is a high probability state by showing the execution history of the executed effect mode.

  Accordingly, the player can be expected to win the next big hit without using only the current production mode (stage) as a criterion. Accordingly, the player's expectation for the latent probability changing game state 450 can be maintained, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time without being bored.

  In addition, when a predetermined operation is performed, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment displays execution history 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the presentation mode (stage) up to the present time on the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320. It is characterized by displaying. According to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, an effect mode (stage) based on an effect mode (stage) executed so far at an arbitrary timing desired by each player according to the state of the player. ) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 execution history can be guided.

  This makes it possible to maintain the player's expectation for the latent probability changing gaming state 450 while allowing the player to perform the game while guessing whether or not the winning probability of the jackpot is high, so that the player is bored. The game can be enjoyed for a long time.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment has only the execution histories 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440 and 450 after the big hit on the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320. It is characterized by displaying.

  According to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, an effect mode (stage) 410, 420, 430, after jackpot in which the gaming state is surely switched without presenting excessive information to the player. Only the execution histories 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of 440 and 450 are shown, and the current gaming state in the gaming machine can be easily estimated. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game for a long time without bored the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment displays the number of winnings at the start winning opening 105 for each of the production modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 on the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320. It is a feature. According to the gaming machine that produces effects by such an effect method, in each of the effect modes 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450, in addition to the effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 that are frequently executed. It is possible to indicate the switching frequency of the length (number of fluctuations) remaining in the gaming state, that is, the effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the high probability state where the probability of winning a big hit is high, the production mode (stage) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 switching frequency (occurrence frequency of stage transition production) is high It is characterized by performing. According to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, the current gaming state is a high probability state for the player by indicating the switching frequency of the effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450. It can be easy to guess whether it is.

  Accordingly, the player can be expected to win the next big hit without using only the current production mode (stage) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 as a criterion. Accordingly, the player's expectation for the latent probability changing game state 450 can be maintained, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time without being bored.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is characterized in that the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320 display information indicating the production contents for each production mode (stage) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450. . According to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, even if the effects in the same effect mode (stage) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 are repeated a plurality of times, the stage transition effect is given to the player. The execution histories 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the respective production modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 can be appropriately transmitted. Thereby, the frequency of the stage transition can be appropriately communicated, and the player can be appropriately inferred whether the current gaming state is a high probability state.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment displays information indicating the status of the small role acquired for each of the production modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 on the stage history image display screens 1310 and 1320. It is characterized by. According to a gaming machine that produces an effect by such an effect method, it is possible to guide a player whether or not the acquisition status of a small role, that is, whether or not the player has made a transition to a stage with a high degree of expectation due to the player's own operation. it can. As a result, the player can have a sense of participation in the game and enjoy the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment shifts to each of the effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, 450 in the latent probability changing gaming state 450 and in the normal gaming state 410, respectively. A lottery is performed using the transfer destination stage lottery tables 610, 620, and 630 having different probabilities.

  As a result, in the case of a high probability state, it becomes easier to move to a stage with a higher expectation than the current stage, so that the player can check the current stage image display screens 1310 and 1320 to check the current stage. It can be made easier to guess whether the gaming state is a high probability state. As a result, the player can be expected to win the next jackpot. Accordingly, the player's expectation for the latent probability changing game state 450 can be maintained, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time without being bored.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the execution history 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327 of the effects by the selected effect modes (stages) 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 are displayed on the stage history image display screen. By guiding in 1310 and 1320, it is possible to suggest the current gaming state in the gaming machine from the past gaming history (for example, execution history 1311 to 1315 and 1321 to 1327) in the gaming machine. As a result, the player is expected to win the next jackpot, maintains the player's expectation for the latent probability changing gaming state 450, and makes the player play games for a long time without boring the player. Can entertain.

It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the basic composition of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the structure of the production mode of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the structure of the production mode of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the transfer destination stage lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the transfer destination stage lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the transfer destination stage lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stage transfer generation | occurrence | production lottery table of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability table of the stage shift | lottery lottery of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the state of the stage transfer in the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention, and a high expectation degree. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows a stage transition effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a stage transition effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows a stage transition effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows a stage transition effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of an image display screen of the execution history of the production | presentation of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of an image display screen of the execution history of the production | presentation concerning this invention.

Explanation of symbols

104 Display unit 201 Liquid crystal display panel (image display screen)
302 Production control unit (production control means)
1001 Reception unit 1002 Detection unit 1003 Interlocking control unit 1004 Display control unit 1005 Reel control unit 1006 Storage unit 1007 Operation reception unit 1310, 1320 Stage history image display screen

Claims (1)

A gaming machine provided with an image display screen, an effect mode transition occurrence lottery table regarding the transition to each effect mode on the image display screen, a win probability table of the effect mode transition lottery, and a transition destination effect mode lottery table ,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed using the production mode transition occurrence lottery table, and it is determined to be any one transition mode,
After having won the starting prize, using the winning probability table of the effect mode transition lottery, perform the effect mode transition lottery with the winning probability of the effect mode transition lottery in the current transition mode,
When the production mode transition lottery is won, the migration destination production mode lottery is performed using the migration destination production mode lottery table ,
An effect execution step of sequentially executing effects in the effect mode lottery by the destination effect mode lottery ,
On the image display screen, after the transition destination effect mode lottery is performed, until the next transition destination effect mode lottery is performed, the execution history of the same effect mode continuously performed and the transition A display process for displaying a history regarding the result of the first effect mode lottery ;
The execution,
The effect mode transition lottery winning probability table is a table in which the winning probability of the effect mode transition lottery is different for each transition mode,
In the production mode transition occurrence lottery table, when the current gaming state is in a high probability state, the probability of being assigned to a transition mode having a high winning probability of the production mode transition lottery is higher than in the low probability state. It is a lottery table with a certain distribution probability,
If the current gaming state is a high probability state, the transition destination rendering mode lottery table has a transition probability to a rendering mode with a higher degree of expectation than the current rendering mode, and the current gaming state is a low probability state. If the current game state is in a low probability state, the transition probability to the production mode with a lower degree of expectation than the current production mode is A game machine production method, characterized in that the game machine is a lottery table in which a transition probability is set to be higher than that in a high probability state .

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