JP6272718B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine is advantageous gaming state is advantageous to the player is caused when the predetermined favorable conditions symbol variation game performed by varying a pattern is established.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol is performed, and as a result, when it is displayed as a jackpot display result, the big prize opening can be opened, and many A big hit game in which a prize ball is paid out is awarded. In addition to the special symbol display device that displays the special symbol, there is provided an effect display device that can display a variation image of the decorative symbol that accompanies the variation of the special symbol and can display a preview image indicating whether or not the big hit game is given. It raises the expectation for the big hit game.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, in addition to a special symbol display device and an effect display device (main effect display device), a sub-effect display device that displays a preview image is provided. Have been disclosed. In this sub-effect display device, a preview image is normally displayed on the display unit, and when the expectation level for jackpot is high, control is performed so that the characters formed on the back surface of the display unit are visible by rotating. Has been.

JP 2011-87664 A

However, in such a gaming machine, such as the rotation of the secondary effect display device, although the character by moving the effect display device can be identified that has high jackpot expectations become visible, effectively foretell It was hard to say that an image was displayed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is a game capable of improving the interest of the game by improving the effect of displaying the preview image. Is to provide a machine.

Gaming machine to solve the above SL problem, when the predetermined favorable conditions symbol variation game performed by varying a pattern is established, the gaming machine advantageous gaming state is advantageous to the player is caused, the First display means for displaying a notice image indicating an advantageous expectation level at which an advantageous gaming state occurs, and second display means for displaying the notice image indicating the advantageous expectation level separately from the first display means; Display movable means for moving the second display means, and after the start of the movement of the second display means than when the second display means does not move and the preview image is displayed on the first display means. Effect control means for controlling to make it easier to display the notice image having a higher degree of advantageous expectation when the notice image is displayed on the second display means, and the effect control means comprises the second control means. After the display means starts moving To display the notice image on the second display means, and summarized in that performs control to display the notice image in the subsequent to the first display means.

In addition, a gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player is caused when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols. First display means for displaying a notice image indicating an advantageous expectation level at which the advantageous gaming state occurs, and second display means for displaying the notice image indicating the advantageous expectation level separately from the first display means; The display moving means for moving the second display means, and the movement of the second display means is started more than when the preview image is displayed on the first display means without moving the second display means. And an effect control means for controlling the notice image having a higher degree of advantageous expectation to be displayed more easily when the notice image is later displayed on the second display means . Multiple in one display means Selected image corresponding to the notice image is displayed on each divided display area, an executable control the first special effect which notice image is displayed by the fact that one of the plurality of selected images are selected then, select an image corresponding to the notice image is displayed on each of the plurality of divided display areas in the second display means, notice image by that one is selected among the plurality of selected images is displayed that the second and executable control the special effect, and controls to gist Rukoto as is easily to display a high selectivity images the advantageous expectation in the second display means from the first display means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the effect of displaying the preview image.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display apparatus. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display apparatus. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display apparatus. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display apparatus. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the control timing of a selection effect. The figure which shows a notice image table.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a production operation button BT that can be operated by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 11 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is stopped by the end of the variable game. Is displayed. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game (advantageous game state).

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with a first effect display device 10 that displays an image separately from the special symbol display device 11. In the first effect display device 10 as the first display means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The first effect display device 10 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The first effect display device 10 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 10. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 10 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot becomes a jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 10 are not of the same type, a deviation from the symbol combination can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the first effect display device 10, when a varying game is started, decorative symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). When the variable game is started (when the decorative symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (when viewed from the player side in the first effect display device 10) The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of “middle symbols”. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variable game, the left column that first stops the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that next stops and displays the decorative symbols is the second stop display column. Finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  In addition, the first effect display device 10 stops and displays the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to a symbol combination that is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 10. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 10. Further, when the special symbol display device 11 is stopped to display the off symbol, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 10. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with a second effect display device 25 that displays an image separately from the first effect display device 10. In the second effect display device 25 as the second display means, a predetermined display effect is performed, and no decorative symbol is displayed as in the first effect display device 10, but a display effect related to the variable game may also be performed. is there. The second effect display device 25 is disposed below the first effect display device 10 and in front of the first effect display device 10 (on the player side), and is a motor MOT (FIG. 3) as display movable means. This is a device that can be moved in a predetermined direction (vertical direction in the present embodiment) by driving of the reference. Specifically, the second effect display device 25 is normally disposed at a position that does not cover the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10 as indicated by a solid line, but a predetermined effect. In a special time when is performed, as shown by a dotted line, the image display unit GH1 moves to a position where it covers a part of the image display unit GH1. In the present embodiment, the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 25 is a display area smaller than the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10. The second effect display device 25 is moved in a predetermined direction so that the display effect displayed on the image display unit GH2 can be visually recognized by the player.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 13 through which a game ball can always enter. Further, a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The first start sensor SE1 can give the start condition for the variable game when the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 is detected. In addition, the first start sensor SE1 gives a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls when the game balls that have entered the first start prize opening 13 are detected.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 15 provided with an opening / closing member 14 (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 3). Yes. The second start winning opening 15 is normally closed with the opening / closing member 14 being closed. In a state in which the opening / closing member 14 is closed, the second start winning opening 15 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member 14 is opened for a predetermined opening time only a predetermined number of times. In a state where the opening / closing member 14 is opened, the second start winning opening 15 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  Further, a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 15 is provided. The second start sensor SE2 can give a start condition for the variable game in response to detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 15. In addition, the second start sensor SE2 gives a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls when the game balls that have entered the second start prize opening 15 are detected.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a big prize device 17 including a big prize opening door 16 that opens and closes the big prize opening 18 by the operation of the big prize solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 3). The big winning device 17 is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18. The count sensor SE3 of the big winning device 17 gives a predetermined condition of paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 18.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 16 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 18 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed by the opening. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. This jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by an internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable game.

  A hold display device 19 is disposed on the game board YB. The hold display device 19 indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 19 has a variable game start condition established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 15 while the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied. This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended since they have not yet been established, so-called start-pending storage number (hereinafter, “pending storage number”).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 21 is disposed on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 21, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 21 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 is a symbol that is normally off, the normal symbol can be recognized from the usual figure.

  In addition, an operation gate 22 is disposed in the game board YB. The operation gate 22 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). The operation gate 22 can give the start condition of the usual game when triggered by the detection (passage detection) of the game ball. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 14 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 15). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal winning and a game is given per ordinary game, the opening / closing member 14 is opened and the second start winning opening 15 is opened, and the game ball can be entered. In other words, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing member 14, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the winning ball for the variable game. You can get a chance.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is disposed below the second effect display device 25, and the game is more likely to roll on the left channel (first channel) of the game board YB. It becomes easier for a game ball to enter than rolling on the right channel (second channel) of the board YB. On the other hand, on the right side of the first effect display device 10, an operation gate 22, a big winning device 17, and a second starting winning port 15 are arranged in this order from above, and the right gate of the game board YB is turned. It is easier for the game ball to enter when it moves than when it rolls along the left channel of the game board YB.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the lottery per normal drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 14 based on the fact that one lottery is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is provided until a predetermined variable end condition is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing member 14 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the second start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a game entrance rate improvement state is provided in which the game ball entrance rate to the second start winning opening 15 is improved more than usual. It should be noted that the variable state can be imparted even during the probable state.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. During one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened until the maximum number of game balls won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is defined as 298/65536 in the non-probability changing state which is not the probability changing state, and 1492/65536 in the probability changing state. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is Each “13” is defined. As the number of game balls that can be entered in one round game, “10 balls” is the number of game balls of the maximum winning entrance door 16 in the case where there is no maximum number of game balls entered in one round game. “25 seconds” is defined as the maximum opening time. In addition, “8” and “16” are defined as the number of round games in one jackpot game so as to correspond to the type of jackpot, and “8” has a probability of 70% and a probability of 30%. “16” is determined. In addition, “100 times” is defined as the upper limit number of variable games in which the probable state is continuously given after the end of the big hit game and the upper limit number of variable games in which the short state is continuously given after the end of the big hit game. Has been.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode (design, background, characters, etc.) of the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 25. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The effect control board 31 controls the driving mode of the motor MOT based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 19, and a normal symbol display device 21 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of game effects (display effects, etc.) from when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to fluctuate (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). The pattern which becomes becomes. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as the presence or absence of a big hit, the presence or absence of a reach effect) from when the special symbol starts to change until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. .

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a loss reach fluctuation pattern that specifies a loss reach effect that is finally set as a deviation after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, and a loss effect that is determined as a gap without forming a reach. There is an outlier variation pattern that identifies The big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern each define a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is performed in the decorative symbol variation game by the decorative symbol of the first effect display device 10 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. Production.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given.

  Further, in the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The first effect display device 10 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When various control commands are input, the display content of the first effect display device 10 is controlled based on the effect control program. The second effect display device 25 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When various control commands are input, the display content of the second effect display device 25 is controlled based on the effect control program. Further, a decoration lamp LA is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to a speaker SP. Further, a motor MOT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and the second effect display device 25 is moved by the supply of a drive signal from the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to an operation button BT, and an operation signal is input from the operation button BT when the operation button BT is operated.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 15. That is, in the hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 15), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hold memory number is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). Execute. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c and sets the value. Update and remember. At that time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 19 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a reads the reserved memory number when it is not during the big hit game or the variable game, and determines whether or not the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories is greater than 0), the main control CPU 30a executes a variation game on a special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set a value indicating that. Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved storage number, and the hit determination random number and reach determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Random numbers, random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution, and special symbol distribution random numbers are acquired. Further, when 1 is subtracted from the reserved memory number, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold display device 19 so as to represent the reserved memory number after the 1 subtraction. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and specially selects the jackpot symbol from the special symbols. The final stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 11 is confirmed and stopped, and the type of jackpot is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information about whether or not the change game is executed. While outputting the fluctuation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the special figure. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (big hit type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the big hit type. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a specially displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  If the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 18 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 18 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 18 is opened, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 18 to the effect control board 31. Further, when closing the special winning opening 18, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special winning opening 18 to the effect control board 31.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the main probability variation flag. The main probability variation number flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main probability variation flag and the main probability variation count flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of giving the variable state in the main operation number flag. The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control board 31. In the present embodiment, the same value is set in the probability variation count flag and the operation count flag. For this reason, by outputting the operation number designation command, whether or not the probability variation state is imparted, the number of times the probability variation state is imparted, whether or not the variation state is imparted, the provision of the variation state Can be specified on the effect control board 31.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, the first representation is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. A symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be displayed on the display device 10 is determined and stopped.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command, the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display are configured to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The device 25 is controlled. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA, so as to execute an effect associated with the variation game (decorative symbol variation game) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The speaker SP and motor MOT are controlled. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  When a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the sub-probability variation flag after the end of the big hit game, and the sub-probability variation number flag. Set the number of probability changes to the value of. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-probability variation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag specified by the operation number specifying command. When a big hit game is awarded or when the value of the sub-probability change count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the probable change state is given is deleted from the sub-probability change flag.

  When a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable speed change state is given to the sub variable flag, and operates on the value of the sub operation number flag. Set the number of times. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value set in the main operation count flag specified by the operation count specification command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In the present embodiment, the selection effect is controlled to be executable. This selection effect is an effect mainly performed by the first effect display device 10, and a plurality of selection images are displayed on the first effect display device 10, and any one of the displayed plurality of selection images is used as a preview image. It is a production to be selected. The selected image includes a character image and a background image, and indicates the jackpot expectation degree (advantageous expectation degree) of the changing game being executed depending on the type of the character image and the type of the background image in the selected image selected as the preview image.

  In addition, this selection effect may be performed by the second effect display device 25 movable in front of the first effect display device 10, and a plurality of selection images are displayed and displayed on the second effect display device 25. Any one of the selected images is selected as a preview image.

  In the present embodiment, a first selection effect (first special effect) in which an effect image is displayed on the first effect display device 10 without displaying an effect image on the second effect display device 25, and a second effect display. In the second selection effect (second special effect) in which the effect image is displayed on the device 25, the second selection effect is more likely to display a selection image having a higher jackpot expectation than the first selection effect.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on each of the effect display devices 10 and 25 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the decorative symbols are displayed on the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10 so as to be confirmed and stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is performed on the image display unit GH1, and the decorative pattern is deviated as shown in FIG. 4 (c). A fixed stop is displayed as a symbol. At this time, the decorative design is not displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 25.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH1. And as shown in FIG.4 (e), in the image display part GH1, when the display variation of a decoration symbol is performed, the introductory image which shows execution of a selection effect is displayed. In this introduction image, a character image indicating execution of the selection effect is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4F, the display of the introduction image is deleted and the sandstorm image is displayed in the image display unit GH1.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the image display unit GH1, the display of the sandstorm image is erased and the image display unit GH1 has a predetermined number (“6” in the present embodiment) of divided display regions GH1a. ~ GH1f is divided and displayed. A selected image is displayed in each of the divided display areas GH1a to GH1f. Specifically, a character image is displayed as a selected image, and a background image is displayed in a predetermined display color.

  The character images displayed in the divided display areas GH1a to GH1f include character images that indicate the degree of expectation of jackpot of the changing game being executed. Specifically, a character image that imitates a panda has a higher expectation of jackpot than a character image that imitates a cow, a shark, a shark, and a pig, and a character image that imitates a lion is more than a character image that imitates a panda. The big hit expectation is high. Specifically, a character image simulating a cow is displayed in the divided display area GH1a, a character image simulating a shark is displayed in the divided display area GH1b, and a character image simulating a lion is displayed in the divided display area GH1c. Yes. In addition, a character image simulating a panda is displayed in the divided display area GH1d, a character image simulating a cage is displayed in the divided display area GH1e, and a character image simulating a pig is displayed in the divided display area GH1f. Thus, as a character image, when the divided display area GH1d is selected, the big hit expectation is higher than when the divided display areas GH1a, GH1b, GH1e, and GH1f are selected, and the divided display area GH1c is selected. In this case, the big hit expectation is higher than when the divided display area GH1d is selected.

  Further, the display colors of the background images displayed in the divided display areas GH1a to GH1f include display colors indicating the degree of expectation of big hits of the changing game being executed. Specifically, blue, yellow, and red are included as display colors of the background image. Yellow has a higher jackpot expectation than blue, and red has a higher jackpot expectation than yellow. Specifically, a blue background image is displayed in the divided display areas GH1a, GH1b, GH1e, and GH1f, a red background image is displayed in the divided display area GH1c, and a yellow background image is displayed in the divided display area GH1d. Is displayed. As described above, as the display color of the background image, the big hit expectation is higher when the divided display area GH1d is selected than when the divided display areas GH1a, GH1b, GH1e, and GH1f are selected. When GH1c is selected, the big hit expectation is higher than when the divided display area GH1d is selected.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, a button image BG indicating an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button BT is effective is displayed on the image display unit GH1. Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the operation button BT is operated, the display of the button image BG is erased, and the divided display among the selected images displayed in the divided display areas GH1a to GH1f. The selected image in the area GH1f is selected as the notice image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5D, in the image display unit GH1, an image of the character in the divided display area GH1f is displayed. Thus, the big hit expectation degree is indicated by the type of the selected image selected as the preview image.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5E, in the image display unit GH1, the decorative symbol forms a reach state, and as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution condition of the variable game is established, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH1. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the image display unit GH1, an introductory image indicating the execution of the selection effect is displayed when the decorative symbol variation display is performed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the image display unit GH1, the display of the introduction image is deleted and the sandstorm image is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6D, the second effect display device 25 is moved upward so as to cover a part of the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10, and the second effect display device. 25 image display portions GH2 are divided and displayed in a predetermined number (“2” in this embodiment) of divided display areas GH2a and GH2b. In each of the divided display areas GH2a and GH2b, the selected image is displayed in the same manner as the divided display areas GH1a to GH1f. Specifically, a character image simulating a panda is displayed in the divided display area GH2a, and a character image simulating a lion is displayed in the divided display area GH2b. In addition, a red background image is displayed in each of the divided display areas GH2a and GH2b. In the image display unit GH1, the display of the sandstorm image is continuously displayed without being erased.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6E, a button image BG indicating an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button BT is effective is displayed on the image display unit GH2. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), when the operation button BT is operated, the display of the button image BG is erased and the divided display among the selected images displayed in the divided display areas GH2a and GH2b is displayed. The selected image in the area GH2b is selected as the preview image. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7A, the second effect display device 25 is moved downward so as not to cover the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10, and the image display unit GH1 is divided. An image that the character in the display area GH2b sorts out is displayed. Thus, the big hit expectation degree is indicated by the type of the selected image selected as the preview image. In addition, when the second effect display device 25 is moved, after the preview image is displayed on the second effect display device, a confirmed image (notice image) corresponding to the preview image is displayed on the first effect display device. It becomes. In this case, the display of the selected image in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 25 is deleted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the image display unit GH1, the decorative symbol forms a reach state, and as shown in FIG. 7C, the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped as a big hit symbol.
In addition, the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 25 is more likely to display a selection image having a higher degree of big hit expectation than the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10, and further, the big hit expectation is higher. A high selection image is easily selected as the preview image. Specifically, in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 25, a character image imitating a panda or a lion with a high expectation level for jackpots is easily displayed, and a red background image is always displayed. For this reason, it can be expected that the big hit expectation degree is high from the fact that the second effect display device 25 moves upward.

Next, a specific example of the control timing of the selection effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the first selection effect is executed, the variable game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and the first selection effect is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 after a predetermined time has elapsed. Be started. Specifically, in the first effect display device 10, display of the introductory image is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1. Then, in the first effect display device 10, the display of the introduction image is erased and the display of the sandstorm image is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T2 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the introduction image was started. . Subsequently, in the first effect display device 10, the display of the sandstorm image is erased and the display of a plurality of selected images is displayed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the sandstorm image was started. Be started.

  Further, in the first effect display device 10, an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button BT is effective is started at a timing indicated by reference numeral T5 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the plurality of selected images is started. The operation is continued up to the timing indicated by reference numeral T6. When the operation button BT is operated within the operation effective period, the operation effective period ends when the operation button BT is not operated within the operation effective period at the operation timing. At the timing, the first effect display device 10 selects any one of the plurality of selected images as the preview image. In this way, in the first effect display device 10, the preview image indicating the big hit expectation degree of the running variable game is displayed from the timing indicated by the symbol T6 to the timing indicated by the symbol T7 after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Subsequently, the display of the confirmed image corresponding to the selected selected image is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, and the display of the confirmed image is terminated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T9. Then, the first selection effect ends. When the first selection effect is executed, the selection image is not displayed on the second effect display device 25.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the second selection effect is executed, the variable game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and the second selection effect is generated at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 after a predetermined time has elapsed. Execution starts. Specifically, in the first effect display device 10, display of the introductory image is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1. Then, in the first effect display device 10, the display of the introduction image is erased and the display of the sandstorm image is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T2 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the introduction image was started. .

  Next, the upward movement of the second effect display device 25 is started by the control of the motor MOT at the timing indicated by reference numeral T3 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the sandstorm image on the first effect display device 10 was started. The Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the sandstorm image on the first effect display device 10, the upward movement of the second effect display device 25 ends, and the second effect display. The device 25 starts displaying a plurality of selected images. In this case, the display of the sandstorm image is continued in the first effect display device 10 without being erased.

  Further, in the second effect display device 25, an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button BT is effective is started at a timing indicated by reference numeral T5 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the plurality of selected images is started. The operation is continued up to the timing indicated by reference numeral T6. When the operation button BT is operated within the operation effective period, the operation effective period ends when the operation button BT is not operated within the operation effective period at the operation timing. At the timing, the second effect display device 25 selects any one of the plurality of selection images as a preview image. In this way, in the second effect display device 25, the preview image indicating the big hit expectation degree of the running variable game is displayed from the timing indicated by the symbol T6 to the timing indicated by the symbol T7 after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, downward movement of the second effect display device 25 is started under the control of the motor MOT at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7. Then, the downward movement of the second effect display device 25 is completed at a timing indicated by reference numeral T8 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the downward movement of the second effect display device 25 is started.

  Further, at the timing indicated by reference symbol T7 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T6, the display of the sandstorm image is completed and the display of the confirmed image corresponding to the selected selected image is displayed on the first effect display device 10. Further, the display of the selected image and the finalized image is terminated on the second effect display device 25. And at the timing shown to code | symbol T9, the display of a definite image is complete | finished and a 2nd selection effect is complete | finished. Note that the first selection effect and the second selection effect are finished before the reach state is formed by the decorative symbols.

  As described above, in the first selection effect and the second selection effect, the display contents and display objects of various images are changed from the timing indicated by the symbol T1 to the timing indicated by the symbol T4 and from the timing indicated by the symbol T7 to the timing indicated by the symbol T9. It is controlled in the same way. In particular, since the display content and display target of various images are controlled in the same manner from the timing indicated by reference symbol T1 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T4, the first selection effect is executed from the display content and display target. It is difficult to specify whether the second selection effect is being executed. In the first selection effect and the second selection effect, the timing for displaying various images is controlled to be the same from the timing indicated by the symbol T4 to the timing indicated by the symbol T7. That is, the first selection effect and the second selection effect can be controlled so that the display timings (display conditions) of various images are the same.

  On the other hand, the first selection effect and the second selection effect are controlled so that the display content and display target of the selected image and the preview image are different from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T4 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T7. Whether or not to display a sandstorm image on the effect display device 10 is also controlled differently. Further, whether or not to move the second effect display device 25 is controlled by the control of the motor MOT from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T3 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T4 and from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T7 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T8. The

  Next, the selection effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This selection effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the selection effect and determining the effect contents of the selection effect. The selection effect determination process is a process that is executed in response to an input of a variation pattern designation command.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a performs a selection effect execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the selection effect based on the input variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, in the selection effect execution lottery, when a variation pattern designation command for designating a big hit variation pattern is input, it has a higher probability than when a variation pattern designation command for designating a loss reach variation pattern is input. It is determined that the selection effect is executed. In addition, when a variation pattern designating command for designating an outlier reach variation pattern is input, it is determined that the selection effect is executed with a higher probability than when a variation pattern designating command for designating an outlier variation pattern is input. The

  Then, when it is determined that the selection effect is to be executed as a result of the selection effect execution lottery, the effect control CPU 31a is selected as a preview image among the plurality of selection images in the selection effect based on the input variation pattern designation command. A selected image and a selected image that is not selected as a preview image are determined. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a stores information indicating the determined selected image in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and ends the selected effect determination process. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines one of the selected image patterns defined in the selected image table shown in FIG. Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first selection effect (six in this embodiment), the case where the second selection effect is executed (six in this embodiment), and the selection image to be displayed. Different numbers.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the selection image table which shows the selection image of a selection effect is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 9, selection image patterns SP11 to SP16, SP21 to SP29, SP31 to SP39, and SP47 to SP49 are defined as selection image patterns in the selection effect. These selected image patterns are associated with character image types, background image display color types, and display targets for displaying the selected images.

  Specifically, the selected image pattern SP11 is associated with the character CA1 as the character image, blue as the display color of the background image, and the first effect display device 10 as the display target. The selected image pattern SP24 is associated with the character CA4 as the character image, yellow as the display color of the background image, and the first effect display device 10 as the display target. The selected image pattern SP37 is associated with the character CA7 as the character image, red as the display color of the background image, and the first effect display device 10 as the display target. The selected image pattern SP49 is associated with the character CA9 as the character image, red as the display color of the background image, and the second effect display device 25 as the display target.

  In the present embodiment, the character image included in the preview image is defined such that when the character CA9 is determined, the big hit expectation is higher than when the character is determined as CA7, CA8. Yes. Further, when the characters CA7 and CA8 are determined, the big hit expectation is defined to be higher than when the characters CA1 to CA6 are determined.

  In addition, as the display color of the background image included in the preview image, when red is determined, when yellow is determined so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when yellow is determined, It is stipulated that the big hit expectation is higher than when blue is determined.

  Further, as the display target of the selected image included in the preview image, when the second effect display device 25 is determined, the big hit expectation is higher than when the first effect display device 10 is determined. It is prescribed.

  Note that a selection image selected as a preview image and a selection image not selected as a preview image are determined so that the character images do not overlap. Further, the selected image selected as the preview image and the selected image not selected as the preview image are determined so that the display target of the selected image is the same.

  Thus, by determining the selected image pattern of the selection effect, the type of character image, the type of display color of the background image, and the target of the selected image included in the selection effect are determined. In particular, when the display target of the selected image is the second effect display device 25, the characters CA7 to CA9 are associated with the character image, and red is displayed as the display color of the background image. It is not done. Therefore, the second selection effect is more likely to be displayed with the selection image and the preview image having a higher degree of big hit expectation than the first selection effect. In other words, when displaying a preview image including the same character images CA7 to CA9 on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device, the second effect display device 10 is more likely to display the second effect than when displayed on the first effect display device 10. When the effect display device 25 is moved, the preview image is determined so that the expected degree of jackpot is higher when the effect display device 25 is displayed on the second effect display device.

  In a process different from the selection effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a reads information indicating the determined selected image from the effect control RAM 31c and displays various images on the effect display devices 10 and 25 based on the information. Take control. The effect control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the motor MOT based on the read information.

  In particular, the effect control CPU 31a performs control as shown in FIG. 8 depending on whether the display target for displaying the selected image or the preview image is the first effect display device 10 or the second effect display device 25. It will be. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a measures the time elapsed since the start of the variable game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a, when executing the first selection effect or executing the second selection effect, similarly, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable game, at various timings shown in FIG. It is determined that there is, and various controls are performed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The jackpot expectation (advantageous expectation) is higher when displayed on the second effect display device 25 when the second effect display device 25 is moved than when displayed on the first effect display device 10. Control is made so that a high preview image is easily displayed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for both the movement of the second effect display device 25 and the notice image on the second effect display device 25, and to enhance the effect of the effect by displaying the notice image. Can be improved.

  (2) In each of the effect display devices 10 and 25, a selection image is displayed in each of the plurality of divided display areas, and when any one of the plurality of selection images is selected, a preview image corresponding to the selection image is displayed. The In addition, control is performed so that a selection image having a higher degree of advantageous expectation than the first effect display device 10 is easily displayed on the second effect display device 25. For this reason, before raising the expectation with respect to a preview image, the expectation with respect to the selection image displayed can be raised. In addition, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the selection effect and the preview image on the second effect display device 25 by moving the second effect display device 25, and to enhance the effect of the effect by displaying the preview image. Can be improved.

  (3) The number of selected images displayed on the first effect display device 10 and the number of selected images displayed on the second effect display device 25 can be made different. Diversity can be provided in the display of images, and the interest in games can be improved by improving the effect of displaying the preview image.

  (4) When the second effect display device 25 is moved, after the preview image is displayed on the second effect display device 25, the first effect display device 10 is controlled to display the preview image. For this reason, the preview image is displayed across the respective effect display devices 10 and 25, and the interest in the game can be improved by improving the effect of displaying the preview image.

  (5) The selection effect is controlled at the same time for the first selection effect for displaying the preview image on the first effect display device 10 and the second selection effect for displaying the preview image on the second effect display device. For this reason, it is possible to control the selection effect at the same time.

  (6) The first selection effect for displaying the preview image on the first effect display device 10 and the second selection effect for displaying the preview image on the second effect display device 25 are the same until the selection image is displayed. An image is displayed in various display modes. For this reason, until the selected image is displayed, it is difficult to specify the display target of the preview image from the display mode, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for which effect display device displays the preview image. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the production effect in the display.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the second effect display device 25 is disposed below the first effect display device 10 so as not to cover the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10, and the first effect display device 10 Although the 2nd production display device 25 was moved so that a part of image display part GH1 might be covered, it is not restricted to this. For example, the second effect display device 25 may be disposed above or to the side of the first effect display device 10. Further, for example, the second effect display device 25 may be disposed so as to cover part of the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10 even during normal times. Further, for example, the second effect display device 25 may be moved so as to cover the entire image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10, and a part of the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 10 may be moved. The second effect display device 25 may be moved so as not to cover it. Moreover, although the 2nd effect display apparatus 25 was a size larger than the 1st effect display apparatus 10, the size smaller than the 1st effect display apparatus 10 or the same size may be sufficient, for example.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the decorative design may be displayed on the second effect display device 25, and the decorative design may not be displayed on the first effect display device 10. Further, for example, each effect display device 10 or 25 may display other images such as a reserved image indicating the number of reserved memories.

  In the above embodiment, all the notice effects displayed on the second effect display device 25 overlap with the notice effects displayed on the first effect display device 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second effect display A part of the notice effect displayed on the device 25 may overlap with the notice effect displayed on the first effect display device 10. Further, for example, the notice effect displayed on the second effect display device 25 may not overlap with the notice effect displayed on the first effect display device 10. In addition, for example, the notice effect displayed on the first effect display device 10 and the notice effect displayed on the second effect display device 25 may be the same kind of notice effect, and the notice effect may be related. If there is, it is preferable.

  In the above embodiment, the second effect display device 25 starts to move and the selection effect is executed after the end of the movement. However, the selection effect is not limited to this. For example, the second effect display device 25 is selected while the second effect display device 25 is moving. An effect may be executed. In addition, for example, the selection effect may not be executed after the second effect display device 25 is moved. In other words, regardless of the timing of execution of the second effect display device 25 and the execution of the selection effect (display of the preview image), the movement of the second effect display device 25 and the execution of the selection effect are performed during one variation game. It is preferable that the process is executed in conjunction with (display of the preview image).

  In the above-described embodiment, after the preview image is displayed on the second effect display device 25, the final effect image is displayed on the first effect display device 10, so that the final effect image is displayed on the second effect display device 25. Although it was realized as an effect that the displayed image moves to the first effect display device 10, such an effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect of displaying various images such as an introduction image, a sandstorm image, a selection image, a preview image, and a final image is a selection effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The combination may not be displayed, and if the selected image is displayed, the preview image may not be displayed. In this case, the selection effect in which the selection image is displayed on the second effect display device 25 and the notice image is displayed on the first effect display device 10 may be the second selection effect. Further, for example, the notice image in the claim including the notice image and the confirmed image in the embodiment may be included, or the notice image in the claim including the notice image without including the confirmed image in the embodiment may be used. May be. Further, for example, a notice image may be displayed regardless of the player's operation.

  In the above embodiment, the selection effect that is executed in the first effect display device 10 but not in the second effect display device 25 is the first selection effect, and after being executed in the second effect display device 25, the first effect display is performed. Although the selection effect performed in the device 10 is the second selection effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a selection effect that is executed in the second effect display device 25 and is not executed in the first effect display device 10 may be the second selection effect. That is, regardless of whether or not it is executed in the first effect display device 10, at least the selection effect that is executed in the second effect display device 25 may be the second selection effect. Further, the selection effect that is executed in the first effect display device 10 without being executed in the second effect display device 25 may be the first selection effect. In addition, for example, a notice effect different from the first selected effect may be executed on the second effect display device 25 while the first selected effect is being executed.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit game corresponds to the advantageous game state on the condition that winning the big hit lottery is advantageous, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change state may be the advantageous game state on the condition that the winning of the jackpot to which the probability change state is given is advantageous. Further, for example, the winning state may be the advantageous gaming state on the condition that the winning of the jackpot to which the changing state is given is advantageous.

  In the above embodiment, for example, two or more variable games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the shortage state (entrance rate improvement state), the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened, the lottery probability of lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 14 is increased, And at least any one of the shortening of the variation time of the variation game by the special symbol may be included.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is imparted may be different from the upper limit number of times that the variation state is imparted. Further, for example, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given may be until the next big hit game is given. Further, for example, it is not always necessary to give a probability change state or a change state after the end of the big hit game, and control may be performed so that the probability change state itself or the change state itself is not given.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, the structure of the various accessories in game board YB is not limited. For example, a large winning device may be provided for each of a plurality of variable games. In addition, for example, one or both of the big winning devices is configured such that a plurality of passing regions through which a game ball that has entered can pass branch, and one of them is a probability changing passage region to which a probability changing state is given, and a probability changing It may be defined as a normal passing region where no state is given.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, effect control means for controlling each effect display device 10, 25 may be provided separately. Moreover, it is not limited to such two types of substrates, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variable game is executed based on the entry of game balls into various types of objects arranged in the rolling area of the game board. A slot game machine may be employed. Further, in this case, it may be a slot game machine that stops a symbol in a variable game according to a stop operation, or a slot game machine that stops a symbol in a variable game after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot game machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-game combination, etc.) is determined by a game start operation, and a symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous gaming state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The second display means has a smaller display area and a smaller number of the selected images to be displayed than the first display means.

  (B) When the same display image is displayed on the first display unit and the second display unit, the presentation control unit moves the second display unit more than when displayed on the first display unit. In this case, control is performed to display the preview image so that the advantage expectation degree is higher when the second display means displays the advantage.

  (C) The production control means controls display of the notice image at the same time when the notice image is displayed on the first display means and when the notice image is displayed on the second display means. It is characterized by that.

  (D) In a game machine in which an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in a symbol variation game that is performed by changing the symbol, the advantageous expectation that the advantageous gaming state is caused First display means for displaying a preview image indicating the degree, second display means for displaying the preview image separately from the first display means, display movable means for moving the second display means, Effect control means for performing display control of the first display means and the second display means, wherein the effect control means is a selection corresponding to the notice image in each of a plurality of divided display areas in the first display means. An image is displayed, and when one of a plurality of selected images is selected, a first special effect in which the preview image is displayed is controlled to be executable, and a plurality of divided display areas are displayed in the second display unit. A selection image corresponding to the preview image is displayed on each of them, and a second special effect in which the preview image is displayed by selecting any one of a plurality of selection images is controlled to be executable, and the first display Control is performed such that when the second display means is moved, it is easier to display the selected image with the higher expected expectation when displayed on the second display means than when displayed on the means. It is characterized by.

  BT ... operation button, HD ... launch handle, MOT ... motor (display movable means), SOL1 ... large prize opening solenoid, SOL2 ... ordinary electric accessory solenoid, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, YB ... Game board, 10 ... First effect display device (first display means), 11 ... Special symbol display device, 13 ... First start prize opening, 14 ... Opening / closing member, 15 ... First 2 Start winning opening, 16 ... Large winning opening door, 17 ... Large winning apparatus, 18 ... Large winning opening, 19 ... Holding display apparatus, 21 ... Normal symbol display apparatus, 22 ... Operating gate, 25 ... Second effect display apparatus ( (Second display means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (effect control hand) ), 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (2)

When the predetermined favorable conditions symbol variation game performed at varying FIG pattern is established, the gaming machine advantageous gaming state is advantageous to the player is caused,
First display means for displaying a notice image indicating an advantageous expectation level at which the advantageous gaming state occurs;
Second display means for displaying a preview image indicating the degree of advantageous expectation separately from the first display means;
Display movable means for moving the second display means;
When the notice image is displayed on the second display means after the second display means starts moving, rather than when the notice image is displayed on the first display means without moving the second display means. And the production control means for controlling so as to make it easier to display the notice image having a higher degree of advantageous expectation,
The effect control means is a gaming machine that performs control to display a preview image on the second display means after the second display means starts to move, and then display the preview image on the first display means. In a gaming machine in which an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player occurs when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols,
First display means for displaying a notice image indicating an advantageous expectation level at which the advantageous gaming state occurs;
Second display means for displaying a preview image indicating the degree of advantageous expectation separately from the first display means;
Display movable means for moving the second display means;
When the notice image is displayed on the second display means after the second display means starts moving, rather than when the notice image is displayed on the first display means without moving the second display means. And the production control means for controlling so as to make it easier to display the notice image having a higher degree of advantageous expectation,
The production control means includes
In the first display means, a selection image corresponding to the preview image is displayed in each of the plurality of divided display regions, and a first special effect is displayed in which the preview image is displayed when any one of the plurality of selection images is selected. Control executable,
In the second display means, a selection image corresponding to the preview image is displayed in each of the plurality of divided display areas, and a second special effect is displayed in which the preview image is displayed when any one of the plurality of selection images is selected. Control executable,
A gaming machine that performs control so that the second display means can easily display a selection image that has a higher degree of advantageous expectation than the first display means.