JP6599939B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by driving a game ball into a gaming area.

  In Patent Document 1 below, a movable object having a predetermined shape is operated in accordance with the movement of the pseudo game ball displayed in the effect image display area, thereby enjoying a new effect effect with a stronger impact in addition to the image effect. A gaming machine that can be used is disclosed. Specifically, this gaming machine has a game area in which a game ball can be rolled, and a part or all of the game board is formed of a light-transmitting member, and depending on the game state, A display means having an effect image display area for displaying an effect image including a pseudo game ball, disposed behind the game board and visible through the game board, and a display function by the display means are controlled. Display control means, an effect space formed between the display means and the game board, and movable effect means disposed in the effect space, the movable effect means having a predetermined shape A movable body, and driving means for operating the movable body in accordance with the movement of the pseudo game ball displayed in the effect image display area.

JP 2008-132175 A

  There are various gaming machines such as the above-described gaming machines that have a movable body and operate the movable body so as to enhance the effect. For this reason, simply by operating the movable body, it is not possible to expect an improvement in the effect as in the prior art, and conversely, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that prevents a player's interest from being lowered by the operation of a movable body for production.

According to the present invention, an effect display unit, one or more movable bodies, a specific movable body operable to cover and expose at least a part of the specific effect display area of the effect display unit, and Production control means for controlling the operation of the specific movable body and the production display of the production display unit, the production control means operates the specific movable body so as to cover the specific production display area, and A cover effect for performing a specific effect display in an effect display area including at least the specific effect display area in a covered state, operating the specific movable body to cover the specific effect display area, and the specific effect a non-covering effect that not displayed, in order to explain to the player with respect to said cover lid effect, except when executing said cover lid effect and non-covering effect, broadcast or suggest that the specific effect display is performed In the first case where a part is displayed outside the specific effect display area, the specific effect display displayed in the cover effect is all within the specific effect display area. The second case is more advantageous for winning the big hit than the third case where the non-covering effect is performed, and the second case is displayed more than the second case. In the case of one, the advantage is higher, and when the specific movable body is present at a position different from at least the original position, there is no effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed. A gaming machine is provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which prevents the fall of a player's interest by the operation | movement of the movable body for production can be provided.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the LED group arrange | positioned in the area | region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in a region III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the operation state of the movable body for effects. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the main control structures of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the star pattern as a specific production | presentation display in this embodiment. It is a timing chart of the shielding effect in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process at the time of starting opening | mouth entrance. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the various effect processes at the time of symbol fluctuation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” refer to the gaming machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated in the state seen from.

<About the outline of the gaming machine 10>
First, an outline of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation state of the effect movable body 70. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the main control configuration of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine and includes an effect display unit, a specific movable body, and an effect control means.
The effect display unit is a display device that performs some effect display, and an effect display device 80 is illustrated in FIG. There is no limitation on the display method by the effect display unit. For example, the effect display unit may be realized by a liquid crystal display device or an LED.

At least a part of the display area of the effect display unit is described as a specific effect display area. In the example of FIG. 4, a part of the display area (central local area) of the main display unit 81 is a specific effect display area 85. Of course, the specific effect display area may be the entire display area of the effect display unit (entire area). For example, when the effect display unit is realized by an LED, the specific effect display area may be the LED itself or an LED lighting part.
When the specific effect display area is a part of the effect display section, the specific effect display area does not need to be clearly separated from other display areas, and may be used to display a part of the effect display. Good.
In addition, the specific effect display area may be a display area that can be shielded by the operation of the specific movable body to be described later. It may be deformed. That is, the specific effect display area is a display area that is at least a part of the display area of the effect display unit and can be shielded by the operation of the specific movable body.

The specific movable body is a movable body that is operable among the one or more movable bodies mainly used for production so that the above-described specific production display area is shielded and exposed. FIG. 4 illustrates an upper sub display unit 82 and a plurality of effect movable bodies 70 as the effect movable bodies, and among these, the lower movable body 71 is exemplified as the specific movable object.
Here, “the specific effect display area is shielded” means that the specific effect display area is made invisible or difficult to be seen by the player, and cannot be visually recognized unless the player changes the posture from the normal gaming posture. The meaning of doing so is also included. It is desirable to shield the specific effect display area so that it can be seen when the player looks into it.
Conversely, “the specific effect display area is exposed” means that the specific effect display area is not shielded as described above, and the player visually recognizes the specific effect display area in the normal gaming posture. Includes the meaning of being able to do it.

The specific movable body may be operable to intervene between the player and the specific effect display area so that the specific movable body itself shields the specific effect display area from the player. A lower movable body 71 is illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 as a specific example of such a specific movable body. The lower movable body 71 is movably provided so as to cover the specific effect display area 85 from the front of the main display portion 81 (see FIG. 5). In this example, the lower movable body 71 shields the specific effect display area 85 in such a state that the player can visually recognize it from above or below.
The operation in which the specific movable body shields the specific effect display area is not limited at all, and may be a simple position movement, may include merging and separation with other specific movable bodies, or the specific movable body itself. May be included.

  Further, there may be a form in which the specific movable body itself does not shield the specific effect display area 85. For example, the specific movable body is provided on one surface of the specific movable body, and the specific movable body is shielded from the player by another movable body or a fixed member (decorative body or the like). It may be movable. As another example, the specific movable body can be shielded from the player by operating to change the direction of the effect display unit provided on one surface of the specific movable body.

The effect control means controls the operation of the specific movable body and the effect display of the effect display unit.
The effect control means can execute the shielding effect. As a specific example of the effect control means, an effect control unit 210 is illustrated in FIG.
Here, the “shielding effect” means that the specific movable body is operated so that the specific effect display area is shielded, and whether or not the specific effect display area in the shielded state is a big hit or the type of the big hit is notified or It is an effect that performs a specific effect display to suggest. The specific effect display is preferably displayed in all or a part of the specific effect display area in the shielding effect, but a part of the specific effect display is outside the specific effect display area without being fit in the specific effect display area. May be displayed. For example, when a plurality of pieces of information related to the big hit are notified or suggested in the specific effect display, at least a part of a local portion (a part of the specific effect display) that notifies or suggests a part of the plurality of information is included. You may display in the state which protruded outside the specific production | presentation display area.

Whether or not the jackpot is notified or suggested by the specific effect display includes whether or not the jackpot in the symbol variation game being executed, whether or not the jackpot is determined by pre-determining a pre-read pending random number, and the like.
Here, the “symbol changing game” is a game in which a symbol is variably displayed, stopped and displayed, and the result of lottery determination is notified to the player by the symbol displayed and stopped.
The types of jackpots that are notified or suggested by the specific effect display include the number of round games (number of rounds) during the jackpot game, whether or not a probable change state or a short state can be given after the jackpot game ends.
However, the content of the specific effect display in the shielding effect may exist in a plurality of types or one type.

The effect control means notifies or suggests that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area other than the above-described shielding effect when the specific movable body is present at least at a position different from the original position. No directing.
Here, the “original position of the specific movable body” means a position where the specific movable body has stopped before starting to operate. Therefore, the “original position of the specific movable body” may be one place or a plurality of places.
When executing the shielding effect, there is a scene in which the specific movable body exists at a position different from the original position. Therefore, when the specific movable body is operated in the shielding effect, the production control means, for example, “please look now”, “something may be displayed on the back”, “displaying important information”, “ An effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area, such as “something will be displayed from now on”, is not performed. On the other hand, the effect control means, as an effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area when the specific movable body is present at the original position, not at the time of executing the shielding effect, If it is displayed, an effect such as “chance” or “may display important information on the back” may be performed.
As described above, the “effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area” may be an effect that indicates the specific effect display area and explains the content of the specific effect display performed there. It may be an effect that presents information to the extent that the presence of the specific effect display is implied without pointing to the specific effect display area.

Thus, in this embodiment, the specific movable body which can be operated so that the specific effect display area which is at least a part of the effect display unit is shielded and exposed is provided, and the specific movable body is operated to be shielded. The shielding effect for performing the specific effect display is executed in the specific effect display area in the state where it is being performed.
According to the present embodiment, the movable body enhances the interest of the player by its own movement, and by the operation of the movable body, a specific effect display that informs or suggests whether or not the big hit is the type of the big hit. By making it difficult to visually recognize, the player's interest can be further aroused. For example, a player who does not know the specifications of this gaming machine is likely to be unable to visually recognize the specific effect display because it is shielded by a movable body, while a player who knows the specifications displays the specific effect display by looking into it. Since it can be confirmed, a sense of superiority can be obtained, and improvement of interest can be expected. Conversely, for a player who does not want to see the specific effect display, since it is not necessary to watch, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the specific movable body is present at least at a position different from the original position, the player is prevented from notifying that the specific effect display is performed. Can be even more interesting. Specifically, since a player who does not know the specification is not informed of the existence of the specific effect display, the player who knows the specification is likely to be unable to see the specific effect display because it is shielded by the specific movable body. Can see the specific effect display by looking into it, so that a sense of expectation or superiority can be obtained, and an improvement in interest can be expected.
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
The structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing LED groups arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the area III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an operation state of the effect movable body 70.
The configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 are only those necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the configuration and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. May be. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and fires a game ball on a front area (hereinafter referred to as a gaming area 50a) of a gaming board 50 on which a large number of gaming nails (not shown) are erected. A game in which a prize ball is obtained when a game ball enters a specific prize opening (for example, the big prize opening 55, etc.) is performed.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame (not shown) that detachably holds the gaming board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the gaming board 50. And a front frame 20 configured to cover.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 disposed so as to cover the game area 50 a, and the game area 50 a and the game board 50 are transparently protected by the transparent member 25.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball receiving tray 27 and a lower ball receiving tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 27 and the lower ball receiving tray 29 are provided integrally with the front frame 20 so as to be vertically separated.
The front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29 so that the game ball stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the turning operation of the operation handle 31. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In addition to the push buttons 37 that can accept the player's operations for switching the effects that occur during the game or for the player to obtain various information related to the gaming machine 10, the operation buttons are respectively above, There are a cursor button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing a downward, left, and right operation, a ball lending button 39a for receiving a ball lending operation, a return button 39b for receiving a prepaid card return operation, and the like. included.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

  Below the lower ball tray 29, a ball removal mechanism 36 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward is provided. By operating this ball removal mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.

  A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and lighting devices 35 (35a, 35b, and 35c) are disposed therein. Yes. The speaker 33 and the illuminating device 35 can output sound or can be turned on or off in conjunction with effects or error notifications that occur during the game.

  The effect display device 80 includes a main display unit 81 disposed substantially at the center of the game board 50 and an upper sub display unit 82 disposed above the main display unit 81. The main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal device, and the upper sub display unit 82 is a movable liquid crystal device.

The main display unit 81 can display a variation display of effect symbols performed in conjunction with the symbol variation game in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, and also various other effects Can be displayed.
In the variation display of the effect symbol group displayed on the main display unit 81, the effect symbol group to be displayed forms one or more columns. The direction of the row formed by the variably displayed effect symbol group is not particularly limited, and may be any of, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (oblique direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a flat display change on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the effect design changes from the side of the main display unit 81 to the front side or vice versa. This means a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, perspective method) for recognizing the player as if he / she is doing.

The main display unit 81 can display a hold image (so-called hold ball). The display area in which the reserved image is displayed and the display area in which the variation of the effect design is displayed may be separated or overlapped.
Here, the hold image is an image representing a random number used in the symbol variation game being executed at the present time or a random number currently being held among the random numbers obtained by entering the starting opening. . The reserved image may indicate a possibility that a privilege (for example, a big hit game) is given depending on its shape, color, or the like.

  Further, the display area of the main display unit 81 includes a local area that is shielded or exposed by the operation of the lower movable body 71 described later, and a specific effect display is performed in the local area when the shielding effect is performed. For this reason, this local area is described as a specific effect display area 85. The specific effect display area 85 may not be particularly distinguished from other display areas, and is used as part of the display area of the main display unit 81 for part of the display of the effect symbols and the display of other effects. obtain.

  The upper sub display unit 82 is provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, and is moved by power from an actuator (not shown) such as a solenoid or a motor when executing a specific effect. Can do. The original position of the upper sub display part 82 is on the upper side with respect to the main display part 81, and the upper sub display part 82 can move from the original position to a position that does not overlap the specific effect display area 85 in the main display part 81.

  In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as all in the production | presentation display apparatus 80 (the main display part 81 or the upper sub display part 82) in this embodiment, implementation of this invention is not restricted to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of effect movable bodies 70 are provided in front of the main display portion 81. These effect movable bodies 70 can be operated in a predetermined manner by power from actuators such as a solenoid and a motor (lower actuator 75, left actuator 76, and right actuator 77). There is no limitation on the structure, operation mode, and the like that can realize the operation of each effect movable body 70.
In the present embodiment, a lower movable body 71, a left movable body 72, and a right movable body 73 are provided as the effect movable body 70, and the lower movable body 71 shields the specific effect display area 85 from the player. It corresponds to a specific movable body that can operate as described above.

The original position of the lower movable body 71 is below the main display portion 81 (the position shown in FIG. 4), and the lower movable body 71 shields the specific effect display area 85 in the main display portion 81 from the original position. Up to a certain position (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a movement destination position). In other words, the lower movable body 71 can reciprocate between the original position and the destination position, and the specific effect display area 85 is exposed by returning from the destination position to the original position.
More specifically, the lower movable body 71 is assembled such that its right end is movable upward (rotatable counterclockwise) with its left end located outside the main display portion 81 in the lower left direction as a fulcrum. Thereby, when the lower movable body 71 exists at least at the original position, the specific effect display area 85 is exposed, and the lower movable body 71 exists at the position shown in FIG. 5 (hereinafter referred to as a movement destination position). When doing so, the specific effect display area 85 is shielded.

The original position of the left movable body 72 is on the upper left side of the main display portion 81 (position shown in FIG. 4), and the left movable body 72 is positioned from the original position to the vicinity of the left center of the main display portion 81 (FIG. 5). To the position shown in FIG.
The original position of the right movable body 73 is on the upper right side of the main display unit 81 (position shown in FIG. 4), and the right movable body 73 is located near the right center of the main display unit 81 from the original position (FIG. 5). To the position shown in FIG.
Thus, the left movable body 72 and the right movable body 73 operate so as not to shield the specific effect display area 85 in front of the main display unit 81. Similarly, the upper sub display unit 82 can be operated up to a position where the specific effect display area 85 in front of the main display unit 81 is not blocked. That is, the left movable body 72, the right movable body 73, and the upper sub display unit 82 do not belong to the specific movable body. In the present embodiment, in addition to the specific movable body (lower movable body 71), other movable bodies (the left movable body 72, the right movable body 73, and the upper sub display unit 82) are further provided. The specific effect display performed in the specific effect display area 85 operates so as not to be blocked. As a result, a part of the plurality of movable bodies are used for shielding effects, thereby increasing the player's expectation in terms of which movable bodies move, and the player's interests associated with the movement of the movable bodies Can be aroused.
In this specification, the “original position of the movable body” is a position where the movable body stops before it starts to operate.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) are disposed on the lower right side of the main display portion 81, and a display area of the symbol display device 90 is configured by these LEDs. The symbol display device 90 is disposed at a position that is less visible to the player than the main display portion 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display portion 81.
In addition, although arrangement | positioning and the number of LED which concern on the symbol display apparatus 90 in this embodiment are as showing in FIG. 2, this is one specific example, Comprising: The arrangement | positioning and number of LED which concern on the symbol display apparatus 90 are this example. It is not limited to.

Here, the special symbol is a specific symbol group that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game that determines whether or not to operate a special electric character (for example, the special electric character 65). The special symbols in the present embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The first special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 2”. The special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol”.

Here, the normal symbol is a specific symbol group that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game for determining whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal symbol in the present embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
In the following, a normal symbol may be abbreviated as “common figure”.

In the following description, the symbol variation game in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is variably displayed may be referred to as “the symbol variation game related to the special symbol”. .
In the following description, the symbol variation game in which the ordinary symbol display device 93 is variably displayed and then the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as “a symbol variation game related to the ordinary symbol”.
Alternatively, in the following description, the variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the main display unit 81 described above is distinguished from “the symbol variation game related to the special symbol” and “the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol” as “the effect symbol. It may be referred to as a “symbol changing game”.
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol changing game”, it means “symbol changing game related to special symbol” unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, decorative members, and the like are arranged, so that a game area 50a is drawn so that the launched game ball rolls. It is made. Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game balls launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference.
Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game ball falls, and is a nail-like one.

  The gaming machine 10 can increase or decrease the launch of the game ball according to the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31. In addition, one of the first flow path X (so-called left-handed) in which the weakly launched game ball rolls and the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the harder launched game ball rolls are used. Various obstacles are arranged in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls.

  FIG. 4 shows a large winning port 55, a first starting port 57, a second starting port 59, a gate 63, and normal winning ports 67 (67a, 67b) as main winning ports. The winning award shown here is an example, and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The first start port 57 is disposed at the lower center of the game area 50a. A count switch SW1 is attached to the first start port 57, and when the count switch SW1 detects the passing of a game ball, a winning for the first start port 57 is determined, and the first start port 57 An associated prize ball is awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning for the first starting port 57 is determined, the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol is established.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second start port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A count switch SW2 is attached to the second start port 59, and when the count switch SW2 detects the passing of a game ball, a winning for the second start port 59 is determined, and the second start port 59 An associated prize ball is awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning for the second starting port 59 is determined, the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game for the second special symbol is established.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

  An ordinary electric accessory 61 is disposed at the second start port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that is interchangeably changed to an open state in which a game ball can be easily entered into the second start port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. In at least a part of the case where the count switch SW4 detects the passing of the game ball, the solenoid coil SOL4 is operated to make a transition to the open state. The control of the ordinary electric accessory 61 will be described in detail later.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A count switch SW7 is attached to the big prize opening 55, and when the count switch SW7 detects the passing of a game ball, a winning for the big prize opening 55 is determined and is associated with the big prize opening 55. Award balls are awarded.
A special electric accessory 65 is disposed above the big prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that can be switched to an open state where the game ball can be easily entered into the grand prize opening 55 or a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball, and is opened by the operation of the solenoid coil SOL1. Transition to either state or closed state.

The special electric accessory 65 is in an open state in at least a part of the big hit game that is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and accordingly, the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 55. The Note that the special electric accessory 65 in the present embodiment is configured so as to be in an open state in a big hit game caused by any of the balls entering the first start port 57 and the balls entering the second start port 59. ing.
When the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state, it is easy to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 55, and thus the chance of winning a prize ball can be greatly increased.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the grand prize opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

The normal winning opening 67 (67a, 67b) is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A count switch SW51 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is attached to the normal winning port 67a, and the winning of the normal winning port 67 is determined when the count switch SW51 detects the passage of the game ball. A prize ball associated with the normal winning opening 67 is awarded. A count switch SW52 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is attached to the normal winning port 67b. When the count switch SW52 detects the passing of the game ball, a winning for the normal winning port 67 is determined. A prize ball associated with the normal winning opening 67 is awarded.
In the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, when the game rolls from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the normal winning port 67. Each obstacle is arranged.

  The out port 69 is disposed at the lowermost part of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been driven into the game area 50a and have not entered each of the above-described winning holes drop into the out port 69 and are processed as out balls.

  Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described. However, these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented by another configuration.

<About the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 or FIG. In addition, since the description may be made by touching each component illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 described above, please refer to these drawings as appropriate.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the main control configuration of the gaming machine 10.
Each component shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 is a component required for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and a component not shown here is added to the gaming machine 10. May be. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily include all of the components illustrated here, and some components may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The gaming machine 10 includes control boards such as a main control board 100 and a sub control board 200 in its own machine, and various functions are realized by each board and components electrically connected to each board. is doing.
More specifically, the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 include a CPU 101 or CPU 201, a RAM 102 or RAM 202, a ROM 103 or ROM 203, and the like. The main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 implement various functions by executing a control program read from the ROM 103 or the ROM 203 by the CPU 101 or the CPU 201 and writing or reading various data in the RAM 102 or the RAM 202.
Although one sub control board 200 is illustrated in FIG. 6, the sub control board 200 may be formed of a plurality of boards. When the sub control board 200 is formed of a plurality of boards, the plurality of sub control boards 200 may be connected in parallel to the main control board 100, or the plurality of sub control boards 200 may be connected to the main control board 100. It may be connected hierarchically.
Moreover, the board | substrate which implement | achieves each function structure is not limited to the board | substrate shown by FIG. 6, You may implement | achieve on the main control board 100 or the sub control board 200, or another board | substrate.

The main control board 100 controls the game in an integrated manner, and transmits commands to the sub-control board 200 for effects related to the game. The main control board 100 is a board that realizes a function that affects or may affect the game result, and the sub control board 200 is a board that performs various controls in accordance with commands sent from the main control board 100.
The lower actuator 75 operates the lower movable body 71 under the control of the sub control board 200. Similarly, the left actuator 76 operates the left movable body 72, and the right actuator 77 operates the right movable body 73.

  In FIG. 7, as main functional configurations realized by the main control board 100, the starting entrance ball processing unit 110, the special game control unit 120, the general game control unit 130, the game state control unit 140, a symbol display A control unit 150 and an information transmission unit 190 are illustrated. In addition, in the same figure, an effect control unit 210 is illustrated as a main functional configuration realized by the sub control board 200.

The starting port entry processing unit 110 acquires a random number used to determine whether or not the big hit game is successful when a game ball enters the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 and executes a predetermined process.
The special symbol game control unit 120 executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.
The general game control unit 130 executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The game state control unit 140 has a function of controlling a big hit game, a probability change state and a change state, and a function of controlling the granting and release (transition to the normal game state).
The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display the special symbol selected as a result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or the normal symbol selected as the result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The information transmission unit 190 transmits control information (command) generated in each functional configuration realized by the main control board 100 to a functional configuration (for example, the effect control unit 210) realized on the sub control board 200. To do. The command transmitted by the information transmission unit 190 includes special drawing lottery and universal drawing lottery, presence / absence of probability variation state, presence / absence of variation state, information on pending random numbers, information on execution of jackpot game (for example, round Number) and the like.

The effect control unit 210 receives control information (commands) generated by various functional configurations realized by the main control board 100 via the information transmission unit 190, and mainly relates to a symbol variation game and a big hit game related to special symbols. The effect display is displayed on the effect display device 80 (the main display unit 81 or the upper sub display unit 82). For example, the effect control unit 210 causes the main display unit 81 to change or stop display the effect symbol during execution of the symbol variation game. Further, when a specific effect is executed, the effect control unit 210 controls the actuator such as the lower actuator 75, the left actuator 76, the right actuator 77, etc., so that the movable upper sub display unit 82 or one or more The effect movable body 70 can also be operated.
The effect control unit 210 can also control the lighting (flashing) effect by the lighting device 35 or the sound effect by the speaker 33, and arouses the player's interest by combining these effect display, lighting effect, sound effect, and the like. can do. In addition, the effect control unit 210 can also variably switch various effects according to the player's operation received with the push button 37 or the cursor button 38.

<Regarding the processing when entering the starting gate>
Hereinafter, the start-port entrance time processing unit 110 that controls the start-port entrance processing will be described in detail.
The starting entrance ball processing unit 110 includes a special figure hold control unit 111 and a prefetch determination unit 112.

When the game ball enters the first start port 57, that is, when the first start port 57 wins, the special figure hold control unit 111 sets the number of reserved random numbers M1 to the hold upper limit number (for example, four pieces). ) Is not reached, the random number M1 is acquired and held.
Further, the special figure holding control unit 111 sets the number of reserved random numbers M2 when the game ball enters the second starting port 59, that is, when winning the second starting port 59, the holding upper limit number (for example, If it has not reached (4), a random number M2 is acquired and held.
The special figure holding control unit 111 distinguishes and holds the random number M1 acquired when the first starting port 57 wins and the random number M2 acquired when the second starting port 59 wins. Note that the random number M1 and the random number M2 are used for determination (winning determination related to the special gaming state) by the determination unit 121 described later.

The special figure hold control unit 111 may request the symbol display control unit 150 to display the number of the random number (holding random number) held on the symbol display device 90, or display the number on the effect display device 80. As described above, a command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190.
At this time, the symbol display control unit 150 may cause the symbol display device 90 to display the number of random numbers held on the LED light emission pattern in response to a request from the special symbol hold control unit 111.
Further, the production control unit 210 may cause the production display device 80 to display a number of reserved images equal to the number of random numbers held in response to a command input via the information transmission unit 190.

The at least part of the prefetch determination unit 112 holds the random number M1 or the random number M2 before the special figure hold control unit 111 holds the random number M1 or the random number M2 before the lottery determination unit 121, which will be described later, uses the lottery. The random number M1 or the random number M2 is read (prefetched), and a prefetch determination process is executed. Note that the random number M1 or the random number M2 read by the prefetch determination unit 112 is not digested but remains stored.
In the present embodiment, the prefetch determination unit 112 performs a prefetch determination process when the special figure hold control unit 111 holds the random number M1 or the random number M2. However, the trigger for executing the prefetch determination process is not limited to such an example.

The prefetch determination process executed by the prefetch determination unit 112 includes, for example, the following processes.
(I) Pre-determination of whether or not the pre-read hold random number is won in the success / failure lottery by the determination unit 121 (ii) Determination of whether or not to perform the pre-read effect based on the pre-read hold random number (iii) Pre-read effect The start timing and end timing of the pre-reading effect may be determined for each symbol variation game, or may be determined as a certain timing in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern of the symbol variation game. May be. In the latter case, for example, it is determined as the timing when the effect symbol in the symbol variation game is set to the reach state, the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after the symbol variation game is started, or the like. The present embodiment does not limit how to determine the timing related to such prefetching effects.

Here, the pre-reading effect may include, for example, an effect of changing the mode (color, etc.) of the reserved image, or an effect having continuity over the symbol variation game related to a plurality of special symbols. May be.
When the prefetch determination unit 112 preliminarily determines that the prefetched reserved random number is won in the lottery determination by the determination unit 121, the prefetch determination unit 112 may perform the round number determination in the jackpot game related to the win in advance.
Information determined in the prefetch determination process by the prefetch determination unit 112 (prefetch determination information) is transmitted as a command to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190.

<About the symbol variation game related to special symbols>
Hereinafter, the special figure game control unit 120 that executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol will be described in detail.
The special figure game control unit 120 includes a success / failure determination part 121, a special figure selection part 122, a reach lottery part 123, a variation pattern determination part 124, and an effect condition determination part 125.

When the control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or the control related to the big hit game is not performed, the success / failure determination unit 121 reads the random number M1 or the random number M2 held in a predetermined cycle, and the random number M1 or the random number M2 A lottery win-win lottery is performed using.
The success / failure determination unit 121 preferentially reads out the random number M2, and reads out the random number M1 when the random number M2 cannot be read out (when the reserved random number M2 is zero). By such control, the random number M2 is read preferentially over the random number M1. As a result, the success / failure determination unit 121 preferentially determines the random number M2 over the random number M1.
The random number M1 or the random number M2 read by the success / failure determination unit 121 is digested and deleted from the reserved storage.

  The special figure selection unit 122 selects a special symbol based on the result of the determination of the success / failure by the determination unit 121. Specifically, when the random number M1 is determined to be winning by the success / failure determination unit 121, the special figure selection unit 122 performs a random number lottery to show a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first winning special figure) indicating the winning. When the random number M2 is determined to be won, the second special symbol indicating the winning (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the second winning special figure) is selected. Hereinafter, the first winning special chart and the second winning special chart may be collectively referred to as a winning special chart. On the other hand, when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines a loss, the special symbol selection unit 122 determines the first special symbol or the second special symbol (losing symbol) indicating the loss.

The first special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 by the first special symbol display control unit 151 described later.
The second special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 by the second special symbol display control unit 152 described later.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of first winning special charts and second winning special charts are prepared in advance. The special figure selection unit 122 selects one winning special figure by random lottery from such a plurality of winning special figures.
In the present embodiment, the winning special chart is roughly divided into a probability variation special chart and a non-probability variation special chart. The “probable variation special figure” is a winning special figure that can be given a probable change state when the jackpot game ends due to the winning special figure being stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 90. "" Is a winning special chart to which the certainty change state cannot be given. For example, when the passage of a game ball in a specific area called a so-called V zone is included in the requirement for giving a certain probability change state, the “probability variation special figure” is a winning special figure that can be allowed to pass the V zone. The “non-probable special figure” is a winning special figure that may be in a state in which passage through the V zone is not allowed.
In the present embodiment, the number of round games (number of rounds) during the big hit game is uniquely assigned to each winning special chart.
As a result, in the present embodiment, the special figure selection unit 122 selects the winning special figure to determine whether or not the number of rounds in the jackpot game and the probability variation state can be given.
However, the method for determining the number of rounds in the big hit game and the probability variation state is not limited to such an example. For example, the gaming state control unit 140 may determine whether the number of rounds or the probability variation state can be given by random number lottery.

When the winning determination unit 121 determines that the winning is determined, the reach lottery unit 123 selects whether or not to perform a reach effect during the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol indicating the determination result by random lottery. Here, the reach effect means an effect of temporarily stopping the same type of effect symbols in a plurality of columns other than the column that is temporarily stopped in the variation display of the effect symbols on the main display unit 81, and an effect performed accompanying the effect. To do. Note that a state in which the same kind of effect design is temporarily stopped in a plurality of columns other than the column temporarily stopped may be referred to as a reach state.
Note that when the winning / decision determining unit 121 determines that the winning is the result of the symbol variation game resulting from the determination, even if the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the final temporary stop effect The symbols are of a different type from the effect symbols in the other columns.
In addition, when the winning / not determining unit 121 determines the winning, the result of the symbol variation game resulting from the determination is the winning, so even if the reach lottery unit 123 does not perform the lottery, In principle, a reach effect is performed in the main display unit 81, and the effect symbol of the column that is temporarily stopped last is the same type as the effect symbol of the other columns.

  The effect condition determination unit 125 is based on the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122, the lottery result of the reach lottery unit 123, the prefetch determination information determined by the prefetch determination unit 112, and the like. It is determined whether or not a specific production is to be performed. This determination may be performed by random number lottery. The specific effect group that is a candidate for determination includes the above-described shielding effects, so-called gasse shielding effects, effects for operating the upper sub display unit 82 or the effect movable body 70, and the like.

The variation pattern determination unit 124 is based on the special map selected by the special map selection unit 122, the lottery result of the reach lottery unit 123, the prefetch determination information determined by the prefetch determination unit 112, the determination result of the effect condition determination unit 125, and the like. Thus, a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating a time at which the special symbol varies in one game (the symbol variation game related to the special symbol) is determined. The variation pattern (variation time information) determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 can be rephrased as an execution period of a symbol variation game (game) related to one special symbol.
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 is output as control information for the first special symbol display control unit 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152, and the first special symbol display control unit to which the control information is input. 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152 executes the symbol variation game related to the special symbol over the time indicated by the control information.
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 is output to the effect control unit 210 as a command transmitted via the information transmission unit 190, and the effect control unit 210 that has input the command is included in the command. Production (reach production, shielding production, etc.) is controlled using the fluctuation pattern. More specifically, the effect control unit 210 changes the effect pattern variation mode so as to end the symbol variation game related to the effect symbol based on the variation pattern in accordance with the time indicated by the input variation pattern (variation time information). And the effect aspect accompanying it is determined and executed.
Thereby, the effect control part 210 can perform the effect with respect to the symbol variation game according to the execution time of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.

  It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern determination unit 124 displays a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time information) indicating a longer time when execution of a reach effect, a shielding effect, or the like is selected, as compared with a case where it is selected not to execute them. It is comprised so that the ratio to determine may become high.

<Regarding the symbol variation game related to ordinary symbols>
Hereinafter, the general game control unit 130 that executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol will be described in detail.
The general figure game control unit 130 includes a general figure holding control unit 131, a general drawing lottery unit 132, and a normal electric role control unit 133.

  When the game ball enters the gate 63 (at the time of detection by the count switch SW4), the general hold control unit 131 does not reach the upper limit number of hold (for example, 4). In this case, the random number M3 is acquired and held.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 132 reads the reserved random number M3 at a predetermined cycle when the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol is not executed, and releases the ordinary electric accessory 61 using the read random number M3. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to change to a state. In addition, the winning probability of the lottery performed by the normal drawing lottery unit 132 is higher in the variable state described later than in the normal gaming state.

  The lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 132 is transmitted to the normal symbol display control unit 153 described later. One of the two LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol display device 93 corresponds to winning and the other corresponds to loss, and the normal symbol display control unit 153 causes one of the LEDs to emit light according to the lottery result transmitted.

When winning the lottery by the general drawing lottery unit 132, the ordinary electric combination control unit 133 operates the solenoid coil SOL4 to open the ordinary electric accessory 61 under a predetermined opening condition. Here, the predetermined opening condition includes a time (hereinafter referred to as “opening time”) when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in response to one winning by the general drawing lottery unit 132 and a number of times when the normal electric accessory 61 is opened (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of opening). And the like.
The ordinary electric combination control unit 133 controls the ordinary electric combination 61 so that the time taken for the open state increases per unit time when the variation state is given by the variation control unit 144. That is, the control of the ordinary electric power control unit 133 varies due to the provision of the variable state by the variable control unit 144 described later.

<About game state control>
Hereinafter, the gaming state control unit 140 that controls the big hit game, the probability variation state, and the variation state will be described in detail.
The gaming state control unit 140 includes a jackpot control unit 141, a probability change control unit 143, and a change control unit 144.

Here, the big hit game refers to a special game state in which the special electric accessory 65 can be operated continuously. Here, “successively operating the special electric accessory” means that the number of round games (number of rounds) is plural.
Here, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit 121 is higher than the normal gaming state.
Here, the variable state means a gaming state in which at least one of the following is performed.
(I) The winning probability of the lottery by the ordinary drawing lottery unit 132 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
(Ii) The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 61 is extended from the normal gaming state.
(Iii) The number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 61 is increased from the normal gaming state.
(Iv) The fluctuation display time per time in the normal symbol display device 93 is shortened from the normal gaming state.
Note that the winning probability of the lottery performed by the normal drawing lottery unit 132 referred to in (i) may be zero or may not be zero in the normal gaming state.

The probability variation control unit 143 gives a probability variation state when the jackpot game is ended due to the probability variation special figure being stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 90.
In addition, the provision condition of the probability variation state according to the present embodiment is one specific example, and the provision condition of the probability variation state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the probability variation state may be given when a game ball enters a specific area called a so-called V zone.

The probability variation control unit 143 starts a new jackpot game when the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times after the transition to the probability variation state or before the symbol variation game according to the predetermined number of special symbols is performed. When winning, cancel the probability change state.
Note that the probability variation state cancellation condition according to the present embodiment is one specific example, and the probability variation state cancellation condition in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the probability variation control unit 143 may cancel the probability variation state only when winning the big hit game regardless of the number of symbol variation games related to the special symbol. Alternatively, the probability variation control unit 143 may cancel the probability variation state when a lottery (falling lottery) for determining whether or not to cancel the probability variation state is won.

The change control unit 144 gives a change state with every occurrence of the big hit game executed by the big hit control unit 141 as an opportunity.
In addition, the provision condition of the variable state according to the present embodiment is a specific example, and the provision condition of the certain variable state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the change control unit 144 may give a change state with a part of the case where the big hit game executed by the jackpot control unit 141 is ended.

The change control unit 144 is a new jackpot when the symbol variation game related to a predetermined number of special symbols is performed after the shift to the variable state, or before the symbol variation game related to a predetermined number of special symbols is performed. When the game is won, the variable state is canceled.
Note that the changing condition cancellation condition by the changing control unit 144 may be the same condition as the probability changing condition releasing condition, or may be a different condition. According to this embodiment, the predetermined number of times related to the cancellation of the variable state may be the same number as the predetermined number of times related to the cancellation of the probability change state, or may be a different number.

The jackpot control unit 141 executes a jackpot game when the winning / non-winning determination unit 121 determines that a winning is made. Specifically, the jackpot game in the present embodiment is executed as follows.
First, when winning / not-judging unit 121 determines that the winning symbol is selected, special symbol selecting unit 122 selects a special symbol, and the selected special symbol is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display device 91 or second special symbol display device 92. After being made, the big hit control unit 141 starts the big hit game. In other words, the jackpot control unit 141 causes the jackpot game to be executed after the execution of the symbol variation game that notifies the winning of the jackpot.

When the big hit game is started, the big hit control unit 141 outputs a command related to the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game to the effect control unit 210 to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes the opening effect for a predetermined time (opening time) according to the command. In the opening effect according to the present embodiment, it is preferable to encourage the player to launch a game ball into the second flow path Y toward the big winning opening 55 by recommending the player to make a right strike.
After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 55 is opened is performed a plurality of times, up to the number of rounds determined based on the winning special drawing or the like. In the round game, the special winning opening 55 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Further, after a predetermined number of game balls have entered the opened big winning opening 55, or after a predetermined time (round gaming time) has elapsed, the big winning opening 55 is closed and the round game ends.
After the end of the round game, the big prize opening 55 is closed for a predetermined time (interval time), and the big prize opening 55 is opened again with the start of the next round game.

The big hit control unit 141 transmits the control information including the number of rounds, the round game time, the interval time and the like to the special power control unit 142.
The special electric combination control unit 142 opens the special electric combination item 65 according to the control information received from the jackpot control unit 141.
The special electric control unit 142 monitors the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 55 during one round game based on the detection of the count switch SW7 while the special electric combination 65 is opened. ing. When the number of winning game balls being monitored reaches the upper limit number, the special electric role control unit 142 activates the solenoid coil SOL1 to close the special electric role item 65.

The jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the effect during the round game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes a round effect according to the input command.
When the determined number of rounds ends, the jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes an ending effect for a predetermined time (ending time) according to the input command, and the big hit control unit 141 ends the big hit game.

  The jackpot game controlled by the game state control unit 140 includes a plurality of types of jackpot games having different degrees of advantage. The difference in the degree of advantage of the jackpot game in the present embodiment is, for example, a difference in the number of rounds and whether or not a probability variation state can be given. In addition, the degree of advantage of the big hit game can also be caused by whether or not a variable state can be given, the number of balls to be played, whether or not a special performance is performed. The gaming state control unit 140 can perform control so that a plurality of types of jackpot games having different degrees of advantage can be executed.

<About the symbol change game and effect display for each symbol>
Hereinafter, the symbol variation game and the effect display relating to each symbol will be described in detail.

The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display a special symbol that is a result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or a normal symbol that is a result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The symbol display control unit 150 includes a first special symbol display control unit 151, a second special symbol display control unit 152, and a normal symbol display control unit 153.
The first special symbol display control unit 151 controls the special symbol variation display and the stop display in the first special symbol display device 91.
The second special symbol display control unit 152 controls the variation display and stop display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 92.
The normal symbol display control unit 153 controls the normal symbol variation display and the stop display in the normal symbol display device 93.

The effect control unit 210 executes a notice effect. Here, the notice effect is an effect suggesting a game development after the execution, and is mainly an effect related to a symbol variation game related to a special symbol or a big hit game.
When performing the notice effect, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display an effect display related to the notice effect. In particular, regarding the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not the jackpot game is won by the combination of the effect symbols that are confirmed and stopped after the plurality of effect symbol groups scroll. The effect display device 80 is informed.
The effect control unit 210 performs an effect display by the effect display device 80 (including the symbol change game related to the effect symbol) in accordance with the change time of the special symbol by the symbol display device 90 during the execution of the symbol change game related to the special symbol. Is running. In other words, the effect control unit 210 displays a symbol variation game related to one special symbol in the symbol display device 90 and a single effect display (including a symbol variation game related to the effect symbol) in the effect display device 80. As a general rule, execute in association with each other.
However, when the notice effect having continuity is executed over the symbol variation game related to a plurality of special symbols, or when the symbol variation game related to one special symbol is performed, a variation display of a plurality of effect symbols is displayed. In some cases, a notice effect including The former representative example is a continuous effect, and the latter representative example is a notice effect called a pseudo-continuous effect.
Here, the pseudo-ream effect is a series of effect symbols scrolled in a variation cycle that is a period from a break that can be recognized by a player, and is performed multiple times in one game (a symbol variation game related to a special symbol). It is an effect that includes the fluctuation cycle.

  The effect control unit 210 executes a reach effect or a prefetch effect as a notice effect. Specifically, the effect control unit 210 acquires information such as a lottery result by the reach lottery unit 123 by a command input via the information transmission unit 190, and executes a reach effect based on the information. Further, the effect control unit 210 acquires the prefetch determination information determined in the prefetch determination process by a command input via the information transmission unit 190, and executes the prefetch effect based on the prefetch determination information.

In addition, the effect control unit 210 acquires information on the variation pattern from the command input via the information transmission unit 190, and based on the information, the shielding effect, the upper sub display unit 82, or one or more effects movable The body 70 can also be operated. For example, the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not to execute the shielding effect from the variation pattern information, whether or not to execute the effect that operates the effect movable body 70 or the upper sub display unit 82 other than the shielding effect. can do.
The effect control unit 210 uniquely executes the shielding effect, executes the gas shield effect, or other effects for operating the effect movable body 70 or the upper sub display unit 82. It may be determined whether or not to execute these effects by further performing random number lottery or the like. For example, when the big hit game is won, the production control unit 210 may execute a gaze shielding production that operates the lower movable body 71 and does not display a specific production by lottery or the like. There may be a case where an effect for operating the effect movable body 70 or the upper sub display unit 82 other than the lower movable body 71 is executed.

Here, the shielding effect performed in the present embodiment will be described.
The effect control unit 210 operates the lower movable body 71 from the original position to a position where the specific effect display area 85 is shielded (see FIG. 5), and the specific effect display area 85 is shielded by the lower movable body 71. A star pattern is displayed in the specific effect display area 85 of the state. In the present embodiment, the display of the star pattern corresponds to a specific effect display that informs or suggests whether or not the big hit or the type of the big hit.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a star pattern as a specific effect display in the present embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, six star patterns, in other words, six types of specific effect displays are provided.
When the effect control unit 210 decides to execute the shielding effect, the effect control unit 210 selects one of the six star patterns illustrated in FIG. 8 based on the special figure information included in the command input via the information transmission unit 190. One pattern is selected, and the pattern is displayed in the specific effect display area 85 as a specific effect display. Specifically, the effect control unit 210 selects the pattern 1 when a non-probability variation special figure is selected, that is, when a big hit game that cannot be given a certain variation state is won. The effect control unit 210, when a probability variation special figure to which 16 rounds are assigned is selected, that is, when a 16-round jackpot game to which a probability variation state can be given is won, One of patterns 2 to 6 is selected according to the number of patterns. The number of jackpots of 16 rounds in the hold can be indicated by, for example, prefetch determination information included in the command. In addition, the production control unit 210 selects the pattern when the probability variation figure assigned with the number of rounds less than 16 is selected, that is, when the jackpot game of less than 16 rounds to which the probability variation state can be given is won. Select 1.

In FIG. 8, a region surrounded by a broken line indicates a specific effect display region 85. That is, the display portions “× 2”, “× 3”, “× 4”, and “× 5” in the pattern 3 to the pattern 6 are displayed outside the specific effect display area 85, so that the display effect is also lower in the shielding effect. It is not shielded by the movable body 71 and is exposed.
The specific effect display (star pattern) illustrated in FIG. 8 is a local part (star mark) for informing or suggesting whether or not it is a big hit, and a local for informing or suggesting whether or not it is a 16-round big hit that can be given a probable change state. It is composed of a part (numeral “16”) and a local part (speech mark) that informs or suggests the number of jackpots on hold, and can be said to be a display that informs or suggests three pieces of information. In the present embodiment, a local part (speech mark) corresponding to one piece of information in such a specific effect display is partially displayed outside the specific effect display area 85. Thus, a part of the specific effect display may be displayed outside the specific effect display area 85. However, a part of the specific effect display displayed outside the specific effect display area 85 may be a part of a star mark. In this way, only simple information on whether or not a big hit is provided to the player, and detailed information about the big hit (number “16” and a balloon mark) is concealed, which can improve the interest of the player. it can.
However, the specific effect display is not limited to such an example. The specific effect display may be one type, or all of the specific effect display may be displayed in the specific effect display area 85 including the display portion such as “× 2” exposed in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart of the shielding effect in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the shielding effect is started, the lower movable body 71 starts an operation from the original position toward a position (moving destination position) where the specific effect display area 85 is shielded. When the lower movable body 71 reaches the destination position, a star pattern as a specific effect display is displayed in the specific effect display area 85 with a predetermined time interval. Thereafter, the star pattern is erased before the time point when the lower movable body 71 starts the return operation toward the original position. After the star pattern is erased, the lower movable body 71 starts a return operation toward the original position after a predetermined time interval and stops returning to the original position, thereby completing the shielding effect.
As described above, the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area after the specific effect display area is blocked by the operation of the specific movable body, and the specific effect display area is exposed by the operation of the specific movable body. It is preferably erased before.

Further, in the shielding effect, when the specific movable body operates so that the specific effect display area is shielded and then operates until the specific effect display area is exposed, the specific effect display is displayed from the specific effect display area. It is preferably erased. In this embodiment, when the specific movable body (lower movable body 71) operates to the position where the specific effect display area 85 is shielded (movement destination position) and then moves to the position where the specific effect display area 85 is exposed, The specific effect display is preferably deleted from the specific effect display area 85.
Here, the “state (position) in which the specific effect display area is exposed” means that the whole or part of the area where the specific effect display in the specific effect display area in the shielded state is displayed is a shielded state for the player. This means a state (position) that is more visually recognized by comparison. However, in order to completely hide the specific effect display from the player, it is preferable that the specific effect display is erased from the specific effect display area when a part of the specific effect display area is exposed. .
In this way, by making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the specific effect display, a sense of expectation for the shielded specific effect display is increased, and the player's interest is further enhanced with the movement of the movable body. be able to.

The timing control of the shielding effect as exemplified in FIG. 9 can be realized by various methods.
For example, position sensors that detect the position of the lower movable body 71 may be provided at the original position and the movement destination position. In this case, the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not the lower movable body 71 has reached the destination position based on a signal from the position sensor, and sets a predetermined time interval after the lower movable body 71 reaches the destination position. The star pattern may be displayed in the specific effect display area 85 after vacating. The effect control unit 210 may operate the lower movable body 71 toward the original position with a predetermined time interval after erasing the star pattern from the specific effect display area 85.
As another example, whether or not the lower movable body 71 has reached the movement destination position can be estimated based on the elapsed time from the start of the operation. In this case, the production control unit 210 starts operating the lower movable body 71 from the original position and starts a timer. When the timer indicates a predetermined time, the lower movable body 71 reaches the destination position. The star pattern may be displayed on the assumption that a predetermined time has passed.
Further, when the lower actuator 75 is controlled continuously or intermittently in order to operate the lower movable body 71, the lower movable body 71 reaches the movement destination position in consideration of the control sequence information. It may be estimated whether or not.

In the present embodiment, the lower movable body 71 operates in a common manner regardless of the type of the star pattern displayed in the specific effect display area 85 when the shielding effect is executed. Thus, it is preferable that the specific movable body operates in a common mode regardless of the content of the specific effect display when the shielding effect is executed.
Here, “operating in a common manner” means that the manner of motion is the same as long as the player can recognize, and the manner of motion may include the speed of motion, the trajectory of motion, etc. .
As a result, the operation of the specific movable body is not directly linked to the content of the specific effect display, and the content of the specific effect display is not clear just because the specific movable body is operated. It can arouse the player's interest.

Such a shielding effect may be controlled so that the possibility of being executed at the time of winning the big hit with a high degree of advantage is high even when the same big hit is won. That is, when the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game having different degrees of advantage are included in the jackpot game, the effect control unit 210 notifies the winning of the jackpot before the first jackpot game is executed. During the execution of a floating game, there is a case where a shielding effect is executed, and the execution of the symbol variable game that notifies the winning of the big hit before the second big hit game having a lower advantage than the first big hit game is executed. In some cases, the shielding effect may not be executed.
The degree of advantage of the big hit game is, for example, the number of rounds, whether or not a probable change state is given, whether or not a short change state is given, the number of balls played, and the effects performed with the big hit game, and the occurrence frequency Whether or not a (rare) production with a small amount of is executed. For example, the effect control unit 210 may execute a shielding effect when a 16-round jackpot game is won, or when a jackpot game to which a probability variation state can be given is won, and there are fewer rounds than 16 rounds. When a large number of big hit games or a big hit game to which a probability variation state cannot be given is won, the shielding effect may not be executed. In this case, the above-described effect condition determination unit 125 selects a winning special figure to which a number of rounds larger than a predetermined number is selected, when the special drawing selection part 122 selects the winning special figure. Or, when the probability variation special figure is selected, there is a possibility of selecting to perform the shielding effect, and when other winning special figure is selected, it is selected not to perform the shielding effect. It may be.
In this way, since the shielding effect is executed only when a big hit game with a high degree of advantage is executed, it is possible to arouse the player's interest when the shielding effect is executed.

Further, the specific movable body that operates in the shielding effect such as the lower movable body 71 may be controlled as follows. That is, the effect control unit 210 may operate the lower movable body 71 as the specific movable body at the time of the development effect of the reach effect or the effect of notifying or suggesting the big hit. In this case, when the above-described production condition determination unit 125 is selected by the reach lottery unit 123 to perform the development production of the reach production, or when the winning special drawing is selected by the special drawing selection unit 122 The shielding effect or the operation effect of the lower movable body 71 may be selected so that the ratio of operating the lower movable body 71 as the movable body is increased.
In this way, the specific movable body (lower movable body 71) operates in an important aspect, so that the player's expectation can be increased by the operation of the specific movable body, and consequently the operation of the movable body. Can arouse the player's interest.

The effect control unit 210 may operate the specific movable body also in other effects different from the shielding effect. For example, the effect control unit 210 can determine whether or not to operate the lower movable body 71 other than the shielding effect from the variation pattern information or the like.
The other effects may include an effect in which the specific movable body is operated so that the specific effect display area is shielded and the specific effect display area in the shielded state is not displayed. . In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 210 operates the lower movable body 71 such that the specific effect display area 85 is shielded, and does not display the star pattern in the specific effect display area 85 in the shielded state. (A so-called gas shielding effect) may be executed.
In this way, the operation of the specific movable body is not directly linked to the output of the specific effect display, and it is not certain whether the specific effect display is output just because the specific movable body is operated. It is possible to arouse the interest of the player at the start of the operation of the specific movable body.

When the specific movable body is operated other than the shielding effect, the specific movable body (lower movable body 71) is preferably operated in a manner common to the execution of the shielding effect even when other effects are performed. Even if the specific movable body is not completely in common, the specific movable body is in a state in which the specific effect display area is exposed in a mode common to the shielding effect even when other effects are executed (for example, such a state and It is preferable to operate.
Thereby, since the way of movement (operation mode) of the specific movable body is not directly linked to the output of the specific effect display, it is possible to arouse the player's interest at the start of the operation of the specific movable body.

In addition, in order to explain to the player about the shielding effect, the effect control unit 210 informs or suggests that the specific effect display (star pattern display) is performed in the specific effect display area 85 except when the shielding effect is executed. Can also be done. The effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area 85 may be an effect that indicates the specific effect display area 85 and explains the content of the specific effect display performed there. It may be an effect that presents information of a degree that hints at the existence of the specific effect display without pointing to the display area 85. For example, the effect control unit 210 can cause the main display unit 81 to display a display such as “the possibility of a big hit if a star mark is displayed by peeping” when the shielding effect is not being executed.
However, when the specific movable body exists at least at a position different from the original position, the effect control unit 210 notifies or suggests that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area other than the shielding effect. It is preferable not to produce an effect. For example, when the lower movable body 71 exists at the movement destination position and shields the specific effect display area 85, it is notified or suggested that the specific effect display (star pattern display) is performed in the specific effect display area 85. It is preferable that no production is performed.
In this way, it is difficult to visually recognize a specific effect display (such as a big hit confirmation effect) by the operation of the specific movable body, but not informing the player that the specific effect display is made behind the specific movable body, Can further arouse the interest of the person. Specifically, a player who does not know the specification is likely to be unable to see the specific effect display because it is shielded by a specific movable body, while a player who knows the specification displays the specific effect display by looking into it. Since it can be confirmed, a sense of expectation or superiority can be obtained, and improvement of interest can be expected.

In the above description, the effect control unit 210 controls the effect display of the effect display device 80 (the main display unit 81 and the upper sub display unit 82) and the operation of the upper sub display unit 82 or the effect movable body 70. However, the control target of the effect control unit 210 is not limited to these. In addition, the effect control unit 210 can also control the lighting (flashing) effect by the lighting device 35 or the sound effect by the speaker 33, and can arouse the player's interest by combining these effects. .
Further, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the player's operation received by the push button 37.

<Processing Procedure in Main Control Board 100>
Next, processing procedures of various processes realized in the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10, 11, and 12. In addition, since the description may be made by touching each component illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7 described above, please refer to these drawings as appropriate.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the processing at the time of entering the starting opening. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol variation start process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of various effects processing at the time of symbol variation.
Note that the processing procedures illustrated in these flowcharts do not limit the processing procedure of the present invention and the execution timing thereof. For this reason, when carrying out the processing relating to the present invention, the plurality of processing procedures can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of processing overlap each other. Also good.
In addition, each process illustrated in FIGS. 10, 11, and 12 is a main process necessary for describing the present invention, and does not indicate all the processes executed by the gaming machine 10.

First, the process at the time of entering the starting opening will be described along the processing procedure of FIG. Here, the “starting-port entering process” is a series of processing executed after a game ball enters the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.
Until the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected by the count switch SW1 or the count switch SW2 (NO in step S102), the processing after step S104 is not performed and is on standby.
Even if a ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102), if the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 reaches the upper limit (in step S104). YES), the process after step S106 is on standby without being performed.

  When a ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102) and the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S104). The number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 is added (step S106). Further, the special figure hold control unit 111 acquires the random number M1 or the random number M2 and holds it in a dedicated storage area (step S108).

  Subsequently, the prefetch determination process described above is executed by the prefetch determination unit 112 (step S110). Specifically, the prefetch determination unit 112 reads the hold random number held and stored in (Step S108), and performs a prior determination as to whether or not the hold random number is won by the success / failure lottery by the success / failure determination unit 121. When it is preliminarily determined that the pre-read hold random number is won, the pre-read determination unit 112 determines whether to perform the pre-read effect based on the hold random number, or pre-determination of the number of rounds in the jackpot game related to the win Can also be done.

  A command including a series of processing results from step S102 to step S110 (including prefetching determination information) is transmitted from the information transmission unit 190 to the sub-control board 200 (step S112), and the process at the time of starting opening is completed. It becomes.

Subsequently, the processing procedure of the symbol variation start process will be described along the processing procedure of FIG. Here, the “symbol change start process” is a series of processes performed when starting a symbol change game related to a special symbol.
First, the special figure game control unit 120 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied (step S202). Here, the “variation start condition” means (i) that the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is not executed at the time of the determination in step S202, and (ii) that the big hit game is not executed at the time of the determination in step S202. (Iii) There are one or more reserved memories at the time of the determination in step S202.
When the determination in step S202 is negative (NO in step S202), the process after step S204 is not executed, and the symbol variation start process ends.

When the determination in step S202 is affirmative (YES in step S202), the success / failure determination unit 121 reads the random number M1 or the random number M2 that is stored on hold (step S204).
In step S <b> 204, the success / failure determination unit 121 may read the random number M <b> 1 or the random number M <b> 2 in the order in which they are stored on hold, or may read one with priority over the other.

Each determination process is executed when a random number is read in step S204 (step S206).
Here, the processing included in step S206 specifically includes at least the above-described determination of success / failure by the determination unit 121 and the selection of a special symbol by the special figure selection unit 122. Also, (i) whether or not the variable state is given, (ii) whether or not the production pattern is set to the reach state, (iii) a specific production (shielding production, production for moving the production movable body 70, etc.) ) May be included in the process of step S206.

Then, the special figure hold control unit 111 specifies the number of random numbers M1 or M2 that are held at that time (step S208). Thereby, the number of remaining random numbers excluding the random number read in the symbol variation game executed in this processing procedure is specified as the reserved number.
The variation pattern determination unit 124 determines a variation pattern using the processing result in step S206 and the number of holds specified in step S208 (step S210).

  A command including a series of processing results from step S202 to step S210 as designation information is output from the information transmission unit 190 to the sub-control board 200 (step S212), and the symbol variation start process ends. The command may include a variation pattern, a selected special symbol, the number of holds, prefetch determination information, presence / absence of a probability variation state, designation information indicating the presence / absence of a variation state, and the like.

Next, the processing procedure of various effects processing at the time of symbol variation will be described along the processing procedure of FIG. In FIG. 12, a shielding effect and a gaze shielding effect are illustrated as various effect processes. Of course, other effects not shown in FIG. 12 may be executed when the symbols change.
When the effect control unit 210 receives the command output in step S212 (step S302), the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not to execute the shielding effect based on information (for example, information on the variation pattern) indicated by the command. (Step S304).

  When it is determined that the shielding effect is to be executed (step S304; YES), the effect control unit 210 is based on information indicated by the command (for example, special figure information) among the six star patterns illustrated in FIG. One star pattern is selected from (Step S306). These star patterns correspond to a specific effect display.

Subsequently, the effect control unit 210 causes the lower movable body 71 (specific movable body) to start an operation from the original position toward a position (movement destination position) that blocks the specific effect display area 85 (step S308). ). This operation is represented as a shielding operation in FIG.
Thereafter, the effect control unit 210 monitors that the lower movable body 71 reaches the destination position (step S310). This monitoring method is not limited at all. For example, the arrival may be detected by a signal from the position sensor, or the arrival may be estimated by an elapsed time from the start of the operation.

  When it is determined that the lower movable body 71 has reached the movement destination position (step S310; YES), the effect control unit 210 displays the star pattern selected in (step S306) in the specific effect display area 85 (step S312). . Here, the display of the star pattern in the specific effect display area 85 (specific effect display) is performed at a predetermined time interval after the lower movable body 71 reaches the destination position, as illustrated in the timing chart of FIG. Preferably, it is implemented. By doing in this way, the specific effect display (star pattern) output to the specific effect display area 85 can be reliably shielded by the lower movable body 71, and cannot be easily seen by the player. be able to.

  The effect control unit 210 erases the star pattern after a predetermined time has elapsed from the display of the star pattern (step S312) (step S314). The predetermined time here may be a predetermined time or an arbitrarily determined time. When the star pattern is a moving image, the reproduction time of the moving image may be the predetermined time. When the star pattern is erased, the specific effect display area 85 is still shielded by the lower movable body 71.

After erasing the star pattern (step S314), the effect control unit 210 causes the lower movable body 71 to start returning from the movement destination position to the original position (step S316). Also at this time, it is preferable to start the return operation of the lower movable body 71 with a predetermined time interval from the erasing of the star pattern. In this way, the specific effect display area 85 can be exposed after the specific effect display (star pattern) is completely erased from the specific effect display area 85, and the specific effect display can be easily made to the player. Can be invisible.
When the lower movable body 71 returns to the original position, the operation stops (step S318), and the shielding effect ends.

  On the other hand, when the effect control unit 210 determines that the shielding effect is not to be executed (step S304; NO), the effect control unit 210 further executes the gas shielding effect based on information (for example, information on the variation pattern) indicated by the command. It is determined whether or not (step S320). However, here, it is determined whether or not one or more of the effect movable body 70 including the lower movable body 71 and the upper sub display unit 82 are operated, not whether or not to execute the gas shield effect. Also good. In this case, the movable body to be operated may be further selected by lottery or the like.

When the effect control unit 210 determines to execute the gas shield effect (step S320; YES), the position (the destination position) that shields the specific effect display area 85 from the original position with respect to the lower movable body 71 (specific movable body). ) Is started (step S322).
Thereafter, the effect control unit 210 monitors that the lower movable body 71 reaches the movement destination position (step S324), similarly to (step S310).
When it is determined that the lower movable body 71 has reached the movement destination position (step S324; YES), the effect control unit 210 starts the operation to return the lower movable body 71 from the movement destination position to the original position (step S316). .

It is preferable that the operation mode of the series of lower movable bodies 71 in (Step S322), (Step S324), and (Step S316) at the time of execution of such a gas shield effect is the same as that at the time of execution of the shield effect. For example, it is preferable that the time from when the lower movable body 71 reaches the movement destination position until the return operation is started is the same for the shielding effect and the gash shielding effect. In addition, it is preferable that the operation speed and the operation locus of the lower movable body 71 are common to both effects.
In this way, since it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the shielding effect and the gash shielding effect, it is possible to improve the player's interest during the operation of the lower movable body 71.

<Modification of the present invention>
Although the present invention has been described so far in accordance with the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Various modifications, improvements, etc. are also included.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, only the lower movable body 71 corresponds to the specific movable body that can shield the specific effect display area 85, but a plurality of specific movable bodies may be provided. In this case, the specific movable body operated by the shielding effect may be selected.
Further, the specific effect display area 85 may be shielded by a plurality of specific movable bodies. In this case, the plurality of specific movable bodies may be operated in the shielding effect.
Furthermore, the position of the specific effect display area 85 may be variable without being fixed. For example, when a plurality of specific movable bodies are provided and the position of the display area that can be shielded for each specific movable body (the position of the specific effect display area 85) is different, the specific movable body that is operated by the shielding effect is shielded. The specific effect display may be performed in the specific effect display area 85 to be performed. Further, the position of the specific effect display area 85 may be moved according to the movement of the specific movable body. In this case, the display position of the specific effect display may be changed as needed according to the movement of the specific movable body.

  The upper sub display unit 82 may be a specific movable body, and at least a part of the display area of the upper sub display unit 82 may be the specific effect display area 85. In this case, the upper sub display unit 82 may be configured to be movable so that the specific effect display area 85 is shielded by another decorative body or the like. Further, the upper sub display unit 82 may be configured to be rotatable, and the direction of the display area may be changed from the front (player direction) to the rear by the rotation of the upper sub display unit 82. In this case, the orientation of the display area of the upper sub display unit 82 rotates backward, so that the specific effect display area 85 cannot be visually recognized by the player in a normal posture.

  The processing procedure described using the flowcharts and time charts in the above-described embodiment is a specific example according to the embodiment of the present invention, and a part of the processing procedure is omitted, replaced before and after, or processing that is not described is processed. Changes such as inclusion in a part of the procedure are allowed.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) an effect display section;
A specific movable body that is one or more movable bodies and is operable to shield and expose at least a part of the specific effect display area of the effect display unit;
Production control means for controlling the operation of the specific movable body and the production display of the production display unit,
With
The production control means includes
The specific movable body is operated so that the specific effect display area is shielded, and the specific effect display for notifying or suggesting whether or not the specific effect display area in the shielded state is a big hit or a type of big hit The shielding effect to be performed can be executed,
When the specific movable body is present at a position different from at least the original position, an effect notifying or suggesting that the specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area other than the shielding effect is not performed. ,
Gaming machine.
(2) It further comprises a game state control means for executing the jackpot game after the execution of the symbol variation game for notifying the winning of the jackpot,
The jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game with different degrees of advantage,
The effect control means may execute the shielding effect during the execution of the symbol variation game for notifying the winning of the big hit before the first big hit game is executed. During the execution of the symbol variation game for notifying the winning of the jackpot before the second jackpot game having a low advantage is executed, the shielding effect is not executed.
The gaming machine according to (1).
(3) The production control means operates the specific movable body at the time of development of reach production or production of informing or suggesting a big hit.
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2).
(4) The specific effect display is performed in the specific effect display area after the specific effect display area is shielded by the operation of the specific movable body, and the specific effect is displayed by the operation of the specific movable body. It will be erased before the display area is exposed,
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3).
(Appendix a) The specific movable body is operable so that the specific movable body itself shields the specific effect display area from the player.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4).
(Appendix b) The effect display unit is provided on one surface of the specific movable body,
The specific movable body is operable so that the specific effect display area is shielded from a player.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 21 Hinge mechanism 22 Movable decoration body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame part 33 Speakers 34a, 34b Left right frame part 35 Illumination device 36 Ball release mechanism 37 Push button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Grand prize opening 57 First start opening 59 First 2 Start port 61 Normal electric accessory 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 67 Normal prize opening 69 Out port 70 Staging movable body 71 Lower movable body 72 Left movable body 73 Right movable body 75 Lower actuator 76 Left actuator 77 Right actuator 80 Production Display device 81 Main display unit 82 Upper sub display unit 85 Specific effect display Area 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 RAM
103 ROM
110 Start-up entrance processing unit 111 Special figure hold control unit 112 Prefetch determination unit 120 Special figure game control unit 121 Match determination unit 122 Special figure selection unit 123 Reach lottery unit 124 Variation pattern determination unit 125 Production condition determination unit 130 Game control unit 131 Universal drawing hold control unit 132 Universal drawing lottery unit 133 Normal electric role control unit 140 Game state control unit 141 Big hit control unit 142 Special electric role control unit 143 Probability change control unit 144 Change control unit 150 Symbol display control unit 151 First special symbol display control unit 152 Second special symbol display control unit 153 Normal symbol display control unit 190 Information transmission unit 200 Sub control board 201 CPU
202 RAM
203 ROM
210 Production control unit SOL1, SOL4 Solenoid coils SW1, SW2, SW4, SW51, SW52, SW7 Count switch X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (2)

Production display section;
A specific movable body that is one or more movable bodies and is operable to cover and expose at least a part of the specific effect display area of the effect display unit;
Production control means for controlling the operation of the specific movable body and the production display of the production display unit,
With
The production control means includes
The cover effect for operating the specific movable body so as to cover the specific effect display area, and displaying the specific effect in the effect display area including at least the specific effect display area in the covered state, and the specific effect The specific movable body is operated so as to cover the display area, and the non- cover effect that does not perform the specific effect display and the execution of the cover effect and the non-cover effect to explain to the player about the cover effect At other times, it is possible to execute an effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed,
In the specific effect display displayed in the cover effect, a first case in which a part is displayed outside the specific effect display area and a second case in which all are displayed in the specific effect display area There is
The second case has a higher advantage for winning the big hit than the third case in which the non-covering effect is executed, and the first case has a higher advantage than the second case,
When the specific movable body is present at a position different from at least the original position, no effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed is performed.
Gaming machine. A plurality of movable bodies;
Production display section;
Production control means for controlling the operations of the plurality of movable bodies and the production display of the production display unit,
With
The specific movable body that is a part or all of the plurality of movable bodies is operable so that at least a part of the specific effect display area of the effect display unit is covered and exposed,
The effect control means operates the specific movable body so as to cover the specific effect display area, and performs a specific effect display in an effect display area including at least the specific effect display area in the covered state. In order to explain to the player regarding the effect and the cover effect, it is possible to execute an effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed , except when the cover effect is performed.
A part of the specific effect display displayed in the cover effect is displayed or indicated whether or not it is a big hit displayed outside the specific effect display area,
The specific effect display displayed in the cover effect may include a display that informs or suggests the type of jackpot or the number of jackpots in the hold displayed in the specific effect display area,
When the specific movable body is present at a position different from at least the original position, no effect that informs or suggests that the specific effect display is performed is performed.
Gaming machine.

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