JP6842826B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and slot machines.

In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, when a customer waiting effect start condition such as a state in which there is no so-called hold and no symbol change continues for a certain period of time is satisfied, a customer waiting demo image is displayed on the image display means, etc. It is common for people to shift to a waiting state for customers.
Among these types of gaming machines, for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to execute an introduction effect for introducing an effect to be performed, for example, when a symbol changes while waiting for a customer.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-350998

When an introduction effect is performed while waiting for a customer as in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, the player who sees the introduction effect misunderstands that the player is not in the waiting state but is in a normal game, for example. There was a risk of believing that the symbol variation result in the introduction production was the actual symbol variation result.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the introduction effect performed while waiting for a customer is an actual effect, and even if it is misunderstood, it depends on the result. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of preventing anxiety.

The first invention comprises a symbol display means 41 capable of variablely displaying a symbol, an in-game effect executing means 85 that executes an in-game effect related to the variable display of the symbol during a game, and a non-game in which the in-game effect is not executed. during, the introduction demonstration execution unit 86 and the gaming machine having a to perform an introduction effect corresponding to at least one effect in a given game of presentation in the game of a plurality of types, the above game during presentation of a plurality of types special The special in-game effect includes the in-game effect, and the special in-game effect can be executed only when a profit state occurs after the execution. The predetermined in-game effect does not include the special in-game effect. The introduction symbols corresponding to the symbols in the in-game effect are displayed in a variable manner, and some or all of the introduced symbols are maintained in a swaying fluctuation so as not to be stopped and displayed.
Further, the second invention comprises a symbol display means 41 capable of variablely displaying a symbol, an in-game effect executing means 85 for executing an in-game effect related to the variable display of the symbol during a game, and a non-game in-game effect. during the game, the gaming machine with an introduction demonstration execution means 86 for executing an introduction effect corresponding to at least one effect in a given game of presentation in the game of a plurality of types, the effect of a plurality of types of the game is The special in-game effect is included, and the special in-game effect can be executed only when a profit state occurs after the execution. The predetermined in-game effect does not include the special in-game effect . The introduction symbols corresponding to the symbols in the in-game effect are displayed in a variable manner, and some or all of the introduced symbols are maintained at high speed fluctuations before deceleration so as not to be stopped and displayed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the introduction effect performed while waiting for a customer is an actual effect, and even if the misunderstanding is made, it is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed by the result. It is possible.

It is an overall front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the hold increase command table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special start port check process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the look-ahead determination processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving a hold increase command of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead continuous production lottery table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead hold change production lottery table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the fluctuation pattern command reception processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the production lottery table during change of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the movable body production lottery table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the button production lottery table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the production scenario (a) about the 3rd movable body production of the pachinko machine, and the production scenario (b) about the 3rd movable body introduction production corresponding to it. It is a figure which shows the production operation (a) which concerns on the 3rd movable body effect of the pachinko machine, and the effect operation (b) which concerns on the 3rd movable body introduction effect corresponding thereto. It is a figure which shows the production scenario (a) about the 3rd button production of the pachinko machine and the production scenario (b) about the corresponding 3rd button introduction production. It is a figure which shows the production operation (a) which concerns on the 3rd button effect of the pachinko machine, and the effect operation (b) which concerns on the 3rd button introduction effect corresponding thereto. It is a figure which shows the production scenario about the S reach 2 introduction production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the production operation about the S reach 2 introduction production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the customer waiting effect processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the menu management process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the processing at the time of pressing the effect button of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the processing at the time of pressing the upper key (lower key) of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu display notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu image and the menu operation notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the lower menu image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the display example at the time of selecting the selection item which does not exist in the lower menu of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the difference of the production mode between the in-game production of the pachinko machine and the corresponding customer waiting introduction production, (a) is a comparison between the third movable body production and the third movable body introduction production, (b). ) Is a comparison between the third button effect and the third button introduction effect, and (c) is a comparison between the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern and the S reach 2 introduction effect. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the customer waiting introduction effect selection process of the pachinko machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the customer waiting introduction effect selection process of the pachinko machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification about the difference of the production mode between the production during a game and the corresponding customer waiting introduction production, (a) is the comparison between the 3rd movable body production and the 3rd movable body introduction production, (b). ) Is a comparison between the third button effect and the third button introduction effect. It is a figure which shows the modification about the difference of the production mode between the production during a game and the corresponding customer waiting introduction production, (a) is the comparison between the 3rd movable body production and the 3rd movable body introduction production, (b). ) Is a comparison between the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern and the S reach 2 introduction effect. It is a figure which shows the modification about the difference of the production mode between the production during a game and the corresponding customer waiting introduction production, (a) is the comparison between the 3rd movable body production and the 3rd movable body introduction production, (b). ) Is a comparison between the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern and the S reach 2 introduction effect. It is a figure which shows the modification about the difference of the production mode between the production during a game and the corresponding customer waiting introduction production, (a) is the comparison between the 3rd movable body production and the 3rd movable body introduction production, (b). ) Is a comparison between the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern and the S reach 2 introduction effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 28 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, the game machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 4 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 by a hinge 3 on the left and right sides, for example, on the left side. .. On the front side of the front frame 4, a game board 5 or the like is arranged on the upper side, and a launching means 6 or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a on the front side of the game board 5 is arranged on the lower side. The glass door 7 is pivotally supported by the hinge 9 on the same side as the hinge 3, and the front plate 8 is pivotally supported by the hinge 9 on the same side as the hinge 3 corresponding to the front side of the launching means 6 and the like. The glass door 7 and the front plate 8 may be integrated into one door body.

On the front side of the front plate 8, an upper plate 10 for storing game balls discharged from the payout means (not shown) and supplying the game balls to the launching means 6 is arranged on the upper side, and on the lower side of the upper plate 10. For example, when the upper plate 10 is full, the lower plate 11 for storing the surplus balls is provided on the left side, and the firing handle 12 for operating the launching means 6 is provided on the right side, respectively.

Further, for example, on the upper plate cover 13 that covers the upper plate 10 and the like from the front side, an effect button (operation means) 14 that can be pressed and operated by the player, a cross operation means 15, and the like are provided. The cross operation means 15 includes, for example, four operation keys corresponding to four directions of up, down, left, and right.

A guide rail 16 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching means 6 is annularly mounted on the front side of the game board 5, and a center case 17 and a normal symbol are provided in the game area 5a inside the guide rail 16. Various game parts such as a starting means 18, a special symbol starting means 19, a large winning means 20, a normal winning means 21, and the like are arranged.

The center case 17 is arranged in, for example, substantially in the center of the game area 5a, includes a substantially rectangular display window 23 corresponding to an image display means 22 such as a liquid crystal display, and is provided on a decorative frame 24 surrounding the display window 23. For example, in addition to various display means such as a normal symbol display means 25, a special symbol display means 26, a normal hold quantity display means 27, and a first special hold quantity display means 28, a stage 29, a first movable effect means 30, and a second movable effect Means 31, a plurality of LEDs 24a, and the like are arranged.

The stage 29 is arranged in the left-right direction on the lower front side of the image display means 22, and after freely rolling the game ball that has flowed into the side portion of the center case 17, for example, the warp entrance 29a provided on the left side, For example, it is designed to be dropped from the central drop portion at the center in the left-right direction or the side drop portions on both the left and right sides thereof to the front side.

The first movable effect means 30 includes a first movable body 32 and a first driving means 33 for driving the first movable body 32. The first movable body 32 is, for example, a resin shaped object formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a skull), is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the decorative frame 24, for example, on the lower right side, and has an axial axis in the front-rear direction. It is supported in a state where it can rotate or swing around, and when the LED 32a arranged on the rear side (or inside) lights up, for example, the entire LED 32a emits light. The first driving means 33 is composed of, for example, a stepping motor and is arranged on the rear side of the decorative frame 24, so that the first movable body 32 can be rotated or swung according to a predetermined operation pattern.

The second movable effect means 31 includes a second movable body 34, a movable body guiding means 35 that movably supports the second movable body 34 in the vertical direction, and a second driving means 36 that drives the second movable body 34. And have. The second movable body 34 is, for example, a resin-made object formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of both human hands), and the LED 34a arranged on the rear side (or inside) is turned on, for example. The whole is designed to emit light.

The movable body guiding means 35 supports the second movable body 34 in a state where it can move in a predetermined direction, for example, in the vertical direction along the front side of the display screen 22a of the image display means 22, and displays the image display means 22. A pair of guide rails 37 arranged in the vertical direction along the left and right sides of the screen 22a, and a movable body support portion 38 arranged in the left-right direction and whose both ends are supported by a pair of guide rails 37 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The second movable body 34 is arranged on the front side of the movable body support portion 38.

In the movable body guiding means 35, for example, the guide rail 37 is arranged on the rear side of the decorative frame 24, and the movable body supporting portion 38 is arranged on the rear side of the decorative frame 24 and the second movable body 34. It is not visible from the front side of the main body 1. Further, for example, the movements of the left and right ends of the movable body support portion 38 are synchronized by an interlocking mechanism (not shown), so that the movable body support portion 38 can move up and down while always being kept horizontal. By the movable body guiding means 35, the second movable body 34 can move in the vertical direction between, for example, the upper upper position of the image display means 22 and the lower position of the front side of the image display means 22, and is normally movable. Is held in the upper position.

The second driving means 36 is composed of, for example, a stepping motor and is arranged on the rear side of the decorative frame 24. The movable body support portion 38 and the second movable body 34 are moved according to a predetermined operation pattern via a belt or the like (not shown). It is possible to move it in the vertical direction.

The normal symbol starting means 18 is for starting the symbol variation by the normal symbol display means 25, and is composed of a passing gate through which the game ball can pass. For example, the normal symbol starting means 18 is arranged on the left side of the center case 17 and is arranged on the left side of the game ball. It is equipped with a game ball detecting means (not shown) capable of detecting passage.

The ordinary symbol display means 25 is for displaying the ordinary symbols in a variable manner, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of ordinary symbols (for example, two types of “○” and “×”). Based on the normal symbol starting means 18 detecting the game ball, the plurality of light emitting bodies blink so as to emit light in a predetermined order, and are included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 18 detects the game ball. When the hit judgment random number value matches the predetermined hit judgment value, the light emitting body on the "○" side corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) is lit, and in other cases, the missed mode is supported. For example, the light emitting body on the "x" side lights up and stops.

It should be noted that the ordinary random number information such as the hit determination random number value acquired when the game ball is detected by the ordinary symbol starting means 18 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, four, and the symbol by the ordinary symbol display means 25. Every time the fluctuation starts, it is digested sequentially. The stored number of ordinary random number information (ordinary hold number) is notified to the player by the ordinary hold number display means 27.

The special symbol starting means 19 is for starting the symbol variation by the special symbol displaying means 26, for example, two upper and lower special starting ports 19a and 19b, an opening / closing means 39 for opening and closing the lower special starting port 19b, and a special starting. It is provided with a game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting each of the winning game balls in the mouths 19a and 19b, and is arranged on the lower side of the center case 17, for example. The upper special starting port 19a is a non-opening / closing type winning opening having no opening / closing means or the like. The lower special starting port 19b is an opening / closing type winning opening that can be switched between an open state in which the game ball can be won by the opening / closing means 39 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won (or is more difficult to win than the open state). The opening / closing means 39 is configured to change from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time in the ordinary profit state generated when the stop symbol after the change of 25 becomes the winning mode.

The special symbol display means 26 is for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner, and is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, a display means such as a 7-segment type capable of variablely displaying one special symbol, and the special symbol is displayed. On the condition that the starting means 19 detects the game ball, that is, the game ball wins a prize in any of the upper and lower special starting ports 19a and 19b, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and the special starting ports 19a and 19b are displayed. If the jackpot judgment random number value included in the special random number information acquired at the time of winning a prize matches a predetermined jackpot judgment value, the game will stop in the predetermined jackpot mode, and in other cases, the game will stop in the off mode. It has become.

The special symbol is provided with one or a plurality of types, for example, a jackpot mode and a missed mode, respectively. Numerical symbols and the like may be assigned to each of these modes, and symbols having no special meaning such as arbitrary line or point combinations may be assigned so that the player cannot easily distinguish the type of the special symbol. May be assigned.

The special random number information such as the jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of winning the game ball to the special symbol starting means 19 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, four, and is stored by the special symbol display means 26. Every time the symbol change is started, it is digested in sequence. The stored number of special random number information (special hold number) is notified to the player by, for example, the first special hold number display means 28 and the second special hold number display means 42 described later.

The large winning means 20 is an opening / closing type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 40 capable of switching between an open state in which the game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. In the extraordinary profit state that occurs when the jackpot mode is adopted, the opening / closing plate 40 is opened to the front side according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball that has fallen on the opening / closing plate 40 is made to win a prize inward.

Further, the image display means 22 constitutes an effect symbol display means 41, a second special reserved number display means 42, etc., and the effect symbol display means (symbol display means) 41, for example, a special symbol by the special symbol display means 26. In addition to displaying various effect images including the effect symbols (designs) in parallel with the variable display, the second special hold number display means 42 causes the hold display images 42a for the special hold number to be displayed on the lower side of the display screen 22a, for example. It is supposed to be displayed.

Here, the effect symbol is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, three number symbols in the left-right direction, and the special symbol starting means 19 detects the game ball, that is, the upper and lower two special starting ports 19a. , 19b, on condition that the game ball wins a prize, the fluctuation starts according to a predetermined fluctuation pattern at the same time as the fluctuation of the special symbol starts, and the final stop is performed at the same time as the fluctuation of the special symbol stops. It is designed to stop in a predetermined order of medium.

For the production symbol, for example, a symbol including 10 kinds of numbers from "0" to "9" is used, and all three symbols such as "6/6/6" and "7/7/7" are the same symbol. The ones that are aligned are the jackpot effect modes, and the ones that have at least one different symbol are the off-effect mode. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is in the jackpot mode, the effect symbol is in the corresponding jackpot effect mode (specific mode), and when the special symbol is in the off mode, the effect symbol is in the corresponding off effect mode. Become.

Further, as the variation pattern of the effect symbol, there are a normal variation pattern without reach, which is an out-of-reach effect mode without going through the reach state, and a reach variation pattern, which is an out-of-reach effect effect mode or a jackpot effect effect mode via the reach state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, four types of non-reach normal fluctuation patterns 2s, 5s, 8s, and 12s in which the fluctuation times are set to 2s, 5s, 8s, and 12s, respectively, and N reach 1, N reach. 2, S reach 1, S reach 2 4 types of reach out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and N reach 1, N reach 2, S reach 1, S reach 2 4 types of reach corresponding to these 4 types of reach out-of-reach fluctuation patterns A jackpot fluctuation pattern is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 2, 51 is a main control board, 52 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 51 and 52 collectively includes a center case 17 mounted on the game board 5 and a plurality of other game parts from the back side. They are housed in a board case that is detachably attached to an appropriate place on the back side of the game machine main body 1 including the front frame 4 and the game board 5, such as the back side of the back cover to be covered.

The main control board 51 comprehensively controls the game operation, and includes a normal random number creation processing means 61, a normal start port check processing means 62, a normal random number storage means 63, and a normal symbol, which are composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. Processing means 64, ordinary symbol display control means 65, ordinary hold quantity display control means 66, ordinary profit state generating means 67, special random number creation processing means 71, special start port check processing means 72, special random number storage means 73, special symbol processing. The means 74, the special symbol display control means 75, the first special reserved number display control means 70, the extraordinary profit state generation means 76, the special game state generation means 77, the control command transmission means 78, and the like are provided.

The ordinary random number creating processing means 61 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed ordinary symbol is the winning mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 62 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 18, and based on the normal symbol starting means 18 detecting the game ball, the normal random number creation processing means 61 Acquire one ordinary random number information such as the created hit determination random number value, and store the ordinary random number information in the first-in first-out type ordinary random number storage means 63 up to a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, four). It is configured in.

The normal symbol processing means 64 performs processing related to the variation display of the normal symbol, and includes a hit determination means 64a, a normal stop symbol selection means 64b, a fluctuation time selection means 64c, and the like. The hit determination means 64a determines whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol is the hit mode, and the normal symbol display means 25 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 25 can be variablely displayed, and the normal random number storage means 63 has one or more. On the condition that the ordinary random number information of is stored (the number of ordinary pending numbers is 1 or more), the collision detection random number value at the beginning is obtained from the queue of the ordinary random number information stored in the ordinary random number storage means 63. It is configured to take out and determine hit / miss depending on whether or not the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit determination value.

The normal stop symbol selection means 64b selects the type of the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, since only one type of symbol corresponds to the hit mode and the miss mode, "○" is displayed in the case of the hit judgment based on the hit / miss judgment result by the hit judgment function. In the case of a collision detection, "x" is uniformly selected. Further, the fluctuation time selection means 64c selects the fluctuation time of a normal symbol.

The ordinary symbol display control means 65 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 25 based on the ordinary symbol processing by the ordinary symbol processing means 64, and the ordinary symbol display means 25 is in a state where variable display is possible and the ordinary random number storage means. On the condition that one or more ordinary random number information is stored in 63 (the number of ordinary pending numbers is 1 or more), the ordinary symbol display means 25 starts the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol, and the fluctuation time selection means 64c selects it. Based on the elapse of the changed fluctuation time, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped by the stop symbol selected by the normal stop symbol selection means 64b.

The normal hold quantity display control means 66 controls the display of the normal hold quantity display means 27, and is normal based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 18 and the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 25. The hold quantity display means 27 normally displays the hold quantity information.

The ordinary profit state generating means 67 uses the special symbol starting means 19 when the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 25 becomes the hit mode based on the determination result by the hit determination means 64a being the hit determination. The opening / closing means 39 of the lower special starting port 19b to be configured is changed to an open state according to, for example, any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns.

The special random number creation processing means 71 includes a jackpot determination random number used for determining jackpot / miss, a symbol determination random number used for selecting a stop symbol after a change of a special symbol, a variation pattern random number used for selecting a variation pattern, and other predetermined random numbers. It is configured to perform a special random number creation process that repeatedly generates random numbers.

The special start opening check processing means 72 performs processing based on the winning of the game ball to the special symbol starting means 19, and includes pre-reading determination processing means 72a and the like, and the special symbol starting means 19 detects the game ball. That is, it is configured to execute, for example, the special start opening check process shown in FIG. 5 based on the winning of the game ball in any of the special start openings 19a and 19b.

In the special start port check process (FIG. 5), it is first determined whether or not the number of special reservations has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4) (S1). Here, the special reserved number represents the number of special random number information stored in the special random number storage means 73, that is, the number of undigested special symbol fluctuations, and the special random number information of the present embodiment is a jackpot determination disorder. It is composed of numerical values, symbol judgment random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers.

If the number of special reserved items is the upper limit value (S1: Yes), the special start port check process ends here. On the other hand, when the special reserved number is not the upper limit value (S1: No), the special random number information, that is, the jackpot determination random number value, the symbol determination random number value, and the fluctuation pattern random number value are acquired one by one from the special random number creation processing means 71. It is stored in the special random number storage means 73 (S2). Then, for example, on the condition that it is not in the extraordinary profit state (S3: No) and is not in the special gaming state described later (S4: No), the look-ahead determination processing means 72a is used based on the special random number information, for example, in FIG. The indicated look-ahead determination process is executed (S5). If the player is in the extraordinary profit state (S3: Yes) or in the special game state (S4: Yes), the special start port check process is completed without performing the pre-reading determination process (S5) and subsequent processes. To do.

In the look-ahead determination process (FIG. 6), it is first determined whether or not the look-ahead is prohibited (S11). Then, if the look-ahead is prohibited (S11: Yes), for example, B * 00 is selected as the hold increase command (S12), and the look-ahead determination process is terminated. Here, the hold increase command is transmitted when the special hold number is increased, and as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of types are provided based on the special hold number after the increase and the look-ahead determination result. In the hold increase command of the present embodiment, for example, any of 1 to 4 is set in the "*" of the upper byte "B *" according to the number of special holds after the increase, and the lower byte is set as the look-ahead determination result or the like. Any of 00 to 09 is set accordingly, and the low-order byte "00" indicates read-ahead prohibition.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead is not prohibited (S11: No), the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number value (S13). That is, the jackpot / miss determination result is output depending on whether or not the jackpot determination random value matches the predetermined jackpot determination value.

If the determination result in S13 is out of order (S14: No), the type of outlier is selected based on the symbol determination random value (S15). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, two types of deviations A and B are provided, and the deviations A and B are generated in the range of 0 to 99, for example. Based on the numerical value, it is selected with a probability of, for example, 9/10 or 1/10. Then, the hold increase command is selected (S17, S18) according to the selected type of deviation (S16), and the look-ahead determination process is terminated.

Here, the deviation A is different in the distribution of the fluctuation pattern according to the number of special reservations at the start of the symbol fluctuation, and as shown in FIG. 3A, the fluctuation pattern is obtained for each of the number of special reservations 0 to 3. Correspondence between the range of random number values and multiple types of deviation fluctuation patterns is defined. Since the number of special holds at the start of symbol change is unknown at the time of the look-ahead determination process, the change pattern cannot be determined in S17 in the case of deviation A, and therefore changes as a hold increase command as shown in FIG. B * 01 is selected regardless of the pattern. In the present embodiment, in the case of deviation A, only four types of non-reach normal fluctuation patterns are selected (FIG. 3A). Therefore, when deviation A is selected, it is not reach variation. It is confirmed that there will be normal fluctuation without reach.

On the other hand, in the deviation B, the distribution of the fluctuation pattern does not change regardless of the number of special reservations at the start of the symbol fluctuation, and as shown in FIG. 3A, the range of the fluctuation pattern random value and a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns Only one type of correspondence with is specified. Therefore, in the case of deviation B, the fluctuation pattern can be determined based on the fluctuation pattern random value in S18, and as shown in FIG. 4, B * 02 corresponding to four types of reach deviation fluctuation patterns as the hold increase command. Any of ~ B * 05 is selected. In the present embodiment, in the case of the deviation B, only four types of reach deviation fluctuation patterns are selected (FIG. 3 (a)).

If the determination result in S13 is a big hit (S14: Yes), the hold increase command is selected based on the symbol determination random value and the fluctuation pattern random value (S19), and the look-ahead determination process is terminated. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, four types of jackpots of normal 15R, normal 5R, probability variation 15R, and probability variation 5R are provided, and these are, for example, 4/10 based on the symbol determination random value. , 1/10, 4/10, 1/10.

The normal 15R jackpot and the normal 5R jackpot are jackpots that generate a time saving state as a special game state described later, and in the special profit state, the predetermined unit opening operation by the big winning means 20 is performed for 15 rounds and 5 rounds, respectively. It has become. Here, the unit opening operation is based on the condition that, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses after the large winning means 20 is opened, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are won by that time. This is an operation of closing the grand prize means 20. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot and the probability variation 5R jackpot are jackpots that generate a probability variation state as a special game state described later, and in the special profit state, the unit opening operation is performed for 15 rounds and 5 rounds, respectively.

In the case of a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 3B, the correspondence between the range of the fluctuation pattern random value and the plurality of types of reach jackpot fluctuation patterns is defined for each type of jackpot. Therefore, in the case of a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern can be determined based on the symbol determination random value and the fluctuation pattern random value in S19, and as shown in FIG. 4, four types of reach jackpot fluctuation patterns are used as the hold increase command. Any of the corresponding B * 06 to B * 09 is selected.

When the above look-ahead determination process (S5 in FIG. 5) is completed, the selected hold increase command is transmitted (S6), and the special start port check process is completed.

The special symbol processing means 74 performs processing related to the variation display of the special symbol, and includes a jackpot determination means 74a, a jackpot / miss selection means 74b, a variation pattern selection means 74c, and the like. The jackpot determination means 74a determines whether or not a jackpot / miss, that is, an extraordinary profit state (profit state) is generated by a random number lottery, and the special symbol display means 26 is in a state in which variable display is possible and a special random number is stored. On condition that 1 or more special random number information is stored in the means 73 (the number of special reserved numbers is 1 or more), the head of the queue of the special random number information stored in the special random number storage means 73 is the first. The jackpot determination random number value is taken out, and the jackpot / loss determination is performed according to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value.

The jackpot / miss selection means 74b selects the type of jackpot or miss, and when the judgment result by the jackpot determination means 74a is wrong, for example, it is missed based on the symbol determination random number value taken out from the special random number storage means 73. When either A or B (FIG. 3 (a)) is selected and the judgment result by the jackpot determination means 74a is a jackpot, for example, normal 15R, normal 5R, probability variation 15R, probability variation based on the symbol determination random number value. It is configured to select one of the four types of jackpots of 5R (FIG. 3 (b)).

The variation pattern selection means 74c selects a variation pattern of the effect symbol from a plurality of patterns. For example, when the determination result by the jackpot determination means 74a is out of order and the out-of-order A is selected by the jackpot / out of order selection means 74b. Selects one of a plurality of non-reach normal fluctuation patterns based on the number of special reserves at that time and the first fluctuation pattern random number value in the queue of special random number information stored in the special random number storage means 73. (FIG. 3A), when the determination result by the jackpot determining means 74a is out of order and the outlier B is selected by the jackpot / missed selection means 74b, the special random number information stored in the special random number storage means 73. Select one of a plurality of reach out-of-reach fluctuation patterns based on the random number value of the first fluctuation pattern in the queue of (Fig. 3 (a)), and if the judgment result by the jackpot determination means 74a is a jackpot, the jackpot / miss One of a plurality of reach jackpot fluctuation patterns is selected based on the type of jackpot selected by the selection means 74b and the first variation pattern random number value in the queue of the special random number information stored in the special random number storage means 73. (Fig. 3 (b)).

The variation pattern of the effect symbol is set to an arbitrary variation time, and the variation pattern selection means 74c selects the variation pattern of the effect symbol from a plurality of, thereby determining the variation time of the effect symbol and the special symbol. ..

The special symbol display control means 75 controls the display of the special symbol display means 26, and the special symbol display means 26 is in a state in which variable display is possible, and one or more special random number information is stored in the special random number storage means 73. On condition that the number of special symbols is 1 or more, the special symbol display means 26 starts the variation of the special symbol, and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the effect symbol selected by the variation pattern selection means 74c. For example, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means 74a is out of order, a predetermined deviation mode is selected, and if the determination result of the jackpot determination means 74a is a jackpot, the jackpot / loss selection means 74b is selected. The fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the jackpot mode according to the type of jackpot.

The first special reserved quantity display control means 70 controls the display of the first special reserved quantity display means 28, and is used for detecting a game ball by the special symbol starting means 19 and changing the special symbol by the special symbol display means 26. Based on this, the special reserved quantity information is displayed by the first special reserved quantity display means 28.

The extraordinary profit state generating means (profit state generating means) 76 generates an extraordinary profit state (profit state) that the big winning means 20 opens according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the determination result by the jackpot determination means 74a becomes a jackpot. When the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol by the special symbol display means 26 becomes the jackpot mode, the unit opening operation by the jackpot winning means 20 is performed, for example, according to the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot / miss selection means 74b. Only one of 5 rounds and 15 rounds is repeated (Fig. 3 (b)).

The special game state generating means 77 is for generating a special gaming state which is advantageous to the player after the extra profit state is generated. For example, depending on the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot / miss selection means 74b, for example, usually 15R , 5R jackpot is configured to generate a time saving state, and probability variation 15R, 5R jackpot is configured to generate a probability variation state.

During the time saving state, for example, the fluctuation time of the special symbol display means 26 is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time for the special symbol, and the hit probability is high from the normal probability (for example, 1/10) for the normal symbol. (For example, 1 / 1.3), the fluctuation time is changed from the normal fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened fluctuation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), and the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing means 39 of the lower special starting port 19b is the normal opening / closing pattern. It is possible to switch from (for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 opening) to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds x 3 opening). The time saving state starts when the extraordinary profit state ends, and ends when, for example, the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or the next extraordinary profit state occurs by then.

During the probability change state, for example, in addition to each switching similar to the time saving state, the number of jackpot judgment values increases from, for example, 1 to 10, so that the probability that the special symbol becomes the jackpot mode is the normal probability (for example, 1 /). It is possible to switch to a higher probability (for example, 1/35) than 350). The probability change state starts when the extraordinary profit state ends, and ends when, for example, the next extraordinary profit state occurs.

The control command transmitting means 78 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to a sub-control board such as the effect control board 52 by one-way communication to give a control command. For example, the effect control board 52 is specially reserved. When the number increases, a hold increase command that specifies the special hold number after the increase is sent, and regarding the change of the special symbol, first, when the change starts, the hold subtract command that specifies the special hold number after the decrease, etc. A fluctuation pattern command that specifies the fluctuation pattern of the symbol and a symbol specification command that specifies the stop symbol of the special symbol are sent in this order, for example, and at the end of the fluctuation, a fluctuation stop command that instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect symbol is sent. Customer waiting demo when the special symbol change waiting state is reached due to the end of the special symbol variation by the special symbol display means 26 when the number of special reserved items is 0 (an example when the customer waiting effect start condition is satisfied). Various control commands are sent at predetermined timings such as sending commands.

The effect control board 52 controls the effect by various effect means such as the image display means 22, LEDs 24a, 32a, 34a, the speaker 81, and the first and second movable effect means 30, 31. The means 82, the variable pattern command reception processing means 83, the scenario storage means 84, the in-game effect control means 85, the customer waiting control means 86, the second special reserved number display control means 87, and the like are provided. For example, two speakers 81 are arranged at the upper part of the front frame 4 and one speaker 81 at the lower part (FIG. 1).

The hold increase command receiving processing means 82 performs processing when the number of special holds increases, and is provided with a look-ahead effect lottery means 82a or the like, and when a hold increase command is received from the main control board 51, FIG. 7 shows. It is configured to execute the processing when the indicated hold increase command is received.

In the hold increase command reception processing (FIG. 7), it is first determined whether or not the look-ahead effect is prohibited, and if the look-ahead effect is prohibited (S21: Yes), the hold increase command reception process ends here. .. If the look-ahead effect is not prohibited (S21: No), it is determined whether or not the look-ahead continuous effect described later is being executed (S22), and if the look-ahead continuous effect is being executed (S22: Yes), here. Ends processing when a hold increase command is received.

If the pre-reading continuous effect is not being executed (S22: No), the pre-reading effect lottery means 82a is used to draw a lottery as to whether or not to execute one or a plurality of types of pre-reading effects (S23). Here, the "look-ahead effect" is an effect based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination processing means 72a, and in the present embodiment, two types of look-ahead effects of "look-ahead continuous effect" and "look-ahead hold change effect" can be executed. Is.

The "look-ahead continuous effect" is to execute, for example, the same mode of effect in a plurality of symbol variations up to the symbol variation corresponding to the special random number information that is the target of the look-ahead determination based on the pre-reading determination result. Further, the "look-ahead hold change effect" displays the hold display image 42a by the second special hold number display means 42 in a predetermined display mode based on the look-ahead determination result. The display control of the hold display image 42a on the image display means 22 by the second special hold number display means 42 is performed by the second special hold number display control means 87. In the present embodiment, both the look-ahead continuous effect and the look-ahead hold change effect can be won at the same time, but a plurality of types of look-ahead effects may not be won at the same time.

The lottery related to the look-ahead continuous effect in S23 is performed based on, for example, the look-ahead continuous effect lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of effect modes in the look-ahead continuous effect of the present embodiment, "rain" and "thunder", and the variation pattern of the effect symbol obtained from the hold increase command received from the main control board 51. Either "rain" or "thunder" is selected with a predetermined probability according to the type of, but for example, when the fluctuation pattern of the symbol fluctuation that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is the normal fluctuation pattern without reach, the look-ahead It is designed not to win the continuous production. In addition, other conditions may be provided as a premise for performing a lottery based on the look-ahead continuous effect lottery table. For example, the number of special holdings is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to all the holding storages other than the holding storage that is the target of the look-ahead judgment this time is the non-reach normal fluctuation pattern. May be a condition for executing the look-ahead continuous effect.

Further, the lottery related to the look-ahead hold change effect in S23 is performed based on, for example, the look-ahead hold change effect lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, there are three types of hold display modes in the look-ahead hold change effect of the present embodiment, that is, the display mode of the hold display image 42a is "blue", "green", and "red", and the main control board. One of "blue", "green", and "red" is selected with a predetermined probability according to the type of the variation pattern of the effect symbol obtained from the hold increase command received from 51. If the look-ahead hold change effect is not won, that is, if any of the hold display modes of "blue", "green", and "red" is not selected, the hold display image 42a is the "look-ahead hold change effect". It is displayed in a display mode other than the hold display mode of "blue", "green", and "red", for example, "white". In addition, other conditions may be provided as a premise for performing a lottery based on the look-ahead hold change effect lottery table. For example, the fact that the player is not in a predetermined gaming state may be a condition for executing the look-ahead hold change effect.

Subsequently, the processes (S24 to S27) according to the lottery result in S23 are executed, and the process at the time of receiving the hold increase command is completed. That is, when the look-ahead continuous effect is won in S23 (S24: Yes), the special hold number after the increase is set in the continuous effect number counter (S25). Here, the continuous effect count counter is for counting the remaining number of fluctuations of the look-ahead continuous effect. For example, every time a special symbol is changed (for example, at the start of the change), 1 is subtracted (S32 in FIG. 10), and the look-ahead is read. The value becomes 0 in the final symbol variation of the continuous effect.

Further, when the look-ahead hold change effect is won in S23 (S26: Yes), the look-ahead hold change effect scenario corresponding to the lottery result in S23 is set (S27). For example, when "red" is selected as the hold display mode in the lottery of S23, a look-ahead hold change effect scenario for additionally displaying one red hold display image 42a is set in the image display means 22. The look-ahead hold change effect scenario is stored in advance in the scenario storage means 84.

The variation pattern command reception processing means 83 performs processing when the symbol variation is started by the special symbol display means 26, includes a variable effect lottery means 83a and the like, and holds and subtracts a command and a variation pattern from the main control board 51. When a command and a symbol designation command are received within a certain period of time, for example, the variable pattern command reception processing shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

In the variation pattern command reception processing (FIG. 10), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous effect count counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the look-ahead continuous effect is being executed (S31). Then, when the value of the continuous effect count counter is larger than 0, that is, when the look-ahead continuous effect is being executed (S31: Yes), the value of the continuous effect counter is subtracted by 1 (S32). A look-ahead continuous production scenario is set (S33). Here, the look-ahead continuous effect scenario is provided for each type of look-ahead continuous effect (here, rain and lightning), but is further different for each variation pattern.

Subsequently, the variable effect lottery means 83a is used to draw a lottery as to whether or not to execute one or a plurality of types of variable effect (S34). Here, the "changing effect" is an effect based on the determination result at the start of the symbol change by the jackpot determination means 74a or the like, and in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the "conversation effect" and the "step-up effect". , "Movable body effect" and "Button effect" can be executed during fluctuation. In the "conversation effect", for example, the lines of a plurality of characters are sequentially output to the image display means 22 or the like in a conversational format during the special symbol change.

Further, in the "step-up effect", a predetermined value including display of the effect image on the image display means 22 is performed during the change of the special symbol, for example, according to the reliability (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot reliability) in which the special symbol is a jackpot mode. The production step is sequentially executed up to a predetermined stage among a plurality of stages (for example, three stages). In this step-up effect, for example, the jackpot reliability is set to increase as the stage of the effect step progresses.

Further, in the "movable body effect", at least one of the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern with a predetermined probability according to, for example, the jackpot reliability, and the first of them is performed during the special symbol fluctuation. In response to the movements of the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34, the display of the effect image on the image display means 22 and the like are executed. Of course, the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34 may be operated in the changing effect other than the "movable body effect". The movable body effect of the present embodiment includes a first movable body effect in which the first movable body 32 operates, a second movable body effect in which the second movable body 34 operates, and a first movable body 32 and a second movable body 34. There are three types of variations of the third movable body effect that work together with.

Further, in the "button effect", when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 14 satisfies the predetermined operation condition (operation is established) during the button operation valid period (operation valid period) during the special symbol change, for example, the jackpot reliability. A predetermined operation-time effect is executed with a predetermined probability according to the above. The button effect of the present embodiment is provided with three types of variations of the first to third button effects.

The first button effect is determined to be successful when the effect button 14 is pressed once during the button operation valid period. For example, the background color of the image display means 22 is set to red according to the jackpot reliability. One of two types of operation-time effects, a red background effect and a blue background effect set to blue, is executed. The second button effect is determined to be successful each time the effect button 14 is pressed (continuously hit) a predetermined number of times during the button operation valid period, and a reliability display meter indicating the jackpot reliability displayed on the image display means 22 is displayed. An operation-time effect that increases by a predetermined value with a predetermined probability is executed. The value of the reliability display meter is controlled so as not to exceed the upper limit value set for each fluctuation pattern, for example. Further, the third button effect is determined to be successful when the effect button 14 is pressed once during the button operation valid period, and the image display means 22 is assigned a jackpot reliability number for each area. It is designed to perform an operation-time effect that displays a video that hits an arrow.

For example, the start timing and time of the button operation valid period are set according to each fluctuation pattern. The predetermined operation condition for determining that the operation is established is arbitrary. For example, when the pressing state of the effect button 14 is maintained for a predetermined time or longer (long press), it may be determined that the operation is established.

In the changing effect lottery process of S34, first, for example, a maximum of one type of changing effect is selected based on the changing effect lottery table. In the variable effect lottery table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, four types of variable effect selection rates are defined according to the type of the variable pattern obtained from the variable pattern command received from the main control board 51. In the changing effect lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the selection rate of each changing effect in the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation is lower in the order of conversation effect, step-up effect, movable body effect, and button effect. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the jackpot, the selection rate of each fluctuation effect is higher in the order of conversation effect, step-up effect, movable body effect, and button effect. That is, among the fluctuating effects, the jackpot reliability when the button effect appears is the highest, and the jackpot reliability when the movable body effect appears subsequently is high.

In the present embodiment, a maximum of one type is selected from a plurality of types of changing effects, and it is assumed that a plurality of types of changing effects are not selected at the same time, but they can be executed in parallel. The effect during fluctuation may be selectable at the same time.

Further, if any of the changing effects is selected and there are a plurality of variations in the selected changing effects, one of the variations is selected by lottery. For example, when the movable body effect is selected, one of the first to third movable body effects is selected based on the movable body effect lottery table, and when the button effect is selected, the button effect lottery table is displayed. Based on this, one of the first to third button effects is selected. In the movable body effect lottery table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the selection rate of the first to third movable body effects is defined according to the type of the variation pattern obtained from the variation pattern command received from the main control board 51. There is. The same applies to the button effect lottery table (FIG. 13) and the like.

Further, in the movable body effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the selection rate of each movable body effect in the case of the variable pattern corresponding to the detachment is higher in the second movable body effect than in the third movable body effect. While the first movable body effect is higher than the movable body effect, the selection rate of each movable body effect in the case of the variable pattern corresponding to the jackpot is higher than that of the first movable body effect. The production is higher in the third movable body production than in the second movable body production. That is, in the present embodiment, among the first to third movable body effects, the case where the third movable body effect appears has the highest jackpot reliability.

Similarly, for the button effect lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the selection rate of each button effect in the case of the variable pattern corresponding to the disengagement is higher in the second button effect than in the third button effect, and in the case of the second button effect. In the case of the variable pattern corresponding to the jackpot, the selection rate of each button effect is higher in the second button effect than in the first button effect, while the first button effect is higher. The third button effect is higher than the button effect. That is, in the present embodiment, among the first to third button effects, the case where the third button effect appears has the highest jackpot reliability.

When the variable effect lottery process (S34 in FIG. 10) is completed, the effect scenario is set according to the lottery result (S35), and the variable pattern command reception process is completed. For example, when the third movable body effect is won in the changing effect lottery process (S34), the effect scenario corresponding to the third movable body effect and the variation pattern is set. In the present embodiment, a production scenario that combines a fluctuation pattern scenario related to the fluctuation pattern of the production symbol and a fluctuation production scenario related to the fluctuation production is used. For example, a fluctuation pattern scenario and a fluctuation production scenario are provided separately, and they are used. May be used in combination. The production scenario is stored in advance in the scenario storage means 84.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, the effect scenarios used in the present embodiment include various effect means, that is, LEDs 24a, 32a, 34a, in each line for each elapsed time (ms) from the start of execution of the scenario. , The contents of each effect by the speaker 81, the first and second movable bodies 32, 34, and the image display means 22, and the contents of the option (hereinafter referred to as OPT) are set respectively. This effect scenario is executed by sequentially starting the effects (including the contents of the OPT) set for each line by the effect control means 85 during the game at the timing set for each line.

FIG. 14 (a) is an example of an effect scenario in which the third movable body effect is executed in the effect symbol variation due to the S reach 2 jackpot variation pattern, and FIG. 15 (a) is the effect scenario of FIG. 14 (a). This is a concrete example of the production operation by. In FIG. 14, the hold display image 42a of the second special hold number display means 42 displayed on the image display means 22 is omitted. The same applies to FIG. 16 described later.

The production scenario of FIG. 14 (a) will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (a). In the effect scenario of FIG. 14 (a), the effect symbol display means 41 starts the effect symbol variation in the image display means 22 at the same time (0 s) as the execution starts, and after 0.2 s elapses, the effect pattern changes at high speed, and when 12 s elapses, the effect symbol changes. It will be in reach. At this time, for example, the effect sound corresponding to the reach is output from the speaker 81. Immediately after that (at the time when 12.5 s has elapsed), the second movable body 34 descends at high speed from the upper position to the lower position on the front side of the image display means 22, and the LED 34a of the second movable body 34 is used for high speed descent accordingly. It emits light in a light emission pattern and outputs a high-speed descent effect sound from the speaker 81. Further, for example, the effect symbol is reduced and retracted to the upper side of the image display means 22 or the like.

Subsequently, at the time when 13 seconds have elapsed immediately after the second movable body 34 descends, the reach effect corresponding to the S reach 2 is started. In this S reach 2 effect, for example, a moving image by a predetermined character is displayed on the image display means 22, and the LED 24a emits light in, for example, red in a light emitting pattern for the S reach 2 effect, and the speaker 81 emits the S reach 2 effect. It is designed to output the production sound for. Further, for example, in parallel with the S reach 2 effect, the first movable body 32 starts a shaking operation, for example, and the LED 32a of the first movable body 32 emits light in a light emitting pattern for the shaking operation. In the present embodiment, the display of the hold display image 42a by the second special hold number display means 42 is deleted from the image display means 22 during the S reach 2 effect.

After that, for example, when 50 seconds have passed, the second movable body 34 starts to rise from the lower position to the upper position, and the LED 34a of the second movable body 34 emits light in a light emitting pattern for raising and rises from the speaker 81 accordingly. Outputs the production sound for. At this time, in the image display means 22, the reduced effect symbol moves to the lower side according to the position of the second movable body 34, and the image corresponding to the ascending operation of the second movable body 34, for example, a predetermined character. Displays an image of rising with the second movable body 34. Then, for example, after the second movable body 34 reaches the upper position after 52 s (FIG. 15 (a)), at 55 s, for example, the effect symbol is stopped and confirmed in the jackpot effect mode together with the effect image corresponding to the jackpot. Then, the effect sound corresponding to the fluctuation stop is output from the speaker 81.

Further, FIG. 16 (a) is an example of an effect scenario in which the third button effect is executed in the effect symbol variation due to the S reach 2 jackpot variation pattern, and FIG. 17 (a) is the effect scenario of FIG. 16 (a). This is a concrete example of the production operation by. The production scenario of FIG. 16A will be described with reference to FIG. 17A. In the effect scenario of FIG. 16A, the effect symbol display means 41 starts the effect symbol variation in the image display means 22 at the same time (0 s) as the execution starts, and after 0.2 s elapses, the effect pattern changes at high speed, and at the time of 12 s elapses It will be in reach. At this time, for example, the effect sound corresponding to the reach is output from the speaker 81.

Subsequently, when 13 seconds have passed, the reach effect corresponding to S reach 2 is started. In this S reach 2 effect, as in the case of the effect scenario of FIG. 14 (a), for example, a moving image by a predetermined character is displayed on the image display means 22, and the LED 24a has a light emitting pattern for the S reach 2 effect accordingly. For example, it emits red light and outputs a production sound for S reach 2 production from the speaker 81. At this time, for example, the effect symbol is reduced and retracted to the upper side of the image display means 22 or the like. Further, in parallel with the S reach 2 effect, the first movable body 32 starts a shaking operation, for example, and the LED 32a of the first movable body 32 emits light in a light emitting pattern for the shaking operation. The display of the hold display image 42a by the second special hold number display means 42 is deleted from the image display means 22 during the S reach 2 effect, as in the case of FIGS. 14 (a) and 15 (a). It shall be.

Then, for example, the button operation valid period of the effect button 14 is from the time when 13.5 s elapses immediately after the start of the S reach 2 effect to the time when 20 s elapses, and the image display means 22 is notified to the player that the button operation is effective. The operation effective notification image 91 for performing the operation is displayed so as to overlap or not overlap with, for example, a part of the reach effect image. As shown in FIG. 17A, the operation effective notification image 91 is composed of, for example, a combination of an image showing a state in which the effect button 14 is pressed and a character image such as “PUSH!”.

If the button operation is established during the valid period of the button operation (here, when the effect button 14 is pressed once), according to the setting of the OPT, for example, the effect at the time of operation (the jackpot reliability display by hitting the target) Execute the scenario of production) in parallel. This operation-time effect scenario is prepared separately from the effect scenario shown in FIG. 16 (a), but in FIG. 16 (a), the effect content is shown in parentheses. In the operation-time effect in the third button effect, as shown in FIG. 17A, the image display means 22 displays a moving image of hitting an arrow with a jackpot reliability number shown for each area. , The LED 24a emits light in a light emitting mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability display by the target hit, and the speaker 81 outputs an effect sound corresponding to the jackpot reliability display by the target hit. The execution time of the operation during operation is, for example, 5 s. If the button operation is not established during the button operation valid period, the operation-time effect scenario is not executed.

Then, for example, after 55 s has elapsed, the effect symbol is stopped and confirmed in the jackpot effect mode together with the effect image corresponding to the jackpot, and the effect sound corresponding to the variable stop is output from the speaker 81.

The customer waiting control means 86 controls the effect during the customer waiting state from the reception of the customer waiting demo command from the main control board 51 to the start of the symbol variation by the special symbol display means 26, for example, a timer. The customer waiting effect process (FIG. 20) and the menu management process (FIG. 21) can be executed at the interrupt. In the present embodiment, the period (during the customer waiting state) from the reception of the customer waiting demo command from the main control board 51 to the start of the symbol change by the special symbol display means 26 is related to, for example, setting change by menu selection. The operation valid period is set, and the player presses the effect button 14 to display the menu image while waiting for the customer, and further presses the up / down keys and the effect button 14 of the cross operation means 15 in that state. This makes it possible to select and execute any of the selection items displayed on the menu image.

The customer waiting effect processing shown in FIG. 20 will be described. In this customer waiting effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state flag is 1, that is, whether or not the customer waiting state is in the customer waiting state (S41). If the customer waiting flag is not 1 (S41: No), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo command has been received from the main control board 51 (S42), and the customer waiting demo command has not been received (S42). : No) ends the customer waiting effect processing here.

The customer waiting demo command is mainly controlled when the number of special reserved items is 0 and the special symbol display means 26 is in a standby state for symbol change, for example, when the backup is restored from the customer waiting state, when the RAM is cleared, and the like. It is transmitted from the board 51 to the effect control board 52.

When it is determined in S42 that the customer waiting demo command has been received from the main control board 51 (S42: Yes), the customer waiting state flag is set to 1 (customer waiting state) (S43), and an image is displayed, for example. The display of the menu display notification image 92 on the means 22 is started (S43a). Here, the menu display notification image 92 is for notifying that the menu can be displayed by the player's operation, and shows, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, how the effect button 14 used for the menu display is pressed. It is composed of an illustration and the wording of "menu screen display".

Then, the customer waiting normal effect is started (S44), the initial value is set in the demo timer (S45), and the customer waiting effect process is ended. In the customer waiting normal effect, for example, the image display means 22 continues to display the image of the effect symbol that has been stopped due to the previous symbol change, the LED 24a and the like emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the speaker 81 emits a predetermined BGM. Output. The demo timer is for measuring the duration of the normal effect of waiting for customers, and a value corresponding to, for example, 60s is set as an initial value.

Further, when the customer waiting state flag is 1 (customer waiting state) in S41 (S41: Yes), for example, whether or not a variation pattern command has been received, that is, the start timing of symbol variation by the special symbol display means 26 Is determined (S46). Then, when the fluctuation pattern command is not received (S46: No), whether or not the customer waiting normal production is in progress, that is, whether the customer waiting normal production is in progress or the customer waiting introduction production is being performed, which will be described later. (S47), if the customer waiting normal production is in progress (S47: Yes), the demo timer is subtracted by 1 (S48), and the value of the demo timer after the subtraction is 0 (S49: Yes). ), The customer waiting introduction effect is selected from, for example, a plurality of types (S50a), and the execution of the selected customer waiting introduction effect is started (S50b).

Here, the customer waiting introduction effect is for introducing the in-game effect that may appear during the game (other than the customer waiting state) to the player during the customer waiting state, for example, during a plurality of types of games. It is provided corresponding to one or more types of production. In the present embodiment, the third movable body introduction effect corresponding to the third movable body effect (hereinafter, simply referred to as the third movable body effect) at the time of S reach 2 effect and the third button effect at the time of S reach 2 effect (hereinafter referred to as simply). There are three types of customer waiting introduction effects: a third button introduction effect corresponding to (simply referred to as a third button effect) and an S reach 2 introduction effect corresponding to the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern.

As described above, in the present embodiment, among the plurality of types (4 types) of the changing effects, the customer waiting introduction effect is provided corresponding to the button effect and the movable body effect with high jackpot reliability, and each of these changes. Among the variations in the middle production, the customer waiting introduction production is provided corresponding to the third button production and the third movable body production, which have the highest jackpot reliability. In addition, among the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, the customer waiting introduction effect is provided corresponding to the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern having the highest jackpot reliability. In this way, when there are multiple in-game effects in the same category, a customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the in-game effect that the player wants to appear most (for example, the jackpot reliability is the highest) is provided. Is desirable. Further, when there are a plurality of variations in the in-game effect, it is desirable to provide a customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the variation in which the player wants to appear most (for example, the jackpot reliability is the highest). Further, when there are a plurality of variations in the in-game effect, it is desirable to provide a customer waiting introduction effect for an effect mode (for example, a reliability display mode) peculiar to the manufacturer.

FIG. 14 (b) is an example of a production scenario of the third movable body introduction effect, and FIG. 15 (b) shows the effect operation according to the effect scenario of FIG. 14 (b) in FIG. 15 (a). It is shown concretely in contrast to the body production. In the third movable body introduction effect, for example, at the same time (0s) as the execution is started, an image showing a state in which the second movable body 34 descends at high speed is displayed on the image display means 22, but the second movable body 34 itself is Do not work. That is, in the third movable body introduction effect, the operation of the second movable body 34 in the corresponding third movable body effect is expressed by displaying an image on the image display means 22. At this time, the LED 34a does not emit light and the effect sound is not output from the speaker 81, and the effect symbol is not variablely displayed on the image display means 22.

Immediately after that (when 0.5 s has elapsed), the image display means 22 starts the reach effect corresponding to the S reach 2. At this time, the LED 24a emits light in a light emitting pattern for the S reach 2 effect, but the emission color is, for example, white, which is different from that of the third movable body effect. Further, the variable display of the effect symbol is not continuously performed on the image display means 22, and the effect sound is not output from the speaker 81. On the other hand, in parallel with the S reach 2 effect, for example, the first movable body 32 starts a shaking operation, and the LED 32a of the first movable body 32 emits light in a light emitting pattern for the shaking operation. Then, for example, in a state where an image showing a state in which the second movable body 34 is in the lower position is displayed, the third movable body introduction effect ends, for example, after 12 seconds have elapsed. That is, the third movable body introduction effect ends without displaying the image in which the second movable body 34 returns to the upper position.

Further, FIG. 16 (b) is an example of an effect scenario of the third button introduction effect, and FIG. 17 (b) shows the effect operation according to the effect scenario of FIG. 16 (b) in FIG. 17 (a). It is shown concretely in contrast to the button effect. For example, at the same time (0s) as the execution of the third button introduction effect, the image display on the image display means 22 is substantially the same as the operation effect in the third button effect, for example, the jackpot reliability display effect by hitting the target. Is started. However, the variable display of the effect symbol is not performed on the image display means 22, and the LED 24a is not emitted and the effect sound is not output. Further, the swinging motion of the first movable body 32 as well as the second movable body 34 is not performed. Further, since the third button introduction effect is suddenly started from the operation effect, the player is notified that the button operation is effective, such as the display of the operation effective notification image 91 on the image display means 22. Not done. Then, when the jackpot reliability display effect is completed (when 5 seconds have passed), the third button introduction effect is completed.

In this way, the third button introduction effect is more effective by omitting, for example, the display of the operation effective notification image 91, which is not necessary for the customer waiting introduction effect even if the effect part is necessary for the in-game effect. It is possible to introduce the production.

Further, FIG. 18 is an example of an effect scenario of the S reach 2 introduction effect, and FIG. 19 specifically shows the effect operation according to the effect scenario of FIG. In the S reach 2 introduction effect, for example, at the same time (0 s) as the execution is started, the effect symbol is brought into the reach state from the high-speed fluctuation on the image display means 22. At this time, for example, the effect sound corresponding to the reach is not output from the speaker 81. Then, for example, when 1 s has elapsed, the display of the effect image corresponding to the S reach 2 effect is started on the image display means 22, and the LED 24a has a light emitting pattern for the S reach 2 effect, for example, an S reach 2 variation pattern. Lights up in a different white color, but no production sound is output from the speaker 81. At this time, for example, the effect symbol is reduced and retracted to the upper side of the image display means 22 or the like. In the S reach 2 fluctuation pattern, the first movable body 32 swings and the LED 32a emits light, but in this S reach 2 introduction effect, the first movable body 32 does not operate and the LED 32a also does not emit light.

Then, for example, when the 43s have elapsed, the effect image corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the image display means 22, but the effect symbol is not stopped or fixed in the jackpot mode, for example, the middle symbol remains swaying and fluctuates in the S reach 2. The introduction production ends. Further, the effect sound corresponding to the fluctuation stop is not output from the speaker 81.

As described above, the customer waiting introduction effect is not the same as the corresponding in-game effect, and a part of the effect mode is different. 28 (a) shows a third movable body introduction effect (FIGS. 14 (b) and 15 (b)) and a corresponding third movable body effect (FIGS. 14 (a) and 15 (a)). This is a summary of the differences in the production modes of. As shown in FIG. 28A, in the third movable body introduction effect, the variation of the effect symbol is not displayed on the image display means 22, and the effect sound is not output. Regarding the LED 24a, for example, in the third movable body effect, it emits light in red, whereas in the third movable body introduction effect, it emits light in a different white color.

Regarding the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34, both movable bodies 32 and 34 operate together in the third movable body effect, whereas the first movable body 32 operates in the third movable body introduction effect. However, the second movable body 34 does not operate, and instead, an image showing a state in which the second movable body 34 descends at a high speed is displayed on the image display means 22. Further, the effect execution time of the third movable body effect is 44.5 s from the start of the high-speed descent of the second movable body 34 to the return to the upper position, whereas the effect of the third movable body introduction effect is 44.5 s. After the image of the second movable body 34 descends at high speed, the image of the second movable body 34 ends without rising, and the effect execution time is, for example, 12 s, which is shorter than that of the third movable body effect.

Further, FIG. 28 (b) shows a third button introduction effect (FIGS. 16 (b) and 17 (b)) and a corresponding third button effect (FIGS. 16 (a) and 17 (a)). It shows the difference in the production mode. As shown in FIG. 28B, in the third button introduction effect, the variation of the effect symbol is not displayed on the image display means 22, the effect sound is not output, and the LED 24a is not emitted. Regarding the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34, only the first movable body 32 operates in the third button effect, whereas in the third button introduction effect, the first movable body 32 and the second movable body 34 operate. Neither of and works. Further, the third button introduction effect is only an operation-time effect executed when the player operates the effect button 14 in the third button effect, and the effect execution time is 5 s, whereas in the third button effect, the button is displayed. Since the time from the start of the operation valid period to the operation of the effect button 14 by the player is also included, the effect execution time is longer than 5 s.

Further, FIG. 28 (c) shows an effect mode of the S reach 2 introduction effect (FIGS. 18 and 19) and the corresponding S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern (FIGS. 16 (a), 17 (a), etc.). It shows the differences. As shown in FIG. 28 (c), in the S reach 2 introduction effect, the variation of the effect symbol is displayed on the image display means 22 as in the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern, but the effect symbol is stopped / confirmed depending on the jackpot mode or the like. It does not do, for example, it ends with shaking fluctuation. In addition, the production sound is not output in the S reach 2 introduction production. Regarding the LED 24a, for example, in the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern, it emits light in red, whereas in the S reach 2 introduction effect, it emits light in a different white color.

Regarding the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34, the first movable body 32 operates in the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern, whereas the first movable body 32 and the second movable body 32 in the S reach 2 introduction effect. None of 34 works. Further, while the effect execution time of the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern, that is, the fluctuation time is 55 s, the S reach 2 introduction effect starts from the time when the reach is reached, so the effect execution time is 43 s and the S reach 2 It is shorter than the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

In S50a of FIG. 20, for example, a plurality of customer waiting introduction effects (here, a third movable body introduction effect, a third button introduction effect, and an S reach 2 introduction effect) are selected in a predetermined order. It may be selected by lottery. When selecting in a predetermined order, a customer waiting introduction effect different from that at the previous execution is always performed, but when selecting by lottery, the same customer waiting introduction effect as at the previous execution may be executed.

Further, for example, the menu display notification image 92 (FIG. 24) may not be displayed on the image display means 22 during the customer waiting introduction effect. In this case, the operation for displaying the menu image (pressing operation of the effect button 14) may not be accepted during the period when the menu display notification image 92 is not displayed, or the menu display notification image 92 is displayed. The operation for displaying the menu image (the operation of pressing the effect button 14) may be accepted even during the period when the menu image is not displayed.

Further, in S47 of FIG. 20, when it is determined that the customer waiting introduction production is not in progress, that is, the customer waiting introduction production is in progress (S47: No), it is determined whether or not the end timing of the customer waiting introduction production has arrived. In (S51), if the end timing of the customer waiting introduction effect has not yet arrived (S51: No), the customer waiting effect process ends here. When it is determined that the end timing of the customer waiting introduction effect has arrived (S51: Yes), the process shifts to S44 and the customer waiting normal effect is started again (S44), and the initial value is set in the demo timer (S45). , End the customer waiting production process.

When it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received in S46 (S46: Yes), the customer waiting state flag is set to 0 (S52), and the executing customer waiting normal effect or customer waiting introduction effect is performed. It ends (S53), the display of the menu display notification image 92 ends (S54), the menu non-operation timer is cleared to 0 (S55), and the customer waiting effect processing ends. The menu non-operation timer will be described later.

By executing the above customer waiting effect processing, during the customer waiting state from the reception of the customer waiting demo command from the main control board 51 to the start of the symbol change by the special symbol display means 26, the customer waiting normal effect is produced. And the customer waiting introduction effect appear alternately, and the menu display notification image is displayed on the image display means 22. It should be noted that the number of times of the customer waiting introduction effect that appears during one customer waiting state may be limited to once, twice, or the like.

Subsequently, the menu management process shown in FIG. 21 will be described. In this menu management process, first, a subtraction process of the menu non-operation timer, that is, a process of subtracting 1 on the condition that the value is larger than 0 is performed (S61, S62). Here, the menu non-operation timer is for measuring the non-operation period during menu display, and the initial value is set in S89 (FIG. 22) and S106 (FIG. 23) described later.

Next, it is determined whether or not any of the effect button 14 and the up / down keys of the cross operation means 15 has been pressed, and if the effect button 14 is pressed (S63: Yes), the effect button press time process (S63: Yes). S64), when the upper key of the cross operation means 15 is pressed (S65: Yes), the processing when the upper key is pressed (S66), and when the lower key is pressed (S67: Yes), the lower key is pressed. The time processing (S68) is executed respectively. In the present embodiment, simultaneous pressing of each key of the effect button 14 and the cross operating means 15 is not allowed.

The effect button pressing process (S64) when the effect button 14 is pressed is performed, for example, by the procedure shown in FIG. 22. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state flag is 1, that is, whether or not the operation valid period related to the setting change by menu selection is in effect (S81), and the customer waiting state flag is not 1. In S81: No), the processing when the effect button is pressed ends here.

If the customer waiting state flag is 1 (S81: Yes), it is determined whether or not the menu image flag is 1 (S82). Here, the menu image flag indicates whether or not the menu image 93 is being displayed, and 1 is set while the menu image 93 is being displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the menu image 93 is composed of a plurality of selection items including, for example, "return" for returning to the previous display state, and any one of the plurality of selection items. , The cursor indicating the selected state is positioned. The menu image 93 of FIG. 25 is composed of four types of selection items of "history", "customization", "guidance", and "back", and the cursor (indicated by hatching in the drawing) is "back" in the initial state. Is located in.

If the menu image flag is not 1 in S82 (S82: No), the display of the menu display notification image 92 is terminated on condition that the menu display notification image 92 is being displayed on the image display means 22 (S83: Yes → S84), and the menu image 93 and the menu operation notification image 94 are started to be displayed on the image display means 22 (S85, S86), and the menu notification sound is output from the speaker 81 (S87). Here, the menu operation notification image 94 is for notifying the operation method related to the menu image 93, and as shown in FIG. 25, an illustration showing the up and down keys of the cross operation means 15 used for moving the cursor and "selection". It is composed of the wording of, the illustration of the effect button 14 used for determining the selection item, and the wording of "decision".

Then, 1 (during menu image display) is set in the menu image flag (S88), an initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 10s) is set in the menu non-operation timer (S89), and the effect when the effect button is pressed ends. To do. In this way, when the effect button 14 is pressed while the menu image 93 is not displayed, the menu image 93 is displayed on the image display means 22.

If the menu image flag is 1 (menu image is being displayed) in S82 (S82: Yes), a determination sound is output from the speaker 81 (S90), and a specific process corresponding to the selection item at the cursor position is executed. (S91 to S95). That is, if the selection item at the cursor position has a lower menu (S91: Yes), the lower menu is displayed (S92), and if the selection item at the cursor position is "return" (S93: Yes), one is displayed. When the state returns to the previous state (S94), the lower menu does not exist in the selection item of the cursor position (S91: No), and it is not "return" (S93: No), it corresponds to the selection item of the cursor position. The process is executed (S95). Then, an initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 10s) is set in the menu non-operation timer (S89), and the effect when the effect button is pressed ends.

In the example of the menu image shown in FIG. 25, the selection item in which the lower menu exists is, for example, "customize". The selection item of this "customization" is for changing the setting of the game mode, for example, and when the selection of this "customization" is decided, the lower menu image 93a as shown in FIG. 26 is displayed. .. The lower menu image 93a is composed of a plurality of selection items (lower selection items) including, for example, a "menu screen" for returning to the first menu screen, and the initial position of the cursor is, for example, a selection other than the "menu screen". It is set to one of the items (here, the "standard mode" at the top position).

In the present embodiment, three types of game modes, a standard mode, a premium mode, and a chance-up mode, are provided as game modes that the player can select (FIG. 26), and the player selects any of the corresponding selection items. By selecting and deciding, it is possible to change to the desired game mode. When the lower menu image corresponding to this "customization" is displayed, it is desirable to set the initial position of the cursor to the selection item corresponding to the game mode at that time.

A lower menu may be further provided in any of the selection items of the lower menu image 93a. That is, the number of layers of the menu is arbitrary. Further, the initial position of the cursor when moving to a specific menu image may be different depending on whether the cursor is moved from a menu image higher than that or a menu image lower than that, for example, lower. It is desirable that the initial position of the cursor when returning from the menu image of is set to a selection item such as "menu screen", "back", etc. for moving to a higher level.

Further, in the example of the menu image shown in FIG. 25, the selection item for which the lower menu does not exist is, for example, "history", and when the selection of this "history" is decided, for example, a jackpot as shown in FIG. 27. History information is displayed. Even when the selection of the selection item for which such a lower menu does not exist is decided, as shown in FIG. 27, the image display means 22 has a "menu screen" or the like for returning to the upper menu such as the menu screen. A selection item and a menu operation notification image 94 for notifying the determination operation of the selection item are displayed.

Further, the process of pressing the upper key when the upper key of the cross operation means 15 is pressed (S66 in FIG. 21) and the process of pressing the lower key when the lower key is pressed (S68 in FIG. 21) are shown in FIG. The procedure shown in 23 is performed. Note that FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of the processing when the upper key is pressed, and only the difference between the processing when the upper key is pressed and the processing when the lower key is pressed is shown in parentheses. Here, the processing when the upper key is pressed will be described, and the processing when the lower key is pressed will also be mentioned.

In the process when the up key (down key) is pressed (FIG. 23), it is first determined whether or not the menu image flag is 1, that is, whether or not the menu image or the like is being displayed (S101), and the menu image flag is set. If it is not 1, that is, if the menu image or the like is not being displayed (S101: No), the processing when the up key (down key) is pressed ends here.

If the menu image flag is 1, that is, if the menu image or the like is being displayed (S101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the cursor position is the highest position (the lowest position in the case of processing when the down key is pressed). (S102), if it is not the highest position (the lowest position in the case of processing when the down key is pressed) (S102: No), move the cursor up one (in the case of processing when the down key is pressed, one down). (S104), if it is the highest position (the lowest position in the case of processing when the lower key is pressed) (S102: Yes), the cursor is moved to the lowest position (the highest position in the case of processing when the lower key is pressed) (S103). ). Then, the cursor movement sound is output from the speaker 81 (S105), the initial value (for example, the value corresponding to 10s) is set in the menu non-operation timer (S106), and the processing when the up key (down key) is pressed is completed. ..

In this way, the up and down keys of the cross operation means 15 are effective in the state where the menu image 93 is displayed, the up key moves the cursor upward, and the down key moves the cursor downward, and by continuous operation thereof. The cursor is designed to cycle through multiple selections.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. Following the processing of S63 to S68 as described above, it is determined whether or not the value of the menu non-operation timer is 0 (S69), and if the value of the menu non-operation timer is not 0, that is, the effect button 14 If a predetermined time (for example, 10 s) has not yet elapsed since any of the up and down keys of the cross operation means 15 was last operated, the menu management process ends here.

If the value of the menu non-operation timer is 0 in S69, that is, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 s) has elapsed since any of the effect button 14 and the up / down keys of the cross operation means 15 was last operated (S69). : Yes), on condition that the menu image flag is 1 (displaying the menu image, etc.) (S70: Yes), the display of the menu image 93 and the menu operation notification image 94 is finished (S71, S72), and the menu is displayed. At the same time as starting the display of the display notification image 92 (S73), the menu image flag is set to 0 (S74), and the menu management process is terminated. In this way, when the non-operation period during the menu display reaches a predetermined time (for example, 10 s), the display of the menu image 93 and the like ends, and the state of waiting for the operation is entered.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, a part of the production mode is different between the in-game production performed during the game and the customer waiting introduction production corresponding to the in-game production. It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the customer waiting introduction effect is an actual effect (during the game effect) while communicating the effect to the player as faithfully as possible by the customer waiting introduction effect in the waiting state. Further, when the in-game effect includes a symbol variation display on the image display means 22, the customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the in-game effect is configured so that the symbol is not fixedly displayed, so that the player is assumed to be a customer. Even if the waiting introduction effect is misunderstood as an in-game effect, it is possible to prevent the result from causing a sensation.

FIG. 29 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, and when selecting from a plurality of customer waiting introduction effects to be executed during the customer waiting state, the customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the game mode at that time is selected. An example configured to do so is shown. The configuration other than the selection process of the customer waiting introduction effect is the same as that of the first embodiment.

FIG. 29 shows the contents of the customer waiting introduction effect selection process (S50a) in the customer waiting effect process shown in FIG. 20. In the customer waiting introduction effect selection process (FIG. 29) of the present embodiment, the game mode at that time is determined (S111), and the customer waiting introduction effect for the game mode, that is, is executed during the game in the game mode. A customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to a possible in-game effect is selected from a plurality of types (S112 to S114).

For example, an in-game effect such as a fluctuating pattern or a fluctuating effect is provided for each game mode, and a customer waiting introduction effect for each game mode (for the game mode) is provided corresponding to the in-game effect for each game mode. If the game mode is the standard mode, the customer waiting introduction effect for the standard mode is selected (S112), and if the game mode is the premium mode, the customer waiting introduction effect for the premium mode is selected (S113). ), When the game mode is the chance-up mode, the customer waiting introduction effect for the chance-up mode is selected (S114).

As a result, there is an advantage that the customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the in-game effect that does not appear in the game mode at that time does not appear, and the in-game effect can be effectively introduced to the player. The method of selecting the customer waiting introduction effect in S112 to S114 is arbitrary, and may be selected from the customer waiting introduction effect for each game mode by lottery or in a predetermined order. ..

FIG. 30 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention, and when the second embodiment is partially modified to select a customer waiting introduction effect to be executed during the customer waiting state, other than the game mode at that time. An example is shown in which the customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the game mode of is selected. The configuration other than the selection process of the customer waiting introduction effect is the same as that of the second embodiment.

In the customer waiting introduction effect selection process (FIG. 30) of the present embodiment, the game mode at that time is determined (S111), and a customer waiting introduction effect for a game mode different from the game mode is selected from a plurality of types. (S112a to S114a). For example, when the game mode is the standard mode, the customer waiting introduction effect for the premium mode or the chance up mode is selected (S112a), and when the game mode is the premium mode, the customer for the standard mode or the chance up mode is selected. The waiting introduction effect is selected (S113a), and when the game mode is the chance-up mode, the customer waiting introduction effect for the standard mode or the premium mode is selected (S114a).

This has the advantage of being able to effectively introduce the production in a game mode different from the game mode at that time. In this case, it is desirable to notify which game mode is supported in the customer waiting introduction effect. Further, the method of selecting the customer waiting introduction effect in S112a to S114a is arbitrary, and may be selected from the target customer waiting introduction effects by lottery or in a predetermined order.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, of the three types of customer waiting introduction effects shown in the embodiment, the third movable body introduction effect and the third button introduction effect are configured so that the effect symbols are not displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 28 (a)). ), (B)), for example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the effect symbol may be variablely displayed on the image display means 22.

Further, regarding the third movable body introduction effect and the S reach 2 introduction effect, the light emission mode (emission color here) of the LED 24a is different from that during the game (FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (c)), for example, FIG. As shown in 32 (a) and 32 (b), the light emitting mode (for example, the light emitting color) of the LED 24a may be the same as the effect during the game. When the light emitting mode of the light emitting body is different between the in-game effect and the corresponding customer waiting introduction effect, the light emitting mode is not limited to the emission color, for example, brightness, light emission / non-emission, fermentation time, blinking interval, etc. May be different.

Further, in the third movable body introduction effect, instead of operating the second movable body 34, the image display means 22 is displayed with an image showing the operating state of the second movable body 34 (FIG. 28 (a)), but the second The movable body 34 may be actually operated in the same manner as the effect during the game. 33 (a) and 33 (b) show the first and second movable bodies 32 and 34 with respect to the third movable body introduction effect and the S reach 2 introduction effect shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b). An example of changing to work together is shown.

Further, although none of the three types of customer waiting introduction effects shown in the embodiment is configured to output the effect sound (FIGS. 28 (a) to (c)), the effect sound is output in the same manner as the in-game effect. You may do so. 34 (a) and 34 (b) are examples in which the effect sound is output for the third movable body introduction effect and the S reach 2 introduction effect shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b). Shown.

The S reach 2 introduction effect of the embodiment is configured to correspond to the entire reach effect in the S reach 2 jackpot fluctuation pattern, but a customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to a part of the reach effect may be formed. A part of the reach production may be a single production range or a combination of a plurality of production ranges.

In addition, it is desirable to perform a customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to an effect executed during the reach variation with the highest jackpot reliability and an effect with a high appearance rate when a reach variation with a higher jackpot reliability is selected.

When there are a plurality of types of button effects in which the operation effective notification image 91 is different, it is desirable to perform a customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the button effect in which the operation effective notification image 91 with higher jackpot reliability appears. The button effect is an example of an operation effect capable of executing the operation effect based on the player operating the operation means, and the operation means is not limited to the push buttons such as the effect button 14. It may be lever-shaped, handle-shaped, or the like.

In the third movable body introduction effect of the embodiment, instead of operating the second movable body 34, an image display indicating the operating state of the second movable body 34 is displayed on the image display means 22, and the LED 34a of the second movable body 34 is displayed. Although it is configured not to emit light, may be configured to emit light of the LED 34a in the same light emitting mode as the third movable body effect that operates the second movable body 34.

In the embodiment, a plurality of customer waiting introduction effects can be executed a plurality of times with a customer waiting normal effect in between, but a plurality of types of customer waiting introduction effects may be continuously executed, or the same customer waiting introduction effect may be executed. The production may be executed a plurality of times in succession. Further, when it is possible to execute a plurality of types of customer waiting introduction effects, the execution time of each customer waiting introduction effect may be the same. In this way, by making the execution times of the plurality of customer waiting introduction effects corresponding to the effects during the game having different execution times the same, it is possible to equally introduce the attractiveness of the plurality of types of the effects during the game to the players.

In the embodiment, the customer waiting normal effect and the customer waiting introduction effect are alternately performed, but the content of the customer waiting normal effect is arbitrary, and a plurality of types of customer waiting normal effects may be provided. In this way, by performing a customer waiting normal production with contents different from the customer waiting introduction production (for example, one that notifies the game specifications) following the customer waiting introduction production, it is possible to prevent the production in the customer waiting state from becoming monotonous. it can.

In the S reach 2 introduction effect of the embodiment, it is configured so that the symbol is not fixedly displayed by keeping the symbol in the shaking fluctuation at the final stage of the symbol fluctuation. However, in the case of performing the fluctuation display of the symbol in the customer waiting introduction production, for example. The symbol may not be fixedly displayed by constantly changing the symbol at high speed. It may be a part of the symbols or all the symbols that are maintained as the shaking fluctuation and the high-speed fluctuation. Further, when the variable display of the symbol is performed in the customer waiting introduction effect, the variable display may be performed in a transparent state, that is, a state in which the rear side can be seen through. In this way, by making the variation mode of the symbol in the customer waiting introduction effect different from the variation mode of the symbol in the corresponding in-game production, the player waits for the customer while effectively introducing the attractiveness of the in-game production. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the introduction effect is an actual effect (in-game effect) as much as possible. Further, when the variable display of the symbol is performed in the customer waiting introduction effect, the stop symbol (for example, a character symbol or the like) which is not used in the in-game effect may be confirmed and displayed.

The in-game production that is the target of the customer waiting introduction effect is arbitrary, and for example, a customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead continuous effect or a look-ahead hold change effect may be executed.

When selecting the customer waiting introduction effect, both the customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to the game mode at that time and the customer waiting introduction effect corresponding to other game modes may be selected. In this case, it is desirable to notify which game mode the customer waiting introduction effect corresponds to.

As the production mode of the introduction production, for example, "blue", "green", "red", "rainbow (premier)", the jackpot reliability is extremely high (for example, 100%), and the jackpot reliability is usually lower than that. When there is an aspect, it is desirable to use a normal aspect (for example, any of "blue", "green", and "red") other than the premier aspect (for example, "rainbow") for the introduction effect. If the premier mode with extremely high jackpot reliability is used for the introduction production, there is a risk that the player will mistake it as a jackpot even while waiting for customers, but in the case of the normal mode, that possibility is low. is there.

Even if there is a possibility that all the symbols will be displayed with the same symbol such as "222", "777", "★★★" in the in-game production, all the symbols will be the same in the introductory effect corresponding to the in-game production. , For example, "2 ↓ 2" and "↓ ↓ ↓" (↓ indicates changing) may be used to keep at least a part of the symbols in the changing state.

In FIGS. 14 (b) and 16 (b), the second movable body high-speed drop and the reliability display effect are performed at the same time as the start of the introduction effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of them is performed after a predetermined waiting time. The second movable body may be dropped at high speed, and the reliability display effect may be performed.

The symbol variation display on the image display means in the in-game production is, for example, "↓↓↓" to "2 ↓ 2", "2 ↓ 2" to "777 (all shaking variation)", "7 ↓ 7" to "777". (All shaking fluctuations) ”, the fluctuation display mode may be changed as the effect during the game progresses.

The referral effect or the customer waiting effect including the introduction effect is executed only when the game state is in the normal state, and the game state is in a special state (for example, in the probabilistic state, in the time saving state, in the latent state) which is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state. During the probabilistic state, etc.), the introduction effect or the customer waiting effect including the introduction effect may not be executed.

The introduction effect may be executed according to the game state. For example, if the game state is the normal state, an introduction effect corresponding to the in-game effect that can occur in the normal state is executed, and if the game state is the probability change state, the time saving state, and the latent probability change state, the probability change state and the time reduction state are executed, respectively. Introductory effects corresponding to in-game effects that may occur during the state or the latent probability change state may be executed.

Further, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but can be similarly implemented in various game machines such as arrange ball machines, sparrow ball game machines, and slot machines.

22 Image display means 41 Directing symbol display means (design display means)
85 In-game production control means 86 Customer waiting control means

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A symbol display means that can display variable symbols and
An in-game effect executing means for executing an in-game effect related to the variable display of the symbol during the game, and an in-game effect execution means.
In a gaming machine provided with an introduction effect executing means for executing an introduction effect corresponding to at least one predetermined in-game effect among a plurality of types of the in- game effects during a non-game in which the in-game effect is not executed.
The multiple types of in-game effects include special in-game effects.
The special game effect can be executed only when a profit state occurs after the execution.
The predetermined in-game effect does not include the special in-game effect.
The introduction effect is characterized in that the introduction symbols corresponding to the symbols in the in-game effect are displayed in a variable manner, and a part or all of the introduction symbols are maintained in a swaying fluctuation so as not to be stopped and displayed. A game machine to be. A symbol display means that can display variable symbols and
An in-game effect executing means for executing an in-game effect related to the variable display of the symbol during the game, and an in-game effect execution means.
In a gaming machine provided with an introduction effect executing means for executing an introduction effect corresponding to at least one predetermined in-game effect among a plurality of types of the in- game effects during a non-game in which the in-game effect is not executed.
The multiple types of in-game effects include special in-game effects.
The special game effect can be executed only when a profit state occurs after the execution.
The predetermined in-game effect does not include the special in-game effect.
In the introduction effect, the introduction symbols corresponding to the symbols in the in-game effect are displayed in a variable manner, and some or all of the introduction symbols are maintained at high speed fluctuations before deceleration so as not to be stopped and displayed. A game machine characterized by that.

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