JP6909081B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, or a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

As an example of such a gaming machine, when the frame movable body provided above the image display device moves from the standby position to the operating position, the object image corresponding to the frame movable body is moved upward in the image display device. It has been proposed to guide a player's line of sight to a frame movable body by performing a line-of-sight guidance display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-022009

The technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that a dedicated display (line-of-sight guidance display) is required to guide the player's line of sight.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preferably guiding a player's line of sight without providing a dedicated effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine that plays games
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect using a display means having a rectangular display area, and an effect execution means.
It is provided at a position away from the display means, and is provided with a suggestion means capable of suggesting that the control is controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player by changing from the off state to the on state.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect of moving a specific object displayed in the display area at a specific timing.
The suggestion means is provided at a specific position separated from one side of the display area in a direction intersecting the one side, and at least a specific suggestion means capable of giving a suggestion at a special timing after the specific timing is provided. Including
The specific effect includes a first specific effect of moving the specific object from the other side facing the one side toward the one side, and a second specific effect of moving the specific object from the one side toward the other side. Including at least
When the suggestion by the specific suggestion means is performed at the special timing, the first specific effect is more likely to be executed at the specific timing than when the suggestion by the specific suggestion means is not performed at the special timing.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, other gaming machines of the present invention may be used.
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1)
An effect execution means (for example, processing of steps S108 and S109 executed by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing an effect (for example, a character movement effect) using a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51), and
Notification means (for example, premium chance lamp 81, large chance lamp 82, chance lamp 83) provided at a position away from the display means (for example, an upper position, a left position, a right position) and capable of performing notification (for example, a premium chance lamp 81, a large chance lamp 82, a chance lamp 83). ) And
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect for moving a specific object (for example, a specific character image 511) displayed on the display means at a specific timing (for example, the first timing) (for example, the sub control unit 91). Executes the processes of steps S101, S108, and S109),
The notification means is provided at a specific position (for example, a left position) away from the display means in a specific direction (for example, to the left), and is a special timing (for example, a second timing) after the specific timing. ) At least includes a specific notification means (for example, a large chance lamp 82) capable of performing notification.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect (for example, a character movement effect of the effect pattern A) for moving the specific object toward the specific direction, and a direction (for example, upward direction) different from the specific direction for the specific object. , Right direction) includes at least a second specific effect (for example, character movement effect of effect patterns B and C).
When the notification by the specific notification means is performed at the special timing, the first specific effect is more likely to be executed at the specific timing than when the notification by the specific notification means is not performed at the special timing (for example, the second). When it is decided to execute the chance effect of lighting the large chance lamp 82 at the timing, it is decided to execute the chance effect of lighting the chance lamps 81 and 83 different from the large chance lamp 82 at the second timing. The character movement effect of the effect pattern A is more likely to be executed at the first timing than when it is set or when it is decided not to execute the chance effect).

According to such a configuration, when the notification is performed by the specific notification means at the special timing, the specific effect different from the first specific effect may be executed at the specific timing, so that the line of sight of the player is displayed. There is no special effect for guiding to a specific notification means provided at a specific position away from the specific direction. Then, when the notification by the specific notification means is performed at the special timing, it is more preferable than the gaming machine in which the first specific effect is difficult to be executed at the specific timing than when the notification by the specific notification means is not performed at the special timing. The line of sight can be guided to a specific notification means. As a result, the line of sight of the player can be suitably guided to the specific notification means without providing a dedicated effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The specific notification means may be able to notify that there is a high possibility of being advantageous to the player (for example, the large chance lamp 82 has a high degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player. You may notify that it is the second highest).

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to and expects the notification by the specific notification means rather than the game machine in which the notification that the specific notification means is likely to be advantageous to the player is not performed. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The notification means is provided at a predetermined position (for example, a right position) away from the display means in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right), and can perform notification at the special timing (for example, a predetermined notification means (for example). For example, including at least a chance lamp 83)
The second specific effect is an effect of moving the specific object toward the predetermined direction (for example, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is an effect of moving the display of the specific character image 511 to the right).
When the notification by the predetermined notification means is performed after the execution of the specific effect, the second specific effect is performed as the specific effect at the specific timing as compared with the case where the notification by the predetermined notification means is not performed after the execution of the specific effect. It may be easy to execute (for example, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 at the second timing, the chance lamps 81 and 82 different from the chance lamp 83 are turned on at the second timing. The character movement effect of the effect pattern B may be more easily executed at the first timing than when it is decided to execute the chance effect or when it is decided not to execute the chance effect).

According to such a configuration, when the notification by the predetermined notification means is performed after the execution of the specific effect, the specific effect different from the second specific effect may be executed at the specific timing, so that the player's line of sight can be seen. There is no dedicated effect for guiding to a predetermined notification means provided at a predetermined position away from the display means in a predetermined direction. Then, it is more suitable than a gaming machine in which it is difficult to execute the second specific effect at a specific timing than when the notification is performed by the predetermined notification means after the execution of the specific effect and the notification is not performed by the predetermined notification means after the execution of the specific effect. The player's line of sight can be guided to a predetermined notification means. As a result, the line of sight of the player can be suitably guided to the predetermined notification means without providing a dedicated effect.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
The event notified by the specific notification means and the event notified by the predetermined notification means may be different (for example, the large chance lamp 82 has the second highest degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the chance lamp 83 may notify that the highest degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player is the lowest).

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to which notification means the line of sight is guided to, rather than the gaming machine in which the event notified by the specific notification means and the event notified by the predetermined notification means are the same. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above
The second specific effect effect mode includes a plurality of types of effect modes including a special effect mode (for example, a special effect pattern) (for example, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B includes a special effect pattern).
When the notification by the specific notification means is performed after the execution of the second specific effect, the second specific effect is performed at the specific timing as compared with the case where the notification is not performed by the specific notification means after the execution of the second specific effect. It may be easy to execute in the special effect mode (for example, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 at the second timing, the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 at the second timing is performed. The character movement effect of the effect pattern B may be more easily executed in the special effect pattern at the first timing than when it is decided to execute or when it is decided not to execute the chance effect).

According to such a configuration, when a gaming machine that does not include a plurality of types of production modes including a special production mode in the production mode of the second specific effect, or when notification is performed by the specific notification means after the execution of the second specific effect. In addition, the player is in the production mode of the second specific effect rather than the gaming machine in which the second specific effect is more difficult to be executed in the special effect mode at a specific timing than when the notification by the specific notification means is not performed after the execution of the second specific effect. It will be noticed and the interest of the game will be improved.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
When the first specific effect is executed at the specific timing and the notification by the specific notification means is performed at the special timing, even if the second specific effect is not executed between the specific timing and the special timing. Good (for example, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 is executed at the second timing, the effect is produced between the first timing and the second timing. The character movement effects of patterns B and C do not have to be executed).

According to such a configuration, a game in which the first specific effect is executed at a specific timing and the second specific effect is executed between the specific timing and the special timing when the notification is performed by the specific notification means at the special timing. It is possible to reduce the guidance of the player's line of sight in a direction different from the specific direction of the machine.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Advantageous notification executing means (for example, processing of steps S110 to S112 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing advantageous notification (for example, chance effect) for notifying that the state is advantageous, and
A specific notification execution means (for example, a specific state notification LED) that executes a specific notification (for example, lighting of the specific state notification LED) for notifying that the game is in a specific state (for example, an error state) in which the progress of the game becomes impossible. With processing to light up)
When the specific notification execution means shifts to the specific state during the execution of the advantageous notification by the advantageous notification execution means, the specific notification execution means executes the specific notification, and the advantageous notification execution means continues the advantageous notification. (For example, the sub-control unit 91 may continue to light the chance lamps 81 to 83 that were lit in the chance effect when the specific state is changed to the specific state and the specific state notification LED is lit during the execution of the chance effect. ).

According to such a configuration, even if the player shifts to the specific state during the execution of the advantageous notification, the player can be made to recognize that the specific state and the advantageous state. Therefore, when the game shifts to a specific state in which the progress of the game becomes impossible, the player can be made to recognize the state of the gaming machine at the time of shifting to the specific state.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a character movement effect. (A) is a figure which shows an example of an effect pattern selection table, (B) is a figure which shows an example of a special lottery table. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at the first timing, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp is executed at the second timing. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed at the first timing, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp is executed at the second timing. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at the first timing, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp is executed at the second timing. (A) An explanatory diagram when the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed in the special effect pattern at the first timing, and (B) an explanatory diagram when the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp is executed at the second timing. .. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing chart at the time of transitioning to a specific state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the game is controlled by a game control board (not shown), the effect is controlled by an effect control board (not shown), and a drive power source is generated by a power supply board (not shown) and supplied to each component. Will be done. As shown in FIG. 1, the effect control board includes a sub control unit 91. Further, a liquid crystal display 51 as an example of the display means, and a premium chance lamp 81, a large chance lamp 82, and a chance lamp 83 as an example of the notification means are connected to the effect control board, and these effect devices are connected. 51, 81 to 83 are driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91.

The liquid crystal display 51 is used to execute an effect of displaying an image (for example, a character movement effect described later). Further, each of the chance lamps 81 to 83 is used to execute an effect of turning on the illumination light (for example, a chance effect to be described later), and notifies that there is a high degree of expectation that the lighting will be advantageous to the player. .. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player is preset so that the premium chance lamp 81 is lit the highest, the large chance lamp 82 is the second highest, and the chance lamp 83 is the lowest. Has been done.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 and the chance lamps 81 to 83 are provided on a front door (not shown) of the gaming machine 1. The liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the center of the front door. Further, the premium chance lamp 81 is provided at a position (upper position) away from the liquid crystal display 51, and the large chance lamp 82 is at a position (left position) away from the liquid crystal display 51 to the left. The chance lamp 83 is provided at a position (right position) away from the liquid crystal display 51 to the right.

Next, the effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes the character movement effect in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used at the first timing (specific timing) during the game, and then each chance lamp 81 to 83 at the second timing (special timing). It is possible to perform a chance production in which is used. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the character movement effect is an effect of moving the display of the specific character image 511 as an example of the specific object displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 within the display area. Further, the chance effect is an effect of turning on any one of the chance lamps 81 to 83. When the chance effect is executed, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment keeps the chance lamps 81 to 83 lit until the state in which the expectation is high, which is advantageous for the player, ends. The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment forcibly terminates the execution of all the effects when an event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game occurs during the execution of the effects.

The first timing and the second timing may be any timing as long as the character movement effect and the chance effect can be executed. For example, in the case where the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, if the chance effect is executed at the start of the reach effect, an arbitrary timing before the start of the reach effect is set as the first timing, and the reach effect is started. Time may be the second timing. Further, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the end of the reach effect, the start time of the reach effect may be set as the first timing and the end time of the reach effect may be set as the second timing. Further, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the start of the continuous effect executed over the variable display of the specific symbol once or a plurality of times (so-called special figure game), any timing before the start of the continuous effect is performed. May be set as the first timing, and the start time of the continuous production may be set as the second timing. Further, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the end of the continuous effect, the start time of the continuous effect may be set as the first timing and the end time of the continuous effect may be set as the second timing.
That is, the period from the first timing to the second timing may be the period of the special figure game within one game, or may be the period of the special figure game spanning a plurality of games.

Further, for example, when the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the start switch operation (so-called lever-on time) may be set as the first timing, and the reel third stop operation may be set as the second timing. If the chance effect is executed at the start of the continuous effect executed between one game or between a plurality of games, an arbitrary timing before the start of the continuous effect is set as the first timing, and at the start of the continuous effect. May be the second timing. Further, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the end of the continuous effect, the start time of the continuous effect may be set as the first timing and the end time of the continuous effect may be set as the second timing.
That is, the period from the first timing to the second timing may be a period of one game or less, or a period spanning a plurality of games.

Further, regarding the chance production, the degree of expectation that is advantageous for the player is that the premium chance lamp 81 is the highest, the second chance lamp 82 is the second highest, and the chance lamp 83 is the lowest. .. For example, if the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine and the chance effect is executed at the start or end of the reach effect, it depends on the high winning rate of the big hit or the small hit in the reach effect. The chance lamps 81 to 83 to be turned on may be determined. In addition, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the start or end of the continuous effect, the winning rate of the event suggested by the continuous effect (for example, execution of super reach effect, execution of premium effect, etc.) is high. The chance lamps 81 to 83 to be turned on may be determined accordingly.

Further, for example, in the case where the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the time of the third stop operation of the reel, the winning rate of the bonus, AT (assist time), and the number of AT games is high. The chance lamps 81 to 83 to be turned on may be determined accordingly. In addition, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the start or end of the continuous effect, the event suggested by the continuous effect (for example, the transition to the chance zone or the special zone for adding the number of AT games, AT winning or AT). The high winning rate of additional winning of the number of games, execution of premium production, etc. and the degree of expectation in the event (for example, the high winning rate of bonuses and ATs, and the period of the chance zone and the special zone for adding the number of AT games) The chance lamps 81 to 83 to be turned on may be determined according to the length).

As shown in FIG. 2, in the effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first timing has been reached (step S101). The sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S101 until the first timing is reached (step S101; N), and executes the process when the first timing is reached (step S101; Y). It is determined whether or not the character movement effect is selected as the effect (step S102).

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a character movement effect of a plurality of types of effect patterns. Specifically, an effect pattern A for moving the display of the specific character image 511 from the right end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to the left (an effect pattern for running the specific character to the left, see FIG. 3A). , Directive pattern B for moving the display of the specific character image 511 from the left end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to the right (see the directive pattern for running the specific character to the right, FIG. 3B), the specific character image. Character movement of any of the effect patterns C (effect pattern for jumping a specific character upward, see FIG. 3C) for moving the display of 511 upward from the lower end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to execute the production. In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment needs to determine whether or not to execute the character movement effect before the first timing.

Returning to FIG. 2, the sub-control unit 91 executes the selected effect when the character movement effect is not selected (step S102; N), that is, when an effect different from the character movement effect is selected. (Step S103), the process ends. On the other hand, when the character movement effect is selected (step S102; Y), the sub-control unit 91 selects the effect pattern using the effect pattern selection table shown in FIG. 4 (A) (step S104), and the effect pattern It is determined whether or not B is selected (step S105).

Here, the effect pattern selection table is a table for selecting the effect pattern of the character movement effect. In the effect pattern selection table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, when it is determined that the premium chance lamp 81 is turned on as a chance effect, the selection rate of the effect pattern A and the effect pattern B Is set in advance so that each is 10% and the selection rate of the effect pattern C is 80%. When it is decided that the large chance lamp 82 is turned on as a chance effect, the selection rate of the effect pattern B and the effect pattern C is 10%, and the selection rate of the effect pattern A is 80%, respectively. It is preset. When it is decided that the chance lamp 83 is turned on as the chance effect, the selection rate of the effect pattern A and the effect pattern C is 10%, and the selection rate of the effect pattern B is 80% in advance. It is set. Further, when it is determined that the chance effects are not executed and the chance lamps 81 to 83 are not lit, the selection rates of the effect patterns A to C are preset to be 5%, respectively. ..

In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment determines whether or not to execute the chance effect before the first timing, and which chance lamps 81 to 83 are used in the chance effect. It is necessary to decide whether to turn on. In the present embodiment, the effect pattern of the character movement effect is selected after the first timing, but the effect pattern may be selected before the first timing, for example, the character movement effect is executed. The production pattern may be selected when the decision is made.

Returning to FIG. 2, when the effect pattern B is selected (step S105; Y), the sub-control unit 91 draws a special effect pattern using the special lottery table shown in FIG. 4 (B) (step S106). , It is determined whether or not the lottery of the special production pattern has been won (step S107). Here, the special effect pattern is a special effect pattern that can be executed in the character movement effect of the effect pattern B shown in FIG. 3 (B). Specifically, an effect pattern for moving the specific character image 511 from the left end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to the right at high speed (an effect pattern for running the specific character to the right with a fierce dash, FIG. 3D). See).

Further, the special lottery table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the character movement effect of the effect pattern B in the special effect pattern. In the special lottery table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), when it is determined that the premium chance lamp 81 is turned on as a chance effect, the winning rate (decision rate) of the special effect pattern is set. It is preset to be 95%. Further, when it is determined that the large chance lamp 82 is turned on as a chance effect, the winning rate of the special effect pattern is set to be 80% in advance. Further, when it is decided that the chance lamp 83 is turned on as the chance effect, the winning rate of the special effect pattern is set to be 20% in advance. Further, when it is determined that the chance effects are not executed and the chance lamps 81 to 83 are not turned on, the winning rate of the special effect pattern is set to be 5% in advance.

Returning to FIG. 2, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the lottery of the special effect pattern (step S107; Y), the sub-control unit 91 executes the character movement effect of the effect pattern B (the second specific effect of the special effect mode) in the special effect pattern. (Step S108), and it is determined whether or not the second timing has been reached (step S110). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 does not win the lottery of the special effect pattern (step S107; N) or when the effect pattern B is not selected (step S105; Y), the sub-control unit 91 is not a special effect pattern. The character movement effect of the effect pattern selected in the effect pattern is executed (step S109), and it is determined whether or not the second timing has been reached (step S110).

The sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S110 until the second timing is reached (step S101; N), and executes the process when the second timing is reached (step S110; Y). It is determined whether or not the chance effect is selected as the effect (step S111). When the chance effect is selected (step S111; Y), the sub control unit 91 executes the chance effect of turning on the selected chance lamp and ends the process. On the other hand, when the chance effect is not selected (step S111; N), the sub control unit 91 ends the process without executing the chance effect.

Next, an execution example of the character movement effect and the chance effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8. When the character movement effect and the chance effect are selected in advance as the effect to be executed, the sub control unit 91 executes the character movement effect at the first timing and then executes the chance effect at the second timing. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 presets the selection rate of the effect pattern of the character movement effect based on the types of the chance lamps 81 to 83 that are lit in the chance effect. Specifically, when executing the chance effect of lighting the large chance lamp 82, the effect pattern A is likely to be selected, and when executing the chance effect of lighting the chance lamp 83, the effect pattern B is likely to be selected. Therefore, when the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is executed, the effect pattern C is easily selected.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), after the sub-control unit 91 executes the character movement effect of the effect pattern A in the first timing, the sub-control unit 91 is large in the second timing as shown in FIG. 5 (B). It is easy to execute the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 82. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the sub-control unit 91 has a chance at the second timing as shown in FIG. 6B after executing the character movement effect of the effect pattern B at the first timing. It is easy to execute the chance effect of turning on the lamp 83. Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sub-control unit 91 has a chance at the second timing as shown in FIG. 7B after executing the character movement effect of the effect pattern C at the first timing. It is easy to execute the chance effect of turning on the lamp 83.

When the effect pattern B is selected as the effect pattern for the character movement effect, the sub-control unit 91 draws a lottery as to whether or not to execute the character movement effect of the effect pattern B in the special effect pattern. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 presets the winning rate of the special effect pattern based on the types of the chance lamps 81 to 83 that are lit in the chance effect. Specifically, the winning rate of lighting the premium chance lamp 81 is the highest, the winning rate of lighting the large chance lamp 82 is the second highest, the winning rate of lighting the chance lamp 83 is the third highest, and all chance lamps. The winning rate of 81-83 without lighting is the lowest. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, the sub-control unit 91 has a different chance from the chance lamp 83 at the second timing after executing the character movement effect of the effect pattern B of the special effect pattern at the first timing. It is easy to execute the chance effect of turning on the lamps (for example, the large chance lamp 82 and the premium chance lamp 81 shown in FIG. 8B).

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 not only executes a chance effect of lighting a chance lamp different from the chance lamp 83 at the second timing, but also a chance effect of lighting the chance lamp 83 at the second timing. A special lottery table so that the character movement effect of the effect pattern B of the special effect pattern can be executed at the first timing even when all chance lamps 81 to 83 are not turned on and the chance effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is determined that the chance lamp 83 is lit as a chance effect, or that the chance effect is not executed and the chance lamps 81 to 83 are not lit. If so, the winning rate of the special effect pattern may be set to 0% in advance so that the character movement effect of the effect pattern B of the special effect pattern is not executed at the first timing.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the chance lamps 81 to 83 are provided at positions away from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the character movement effect of moving the specific character image 511 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the first timing, and each chance at the second timing after the first timing. It is possible to execute a chance effect of turning on any of the lamps 81 to 83. The effect patterns for the character movement effect include an effect pattern A that moves the display of the specific character image 511 to the left, an effect pattern B that moves the display of the specific character image 511 to the right, and a specific character image 511. An effect pattern C for moving the display upward is included, and the display of the specific character image 511 can be moved in the direction in which the chance lamps 81 to 83 are provided. Then, when the sub-control unit 91 decides to execute the chance effect of turning on the chance lamps 81 to 83 provided at positions separated from the liquid crystal display 51 in a specific direction at the second timing, the chance It is easier to select an effect pattern in which the specific character image 511 moves in the specific direction as the effect pattern of the character movement effect executed at the first timing than when the chance effect of turning on the lamps 81 to 83 is not executed. .. That is, after the display of the specific character image 511 moves in the direction in which the chance lamps 81 to 83 that are turned on in the chance effect are provided, the chance lamps 81 to 83 are easily turned on.

For example, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at a rate of 80%, while the effect pattern is executed at a rate of 20%. Character movement effects of effect patterns B and C different from A are executed. By doing so, when the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 is executed at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect patterns B and C different from the effect pattern A can be executed at the first timing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is no special effect for guiding the player's line of sight to the large chance lamp 82 provided at a position away from the liquid crystal display 51 in the left direction. ..

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the other chance lamps 81 and 83 at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at a rate of 10%, respectively, and the chance effect is not executed. When the decision is made, the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at a rate of 5%. That is, when the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 is executed at the second timing, the character of the effect pattern A is executed at the first timing as compared with the case where the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 is not executed at the second timing. The movement effect is easier to execute. By doing so, when the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 at the second timing is executed, at the first timing than when the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 at the second timing is not executed. The line of sight of the player can be guided to the large chance lamp 82 more preferably than the game machine in which the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is difficult to be executed.
As a result, the player's line of sight can be suitably guided to the large chance lamp 82 without providing a dedicated effect.

Further, for example, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed at a rate of 80%, while the effect is produced at a rate of 20%. Character movement effects of effect patterns A and C different from pattern B are executed. By doing so, when the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 at the second timing is executed, there is a possibility that the character movement effect of the effect patterns A and C different from the effect pattern B is executed at the first timing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is no special effect for guiding the player's line of sight to the chance lamp 83 provided at a position distant from the liquid crystal display 51 in the right direction.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of lighting the other chance lamps 81 and 82 at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed at a rate of 10%, respectively, and the chance effect is not executed. When the decision is made, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed at a rate of 5%. That is, when the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 is executed at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is performed at the first timing as compared with the case where the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 is not executed at the second timing. Is easier to execute. By doing so, when the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 at the second timing is executed, the effect pattern is performed at the first timing as compared with the case where the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 is not executed at the second timing. The line of sight of the player can be guided to the chance lamp 83 more preferably than the game machine in which the character movement effect of B is difficult to be executed.
As a result, the player's line of sight can be suitably guided to the chance lamp 83 without providing a dedicated effect.

Further, for example, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at a rate of 80%, while the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at a rate of 20%. The character movement effects of the effect patterns A and B, which are different from the effect patterns C, are executed. By doing so, when the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is executed at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect patterns A and B different from the effect pattern C can be executed at the first timing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is no special effect for guiding the player's line of sight to the premium chance lamp 81 provided at a position distant from the liquid crystal display 51 in the upward direction. ..

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the chance effect of turning on the other chance lamps 82 and 83 at the second timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at a rate of 10%, respectively, and the chance effect is not executed. When the decision is made, the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at a rate of 5%. That is, when the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is executed at the second timing, the character of the effect pattern C is executed at the first timing as compared with the case where the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is not executed at the second timing. The movement effect is easier to execute. By doing so, when the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is executed in the second timing, the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is not executed in the second timing at the first timing. The line of sight of the player can be guided to the premium chance lamp 81 more preferably than the game machine in which the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is difficult to be executed.
As a result, the player's line of sight can be suitably guided to the premium chance lamp 81 without providing a dedicated effect.

In the present embodiment, three types of chance lamps 81 to 83 are provided, but the types of chance lamps may be one type or two types, or four or more types. For example, any one or two of the chance lamps 81 to 83 may be omitted, or a special chance lamp may be newly provided at a position (lower position) away from the liquid crystal display 51. ..
Further, in the present embodiment, three types of effect patterns are provided for the character movement effect, but at least two types of character movement effects may be used, and four or more types may be used. For example, any one of the effect patterns A to C may be omitted, and the effect pattern D (specific character) that moves the display of the specific character image 511 downward from the upper end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (specific character). May be newly provided as an effect pattern) in which the character can be moved downward while digging a hole.

In particular, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, only the character movement effect of one type of effect pattern selected is executed between the first timing and the second timing.

For example, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp 82 is executed at the second timing, the effect pattern is between the first timing and the second timing. The character movement effects of the effect patterns B and C, which are different from A, are not executed. By doing so, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern A is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the large chance lamp is executed at the second timing, between the first timing and the second timing. It is less likely that the player's line of sight is guided in a direction different from the left direction where the chance lamp 82 is provided, which is larger than that of the gaming machine in which the character movement effects of the effect patterns B and C, which are different from the effect patterns A, are executed. can.

Further, for example, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp 83 is executed at the second timing, the effect is produced between the first timing and the second timing. The character movement effects of the effect patterns A and C, which are different from the pattern A, are not executed. By doing so, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the chance lamp is executed at the second timing, between the first timing and the second timing. It is possible to reduce that the line of sight of the player is guided in a direction different from the left direction in which the chance lamp 83 is provided, as compared with the gaming machine in which the character movement effects of the effect patterns A and C different from the effect pattern B are executed.

Further, for example, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp 81 is executed at the second timing, between the first timing and the second timing. The character movement effects of the effect patterns A and B, which are different from the effect patterns C, are not executed. By doing so, when the character movement effect of the effect pattern C is executed at the first timing and the chance effect of turning on the premium chance lamp is executed at the second timing, between the first timing and the second timing. It is less likely that the player's line of sight is guided in a direction different from the left direction in which the premium chance lamp 81 is provided, compared to a gaming machine in which the character movement effects of the effect patterns A and B, which are different from the effect pattern C, are executed. can.

It should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, the direction in which the player's line of sight wants to be guided by executing only the character movement effect of one type of effect pattern selected between the first timing and the second timing. It is preferable to reduce the guidance in different directions, but the character movement effect of a plurality of types of effect patterns may be executed a plurality of times between the first timing and the second timing. Even in this case, in order to make the player's line of sight, for example, it is necessary that the character movement effect of the effect pattern for guiding the player's line of sight in the desired direction is most easily executed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, each of the chance lamps 81 to 83 notifies that there is a high degree of expectation that the lighting will be advantageous to the player.
By doing so, the player pays attention to the notification by each chance lamp 81 to 83 and expects it rather than the gaming machine in which the notification that the degree of expectation is high, which is advantageous to the player by the chance lamp, is not performed. Therefore, the fun of the game is improved.

In particular, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player is expected to have the highest lighting of the premium chance lamp 81, the second highest lighting of the large chance lamp 82, and the lighting of the chance lamp 83. Is preset to be the lowest.
By doing so, the player will pay more attention to which chance lamps 81 to 83 the line of sight is guided to, rather than the gaming machines having the same high expectation level notified by each chance lamp. , The fun of the game is improved.
It is preferable that the events notified by the chance lamps 81 to 83 are different as in the present embodiment, but the events notified by the chance lamps 81 to 83 may be the same. For example, the high degree of expectation notified by each chance lamp may be the same.

In the present embodiment, it is notified that the lighting of each chance lamp 81 to 83 in the chance production has a high degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player, but the content to be notified by the chance production is not limited to this. For example, it may be a notification that the lottery result has been won by lighting each of the winning lamps newly provided in place of the chance lamps 81 to 83. In this case, it may be possible to notify the high degree of advantage at the time of winning depending on which of the winning lamps is lit. For example, if the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine and the chance effect is executed at the end of the reach effect, the winning lamp is lit to notify that a big hit or a small hit has been won in the reach effect. Also, the type of winning lamp to be lit may be determined according to the type of big hit winning, small hit winning, probabilistic big hit winning, or the like. Further, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the end of the continuous effect, the event that occurs after the execution of the continuous effect (winning event, for example, execution of the super reach effect, execution of the premium effect, etc.) has a high degree of advantage. The winning lamp to be lit may be determined accordingly.

Further, for example, in the case where the game machine 1 is a slot machine, if the configuration is such that a chance effect is executed at the time of the third stop operation of the reel, a bonus, an AT, or an additional winning of the number of AT games is won by lighting the winning lamp. You may notify, and the high degree of advantage of the winning event (bonus, AT, winning the number of AT games, winning the rare role) (whether BB or RB, the number of winning AT games, the rare role) The winning lamp to be lit may be determined according to the type). In addition, if the configuration is such that the chance effect is executed at the start or end of the continuous effect, an event suggested by the continuous effect (for example, transition to a chance zone or a special zone for adding the number of AT games, AT winning, or AT The winning lamp to be lit may be determined according to the degree of advantage of (additional winning of the number of games, execution of premium production, etc.).

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect mode of the character movement effect of the effect pattern B includes a special effect pattern, and the sub-control unit 91 executes the character movement effect of the effect pattern B. Later, when the chance effect of lighting the chance lamps 81 and 82 different from the chance lamp 83 is executed, the chance effect of lighting the chance lamps 81 and 82 different from the chance lamp 83 is not executed after the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed. Also, at the first timing, the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is easily executed by the special effect pattern.
By doing so, the player who recognizes the high degree of expectation of each chance lamp 81-83 expects more than the chance lamp 83 if the character movement effect of the effect pattern B is executed in the special effect pattern. A game in which the character movement effect of the effect pattern B does not include a plurality of types of effect patterns including a special effect pattern. When executing the chance effect that lights the chance lamps 81 and 82 different from the chance lamp 83 after executing the character movement effect of the machine or the effect pattern B, the chance lamp different from the chance lamp 83 after executing the character movement effect of the effect pattern B The character movement effect of the effect pattern B is more difficult to be executed in the special effect pattern at the first timing than when the chance effect of lighting 81 and 82 is not executed. Will be the focus of attention, and the fun of the game will improve.

In the present embodiment, the special effect pattern is provided only for the effect pattern B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special effect pattern may be provided for the effect patterns A and C as well.
Further, as in the present embodiment, in order to give the player a sense of expectation that the chance effects of lighting the chance lamps 81 and 82, which are more highly expected than the chance lamps 83, will be executed, the effect pattern B It is preferable to provide a special effect pattern in the character movement effect of the above, but it is not necessary to provide a special effect pattern in the character movement effect of the effect pattern B.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 forcibly terminates the execution of all the effects when an event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game occurs during the execution of the effects, but all the operations are forcibly terminated even if an error or the like occurs. It is not necessary to forcibly terminate the execution of the effect. Hereinafter, the second embodiment in which the chance lamps 81 to 83 continue to be lit even if an error or the like occurs after the chance effect is executed will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[About specific state]
First, the specific state in the present embodiment will be described. The specific state is, for example, a state in which an error is detected (error state). When an error occurs, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can detect the error in order to control it in this way. The error in the present embodiment includes, for example, an error based on a failure of a device in the game machine, an error based on an increase or decrease in the game medium in the game machine, an error based on a player's fraudulent activity, and the like.

An error caused by a failure of a device in a gaming machine is, for example, an error detected when a movable body (accessory) included in the gaming machine does not operate properly. The error based on the increase or decrease of the game medium in the game machine is, for example, an error detected due to a shortage of the game medium in the storage tank (not shown) in which the game medium to be paid out is stored. The gaming medium is, for example, a medal in a slot machine and a pachinko ball in a pachinko gaming machine. Further, in a slot machine, the storage tank is also called a hopper, and an error based on an increase or decrease in a game medium in a game machine is also called a hopper error.
Further, the error based on the fraudulent act of the player is, for example, a game medium fraudulent payout error. The game medium illegal payout error is an error detected by illegally paying out the game medium by performing an illegal operation on the storage unit in which the game medium is stored. As described above, the error state is a state in which an error is detected.
The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an LED for notifying a specific state (not shown) in order to notify that the player has moved to a specific state.

[Timing chart when transitioning to a specific state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a timing chart when the state shifts to a specific state will be described. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing that the state has been shifted to a specific state. ON indicates that the state has been shifted to the specific state, and OFF indicates that the state has not been shifted to the specific state. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a specific state notification process for notifying that the state has been changed to a specific state, that is, turning on and off the specific state notification LED. ON indicates that the specific state notification LED is lit, and OFF indicates that the specific state notification LED is off. FIG. 9C is a diagram showing lighting and extinguishing of the chance lamps 81 to 83. ON indicates that any of the chance lamps 81 to 83 is lit, and OFF indicates that all the chance lamps 81 to 83 are extinguished.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the LED for notifying the specific state is turned on at the timing T1 when the state is shifted to the specific state. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, at the timing T1, when any of the chance lamps 81 to 83 is lit, the lighting of the chance lamps 81 to 83 is maintained. Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, it is assumed that a power interruption occurs at timing T2 (power supply is stopped) and the power supply is restored at timing T3 (power supply is restarted). As shown in FIG. 9B, the specific state notification LED is turned off at the timing T2 when the power failure occurs, and the specific state notification LED is turned on again at the timing T3 when the power failure is restored. As shown in FIG. 9C, the chance lamps 81 to 83 are turned off at the timing T2 when the power failure occurs, and the chance lamps 81 to 83 are turned on again at the timing T3 when the power failure is restored.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, any of the chance lamps 81 to 83 is turned on during the execution of the chance effect. As shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is specified when there is a high degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player, that is, when any of the chance lamps 81 to 83 is lit. When the state is shifted, the specific state notification LED is turned on, and the chance lamps 81 to 83 continue to be turned on. Therefore, even if any of the chance lamps 81 to 83 shifts to a specific state while the lamps are lit, it is possible to make the clerk, the player, and the like recognize that the state has changed to the specific state, and the degree of expectation that is advantageous for the player. Can be made to recognize that the player is in a high state.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific state includes a state (error state) that is shifted when an abnormality (error) occurs in the gaming machine. Further, the error state is a state in which the game does not proceed. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it shifts to a specific state, so that the gaming can be prevented from progressing.
In the present embodiment, the error state is illustrated as the specific state, but the specific state is not limited to this, and includes, for example, the setting confirmation state in which the clerk of the game store confirms the setting value of the game machine 1. May be.

1 Pachinko machine, 51 LCD display, 81 Premium chance lamp, 82 Large chance lamp, 83 Chance lamp, 91 Sub control unit, 511 Specific character image

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays games
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect using a display means having a rectangular display area, and an effect execution means.
It is provided at a position away from the display means, and is provided with a suggestion means capable of suggesting that the control is controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player by changing from the off state to the on state.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect of moving a specific object displayed in the display area at a specific timing.
The suggestion means is provided at a specific position separated from one side of the display area in a direction intersecting the one side, and at least a specific suggestion means capable of giving a suggestion at a special timing after the specific timing is provided. Including
The specific effect includes a first specific effect of moving the specific object from the other side facing the one side toward the one side, and a second specific effect of moving the specific object from the one side toward the other side. Including at least
A gaming machine in which the first specific effect is more likely to be executed at the specific timing when the suggestion by the specific suggestion means is performed at the special timing than when the suggestion by the specific suggestion means is not performed at the special timing.

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