JP6980223B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with an operating means that can be operated by a player.

In a conventional pachinko machine, a game ball is launched by a player operating a launch handle, and the launch power is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle to win a prize in a winning opening provided in the game area. Aim and play the game. When the fired game ball enters the starting port, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a symbol indicating a big hit is confirmed and displayed after the special symbol starts to fluctuate. After that, the big hit game that the big winning opening opens is started. In addition, the special symbol is displayed small in the corner of the game area, and by displaying the simulated effect of the special symbol on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, the player has a feeling of expectation for the lottery result. Is giving.

In addition, it is equipped with an operation means such as an effect button that can be operated by the player, and the display content of the pseudo effect is changed by the player operating the operation means, or the movable accessory is operated to change the display content. There are also many pachinko and pachislot machines that suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit with a pattern that is playing, or that make you think that you could influence the lottery results. Some gaming machines provided with these operating means urge the player to operate the operating means by displaying the operating instruction mode of the operating means on the effect symbol display device <Patent Document 1>.

Further, there is a case in which a plurality of these operation instruction modes are provided, and a difference in the degree of expectation of a big hit is suggested depending on which operation instruction mode is displayed <Patent Document 2>.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-193246 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-202643

As in Patent Document 2, there are some that have a plurality of operation instruction modes, but none of them have an interesting process until the operation instruction mode that prompts the operation of the operation means is displayed.

In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of further entertaining a player in the process of displaying an operation instruction mode for prompting an operation of an operation means.

The ball gaming machine according to claim 1 is
Based on the random numbers extracted due to the entry of the ball into the predetermined entrance provided in the game area, a lottery is made to determine whether or not to generate a big hit game advantageous to the player, and the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. It is a ball game machine that is derived and displayed.
The first operating means and the second operating means that can be operated by the player,
By displaying the first effect symbol suggesting the first operating means or the second effect symbol suggesting the second operating means on the display device, the operation of the first operating means or the second operating means is performed. Operation instruction production to urge
The first effect symbol includes at least a first effect symbol 1 and a first effect symbol 2 indicating that there is a high expectation that the advantageous jackpot game will occur as compared with the first effect symbol 1. ,
It is set that the expectation that the advantageous jackpot game is generated is higher when the second effect symbol is displayed than when the first effect symbol 1 is displayed.
The operation instruction presentation, when the favorable jackpot gaming is occurring, the effect pattern determining display the previous SL first performance symbol 2 after temporary display the first performance symbol 1, the first performance symbols 1 It is a ball gaming machine characterized by having at least an effect pattern for tentatively displaying and then confirming and displaying the second effect symbol.

The predetermined ball entry port may be a so-called starting port or a passing port without a prize ball. The random numbers extracted due to the entry into the predetermined ball opening are the random numbers for determining whether or not to cause a big hit (big hit), and the lottery result of the random numbers for determining the big hit. It may be a random number used to determine the type of the jackpot symbol to be displayed in the case of a jackpot, and may be, for example, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number for determining the small hit symbol, or a random number for determining the variation pattern. It should be noted that there is no problem in extracting other random numbers. Further, the random number extraction time is not limited to the time when the game ball enters the starting port, but may be the time when the hit / fail determination is performed immediately before the start of the change of the symbol for notifying the lottery result.

The first effect symbol is an operation instruction mode that prompts the operation of the first operation means, the second effect symbol is an operation instruction mode that encourages the operation of the second operation means, and the shape and color suggested by each effect symbol is the actual operation. It may be an embodiment suggesting means, and a schematic diagram of each operating means may be used as an effect symbol for each.

Further, in addition to the design imitating the mode of the operation means, the design may be changed to the design of the company emblem of the manufacturer / distributor or the design of a specific character to show that the degree of expectation is improved. It is preferable to use these symbols for the big hit confirmation notification. Further, it may be shown that the degree of expectation is improved by the enlarged display without changing the mode of the symbol, or the sound effect at the time of display may be changed without changing the mode of the symbol.

The display of the effect symbol instructing the operation is a definite display, and the temporary display is temporarily displayed until the effect symbol instructing the operation is displayed.

Temporarily display (temporarily display) the first effect symbol with a low jackpot expectation, as in "provide at least an effect pattern", and then confirm the second effect symbol with a higher jackpot expectation. It suffices to provide the operation instruction effect, and it is preferable to provide other operation instruction effects. In addition, by providing an operation instruction effect for confirming and displaying the first effect symbol temporarily displayed as a temporary display, the effect when the first effect symbol is temporarily displayed and the second effect symbol is confirmed and displayed is further enhanced. growing.

In addition, it is conceivable to make it semi-transparent, for example, or to emphasize that it is not a definite display while moving so that it is easy to understand that it is a temporary display. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the display as a definite display. In addition, if it is possible to identify that it is a temporary display, it is possible to perform various effects before the final display, or to perform an effect display that takes a longer time than before, and it is possible to perform an effect display that instructs the operation. It is possible to entertain the player just by displaying.

The effective time suggestion means may only notify whether the operation means is valid or not by displaying a dedicated symbol (effective time suggestion symbol) on the display device, or the remaining period during which the operation of the operation means is effective. May be notified.

The ball gaming machine according to claim 1 suggests a first operating means having a low probability of a big hit game occurring in the process of displaying an operation instruction mode for prompting the operation of the first operating means or the second operating means. Since the effect of definitely displaying the second effect symbol, which suggests the second operation means with a high probability that the jackpot game will occur after displaying the first effect symbol, is performed, the player can be surprised.

Front view of the pachinko gaming machine 50. The figure which shows the state at the time of operation of a lever 100. Front view of game board 1. Back view of the pachinko gaming machine 50. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of the pachinko gaming machine 50. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 executes. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 executes. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart which shows the fluctuation instruction command reception processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. A timing chart showing the relationship between the temporary display of the effect symbol, the final display, and the effective operation time. The figure which shows the relationship between the type of the effect symbol to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and the jackpot expectation degree. Display example 1 of the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 2 of the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 3 of the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 4 of the effect symbol display device 6.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and various embodiments belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 50, which is a kind of ball gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the plate glass 61.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko gaming machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the taste of the player, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launching device (not shown) is operated by rotating the firing handle 64 clockwise to operate the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55. Is fired at the game board 1.

A first effect button 67 (corresponding to the first operating means of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is provided in the upper center of the upper plate 55, and the player can also operate the left side of the lower plate 63. A second effect button 68 (corresponding to the first operating means or the second operating means of the present invention) is provided, and the player is also provided between the upper left and right speakers 66 of the pachinko gaming machine 50 (upper center of the flat glass 61). A lever 100 (corresponding to the second operating means of the present invention) is provided as an operating means that can be operated. Both the first effect button 67 and the second effect button 68 are devices for pressing a round protrusion with a finger, and although their sizes are different, there is no difference in the operation itself. On the other hand, the lever 100 is a device that pulls the lever 100 from the top (see FIG. 1) to the bottom (see FIG. 2) with the illustrated lever shaft 101 as the central axis.

In the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment, while the symbol for notifying the result of the hit / miss determination of whether or not it is a big hit is changing, the effect symbol corresponding to each operation means is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 to be described later. When the player operates the operation means according to the display of the effect symbol by prompting the operation of the operation means, the display on the effect symbol display device 6 is changed according to the result of the hit / miss determination of the changing symbol. ..

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 50, and the pachinko gaming machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board 1 of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are cultivated in this game area 3.

A center case 5 is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the display device of the present invention), and the like, as in the known case. A first starting port 11 and a second starting port 12 are arranged under the center case 5, and a gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

In the lower right of the game area 3, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device. 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged. By arranging the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 in places where it is difficult to visually recognize them, the player can use the effect symbol display device arranged in the substantially center of the game area 3. The game will proceed while confirming the result of success or failure with the effect content displayed in 6. The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is configured to shift to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game is completed, depending on the type of jackpot symbol.

An attacker-type large winning opening 14 is arranged below the second starting opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first starting opening 11, a first left winning opening 31, a second left winning opening 32, a third left winning opening 33, and a fourth left winning opening 34 are provided. The first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the fourth left winning opening 34 are ordinary winning openings whose winning rate does not change at all times.

FIG. 4 shows the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 50, and the inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the above-mentioned game board 1 is housed in the above-mentioned outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball is won at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the above-mentioned upper plate 55 by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. .. Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided.

The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided in the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided in the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and for a frame (frame side (front frame). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from 52, inner frame 70, and outer frame 51) to the hall computer) are used, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is used via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating the game status and the game result is transmitted to.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50, and as shown in the figure, it is configured around the main control device 80. It should be noted that this block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, or the like for simply relaying signals. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. A normal symbol operation switch 17a that detects a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that operates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, a first left winning opening 31, and a second left winning. A detection signal such as a left winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the fourth left winning opening 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and holds the first special symbol. It controls the lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in the figure) 12b. It controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 12. The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output from the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall management computer. ..

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the prize balls are counted by both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 is input with signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball out switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so that the payout motor 20 is not output. Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a launch stop signal. In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out to the outside of the machine, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game ball generated in response to a prize or the like is stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. It is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to each control portion (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82. Then, the functional unit as a voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device becomes the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 26 connected via the effect relay board 110 are controlled.

In addition, the first effect button switch 67a, the second effect button switch 68a, and the lever switch 100a are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay board 110, and the player can use the first effect button 67, When the second effect button 68 or the lever 100 is operated, a signal corresponding to the operation is input to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed with hard interrupts approximately every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S200 to S270 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S280 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" will be executed periodically by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S200). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise, etc. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, most of the cases are when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When S200 is determined to be negative, that is, it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S200: no), a memory such as initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol). (Swriting of each initial value to the work area, etc.) is performed (S205), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (initial random number update processing (S280)).

When an affirmative judgment is made as a normal interrupt (S200: yes), the initial value random number update process (S210), the jackpot determination random number update process (S215), the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 update process (S220), and the jackpot symbol determination. Random number 2 update process (S225), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S230), hit determination random number update process (S235), reach determination random number update process (S240), lost symbol determination random number update process (S245) ), The random number update process (S250) for determining the fluctuation pattern is performed.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S255), the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are won, the large winning opening 14 is won, the general winning openings 31 to 34 are won, and the gate 17 for operating the normal symbol is reached. Confirmation of ball entry and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko gaming machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 are executed.

Subsequently, each output process (S265) such as pass / fail determination process (S260) and image output process, and fraud monitoring process (S270) are performed, and the initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S280) is looped.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. This process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S255) shown in FIG. After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The memory and the hold memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal symbol hold memory.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball (S400). If it is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storages already stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment) (S405). If it is affirmative judgment (S405: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random number for big hit determination, random number 1 and 2 for big hit symbol determination, random number for small hit symbol determination, random number for reach judgment, random number for loss symbol determination) , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern) is extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80 as the first reserved storage, and 1 is added to the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of first reserved storages. (S410).

Following S410, the read-ahead determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S415). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the big hit judgment is a loss, check whether it is a value that causes a small hit, and if it is a small hit value, check the type of the small hit symbol. If the loss is neither a big hit nor a small hit, check whether the fluctuation pattern allows the player to expect a big hit.

The look-ahead determination process of this embodiment is performed after the extraction random number hold storage process (S410). At that time, the pre-reading judgment may be made by looking at the random number value stored in the hold storage area, or the look-ahead judgment may be made by looking at the random number value stored in another storage area for pre-reading judgment separately from the hold storage. .. Further, the random number value acquired at the time of winning the start opening may be stored in the hold storage area while performing the look-ahead determination process as it is without being stored, or may be stored in the hold storage area after the look-ahead determination process is performed. With either processing method, it is possible to know the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment in advance.

Subsequently, a first read-ahead determination command is generated based on the read-ahead determination result of S415 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S420), and the first hold indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S410 is shown. The number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S425). In this embodiment, the first read-ahead determination command and the first hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as separate commands, but these two command contents are generated as one command and sub. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable.

Following the processing of S425 or the negative determination of S400 and S405 (S400: no, S405: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball (S430). If it is a negative determination, the process proceeds to S460 (S430: no), and if it is an affirmative determination (S430: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved storages stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4). (S435). If it is a negative judgment, proceed to (S435: no) S460, if it is an affirmative judgment (S435: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random numbers for big hit determination, random numbers 1 and 2 for big hit symbol determination, for small hit symbol determination). Random numbers, reach determination random numbers, lost symbol determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers) are extracted and stored as the second reserved storage in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number of the main control device 80, and stored in the second reserved storage. 1 is added to the second hold storage counter indicating the number (S440), and the look-ahead determination of the second hold storage is performed in the same manner as in S415 (S445).

Subsequently, a second read-ahead determination command is generated based on the determination result of S445 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S450), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S440. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S455), and the process proceeds to S460.

In S460, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected the game ball (S460). If it is a negative determination (S460: no), the return is exited, and if it is an affirmative determination (S460: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved cells stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit number (= 4) (= 4). S465). If it is a negative judgment (S465: no), the return is exited, and if it is an affirmative judgment (S465: yes), the extracted hit judgment random number and the hit symbol determination random number are stored as the normal figure hold storage, and the normal figure hold storage number is stored. 1 is added to the normal figure hold storage counter indicating (S470), and a normal figure hold storage number indicating command indicating the value of the added normal figure hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S475) and returned.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first and second hold storage number instruction commands, the instruction signal changes the number of hold storage symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold storage number of the normal symbol is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to be displayed in response to the reception of the normal figure hold storage number instruction command. The configuration may be such that the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. It is also conceivable to consider a configuration in which a pre-reading determination of a normal map is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. This makes it possible to carry out a look-ahead notice that is expected to open the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12).

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. In this process, the first special symbol or the second special according to the hit / fail judgment of the first hold memory and the second hold memory (“whether or not to cause a big hit game advantageous to the player”) and the hit / fail judgment. It is a process of selecting the finalized symbol and the variable display time.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, during a big hit game (S500), and if it is affirmative (S500: yes), a return is made. If it is not during the jackpot game (S500: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is changing (S505), and if it is not changing (S505: no), the first or second special figure is It is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510), if it is not being confirmed (S510: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S515), and if it is a negative determination (S515: no). ), It is determined whether or not there is the first reserved memory (S520), and if it is a negative determination, it returns (S520: no). If S515 or S520 is affirmative (S515: yes, S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. According to the determination order of S515 and S520, the second reserved storage preferentially performs the pass / fail determination.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 0 (S525). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main control device 80, and if the value is 1, the fluctuation time of the special figure and the normal figure is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory that becomes the second starting port 12 is extended more than usual. If the value is 0, the main control device 80 determines that the time saving (opening extension) state is not satisfied. If S525 is a negative determination, that is, if it is in the time saving (opening extension) state (S525: no), the processing in the time saving (opening extension) state is performed, but in the high probability gaming state, the fluctuation pattern table that selects the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern is performed. Since the content of is different (the fluctuation time is short) and it is no different from the conventional technology, the explanation is omitted.

If S525 is an affirmative determination (S525: yes), shift processing of the first or second reserved storage to be determined is performed (S530). As a result, the oldest 1st or 2nd reserved storage is targeted for the hit / fail determination, and 1 is subtracted from the 1st or 2nd reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved storages.

In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S535), the jackpot determination random number value of the hold storage used as the target of the hit / fail determination is compared with the preset hit / fail determination table, and the random number value of the determination target is the hit / fail determination table. Compare whether it matches the judgment value in. Two types of tables are set for the hit / fail judgment table, one for the normal probability (low probability 1/300) and the other for the high probability (1/30), and the game state at the time of the hit / fail judgment is the normal game (probability change flag "0"). If it is, the comparison is made using the hit / fail determination table for normal probability, and if it is a high probability gaming state (probability variation flag “1”), the hit / fail judgment table for high probability is used for comparison.

In the following S540, it is determined whether or not the result of S535 is a big hit (same as the determination value). If it is affirmative (S540: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S545). In the symbol mode setting process, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is set is set based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the first or second reserved memory to be determined.

Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol (S550). This is a process of determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed from the symbol group set for each symbol mode type in order to notify the type of the jackpot game determined by the setting of the symbol mode by the jackpot symbol.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of winning / failing until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (during the big hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag that set the game state). Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game content (operation of the probability change function and the open extension function (time saving function) and the number of operations thereof), but stores the value corresponding to the specific game content. ..

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S545, the opening pattern setting process of the big winning opening, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S560), and the random number for determining the reach and the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage, which is the target of the winning / failing determination, are used. Based on the random numbers, a variation pattern that is the variation time of the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S565). ..

Next, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and is based on the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The effect variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first or second special figure is started. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S540 is a negative judgment, that is, a loss (S540: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing of S535 is a small hit (S575), and if it is an affirmative judgment (S575: yes), a small hit symbol is selected (S). S580), subsequently, the opening pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S560), the variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S565), and the variation instruction command that becomes the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is sub. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. Starts the variable display of the produced design. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S575 is a negative determination (S575: no), a lost symbol is selected (S585), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and the variation pattern related to the loss is performed. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the lost symbol and the fluctuation pattern. Start the variable display of the pseudo symbol. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

Next, if S505 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S505: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9, and the special symbol variation time (based on the variation pattern selected in S565) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S600). If the judgment is affirmative (S600: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to control the confirmation symbol selected in S550, S580, or S585. Is confirmed and displayed (S605). Upon receiving the confirmation command, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 receives the effect symbol display device according to the signal. 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are at the same timing (synchronized).

Although this embodiment has been described as a configuration in which a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, it is not provided with a confirmation command, and a variation effect and confirmation display of a pseudo symbol are provided according to the variation time specified by the variation instruction command. It may be configured to perform the above, which can reduce the number of commands.

Following S605, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S610), and if it is affirmative (S610: yes), the confirmation symbol display setting process (displayed as a confirmed symbol). (Set the time to be set) (S615), determine whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S620), and if the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), set the probability variation flag to 0 (S625). Following the negative determination (S620: no) of S625 or S620, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1, and if it is an affirmative determination (S630: yes), 0 is set in the time saving flag (S635).

Following the negative determination (S630: no) of S635 or S630, the condition device operation start process (S640) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S645) are performed, and the hit start effect instruction command is sub-integrated. It is transmitted to the control device 83 (S650). In the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 thereafter, a round effect start instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the end of each round, and a round effect end instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the end of each round. Even at the end, the jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

On the other hand, if S610 is a negative judgment, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S610: no), the confirmation symbol display setting process (setting the time for displaying the confirmed symbol) is performed (S660), and the probability change flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is 1 (S665), if it is affirmative (S665: yes), it is decremented from the probability variation counter (S670), it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S675), and if it is affirmative (S675: yes), Set the probability change flag to 0 (S680).

If S680 or S665 or S675 is a negative determination (S665: no, S675: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S685), if it is an affirmative determination (S685: yes), it is decremented from the time reduction counter (S690). , It is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (S695), and if it is affirmative (S695: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S700). From S665 to S700, each time the special symbol makes a definite display according to the hit / fail judgment, the probability variation count and the time saving counter that regulate the high probability gaming state and the time saving state are counted, and these counters reach a predetermined value. The high probability state and the time saving state end.

Subsequently, if S700 or S685 or S695 is a negative determination (S685: no, S695: no), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol (S705), and if it is an affirmative determination (S705: yes). ), The process of starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S710). Following the negative determination (S705: no) of S650, S710, or S705, a state designation command indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S655) and returned.

Returning to FIG. 8, if S510 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 10, and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S750). (S750: no) If the return is affirmative (S750: yes), the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to confirm the special symbol as the confirmation symbol display end process (S755). The display is terminated, and the sub-integrated control device 83 is instructed to terminate the final display of the pseudo symbol and returns.

In this embodiment, a command for designating the game state (state specification command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the end of each change of the special symbol (at the time of confirmation display). The status specification command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the time of the hit / fail judgment (at the start of the special figure change). May be transmitted twice.

Next, the fluctuation instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation instruction command has been received (S800). If it is a negative judgment (S800: no), it returns, if it is an affirmative judgment (S800: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S805), decremented from the hold storage number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S810), and received. A process of selecting one effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 from a plurality of effect modes included in the sub-integrated control device 83 based on the content of the variation instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S805. Perform (S815), give an instruction to change the pseudo symbol selected for the effect symbol control measure 82 (S820), and return. The effect pattern (type of effect symbol for temporary display and definite display) of the operation instruction effect for displaying the effect symbol described later is also one of the effects selected in the effect mode selection process of S815.

Next, using the timing chart shown in FIG. 12, the relationship between the temporary display period of the effect symbol during the pseudo symbol change, the definite display period, and the operation valid period of the operating means will be described. The timing chart of FIG. 12 is a symbol for performing an operation instruction effect (corresponding to the operation instruction effect of the present invention) for prompting the operation of any of the operation means from the first effect button 67, the second effect button 68, and the lever 100. After the fluctuation is started, the period of provisional display and confirmation display of the effect symbol that is the operation instruction effect, and the actual operation effectiveness of the operation means (the operation means corresponding to the confirmed display effect symbol) for which the operation is urged. Indicates the period.

The details of the effect symbol will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, but the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as an operation instruction effect is the operation of the first effect button 67, the second effect button 68, and the lever 100. By using a schematic aspect of the means, each operation means is suggested by the display, and by performing "confirmed display (corresponding to the definite display of the present invention)" of the effect symbol, the operation means corresponding to each effect symbol It is configured to encourage the player to operate.

When the operation instruction effect is started, the "temporary display (corresponding to the temporary display of the present invention)" of the effect symbol is performed during the period from A to B. The "temporary display" is to display the effect symbol in a temporary period before the final display of the effect symbol is performed, and can be said to be an interval display before the final display.

When the temporary display is started from A in the figure and the predetermined time t elapses, the "temporary display" of the effect symbol is terminated at the same time as the operation valid period of the first effect button 67, the second effect button 68, or the lever 100 is reached. The "confirmed display" of the effect symbol is started (B). This "confirmed display" is performed until the operation valid period ends or the operation means for which the operation is urged by the "confirmed display" of the effect symbol is actually operated.

During the "temporary display" period, no matter which operation means is operated by the player, the operation valid period has not been reached, so that no processing is performed according to the operation. However, it may be notified according to the operation that the temporary display is in progress or the operation validity period has not been reached. By performing such a notification, it is possible to prevent troubles (complaints such as no change even though the operation is performed). Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation means suggested by the effect symbol is operated during the final display of the effect symbol, the effect display on the effect symbol display device 6 changes according to the operation (FIG. 16 (FIG. 16). 4-1) (see (4-2)).

It should be noted that a configuration in which the operation validity period is started during the temporary display period is also conceivable. In this case, the operation may be performed by the operation means and the expectation level indicated by the temporary display, or the operation may be performed after waiting for the confirmation display and obtaining accurate information, or the player may freely select according to the mood of the player. Is possible.

Next, using the chart shown in FIG. 13, the relationship between the type of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and the jackpot expectation degree of each effect symbol will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment has seven types of production symbols. Each effect symbol is configured in a display mode schematically showing the corresponding operation means, and a progress bar indicating the operation validity period of the operation means that becomes effective at the same time as the display is displayed at the lower part of the schematic diagram. Perform "confirmation display". Therefore, it can be seen that the effect symbol without the progress bar at the bottom is in the "temporary display".

There are two types of effect symbols corresponding to the first effect button 67, the first effect symbol 1 (1) and the first effect symbol 2 (2) composed of the schematic diagram of the first effect button 67, and the first effect symbol. 1 has the lowest expectation of a big hit when it is definitely displayed among the 7 types of effect symbols, and the first effect symbol 2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first effect symbol 1.

There are two types of effect symbols corresponding to the second effect button 68, the second effect symbol 1 (3) and the second effect symbol 2 (4) composed of the schematic diagram of the second effect button 68, and the second effect symbol. In No. 1, the jackpot expectation when the confirmation is displayed is higher than that of the first effect symbol 1, and the second effect symbol 2 is a production symbol having a higher expectation of jackpot than the first effect symbol 2.

There are three types of effect symbols corresponding to the lever 100: the third effect symbol 1 (5), the third effect symbol 2 (6), and the third effect symbol 3 (7), which are composed of the schematic diagram of the lever 100. 3 The effect symbol 1 has a higher expectation of a big hit when it is confirmed and displayed, the third effect symbol 2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the second effect symbol 2, and the third effect symbol 3 has a higher expectation of a big hit. , It is the production symbol with the highest expectation of big hit among the 7 types of production symbols.

Therefore, the relationship between the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, the second effect symbol and the third effect symbol, and the relationship between the first effect symbol and the third effect symbol is the relationship between the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol of the present invention. Corresponds to. As described above, even if the same first effect symbol is provided with a symbol having a different degree of expectation, or if the same operating means is provided and each symbol is provided with a symbol, the configuration is targeted if the expectation degree is different. Further, it is conceivable that the first effect symbol 2 is switched to the third effect 1, and it is also conceivable that the difference in the operating means and the difference in the symbol are used in combination to change the effect. Further, when the operation means are different, it is conceivable to switch the effect symbols even if the expectations are the same or almost the same. In this case, the degree of expectation does not change, but since the target to be simply operated is changed during the temporary display to the definite display, it is possible to give a surprise to the player.

Next, an effect display example to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. FIG. 14 is a display example showing a situation at the time of symbol change, and FIG. 14 is a display example showing a screen configuration at the time of normal change. In this case, the center of the screen becomes the pseudo symbol display area, and the pseudo symbols in the left and right scroll in the vertical direction from top to bottom in response to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The lower left of the screen is the first reserved symbol display area, and the lower right is the second reserved symbol display area, and the reserved symbols are displayed in each area according to the number of reserved symbols.

(2) is a display example showing the temporary display state of the pseudo symbol. In this display example, the left and right pseudo symbols are temporarily displayed with the same symbol, while the middle pseudo symbol is scrolling, but the left and right pseudo symbols sway up and down (stop at the confirmation display unit). By temporarily displaying (temporarily stopping) in the (not) state, it is suggested that the type of the pseudo symbol may still change (the possibility of starting re-variation). The temporary display effect performed by the pseudo symbol is selected in S815 by the content of the received variation instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S805, and is an effect display performed according to the variation time indicated by the variation instruction command. ..

15 and 16 are display examples showing the flow of an operation instruction effect for performing "temporary display" and "confirmed display" of the effect symbol. 2 (1) of FIG. 15 shows a state in which the first effect symbol 1 is "temporarily displayed" during the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol. In this case, the pseudo symbol display area in the center of the screen is reduced and moved to the right corner of the screen, and the first effect symbol 1 schematically representing the first effect button 67 is displayed in the center of the screen (A in FIG. 12). At the time). At this time, since the progress bar (remaining time meter) indicating the operation effective time is not displayed, it can be seen that the state is in the “temporary display” state. Further, even if the operation of the first effect button 67 suggested by the first effect symbol 1 is performed during the temporary display, the display on the effect symbol display device 6 does not change at all according to the operation.

2 (2-1) of FIG. 15 shows a state in which the first effect symbol 2 is “fixedly displayed” from the state of (1). In this case, the first effect symbol 1 displayed in the center of the screen changes to the first effect symbol 2, and at the same time, the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma), the character string ("press the button!"), And the downward arrow prompting the operation. , Since the progress bar (remaining time meter) appears, it can be seen that the operation of the operation means suggested by the effect symbol is in the "confirmed display" state.

In addition, this effect is an effect in which the "temporarily displayed" effect symbol and the "confirmed display" effect symbol suggest the same operation means and suggest an increase in the jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation is lower than the other. The first effect symbol 1 and the first effect symbol 2 having a higher expectation of a big hit are provided, and the effect pattern of the operation instruction effect that temporarily displays the first effect symbol 1 and then confirmably displays the first effect symbol 2. I can say.

In the operation instruction effect that changes from the "temporary display" of 2 (1) to the "confirmed display" of 2 (2-1), the first effect symbol 1 appears and the first effect is made to appear as it is. It can be seen that the jackpot expectation has increased by displaying the symbol 2 in a definite manner, and the player can enjoy the joy as well as the surprise.

2 (2-2) of FIG. 15 shows a state in which the second effect symbol 2 is “fixed display” from the “temporary display” state of (1). In this case, the first effect symbol 1 that was "temporarily displayed" in the center of the screen changes to the second effect symbol 2, and the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) and the character string ("button" are displayed in the same manner as in (2-1). "Press!"), A downward arrow prompting the operation, and a progress bar (remaining time meter) appear at the same time, so it can be seen that the operation of the operation means suggested by the displayed effect symbol is effective in the "confirmed display". Therefore, the type of operation means that suggests the operation is different from that of (2-1) depending on the "confirmed display".

In addition, this effect is an effect that suggests an increase in the jackpot expectation while suggesting different operation means between the "temporarily displayed" effect symbol and the "confirmed display" effect symbol, and the jackpot expectation is lower in comparison. It can be said that it is an operation instruction effect effect pattern in which the first effect symbol 1 and the second effect symbol 2 having a higher expectation of big hit are provided, and the second effect symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed after the first effect symbol 1 is temporarily displayed. ..

In this way, when the second effect symbol suggesting a different operation means is "confirmed display" from the "temporary display" of (1), the second effect symbol 2 having a higher expectation than the second effect symbol 1 is "confirmed display". It is also conceivable to make a definite display. Further, it is conceivable that (1) to (2-1) are set as "temporary display", the third stage (2-2) is set as "confirmed display", and (2-2) is also set as "temporary display". As the "display", it is conceivable that the "confirmed display" is not performed until the third effect symbol (1) shown in FIG. 16 (3) appears.

By changing the "temporarily displayed" effect symbol in this way, it is not easy to know at what stage the final display will be performed, and even if the effect symbol with low expectation is displayed first, the degree of expectation gradually increases. Can give a feeling of great expectation. Further, the flow of the operation instruction effect illustrated in the display example is one of the plurality of effect patterns provided, and the "temporary display" of the first effect symbol 1 to the "confirmed display" of the first effect display 1 are performed. Alternatively, the "temporary display" of the third effect symbol 3 may be performed to the "confirmed display" of the third effect symbol 3, but the degree of expectation is lowered by changing the mode of the effect symbol (for example, the second effect). There may be a "temporary display" of the effect symbol 2 to a "confirmed display" of the first effect symbol 1.

FIG. 16 (4-1) is an example of an effect displayed according to the operation of the operating means when the determination result of the changing symbol is lost, and FIG. 16 (4-2) is the operating means in the case of a big hit. This is a display example that is displayed according to the operation of. Therefore, when the determination result is a big hit, the ratio of the numbers in the chart shown in FIG. 13 being selected from the large production symbols is large, and in the case of loss, the ratio of being selected from the small number production symbols is large.

In this embodiment, the configuration in which the effect symbols are switched once has been described, but the configuration may be such that the effect symbols are switched not only once but also in multiple stages. Even if the desired effect pattern is not displayed when the player switches once, the player may switch further, so that the player can maintain his / her expectations.

FIG. 17-3 is a display example in which a plurality of effect symbols are simultaneously displayed as "temporary display". 3 (1) of FIG. 17 shows a temporary display effect of a pattern in which the effect symbols displayed at the same time suggest the same operation means. In the example, the first effect symbol 1 and the first effect symbol 2 are the same. Different effect buttons suggesting an operation means (in this case, the first effect button 67) are "temporarily displayed" at the same time, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the effect symbols is "confirmed display". In the illustrated example, different effect symbols suggesting the first effect button 67 are displayed at the same time, but different effect symbols suggesting the second effect button 68 may be temporarily displayed at the same time, or different effect symbols suggesting the lever 100 may be displayed at the same time. It may be temporarily displayed at the same time.

3 (2) of FIG. 17 shows a temporary display effect of a pattern in which the effect symbols displayed at the same time suggest different operation means. In the example, the first effect symbol 1 showing the first effect button 67 and the second effect symbol 2 are shown. At the same time, the second effect symbol 1 indicating the effect button 68 is "temporarily displayed", and one of them is "confirmed display". In this case, the first effect symbol indicating the first effect button 67 and the third effect symbol indicating the lever 100 may be "temporarily displayed" at the same time, or the second effect symbol indicating the second effect button 68 may be displayed. The third effect symbol indicating the lever 100 may be "temporarily displayed" at the same time.

3 (3) of FIG. 17 is a display example when the effect symbols corresponding to all the operation means (three types in this embodiment) are temporarily displayed at the same time (roulette effect). In the display example, the first effect symbol 1 indicating the first effect button 67, the second effect symbol 1 indicating the second effect button 68, and the third effect symbol 1 indicating the lever 100 correspond to all the operation means. It shows an effect in which the effect symbols are "temporarily displayed" at the same time and one of them is "confirmed display". In this way, by displaying the effect symbols corresponding to all the operation means at the same time and directing the process until the effect symbol of which one is selected is confirmed and displayed, a new point to enjoy for the player. Can be given.

In this embodiment, the configuration is described in which one of the effect symbols is selected at the time of the final display, but a configuration in which a plurality of effect symbols are selected at the time of the final display may be used. When a plurality of operating means are enabled, the player may select and operate the operating means of his choice, and if possible, the plurality of operating means can be operated at the same time.

The above is the description of the embodiment. In the flow of the operation instruction effect from the "temporary display" of (1) to the "confirmed display" of (2-1) shown in FIG. 15, the effect symbol (first effect symbol 1) having a lower expectation is compared. It is an effect pattern that confirms and displays the effect symbol (first effect symbol 2) with high expectation after temporary display. In this case, the effect symbols that have been temporarily displayed and confirmed are both the same operation means (first effect symbol). 1 Production button 67) was suggested. On the other hand, in the case of the flow of the operation instruction effect of performing the confirmation display of (2-2) from the temporary display of (1), the effect symbol (first effect symbol 1) having a lower expectation is temporarily displayed in the same manner. After that, the effect pattern (the second effect symbol 2) with high expectation is confirmed and displayed (when a big hit game occurs, the second effect symbol is confirmed with a high probability), but this is confirmed as a temporary display. By displaying an effect symbol that suggests an operation means different from that of the display, the magnitude of the change in the display mode from the temporary display to the definite display is an effect that expects a further large change in the jackpot expectation.

Further, the lever 100 is an operating means that performs an operation different from the other two operating means (operation of pulling down in response to a pressing operation), and the amount of movement of the hand to be moved for the operation is also larger than that of the lever 100. Therefore, if the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol is displayed in the temporary display of the effect symbol and then the third effect symbol is displayed in the final display, the difference in the amount of movement of the operating hand and the operation amount of the operating means. It will be a production pattern that can be expected to change the degree of expectation according to.

Further, although described as a display effect for operating one operating means, it may be used for a display effect for operating a plurality of operating means. In that case, it is conceivable that the order of the operation procedures may be different between the temporary display and the confirmed display, or the combination of the operation means may be different. For example, in the case of an operation procedure, a temporary display indicates that the operation means arranged on the right is operated and then the operation means arranged on the left is operated, but the confirmation display is performed in the reverse order. , The player is likely to make a mistake in the operation order, and it is possible to create a tense operation effect. To change the combination of operating means, the operation procedure is to operate the right button and then press the left button twice while instructing the temporary display to press the left button. If it is changed to, it is possible to induce an operation error and make the operation means tense as in the case of the operation order.

Further, although the configuration has been described in which the operation validity period is notified by using a progress bar (remaining time meter), it is also conceivable to indicate by the transparency of the effect symbol, the sound, the lamp, the display mode of the effect display, and the like. In that case, the progress bar (remaining time meter) may be displayed from the stage of temporary display. However, since the operation validity period has not started, the remaining time indicated by the bar will not decrease.

Further, it is conceivable that not only the temporary display and the final display are shown in the display mode of the effect symbol, but also the temporary display and the final display are shown depending on the emission color and the operation mode of the actual effect button. For example, if the stage where the effect button is blinking in white is set as the temporary display period and the blinking changes to lighting to indicate that the confirmation display has been made, the emission color may be changed or a different operation means may be turned on. Then, the player can enjoy which operation means is lit and displayed.

As described above, according to the ball gaming machine of the present invention, the first operating means and the second operating means that can be operated by the player, and the first effect symbol and the second operating means that suggest the first operating means are provided. It is equipped with an operation instruction effect that prompts the operation of any of the operation means by displaying the suggested second effect symbol on the effect display device, and when a big hit game occurs, the second effect symbol is displayed rather than the first effect symbol. A ball game machine that can give surprises and surprises to players by providing at least an effect pattern that confirms and displays the first effect symbol with a high probability and then temporarily displays the second effect symbol. Therefore, it can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with a plurality of operating means and an effect display device that can be operated by the player.

1 Game board 6 Directional symbol display device 11 1st start port 12 2nd start port 14 Grand prize opening 17 Gate 67 1st effect button 68 2nd effect button 80 Main control device 82 Directional symbol control device 83 Sub integrated control device 100 Lever

Claims (1)

Based on the random numbers extracted due to the entry of the ball into the predetermined entrance provided in the game area, a lottery is made to determine whether or not to generate a big hit game advantageous to the player, and the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device. It is a ball game machine that is derived and displayed.
The first operating means and the second operating means that can be operated by the player,
By displaying the first effect symbol suggesting the first operating means or the second effect symbol suggesting the second operating means on the display device, the operation of the first operating means or the second operating means is performed. Operation instruction production to urge
The first effect symbol includes at least a first effect symbol 1 and a first effect symbol 2 indicating that there is a high expectation that the advantageous jackpot game will occur as compared with the first effect symbol 1. ,
It is set that the expectation that the advantageous jackpot game is generated is higher when the second effect symbol is displayed than when the first effect symbol 1 is displayed.
The operation instruction presentation, when the favorable jackpot gaming is occurring, the effect pattern determining display the previous SL first performance symbol 2 after temporary display the first performance symbol 1, the first performance symbols 1 A ball gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with at least an effect pattern for tentatively displaying and then confirming and displaying the second effect symbol.

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