JP7422062B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine draws a lottery to determine whether or not to award a profit to a player, displays symbols in a variable manner based on the lottery results, and stops the symbols in a specific manner when awarding a profit. While the symbols are changing, the performance related to the lottery results is performed according to one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns.
In addition, the variation pattern of the symbol includes a normal variation pattern that becomes a non-specific pattern without becoming a reach state, and a result related to either a specific pattern or a non-specific pattern in the final reach effect after going through one or more stages of reach effects. There is a reach variation pattern that is displayed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-175173

In the reach variation pattern, one or more stages of reach with different performance times and content are sequentially executed, but in order to achieve higher performance effects, it is necessary to change the reach of one or more stages depending on the lottery results etc. The problem is how to structure the performance.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can perform more effective performances by appropriately configuring the reach performance in a reach variation pattern.

The present invention includes a lottery means for randomly selecting whether or not to give a profit to a player, and a drawing device that variably displays symbols based on a lottery result by the lottery device, and when awarding the profit, displays the symbols in a specific manner. symbol display means for stopping the lottery result; and performance control means for causing the performance related to the lottery result to be executed in accordance with any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns together with the fluctuation display by the symbol display means, the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns being In a gaming machine that includes a reach variation pattern that displays a result in a reach effect executed after a symbol becomes a reach state, in the reach variation pattern, if the reach effect is a specific reach effect, during the specific reach effect, A valid operation period is set, and the result display is configured to start when a predetermined operation means is operated during the valid operation period and a production execution condition is satisfied, and the symbol in the reach variation pattern is selected from the specified one. In the reach variation pattern corresponding to the winning variation that is the mode, it is possible to display the winning result as the result display in the specific reach effect, and among the reach variation pattern, the symbol does not fall in the specific mode. In the reach variation pattern that corresponds to variation, as the result display in the specific reach production, first execute a miss result production, then execute a normal screen display after a background return production that switches the previous special background to a normal background. The winning result display can include a normal winning result display that executes the normal winning result effect and ends without executing the losing result effect, the background return effect, and the normal screen display. There is a background return effect in which the previous special background is switched to the normal background after first performing a failure result effect, and a return result display in which the return result effect is executed after the normal screen display and ends. The normal winning result display in the normal winning result display ends with a win confirmation display after the symbol is displayed in the specific form, and the losing result display in the resurrection winning result display is such that the symbol is in the specific mode. The losing result display in the losing result display ends after executing a losing display indicating that the symbol will not be in the specific pattern, and the specific reach effect In the normal win result display, a time adjustment is made so that the end time of the result display does not change even if the start time of the result display changes according to the timing of the operation. It is performed after the execution, and in the revival hit result display, it is performed after the execution of the failure display in the failure result performance and before the execution of the background return performance, and in the failure result display, after the execution of the failure display in the failure result performance, This is performed before the execution of the background return performance, and the time from the start of the background return performance to the end of the normal screen display is made the same between the missed result display and the restored successful result display .

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform a more effective effect by appropriately configuring the reach effect in the reach variation pattern.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern selection table of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a variation pattern of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the S reach performance of the same pachinko machine, and the content of the performance. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a time chart and the content of the performance after SP reach (in case of loss) of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a time chart and performance contents of the SP reach performance (in case of jackpot) of the same pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a rainbow light emission pattern in the normal/resurrection jackpot movable body performance of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the Pachinko machine based on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance after SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 6th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the S reach performance and the SP after reach performance of the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the S reach performance of the Pachinko machine and the content of a performance based on the 8th Embodiment of this invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below based on the drawings. 1 to 9 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, a gaming machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 4 pivotably attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 by hinges 3 on one side, for example, on the left side, so as to be openable and closable. . On the front side of the front frame 4, a game board 5, etc. are arranged on the upper side, and a firing means 6, etc. for firing a game ball toward the game area 5a on the front side of the game board 5 are arranged on the lower side. A glass door 7 corresponds to the front side of the firing means 6, etc., and a front plate 8 corresponds to the front side of the firing means 6, etc., and is pivotally supported by a hinge 9 on the same side as the hinge 3 so as to be openable and closable. Note that the glass door 7 and the front plate 8 may be configured to be able to be opened and closed integrally.

On the front side of the front plate 8, an upper tray 10 is disposed on the upper side to store game balls put out from a payout means (not shown) and supply them to the firing means 6, and on the lower side of the upper tray 10. For example, a lower tray 11 for storing surplus balls when the upper tray 10 is full is provided on the left end side, and a firing handle 12 for operating the firing means 6 is provided on the right end side. Further, for example, on an upper plate cover 13 that covers the upper plate 10 and the like from the front side, a performance button (predetermined operation means) 14 etc. that can be pressed and operated by the player is provided.

On the front side of the game board 5, a guide rail 15 for guiding the game balls fired from the firing means 6 is installed in an annular shape, and a center case 17, a regular pattern, and a regular pattern are installed in the game area 5a inside the guide rail 15. Various game components such as a starting means 18, a special symbol starting means 19, a big winning means 20, a normal winning means 21, etc. are arranged.

The center case 17 is disposed approximately at the center of the gaming area 5a, for example, and includes a generally rectangular display window 23 corresponding to an image display means 22 such as a liquid crystal type, and a decorative frame 24 surrounding the display window 23. In addition to various display means such as a normal symbol display means 25, a special symbol display means 26, a normal reserved number display means 27, and a first special reserved number display means 28, a stage 29, a movable performance means 30, etc. are provided.

The stage 29 is disposed in the left-right direction at the lower front side of the image display means 22, and after freely rolling the game balls that have entered the warp entrance 29a provided on the side of the center case 17, for example, the left side, For example, it is made to fall to the front from a central falling part at the center in the left-right direction or from side falling parts on both left and right sides thereof.

The movable presentation means 30 includes a movable body 31, a movable body guide means 32 that movably supports the movable body 31, and a drive means 33 that drives the movable body 31. On the movable body 31, an arbitrary decoration (in this case, the characters of "Kappa Densetsu", which is the title of the gaming machine) is formed three-dimensionally, for example, and an LED 71 arranged on the rear side (or inside) lights up. By doing this, a predetermined part (in this case, the part with the words "Kappa Densetsu") lights up in an arbitrary color.

The movable body guide means 32 supports the movable body 31 so as to be movable in a predetermined direction, for example, in the up and down direction along the front side of the display screen 22a of the image display means 22. The movable body 31 is provided with a pair of guide rails 34 arranged in the vertical direction along both left and right sides of the movable body 31, and both left and right end portions of the movable body 31 are supported by these guide rails 34 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The movable body guide means 32 allows the movable body 31 to move vertically between an upper position on the upper side of the image display means 22 and a lower position on the front side of the image display means 22, and is normally at the origin position. is held in the upper position.

The driving means 33 is composed of, for example, a stepping motor, and is disposed on the rear side of the decorative frame 24, and is capable of moving the movable body 31 in the vertical direction according to a predetermined movement pattern via a belt (not shown) or the like. ing.

The normal symbol starting means 18 is for starting symbol variation by the normal symbol display means 25, and is constituted by a passage gate through which a game ball can pass. It is equipped with a game ball detection means (not shown) capable of detecting.

The normal symbol display means 25 is for displaying normal symbols in a variable manner, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of normal symbols (for example, two types of "○" and "×"), Based on the detection of a game ball by the normal symbol starting means 18, the plurality of light emitting bodies flash in a predetermined order, and the information is included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 18 detects the game ball. If the hit judgment random value that is entered matches the predetermined hit judgment value, the light emitting body corresponding to the winning mode (predetermined mode), for example on the "○" side, lights up; otherwise, it corresponds to the miss mode. For example, the light emitter on the "x" side lights up and stops.

The normal random number information acquired at the time of game ball detection by the normal symbol starting means 18 is held and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4, and is sequentially stored each time the normal symbol display means 25 starts to fluctuate the symbols. Digested. The number of stored pieces of normal random number information (the number of normal pending pieces) is notified to the player by the normal holding piece number display means 27 or the like.

The special symbol starting means 19 is for starting the symbol variation by the special symbol display means 26, and includes, for example, two upper and lower starting winning means 19a and 19b, an opening/closing means 36 for opening and closing the lower starting winning means 19b, and a starting winning means 36 for opening and closing the lower starting winning means 19b. Means 19a and 19b are provided with game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting winning game balls, respectively, and are arranged, for example, on the lower side of the center case 17. The upper starting winning means 19a is a non-opening/closing winning means having no opening/closing means or the like, and is disposed directly below the central falling part of the stage 29 in an upwardly opening shape. The lower start winning means 19b is an opening/closing winning means that can be switched between an open state in which game balls can be won and a closed state in which winning is impossible (or more difficult to win than in the open state) using the opening and closing means 36. The opening/closing means 36 changes from a closed state to an open state for a predetermined period of time in a normal profit state that occurs when the stopped symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 25 becomes a winning state. It is configured as follows.

The special symbol display means 26 is for variably displaying the special symbol, and is composed of a 7-segment type display means capable of variably displaying one or more special symbols, for example, one special symbol. When the starting means 19 detects a game ball (when the pattern starting condition is satisfied), that is, when the game ball wins in either of the two upper and lower starting prize winning means 19a, 19b, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time. , If the jackpot judgment random number value included in the special random number information acquired at the time of winning to the starting winning means 19a, 19b matches a predetermined jackpot judgment value, a predetermined jackpot mode will be applied, and if they do not match, for example, It is designed to stop in a dislocated manner. The special symbols are provided with one or more types of jackpot mode and miss mode. Note that each of these aspects may be assigned a numerical symbol, etc., or may be assigned a special symbol in itself, such as an arbitrary combination of lines or dots, so that the player cannot easily distinguish the type of special symbol. You may assign symbols that have no meaning.

The special random number information acquired at the time of winning a game ball to the special symbol starting means 19 is held and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4, and is stored each time the special symbol display means 26 starts changing the symbol. Digested sequentially. The stored number of special random number information (special reservation number) is notified to the player by the first special reservation number display means 28 and the like.

The grand winning means 20 is an opening/closing winning means equipped with an opening/closing plate 37 that can be switched between an open state in which game balls can win and a closed state in which game balls cannot win, and is arranged, for example, below the special symbol starting means 19. In the special profit state that occurs when the stopped symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 26 becomes a jackpot mode, the opening/closing board 37 opens forward according to a predetermined opening pattern and the player falls onto it. It is designed to let the ball land inside.

Further, the image display means 22 constitutes an effect pattern display means 38, a second special reservation number display means 39, and the like. The effect pattern display means (symbol display means) 38 is for variably displaying the effect pattern (symbol) P in parallel with the variable display of the special pattern by the special pattern display means 26. The performance pattern P includes a plurality of symbol rows (three in the left and right direction in the example of FIG. 1) each consisting of a number pattern and other symbols, and each symbol constituting each of the symbol rows is one It is made up of a combination of a pattern main body Pa made up of numbers such as 8, etc., and a decorative part Pb such as characters attached to this pattern main body Pa. Note that the display mode of the effect pattern P can be arbitrarily changed by enlarging or reducing, changing the display position, erasing the decorative part Pb, etc.

The production pattern P starts to fluctuate by vertical scrolling or the like for each pattern row according to a predetermined variation pattern almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, and also changes the special symbol so that the stopped symbols on a predetermined effective line are in a predetermined manner. The final stop occurs almost at the same time as the fluctuation stop. In addition, in the production pattern P, for example, when all the stopped symbols on the active line are the same, it is a jackpot production mode (specific mode), otherwise it is a miss production mode, and when the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode or a miss mode. The performance pattern P is a jackpot performance mode and a loss performance mode.

In addition, the variation pattern of the production symbol P starts with a normal variation in which the three symbol rows change respectively, and if a reach state such as "2↓2" or "7↓7" is established in the normal variation, 1 or It is configured to reach a final stop after going through multiple stages of reach performance, and the reach variation pattern develops from normal fluctuation to reach performance and becomes a jackpot performance mode or a miss performance mode, and the reach variation pattern develops from normal variation to reach performance. It is usually the fluctuation pattern that results in an out-of-order performance mode.

In each reach effect in the reach variation pattern, an arbitrary video effect is performed by the image display means 22, etc., and it is also determined whether the variation will stop in either the jackpot effect mode or the loss effect mode, or whether the reach effect will develop to the next stage reach effect. The result will be displayed as shown below.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, there are four levels of reach effects: "N reach effect," "S reach effect," "SP pre-reach effect," and "SP post-reach effect." In the N reach performance, there is a very low possibility that it will become a jackpot performance mode, and in most cases, it is controlled so that it stops in the loss performance mode or progresses to the next S reach performance. In addition, the pre-SP reach performance constitutes the first half of the SP reach performance, and it does not end in a jackpot performance mode, but either stops in a loss performance mode or develops into the next SP reach performance. controlled to do so. The SP after-reach performance is a final-stage reach performance that does not develop into the next reach performance, and is controlled to end in either a jackpot performance mode or a losing performance mode.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(b), as a reach jackpot variation pattern that finally stops in the jackpot production mode, an N reach jackpot variation pattern that develops to N reach production and ends, and an S reach variation pattern that develops to S reach production. There are three types of SP reach jackpot fluctuation patterns: the S reach jackpot fluctuation pattern that ends, and the SP reach jackpot fluctuation pattern that develops to the post-SP reach performance and ends.Furthermore, as the SP reach jackpot fluctuation pattern, there are SP reach 1 to SP reach jackpot fluctuation patterns with different SP reach performances. Three types of three jackpot fluctuation patterns are provided. As mentioned above, there is no case where the pre-SP reach performance becomes a jackpot performance mode, so the SP reach 1 to 3 jackpot variation pattern always develops to the post-SP reach performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(a), there is a losing variation pattern that finally stops in a losing effect mode, a normal variation pattern that ends without developing into a reach effect, and a normal variation pattern that develops to an N reach effect and ends. N reach deviation variation pattern, S reach deviation variation pattern that develops to S reach performance and ends, SP reach deviation variation pattern that develops to SP reach pre performance and ends, SP reach that develops to SP reach post performance and ends. Five types of trailing deviation variation patterns are provided. In addition, the normal variation pattern has four types of variation time: 15s (s = seconds, the same applies hereinafter), 10s, 5s, and 3s, and the N reach deviation variation pattern has a difference of -3, There are four types: -2, -1, and +1, and three types of SP reach before reach variation pattern and SP after SP reach variation pattern each with different SP reach effects are provided.

The second special reservation number display means 39 is for notifying the number of special reservations, and displays the reservation display images Q4 to Q1 for the number of special reservations (maximum 4) and the fluctuating performance symbols P corresponding to the fluctuating production symbols P. The pending image Q0 can be displayed at a predetermined position of the display screen 22a, for example, at the bottom side. When the number of special reservations increases due to the winning of game balls to the special symbol starting means 19, the second special reservation number display means 39 displays reservation display images Q1~ by 1 at the end of the queue (for example, on the left end side). If a new variation of special symbols starts and the number of special pending symbols decreases, for example, the pending image Q0 during variation is deleted, and the pending display images Q1~ are moved to the front of the queue (for example, the right side). , and the pushed-out leading pending display image Q1 is changed to a new pending display image Q0 during fluctuation.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 2, 41 is a main control board, 42 is an effect control board, and these control boards 41 and 42 are removably installed at appropriate locations on the back side of the game board 5 while being stored in a board case. There is. In addition, in the block diagram of FIG. 2, boards other than the main control board 41 and the effect control board 42 are omitted.

The main control board 41 controls gaming operations in an integrated manner, and includes a normal random number creation processing means 51, a normal starting opening check processing means 52, a normal random number storage means 53, and a normal symbol, which are composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. Processing means 54, normal symbol display control means 55, normal pending number display control means 56, normal profit state generation means 57, special random number creation processing means 61, special starting opening check processing means 62, special random number storage means 63, special symbol processing It is provided with means 64, special symbol display control means 65, first special reserved number display control means 66, special profit state generation means 67, special game state generation means 68, control command transmission means 69, and the like.

The normal random number generation processing means 51 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number etc. at predetermined time intervals, which is used to determine whether or not the changed normal symbol is to be used as a winning pattern. The normal starting hole check processing means 52 performs processing based on the detection of a game ball by the normal symbol starting means 18, and the normal random number creation processing means 51 performs processing based on the detection of a gaming ball by the normal symbol starting means 18. One piece of normal random number information such as the generated hit determination random number value is acquired, and the normal random number information is stored in the first-in, first-out type normal random number storage means 53 up to a predetermined upper limit number of pending items (for example, 4 pieces). It is composed of

The normal symbol processing means 54 performs processing related to the variable display of normal symbols, and includes a hit determination means 54a, a normal stop symbol selection means 54b, a variation time selection means 54c, and the like. The hit determination means 54a performs a lottery to determine whether or not the stopped symbol after the variation of the normal symbol should be used as a winning pattern, that is, whether or not to generate a normal profit state, and the normal symbol display means 25 can display the variation. state, and on the condition that 1 or more ordinary random number information is stored in the ordinary random number storage means 53 (the number of ordinary reserved pieces is 1 or more), the ordinary random number information stored in the ordinary random number storage means 53 It is configured to take out the first hit determination random number value from the queue, and to determine whether or not it is a hit or miss depending on whether or not the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit determination value.

The normal stop symbol selection means 54b is for selecting the type of stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol. In this embodiment, only one type of symbol each corresponds to the hit mode and the miss mode, so based on the hit/miss determination result by the hit determination function, "○" is displayed in the case of a hit determination. In the case of a deviation determination, "x" is uniformly selected. Further, the variation time selection means 54c is for selecting the variation time of the normal symbol.

The normal symbol display control means 55 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 25 based on the ordinary symbol processing by the ordinary symbol processing means 54, and allows the ordinary symbol display means 25 to be in a state in which variable display is possible and the ordinary random number storage means. On the condition that one or more pieces of ordinary random number information are stored in 53 (the number of ordinary pending pieces is 1 or more), the ordinary symbol display means 25 starts to fluctuate the ordinary symbols, and the fluctuation time selection means 54c selects. Based on the elapse of the specified variation time, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal stop symbol selection means 54b.

The normal reserved number display control means 56 controls the display of the normal reserved number display means 27, and based on the detection of game balls by the normal symbol starting means 18 and the fluctuation of the normal symbols by the normal symbol display means 25, The pending quantity display means 27 displays normal pending quantity information.

The normal profit state generating means 57 activates the special symbol starting means 19 when the stopped symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 25 becomes a winning state based on the determination result by the hit determining means 54a being a winning determination. A normal profit state is generated in which the opening/closing means 36 of the lower special starting port 19b is changed to an open state according to, for example, one of a plurality of opening/closing patterns.

The special random number creation processing means 61 generates a jackpot judgment random number used to judge a jackpot/loss, a symbol judgment random number used to select a stop pattern after a change in a special symbol, a fluctuation pattern random number used to select a fluctuation pattern, and other predetermined numbers. It is configured to perform special random number creation processing that repeatedly generates random numbers.

The special starting hole check processing means 62 performs processing based on the winning of a game ball to the special symbol starting means 19, and based on the winning of a game ball to either of the starting winning means 19a, 19b, a special random number is determined. Special random number information consisting of the jackpot judgment random value, pattern judgment random value, etc. created by the creation processing means 61 is acquired, and the special random number information is stored as special random numbers up to a predetermined upper limit number of reservations (for example, 4 pieces). The information is stored in the means 63.

Further, the special starting port check processing means 62 includes a look-ahead determination means 62a. This pre-reading determination means 62a determines, with respect to the special random number information acquired when a game ball wins in the starting prize winning means 19a, 19b, at a predetermined timing before being subjected to symbol variation, for example, at the time of acquiring the special random number information. A look-ahead determination process is executed for the special random number information. In this prefetching determination process, a jackpot/loss determination result is output depending on whether or not the jackpot determination random value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, provided that the prefetching is not prohibited. This pre-reading determination result is transmitted to the performance control board 42 etc. by a pending addition command transmitted based on the game ball winning a prize in either of the starting prize winning means 19a, 19b. In this embodiment, by this pre-reading determination process, not only the above-mentioned jackpot determination but also the type of fluctuation pattern is determined.

The special symbol processing means 64 performs processing related to the variable display of special symbols, and includes a jackpot determining means 64a, a jackpot/loss selection means 64b, a variation pattern selection means 64c, and the like. The jackpot determination means (lottery means) 64a determines whether it is a jackpot or not by random number lottery, that is, determines whether or not to generate a special profit state (a lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit to the player). On the condition that the special symbol display means 26 is in a state where it can be displayed in a variable manner and that 1 or more special random number information is stored in the special random number storage means 63 (the number of special reserved pieces is 1 or more), the special random number storage means The first jackpot determination random number value is extracted from the queue of special random number information stored in the special random number information queue, and a jackpot/miss is determined depending on whether the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. is configured to do so.

The jackpot/loss selection means 64b selects the type of jackpot/loss, and when the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means 64a is a loss, the loss variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 3(a) and the symbol judgment random value are used. If the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means 64a is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is selected based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table and the symbol judgment random value shown in FIG. 3(b). select.

In this embodiment, there are two types of deviations: deviation A and deviation B, and either deviation A or B is 9: based on the symbol judgment random value as shown in FIG. 3(a). It is designed to be selected at an arbitrary distribution rate such as 1st prize. The deviation A is a variation pattern that is distributed differently depending on the number of specially reserved pieces at the start of symbol variation, and as shown in Fig. 3 (a), the variation pattern random value is The correspondence relationship between the range and multiple types of deviation fluctuation patterns is defined. On the other hand, outlier B is one in which the distribution of the fluctuation pattern does not change depending on the number of special reservations at the start of the symbol fluctuation, and as shown in Figure 3 (a), the range of the fluctuation pattern random value and the multiple types of fluctuation patterns are Only one type of correspondence relationship is defined.

Regarding the jackpot, in this embodiment, there are four types: 10R normal, 5R normal, 10R probability variation, and 5R probability variation, and any of them is determined based on the symbol judgment random value as shown in FIG. 3(b). It is possible to select an arbitrary distribution ratio such as 1:4:1:4. The 10R normal jackpot and 5R normal jackpot are jackpots that will generate a time-saving state as a special gaming state to be described later, and in the special profit state, the predetermined unit opening operation by the big winning means 20 is performed for 10 rounds and 5 rounds, respectively. It has become. Here, the unit release operation is, for example, on the condition that a predetermined time (e.g., 28 seconds) has elapsed after opening the big winning means 20, or a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., 9) have been won by then. This is an operation to close the big prize winning means 20. Further, the 10R variable probability jackpot and the 5R variable probability jackpot are jackpots that will generate a variable probability state as a special game state to be described later, and in the special profit state, unit opening operations are performed for 10 rounds and 5 rounds, respectively.

The variation pattern selection means 64c selects a variation pattern of the production symbol P from among a plurality of variations. For example, when the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means 64a is a loss and the jackpot/loss selection means 64b selects a loss A. In this step, one of the plurality of outlier variation patterns is selected based on the number of special reservations at that time and the random value of the first variation pattern in the special random number information queue stored in the special random number storage means 63 ( In FIG. 3(a)), if the judgment result by the jackpot determining means 64a is a loss and the jackpot/loss selection means 64b selects a loss B, the special random number storage means One of the plurality of losing fluctuation patterns is selected based on the first fluctuation pattern random number value in the special random number information queue stored in the special random number information queue (FIG. 3(a)), and the determination result by the jackpot determining means 64a is a jackpot. In this case, a plurality of jackpots are selected based on the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot/loss selection means 64b and the first fluctuation pattern random number value in the special random number information queue stored in the special random number storage means 63. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected (FIG. 3(b)).

As shown in FIG. 3, the reach variation pattern is configured such that the reliability of the jackpot production mode (specific mode) increases as the stage of reach production progresses, but in this embodiment, the N reach variation pattern There is no pattern that will result in a jackpot performance, and although there is a possibility that the S reach variation pattern will result in a jackpot performance, the probability is extremely low (less than 1%). In addition, the pre-SP reach performance never becomes a jackpot performance mode, and when the SP reach variation pattern becomes a jackpot performance mode, it always develops into a post-SP reach performance.

The special symbol display control means 65 controls the display of the special symbol display means 26, and the special symbol display means 26 is in a state where it can be displayed in a variable manner, and the special random number storage means 63 stores one or more special random number information. (the number of special reservations is 1 or more), the special symbol display means 26 starts varying the special symbol, and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 64c elapses. Based on this, for example, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means 64a is a loss, the judgment result is a predetermined loss manner, and when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means 64a is a jackpot, the jackpot selected by the jackpot/miss selection means 64b is Changes in the special symbols are stopped in a jackpot mode depending on the type.

The first special reserved number display control means 66 controls the display of the first special reserved number display means 28, and controls the detection of game balls by the special symbol starting means 19 and the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special symbol display means 26. Based on this, the first special reservation number display means 28 displays special reservation number information.

The special profit state generating means 67 is for generating a special profit state that the big winning means 20 releases according to a predetermined release pattern, and the special profit state generating means 67 generates a special profit state that is released according to a predetermined opening pattern. When the stopped symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode, the unit release operation by the jackpot means 20 is performed in, for example, 5 rounds or 10 rounds, depending on the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot/loss selection means 64b. Only one of them is executed repeatedly (FIG. 3(b)).

The special gaming state generating means 68 is for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the occurrence of the special profit state. Usually, it is configured to generate a time saving state in the case of a 5R normal jackpot, and to generate a probability variable state in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 5R probability variable jackpot.

During the time saving state, for example, the variation time of the special symbol display means 26 for special symbols is switched to a shortened variation time that is shorter than the normal variation time, and for normal symbols, the probability of winning changes from the normal probability (for example, 1/10) to a high probability. (for example, 1/1.3), the variation time changes from the normal variation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), and the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing means 36 of the lower special starting port 19b changes to the normal opening/closing pattern. (for example, opening for 0.2 seconds x 1 time) to a special opening/closing pattern (for example, opening for 2 seconds x 3 times). The time saving state starts when the special profit state ends, and ends when, for example, the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or the next special profit state occurs before then.

During the variable probability state, for example, in addition to the same switching as in the time saving state, the number of jackpot determination values increases, so the probability that the special symbol will become a jackpot is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/319). (for example, 1/60). Note that the variable probability state starts when the special profit state ends, and ends, for example, when the next special profit state occurs.

The control command transmitting means 69 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the production control board 42 etc. to give a control command, and sends a reservation addition command that specifies addition of the number of special reservations when the number of special reservations increases. Based on the function sent to the performance control board 42 side and the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 64, a pending subtraction command that specifies subtraction of the number of special reservations and a fluctuation pattern of the performance symbols P are specified at the start of fluctuation of the special symbols. A fluctuation pattern command to specify the stop pattern mode of the special symbol, and a special symbol command to specify the stop pattern mode of the special symbol are sent to the production control board 42 side in this order, and a fluctuation stop command to instruct the variation to stop when the variation of the special symbol ends is sent to the production control board 42 side. It has functions such as sending to.

The effect control board (effect control means) 42 controls effects by various effect means such as the LED 71, the speaker 72, the movable effect means 30, the image display means 22, etc., and processes the holding addition command reception processing means 81, the fluctuation pattern command It is provided with a processing means 82 at the time of reception, a performance control means 83 during the game, and the like. In addition, a large number of LEDs 71 are arranged in the center case 17 including the movable body 31 of the movable presentation means 30, the game board 5 and the front frame 4, and the speakers 72 are arranged, for example, two on the upper part of the front frame 4 and one on the lower part. (Figure 1). Further, in this embodiment, the movable presentation means 30 is arranged only on the game board 5, but the movable presentation means may be arranged on the front frame 4, or between the top of the game board 5 and the top of the front frame 4. It may be placed on both sides.

The pending addition command reception processing means 81 performs processing when the number of special pending items increases, and includes a pre-reading effect lottery means 81a, etc., and when receiving the pending addition command from the main control board 41, prevents pre-reading, etc. Except for the above case, the pre-reading effect lottery means 81a conducts a lottery regarding the pre-reading effect, and according to the lottery result, a pending change effect scenario is created in which one additional pending display image Q1~ is displayed on the screen of the image display means 22. It is designed to be set.

Here, the "pre-read performance" is a performance based on the pre-read determination result, and includes "pre-read continuous performance", "pre-read pending change performance", and the like. The "prefetch continuous performance" is based on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination means 62a, and is performed in the same manner, for example, in multiple symbol fluctuations (target fluctuations) corresponding to the special random number information that is the target of the prefetch determination. This is to perform the performance. For example, in the case where two types of performance modes are prepared as "rain" and "thunder" as continuous pre-reading, if one of them is won by the lottery of the pre-reading performance lottery means 81a based on the pre-reading determination result, For example, an image of ``rain'' or ``lightning'' is used as a background image in multiple production pattern variations up to the target variation corresponding to the special random number information. As a result, the player can predict whether or not a target change will result in a jackpot, depending on whether "rain" or "thunder" appears as the background image of the continuous performance.

Furthermore, the "pre-reading suspension change effect" is to display the pending display images Q1 to Q4 and the changing pending image Q0 in a predetermined display mode based on the pre-reading determination result by the pre-reading determining means 62a. It is selected according to the lottery result of the look-ahead pending change effect. For example, if there are multiple types of pending display modes such as "elephant", "lion", and "giraffe" regarding the pre-reading pending change effect, and one of them is won by lottery of the pre-reading effect lottery means 81a based on the pre-reading determination result. For example, when a new pending display image is additionally displayed, or at a predetermined timing thereafter, the pending display image is displayed in the winning predetermined display mode. As a result, depending on whether the display mode of the pending display image is "elephant", "lion", "giraffe", or something else, the player can win the jackpot with the variation corresponding to the pending display image. It is possible to predict whether or not.

It should be noted that the target of the preview based on the look-ahead performance is not limited to whether or not there is a jackpot, but may also be the type of fluctuation pattern (for example, whether or not it will develop to SP reach or not).

The fluctuation pattern command reception processing means 82 performs processing when the special symbol display means 26 starts symbol fluctuation, and includes symbol fluctuation content determining means 82a, etc. When commands and special symbol commands are received, for example, within a certain period of time, the symbol variation content determining means 82a makes selections regarding the specific variation content of the production symbol P and the preview production, and depending on the results etc., the variation pattern is determined. Scenarios, preview performance scenarios, pending change performance scenarios, etc. are set. In addition, in the hold change effect scenario in this case, for example, the pending change image Q0 is erased, the hold display images Q1~ are shifted one by one toward the front of the queue (for example, to the right side of the screen), and the pushed out For example, the first pending display image Q1 is moved to a predetermined position and changed to a new pending display image Q0.

The symbol variation content determining means 82a determines the specific performance content of the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command etc. received from the main control board 41. For example, when the SP reach jackpot variation pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, it is determined whether the result display in the last SP reach performance should be a revival jackpot or a normal jackpot.

Further, the symbol variation content determining means 82a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform one or more types of preview performance, and if it is to be performed, further conducts a lottery regarding the content of the preview performance, etc. Here, the preview performance is a performance that suggests the appearance of a predetermined event such as a jackpot mode, SP reach, etc., and is a so-called "SU notice", "timer notice", "premier notice", "pseudo continuous effect", "button This includes "direction."

In addition, for various performance scenarios such as a variable pattern scenario, a preview performance scenario, and a pending change performance scenario, various performance means, that is, an LED 71, a speaker 72, Each performance content by the movable performance means 30, image display means 22, etc. is set. This performance scenario is executed by the in-game performance control means 83 by sequentially starting the performance set for each row at the timing set for each row.

Next, the variation pattern of the performance symbol P in this embodiment, particularly the content of the performance based on the reach variation pattern, will be specifically explained, but before that, the outline of the variation pattern will be explained. As shown in FIG. 4, in the variation pattern of the performance symbol P, a normal variation is first performed. In this normal variation, after all (three) symbol rows move in parallel at high speed, the first (e.g. left) and second (e.g. right) symbol rows stop (temporary stop) at the same symbol. Either the reach state is established, or the game stops and is confirmed in a losing performance mode without passing through the reach state. The former is a reach variation pattern, and the latter is a normal variation pattern. In this embodiment, four types of normal fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times are prepared (FIG. 3(a)).

In the case of a reach variation pattern (when a reach state is established with a normal variation), an N reach effect is performed after the normal variation. In the N reach performance, after an arbitrary video performance is executed, a development result display indicating that the next S reach performance will be transferred (developed) and that the performance pattern P becomes a jackpot performance mode (specific mode) is displayed. Either a jackpot result display or a loss result display indicating that the performance pattern P does not become a jackpot performance mode (specific mode) (it becomes a losing performance mode) is performed. In this embodiment, one of these plurality of types of result display is executed at one branch point during the N reach performance. As is clear from FIG. 3, in the N reach performance of this embodiment, the jackpot result is not displayed (that is, the N reach jackpot fluctuation pattern is not selected), and when it ends with the N reach performance, there is always a miss result. A display is performed, and it becomes a losing performance mode (N reach losing fluctuation pattern).

When the development result display is performed at the end of the N reach performance, the S reach performance is performed subsequently. In this S reach effect, after an arbitrary video effect is executed, a development result display indicating the transition (development) to the next SP reach effect and a display indicating that the effect pattern P becomes a jackpot effect mode (specific mode) are displayed. Either the jackpot result display shown in FIG. In this embodiment, one of these plurality of types of result display is executed at one branch point during the S reach effect. As is clear from FIG. 3, in the S reach effect of this embodiment, the probability that the jackpot result will be displayed is not 0, but is extremely low (in the example of FIG. 3, if the jackpot probability is 1/319, the S reach variation The jackpot reliability in the pattern is about 0.08%, the appearance rate of the S reach variation pattern is about 1.6%, the frequency of hitting a jackpot with the S reach variation pattern is about 1/80000), when ending with the S reach effect A miss result is displayed with a high probability, resulting in a miss presentation mode (S reach miss variation pattern). The probability that a jackpot result will be displayed in the S reach performance (jackpot reliability) is preferably less than 1%, more preferably less than 0.5%, even more preferably less than 0.2%, and may be 0.

If the development result display is performed at the end of the S reach performance, then the SP pre-reach performance is performed. In this S pre-reach production, after an arbitrary video production is executed, a development result display indicating the transition (development) to the next SP post-reach production and the production pattern P does not become a jackpot production mode (specific mode). Either one of the result display is performed, including a loss result display indicating that the result is a loss effect. In this embodiment, any one of these multiple types of result display is executed at one branch point during the SP reach performance. As is clear from FIG. 3, the jackpot result display is not performed in the SP pre-reach performance of this embodiment (that is, the SP pre-reach jackpot variation pattern is not selected), and when the SP reach pre-reach performance ends. A loss result is always displayed, resulting in a loss performance mode (a loss variation pattern before SP reach).

If the development result display is performed at the end of the SP before-reach performance, then the SP after-reach performance is performed. In this SP reach performance, after an arbitrary video performance is executed, a jackpot result display indicating that the performance pattern P becomes the jackpot performance mode (specific mode), and a jackpot result display indicating that the performance pattern P becomes the jackpot production mode (specific mode). Either a result display is performed, including a result display indicating that the result will not be achieved (a result will be a result of a loss effect). In this embodiment, since there is no next ready-to-reach performance after the SP ready-to-reach performance, the development result will not be displayed in this SP ready-to-reach performance.

Next, among the plurality of types of reach effects of this embodiment, the S reach effect, the SP before reach effect, and the after SP reach effect will be specifically explained. First, a specific example of the S reach effect will be explained based on FIG. 5 and the like. As shown in Figure 5, the presentation period of the S reach effect includes a reach video display period for executing a video effect unique to S reach, and following the reach video display period, development result display, jackpot result display, and loss. It consists of a result display period in which any one of the result displays is executed.

Further, immediately before the result display period, that is, at the end of the reach video display period, a pre-result display effect that suggests the appearance of the result display is executed. This pre-results display performance consists of an incitement period to heighten players' expectations for the result display, and a build-up period (i.e., a waiting period) to create a so-called charge when transitioning from the incitement period to the result display. ing.

When the S reach effect starts (reach video display period), the S reach video is displayed on the image display means 22, as shown in FIG. Audio output and LED lighting effects will be performed. In the S reach video, in front of the special background 101a for S reach, a reach symbol image Ps such as "7 7" reduced (retracted), a reach effect image 102a by a character, etc., and other images are displayed. It looks like this.

After that, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-win video display period (FIG. 5(a2)), the ready-to-reach effect image 102a changes to the promotion effect image 103a. This inciting effect image 103a performs the final stage effect before the third (for example, center) symbol row, which is still fluctuating, stops, and in the examples of FIGS. 5(a2) to (a3), the jackpot is The first character selects the first stop symbol candidate (here, "7"), which will constitute the production mode (i.e., the same as the reach-to symbol), and the first character will miss the first stop symbol candidate (here, "7"), which will constitute the production mode (i.e., different from the reach-to-reach symbol). ) The second characters repeatedly hit the second stop symbol candidate (here "6") with a hammer, and compete to see which one destroys the stop symbol candidate first.

In this inciting effect image 103a, the pitch of the blow by each character gradually increases as time passes, and the damage of each stop symbol candidate progresses little by little, so that any stop symbol candidate is destroyed. The configuration is such that the inciting period ends in the state immediately before the start (FIG. 5 (a3)). Note that in the example of FIG. 5, the length of the stirring period is set to 3 seconds. When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 103a becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 5 (a3)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 103a is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Note that in the example of FIG. 5, the length of the charging period is set to 1 s.

Then, when the charging period ends, at that turning point, either the development result display, the jackpot result display, or the losing result display starts in a form that connects from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 103a (result display period ). In this way, by performing the branching of jackpot/loss/development at one point, it is possible to perform the performance more efficiently than in the case where the branching of whether or not development occurs is performed after the branching of jackpot/loss. In particular, in the S reach performance of this embodiment, the probability that a jackpot result will be displayed is extremely low (less than 1%), so even if the jackpot/loss is promoted independently, the performance effect is low, and the probability of displaying the jackpot result is low. This enables efficient performance.

In the jackpot result display, a jackpot result presentation is performed. In this jackpot result production, the second stop symbol candidate "6" is destroyed and disappears (Fig. 5 (c1)), and the middle symbol stops at the remaining first stop symbol candidate "7" (Fig. 5(c2)). In the example of FIG. 5, the length of the jackpot result performance is set to 7 seconds.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result performance, the first stop symbol candidate "7" is destroyed and disappears (Fig. 5 (d1)), and the middle symbol stops at the remaining second stop symbol candidate "6" (Fig. 5(d2)). After that, through the background return effect (FIG. 5 (d3)) in which the special background 101a returns to the normal background 100, the normal screen display (FIG. 5 (d4) )). In the example of FIG. 5, the lengths of the losing result effect, background return effect, and normal screen display that make up the losing result display are set to 3 seconds, 1 second, and 2 seconds, respectively, and the total time is longer than the 7 seconds of the jackpot result display. It's shorter.

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development production, both the first and second stop symbol candidates "7" and "6" are destroyed and disappear at the same time (Figure 5 (b1)), and then "development" indicating the development to SP reach is shown. ” is displayed (FIG. 5(b2)). In the example of FIG. 5, the length of the development performance is set to 4s, which is shorter than 7s for the jackpot result display and 6s for the loss result display, but the length of the development performance may be the same as that for the loss result display. It can be long.

Next, a specific example of the SP reach-before performance will be explained based on FIG. 6 and the like. As shown in FIG. 6, the performance period of the SP pre-reach performance includes a reach video display period for executing a video performance unique to SP reach, and following the reach video display period, a development result display and a missed result display. It consists of a result display period in which any of the above (not including jackpot result display) is executed. Further, immediately before the result display period, that is, at the end of the reach video display period, a pre-result display effect that suggests the appearance of the result display is executed. This pre-result display effect is composed of an incitement period and a charge period (ie, a waiting period), as in the case of the S reach effect (FIG. 5). Note that this pre-SP reach performance is an example of a non-hit reach performance that does not become a jackpot performance mode (specific mode).

When the SP pre-reach effect starts (reach video display period), as shown in FIG. Optional audio output and LED lighting effects are performed. In the pre-SP reach video, in front of the special background 101b for before SP reach, the reach symbol image Ps such as "7 7" which is displayed in a reduced size (retracted display), the reach effect image 102b by characters etc., and other images are displayed. It is now possible to do so.

After that, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-win video display period (FIG. 6(a2)), the ready-to-reach effect image 102b changes to the promotion image 103b. In the examples shown in FIGS. 6(a2) to (a3), the inciting effect image 103b has the content of attacking a monster (enemy) character with a cannon. By the way, in the SP reach pre-reach performance (non-hit reach performance) of this embodiment, the jackpot result display does not appear as described above, so the performance during this promotion period (pre-result display performance) is of no use to the player. It is desirable that the content of the performance not evoke the feeling of winning the jackpot, so as not to create a sense of expectation. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a specific result display such as "defeating monsters will advance" appears, an explanation display 105 indicating that the next reach effect will be displayed is displayed in parallel with the inciting effect image 103b. (Fig. 6 (a2), (a3)). This prevents the player from mistaking it as a jackpot even if a monster (enemy) falls, and prevents the player from feeling unnecessarily disappointed despite an advantageous result (development). In the example of FIG. 6, the length of the promotion period is set to 3 seconds, the same as the S reach effect (FIG. 5).

Note that the explanation display 105 is composed of an explanation of the performance such as "Attack the monster" and an explanation of the result such as "Development to ○○ with success", and is configured to display them simultaneously or alternately. You may.

When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 103b becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 6(a3)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 103b is maintained during the subsequent charging period. The explanation display 105 continues to be displayed during this time period. In the example of FIG. 6, the length of the charging period is set to 1 s, the same as the S reach effect (FIG. 5).

Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 103b.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result effect, the attack on the monster ends in failure (Figure 6 (c1)), and as a result, the middle symbol stops at "6", which is different from the reach symbol (here, "7") (Figure 6 ( c2)). Thereafter, through a background return effect in which the special background 101b returns to the normal background 100, the screen shifts to a normal screen display in which an out-of-line effect mode such as "7, 6, 7" is displayed. In the example in Figure 6, the length of the miss result effect is 4 seconds, which is longer than the 3 seconds in the case of the S reach effect (Figure 5), but the length of the background return effect and normal screen display are 1 second and 2 seconds, respectively. This is the same as in the case of S reach performance.

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development effect, the attack is successful and the monster falls (FIG. 6(b1)), and then a development notification image 104b such as "Development" indicating the development to the SP reach effect is displayed (FIG. 6(b2)). )). In the example shown in Figure 6, the length of the development performance is set to 4s, which is the same as in the case of the S reach performance, but the length of the development performance in the pre-SP reach performance is longer than the length of the development performance in the S reach performance. You can. Furthermore, the length of the development performance may be the same as that of the missed result display, or may be made longer.

Further, as the development result display, in addition to the development effect (normal development effect) as shown in FIG. 6, it may be possible to execute a revival development effect in which a development notification image is displayed through a revival effect after or in the middle of displaying a failed result. . In the case of this revival and development effect, the execution timing of the revival effect may be before or after the background return effect in the failure result display, but is preferably before the background return effect.

Next, a specific example of the SP reach-to-reach performance (specific reach-to-reach performance) will be described based on FIGS. 7, 8, and the like. Note that FIG. 7 shows a case where a winning result is displayed, and FIG. 8 shows a case where a jackpot result is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the performance period of the SP reach-to-reach performance includes a reach-to-reach video display period for executing a special video performance after SP reach-to-reach, and following the reach-to-reach video display period, a jackpot result display ( 8) and a result display period for executing either of the failure result display (FIG. 7) (excluding the developed result display).

Immediately before the result display period, that is, at the end of the reach video display period, a pre-result display effect that suggests the appearance of the result display is performed. This pre-result display performance in the SP reach performance is a so-called button performance, which includes an operation validity period suggestion performance that suggests that the operation validity period in which the operation of the performance button 14 becomes valid has arrived, and the operation validity period suggestion performance. The operation validity period starts after the end of the operation period.

When the SP after reach effect starts (reach video display period), as shown in FIG. Optional audio output and LED lighting effects are performed. In the SP after-reach video, in front of the special background 101c for after SP reach, a reach symbol image Ps such as "7 7" reduced (retracted display), a reach effect image 102c by a character, etc., and other images are displayed. It is now possible to do so.

Thereafter, at the end of the reach video display period, the operation effectiveness suggestion effect is started. This operation validity suggesting effect is configured to fade in on the screen (forming an operation target image) an operation target image 106 indicating the effect button 14 that is the operation target during the operation validity period. In the examples shown in FIGS. 7(a2) to (a4), the fade-in of the operation target image 106 is such that the operation target image 106 approaches from a distance while rotating. Note that the display format of the operation target image 106 during the operation validity suggestion presentation is arbitrary, but it is necessary to at least make it different from the display format during the operation validity period so that the player does not misunderstand that the operation is valid. . Note that the fade-in of the operation target image 106 is completed, for example, at the end of the operation validity suggestion effect, that is, at the start of the operation validity period (FIG. 7 (a4)). In this way, the effect from when the operation target image begins to be formed (displayed) on the screen to when it is formed is the operation validity suggestion rendering, and the operation target image during that period becomes the operation validity suggestion image.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, at the start of the valid operation period, that is, approximately at the same time as the fade-in of the operation target image 106 (formation of the operation target image) is completed, the characters "PUSH!" and an arrow image are displayed to notify the operation mode. An operation mode notification image 107 consisting of the following, and a progress status notification image 108 for reporting the progress of the operation validity period are newly displayed (FIG. 7(a4)). The progress notification image 108 is configured such that the length of the band-shaped gauge decreases from 100% to 0% as the operation validity period elapses (FIG. 7(a5)). In the example of FIG. 7, the valid operation time from the start to the expiration of the valid operation period is set to 3 seconds, and the performance time of the previous valid operation suggestion performance is set to 4 seconds, which is longer than the valid operation time.

If the performance execution condition is satisfied by the player pressing the performance button 14 during this valid operation period, the valid operation period ends at that point and the result display (either the losing result display or the jackpot result display) is will be started. In this way, while the start timing of the result display changes depending on the player's operation, the variation time is already determined, so the change in the player's operation timing (i.e., the start timing of the result display) can be absorbed. It is necessary to make time adjustments (described later) while displaying the results. Here, if the time required for the time adjustment is long, the performance will feel strange, so in that sense it is desirable that the operation effective time be short, but if the operation effective period is short, there is a possibility that the player will miss the opportunity to operate. It increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effective operation time is set as short as possible (3 s here) in order to suppress the sense of discomfort in the performance due to time adjustment, and the effective operation time (3 s) is set to prevent the player from losing an opportunity to operate due to this. A longer operation-validity suggestion effect (here, 4 seconds) is executed immediately before the operation validity period.

Note that the performance execution conditions regarding the performance button 14 include a single hit execution condition that is established when the performance button 14 is operated once, a continuous hit execution condition that is established when the performance button 14 is operated multiple times in succession, and a performance. Although a long-press execution condition that is established when the button 14 continues to be operated may be considered, this embodiment employs a one-hit execution condition.

Figures 7 (A1) and (A2) are both time charts for displaying missed results, but Figure 7 (A1) has the earliest start timing, that is, the production button 14 is operated at approximately the same time as the start of the operation validity period. FIG. 7A2 shows the case where the start timing is the latest, that is, the case where the effect button 14 is operated substantially at the same time as the expiration of the valid operation period. In addition, if the production button 14 is not operated during the valid operation period (if the operating conditions are not satisfied), the result will be the same as or different from the case where the production button 14 was operated at the expiration of the valid operation period. It may be configured to start displaying the results.

As shown in FIGS. 7(A1) and (A2), in the losing result display, a losing result effect is first performed. In this loss result performance, after the middle symbol stops at "6" (FIG. 7 (b1)), which is different from the reach symbol (here "7"), the operation timing of the performance button 14, that is, the start timing of the loss result display. A loop standby effect of a length corresponding to the length is executed (FIG. 7(b2)). With this loop standby performance, time adjustment is performed so that even if the start time of result display changes, the end time of result display does not change.

As shown in Figure 7 (A1), when the button operation is performed almost simultaneously (at the earliest) with the start of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time is the longest (3 seconds here), and as shown in Figure 7 (A2). As shown, when the button operation is performed substantially simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time becomes the shortest (here, 0). In this way, in the failure result display of this embodiment, the loop standby effect for time adjustment is performed after the failure result effect is executed and before switching to the normal screen display (here, before the background return effect). It has become. As a result, even if the loop standby effect becomes long, the tempo from the final stage of the failed result display (background return effect, normal screen display) to the next change will not be lost, and it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort caused by time adjustment. becomes.

Note that the loop standby performance is configured such that, on the image display means 22, for example, video data for loop standby connected from the previous video is repeatedly reproduced. In addition, regarding the light emitting effect using the LED 71, at the timing when the effect button 14 is operated, the light is emitted in a light emitting mode corresponding to the failure (using the light emitting pattern data for one playback), and thereafter the predetermined light emission mode is used until the end of the loop standby effect. The light emission mode is repeated (using light emission pattern data for loop playback). Regarding audio output from the speaker 72, a sound effect corresponding to a miss is output at the timing when the production button 14 is operated (using sound effect data for one playback), and thereafter until the end of the loop standby production. Either there is no sound, or a predetermined sound effect is output repeatedly (using sound effect data for loop playback). This loop standby performance is repeated until a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 41.

Thereafter, the screen goes through a background return effect in which the special background 101c returns to the normal background 100, and then shifts to a normal screen display in which a failure effect mode such as "7, 6, 7" is displayed. In the example of Figure 7, the shortest length of the missed result effect is 5 seconds, which is longer than the S reach effect (3 seconds) and the SP pre-reach effect (4 seconds), but the background return effect and normal screen The display lengths are 1 s and 2 s, respectively, which are the same as for the S reach performance and the SP pre-reach performance.

Further, in the example of FIG. 7, the effective operation time (here, 3 seconds) is shorter than the presentation time for the losing result presentation (here, the shortest 5 seconds). Thereby, the proportion of the performance time of the loop standby performance for time adjustment in the performance time of the missed result performance can be made less than 1/2, and it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort due to time adjustment.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the out-of-reach performance pattern, when the last reach performance is a weak reach performance (for example, S reach performance) (FIG. 5), and when the final reach performance is a weak reach performance (for example, When compared with the case of a strong reach effect (for example, the effect after SP reach) (Figure 7), where the expectation of a jackpot is higher than that of the effect, the result display is better in the case of a strong reach effect than in the case of a weak reach effect. It is set to take a long time. As a result, in the case of a reach variation pattern with low jackpot reliability and low player expectations, the result display time is shortened and the tempo is increased, and in the case of a reach variation pattern with high jackpot confidence and high player expectations, the result display time is shortened and the tempo is increased. It is possible to enhance the presentation effect by lengthening the display time.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the time for the miss result effect is longer in the case of a strong reach effect (for example, the SP reach effect) than in the case of a weak reach effect (for example, the S reach effect), but it is different from the background return effect. The normal screen display time is the same. In addition, if you set the result display time to be longer in the case of a strong reach effect than in the case of a weak reach effect, one of the background return effect and the normal screen display will be changed between the weak reach effect and the strong reach effect. It may be the same as in the case of the effect, and the background return effect and the other of the normal screen display and the deviation result effect may be different between the case of the weak reach effect and the case of the strong reach effect.

Also, FIGS. 8(A1), (A2), (B1), and (B2) are all time charts of jackpot result display, but FIGS. 8(A1) and (A2) are normal jackpot result display. (B1) and (B2) respectively show the revival jackpot result display. Here, the resurrection jackpot result display (FIGS. 8 (B1) and (B2)) is such that after executing the losing result effect, the resurrection jackpot movable body effect accompanied by the movement of the movable body is followed by the resurrection jackpot result effect. On the other hand, the normal jackpot result display (Fig. 8 (A1), (A2)) does not perform a losing result effect, but instead follows a normal jackpot moveable body effect that involves the movement of a movable body. It is configured to execute a jackpot result presentation.

It should be noted that whether to display the normal jackpot result shown in FIGS. 8 (A1) and (A2) or the revival jackpot result display shown in FIGS. 8 (B1) and (B2) is specified from the main control board 41 side. When a variation pattern command corresponding to a variation pattern (for example, SP reach 1 jackpot variation pattern) is received, it is determined by the symbol variation content determining means 82a (FIG. 2) on the production control board 42 side. Therefore, the fluctuation time is the same in the case of normal jackpot result display and the case of revival jackpot result display, and therefore the production time of normal jackpot result display and revival jackpot result display and the end timing of each result display are also the same. That is, the time from the timing of winning/losing branch (timing when the performance button 14 is operated and the result display is started) until the symbols are fixed and stopped is the same between the normal jackpot result display and the revival jackpot result display.

In addition, among FIGS. 8(A1) and (A2) showing the normal jackpot result display, when FIG. 8(A1) has the earliest start timing, that is, when the production button 14 is operated at approximately the same time as the start of the operation validity period. FIG. 8 (A2) shows the case where the start timing is the latest, that is, the case where the effect button 14 is operated substantially at the same time as the expiration of the valid operation period. Similarly, among FIGS. 8(B1) and (B2) showing the resurrection jackpot result display, when FIG. 8(B1) has the earliest start timing, that is, the production button 14 was operated at approximately the same time as the start of the operation validity period. FIG. 8 (B2) shows the case where the start timing is the latest, that is, the case where the effect button 14 is operated substantially at the same time as the expiration of the operation validity period. In addition, if the production button 14 is not operated during the valid operation period (if the operating conditions are not satisfied), the same or different jackpot will be won when the production button 14 is operated at the expiration of the valid operation period. It may be configured to start displaying the results.

As shown in FIGS. 8(A1) and (A2), in the normal jackpot result display, a normal jackpot movable body effect is performed first. In this normal jackpot movable body performance, the movable body 31 moves in a predetermined normal jackpot operation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 8(b1) to (b3), and the image display means 22 corresponds to the movement of the movable body 31. An arbitrary image effect is performed, and the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the reach symbol (here, "7"), and the LED 71 emits light in a predetermined normal jackpot light emission pattern. In the example of FIG. 8, the normal jackpot operation pattern is that the movable body 31 descends at high speed from the origin position (upper position) to the lower position in front of the image display means 22 (FIG. 8 (b1)), stops for a predetermined time, and then lowers the speed at a low speed. The structure is such that the position is returned to the original position (FIGS. 8(b2) and (b3)).

In addition, the normal jackpot light emission pattern is a so-called rainbow light emission pattern, in which the light emitting part of the movable body 31, that is, the letters "Kappa Legend" flow in a predetermined direction (for example, left and right directions) as shown in FIG. 9(a). It is designed to emit light in color. This rainbow light emission pattern is configured to circulate at a predetermined period, and the light emission data for one cycle is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times during 5 seconds from the start to the end of the normal jackpot movable body performance. In addition, not only the LED of the movable body 31 but also the other LEDs on the game board 5 side and the front frame 4 side may be made to emit light in a similar rainbow light emission pattern. Further, at the timing when the production button 14 is operated, that is, at the start of the normal jackpot movable production, the light is emitted in a light emission mode corresponding to a normal jackpot (for example, rainbow flashing), and then the rainbow light emission pattern is repeatedly emitted. Good too.

After the normal jackpot movable body presentation ends, the normal jackpot result presentation is performed. In this normal jackpot result performance, after performing a blessing performance to celebrate the jackpot (FIG. 8 (b4)), a loop standby performance of a length corresponding to the operation timing of the performance button 14, that is, the start timing of the normal jackpot result display is performed. Execute (FIG. 8(b5)). With this loop standby performance, time adjustment is performed so that even if the start time of result display changes, the end time of result display does not change.

As shown in Figure 8 (A1), when the button operation is performed almost simultaneously (at the earliest) with the start of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time is the longest (3 seconds here), and as shown in Figure 8 (A2). As shown, when the button operation is performed substantially simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time becomes the shortest (here, 0). In this way, in the normal jackpot result display of this embodiment, the loop standby performance for time adjustment is performed at the end of the jackpot result performance performed after the normal movable body performance, that is, before the jackpot is confirmed. As a result, starting from the timing of the button operation, a movable object effect that notifies you of a jackpot and a result effect that congratulates you on a jackpot are executed continuously, and the sequence of events is influenced by the loop standby effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort caused by time adjustment without impairing the exhilaration of the performance.

Note that the loop standby performance is configured such that, on the image display means 22, for example, video data for loop standby connected from the previous video is repeatedly reproduced. In addition, regarding the light emitting effect using the LED 71, at the timing when the effect button 14 is operated, the light is emitted in a light emitting mode (for example, rainbow blinking) that normally corresponds to a jackpot (using the light emitting pattern data for one playback), and after that it is looped. A predetermined light emission pattern (rainbow light emission pattern) is repeated (using light emission pattern data for loop playback) until the end of the standby effect. Regarding audio output from the speaker 72, a sound effect corresponding to a jackpot is normally output at the timing when the production button 14 is operated (using sound effect data for one-time playback), and after that, the loop standby production ends. It is designed to be silent until the end of the playback, or to repeat the output of a predetermined sound effect (using sound effect data for loop playback). This loop standby performance is repeated until a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 41.

Further, in the example of FIG. 8, the length of the normal jackpot movable body presentation in the normal jackpot result display is set to 5 seconds, and the shortest length of the normal jackpot result presentation is set to 8 seconds.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8(B1) and (B2), in the resurrection jackpot result display, the same effect as the losing result display shown in FIG. 7(A1, (A2)) is performed first. After (FIGS. 8(c1) and (c2)) are performed, a background return effect (FIG. 8(c3)) in which the special background 101b returns to the normal background 100 is performed, and then "7, 6, 7" etc. Transition to the normal screen display (Fig. 8 (c4)) where the losing effect mode is displayed.In the losing result effect, after the middle symbol stops at "6" which is different from the reach symbol (here "7") (Fig. 8 (c1)), executes a loop standby effect of a length corresponding to the operation timing of the effect button 14, that is, the start timing of displaying a missed result (FIG. 8 (c2)). With this loop standby effect, the result display starts. Time adjustment is performed so that the end time of result display does not change even if the time changes.

As shown in Figure 8 (B1), when the button operation is performed almost at the same time as the start of the operation validity period (earliest), the loop standby performance time is the longest (3 seconds here), and as shown in Figure 8 (B2). As shown, when the button operation is performed substantially simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time becomes the shortest (here, 0).

Note that the loop standby performance is configured such that, on the image display means 22, for example, video data for loop standby connected from the previous video is repeatedly reproduced. In addition, regarding the light emitting effect using the LED 71, at the timing when the effect button 14 is operated, the light is emitted in a light emitting mode corresponding to the failure (using the light emitting pattern data for one playback), and thereafter the predetermined light emission mode is used until the end of the loop standby effect. The light emission mode is repeated (using light emission pattern data for loop playback). Regarding audio output from the speaker 72, a sound effect corresponding to a miss is output at the timing when the production button 14 is operated (using sound effect data for one playback), and thereafter until the end of the loop standby production. Either there is no sound, or a predetermined sound effect is output repeatedly (using sound effect data for loop playback). This loop standby performance is repeated until a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 41.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 8, the shortest length of the losing result effect in the revival jackpot result display is 5 seconds, the length of the background return effect and the normal screen display is 1 second and 2 seconds, respectively, and both of the losing result displays (Figure 7 (A1) , (A2)).

After the normal screen display, a resurrection jackpot movable object effect is performed. In this resurrection jackpot movable body performance, as shown in FIGS. 8(c5) to (c7), the movable body 31 moves in a predetermined resurrection jackpot movement pattern, and the image display means 22 performs an arbitrary movement corresponding to the movement of the movable body. At the same time, the middle symbol, which was temporarily stopped at "6" which is different from the reach symbol, changes to the same symbol as the reach symbol (in this case, "7"), and the LED 71 emits a predetermined resurrection jackpot light emission pattern. It is designed to emit light. Note that the performance time (3s) of this resurrection jackpot movable body performance is shorter than the performance time (5s) of the normal jackpot movable body performance.

In the example of FIG. 8, the revival jackpot operation pattern is such that the movable body 31 descends at high speed from the origin position (upper position) to the lower position in front of the image display means 22 (FIG. 8 (c5)), stops for a predetermined time, and then lowers the speed at a low speed. The structure is such that the position is returned to the original position (FIGS. 8(c6) and (c7)). In this way, the resurrection jackpot action pattern has substantially the same action content of the movable body 31 as the normal jackpot action pattern (FIGS. 8(b1) to (b3)), but the production time is different. This difference in performance time is adjusted by, for example, varying the stopping time at the lower position and the moving speed (for example, the speed of returning to the origin position).

Further, the content of the performance image displayed on the image display means 22 during the resurrection jackpot movable body performance is different from the content of the performance image displayed on the image display means 22 during the normal jackpot movable body performance. The difference in the contents of the performance images between the revival jackpot movable body performance and the normal jackpot movable body performance is based only on the difference in the operation of the movable body 31 due to the difference in performance time (difference in stopping time at the lower position and movement speed). Alternatively, the difference in the motion of the movable body 31 may be exceeded, such as the appearance of different characters.

In addition, the revival jackpot light emission pattern is a so-called rainbow light emission pattern, in which the light emitting part of the movable body 31, that is, the letters "Kappa Legend" flow in a predetermined direction (for example, left and right) as shown in FIG. 9(b). It is designed to emit light in color. The revival jackpot light emission pattern shown in FIG. 9(b) and the normal jackpot light emission pattern shown in FIG. 9(a) are executed at the same cycle using common light emission pattern data, and are different from each other. is only the number of repetitions based on the length of the performance time. Note that not only the LEDs on the movable body 31 but also the other LEDs on the game board 5 and the front frame 4 may be caused to emit light in a similar rainbow light emission pattern.

In this way, by performing different performances using the same movable body 31 in the normal jackpot movable body performance and the resurrection jackpot movable body performance, it is possible to enhance the performance effect while reducing costs.

After the resurrection jackpot movable body presentation ends, a resurrection jackpot result presentation (FIG. 8 (c8)) is performed to celebrate the jackpot. In the example of FIG. 8, the performance time of this resurrection jackpot movable body performance is 2 seconds, which is shorter than the performance time of the normal jackpot movable body performance (minimum 8 seconds).

As explained above, in the revival jackpot result display of this embodiment, the loop standby effect for time adjustment is performed after the losing result effect is executed and before switching to the normal screen display (here, before the background return effect). By doing so, the revival jackpot result performance will be executed after the time adjustment is completed. As a result, even if the loop standby performance becomes long, the connection to the result performance will not be lost due to button operation, and the transition from the movable body performance that announces a jackpot to the result performance that celebrates the jackpot. Since the sequence of events is not affected, it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort caused by time adjustments without sacrificing the exhilaration of the performance.

Furthermore, in the SP reach performance of this embodiment, the end timing of the normal jackpot result display and the revival jackpot result display are the same, and if the timing of button operation by the player is the same, the performance time for both is also the same.

FIG. 10 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified, and in the pre-result display performance of the SP pre-reach performance, which is an example of a non-hit reach performance, the final stop symbol is This shows an example of a structure configured to execute an inciting effect using a symbol other than the reach symbol and the symbols immediately before and after it, so as to execute an effect that does not remind the user that the symbol will become a jackpot effect mode (specific mode). .

FIG. 10 corresponds to FIG. 6 of the first embodiment. In the SP ready-to-reach performance of this embodiment, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-reach video display period (FIG. 10 (a1)→(a2)), the previous reach effect image 102d changes to the promotion image 103d. The inciting effect image 103d performs the final stage effect before the third (for example, center) symbol row that is still fluctuating stops, and in the examples of FIGS. 10(a2) to (a3), the reach symbol (here, "7"), the first stop symbol candidate (here, "5") is the first stop symbol candidate (here, "5"), and the first character is the second stop symbol candidate whose difference is -3 from the reach symbol (here, "7"). The second characters repeatedly hit each of the stop symbol candidates (here, "4") with a hammer, and compete to see who can destroy the stop symbol candidate first.

In this way, in the pre-result display performance in the SP pre-reach performance of this embodiment, the final stop symbol is other than the reach symbol (here, "7") and the symbols immediately before and after it (here, "6" and "8"). It is designed to carry out an inciting performance using the symbol.

When the promotion period ends, the promotion effect image 103d becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 10(a3)), and the stationary state of the promotion effect image 103d is maintained during the subsequent charge period. Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 103d.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result performance, the first stop symbol candidate "5" is destroyed (Fig. 10 (c1)), and the middle symbol stops at the remaining second stop symbol candidate "4" (Fig. 10 (c2) )). Thereafter, the screen transitions to the normal screen display (FIG. 10(c4)) through a background return effect (FIG. 10(c3)). Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development effect, the second stop symbol candidate "4" is destroyed (FIG. 10 (b1)), and then a development notification image 104d such as "Development" indicating the development after SP reach is displayed ( Figure 10(b2)).

In this way, in the pre-result display performance in the SP pre-reach performance of this embodiment, in order to execute an incitement effect using a symbol other than the reach symbol and the symbols immediately before and after it as the final stop symbol, the result of the incitement effect is In either case, the player does not misunderstand that he has won the jackpot, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unnecessarily disappointed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when a specific result display appears, such as "Destroy 4, it will develop", an explanatory display to the effect that it will move to the next reach effect is displayed in the inciting effect image. It may be executed in parallel with 103d.

FIG. 11 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified, and success (win) is achieved in the pre-result display performance of the SP pre-reach performance, which is an example of a non-hit reach performance. Among multiple types of performance results including failure (loss) and failure (loss), by not using the success (win) performance result, the system is configured to execute a performance that does not remind you that the symbol is in a jackpot performance mode (specific mode). An example is shown below.

FIG. 11 corresponds to FIG. 6 of the first embodiment. In the pre-SP reach effect of this embodiment, when entering the promotion period at the end of the reach video display period ((a1) to (a2) in FIG. 11), the previous reach effect image 102e changes to the promotion image 103e. In the examples shown in FIGS. 11(a2) to (a3), the inciting effect image 103e depicts a kappa (ally) defeated by a monster (enemy) trying to stand up again.

When the promotion period ends, the promotion image 103e becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 11(a3)), and the static state of the promotion image 103e is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 103e.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this failure result production, the fallen kappa cannot stand up and loses (fails) (Figure 11 (c1)), and as a result, the middle symbol is a "6", which is different from the reach symbol (here, "7"). Stop (FIG. 11(c2)). Thereafter, the screen transitions to the normal screen display (FIG. 11(c4)) through a background return effect (FIG. 11(c3)).

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development effect, the kappa rises again (FIG. 11(b1)), and then a development notification image 104e such as "Development" indicating the development after SP reach is displayed (FIG. 11(b2)). In this way, in the advanced production of this embodiment, just because Kappa stands up does not mean that he has won the battle against the monster, so the player will not see this and misunderstand it as a jackpot, and the player will be unnecessarily disappointed. It is possible to prevent feelings of discomfort.

Note that in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, an explanatory display to the effect that if a specific result display such as "If you can stand up, it will develop" appears, then move to the next reach effect is displayed in the inciting effect image 103e. It may be executed in parallel.

FIG. 12 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified, and in the result display of the SP pre-reach performance, which is an example of a non-hit reach performance, the jackpot in other reach performances is Here is an example in which the LED is made to emit light in a light emission pattern other than the specific light emission pattern (rainbow light emission pattern) performed in the result display to execute a performance that does not remind you that the symbol is in a jackpot performance mode (specific mode). Showing.

FIG. 12 corresponds to FIG. 6 of the first embodiment. In the SP ready-to-reach performance of this embodiment, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-reach video display period (FIG. 12 (a1)→(a2)), the previous reach effect image 102f changes to the promotion image 103f. In the examples shown in FIGS. 12(a2) to 12(a3), the inciting effect image 103f has the content of attacking a monster (enemy) character with a cannon. Note that in this embodiment, when a specific result display such as "defeating monsters will advance" appears, an explanatory display to the effect that the next reach effect is to be displayed is executed in parallel with the effect image 103f. However, similar to the first embodiment, such an explanatory display may be displayed.

When the promotion period ends, the promotion effect image 103f becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 12(a3)), and the stationary state of the promotion effect image 103f is maintained during the subsequent charge period. Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 103f.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result effect, the attack on the monster ends in failure (Figure 12 (c1)), and the medium symbol stops at "6", which is different from the reach symbol (here, "7") (Figure 12 (c1)). c2)). Thereafter, the screen transitions to the normal screen display (FIG. 12(c4)) through a background return effect (FIG. 12(c3)).

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development performance, a development movable body performance (FIGS. 12(b1) to (b3)) is performed. In this advanced movable body effect, the movable body 31 moves in a predetermined evolved movement pattern, and the image display means 22 displays an arbitrary image effect corresponding to the movement of the movable body 31 (in this case, the attack is successful and the monster falls down). ) is performed, and a development notification image 104f such as "Development" indicating the development to the post-SP reach performance is displayed, and the LED 71 of the movable body 31 emits light in a predetermined development light emission pattern.

In the example of FIG. 12, the evolved motion pattern is such that the movable body 31 descends at high speed from the origin position (upper position) to the lower position in front of the image display means 22 (FIG. 12 (b1)), stops for a predetermined time, and then lowers at low speed. It is configured to return to the origin position (FIGS. 12(b2) and (b3)). In this way, the developed motion pattern is substantially the same as the normal jackpot motion pattern (FIGS. 8(b1) to (b3)) in the motion content of the movable body 31, but the presentation time is different. This difference in performance time is adjusted by, for example, varying the stopping time at the lower position and the moving speed (for example, the speed of returning to the origin position).

Further, the content of the effect image displayed on the image display means 22 during the advanced movable body effect is different from the content of the effect image displayed on the image display means 22 during the normal jackpot movable body effect (FIG. 8). ing. Further, the developed light emission pattern is a light emission pattern (including a case where no light is emitted) that is different from the normal jackpot light emission pattern, that is, the rainbow light emission pattern (specific light emission pattern).

In this way, in this embodiment, since the LED 71 of the movable body 31 is configured to emit light in an advanced light emission pattern different from the normal jackpot light emission pattern (here, the rainbow light emission pattern), the normal jackpot operation in the normal jackpot result production Even though the movable body 31 is operated in a developed motion pattern whose pattern and motion content are substantially the same, the player sees this and does not misunderstand it as a jackpot, making the player feel unnecessarily disappointed. can be prevented.

FIG. 13 illustrates a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified to display an explanatory display to the effect that when a specific result display appears, the next reach effect will be displayed. An example is shown in which the display is configured to be displayed before the pre-display effect (inciting effect, charge period).

FIG. 13 corresponds to FIG. 6 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in the SP pre-reach production of this embodiment, after the reach title 111 is first displayed on the image display means 22 (FIG. 13 (a1)), a message such as "defeat monsters to develop", etc. An explanation display 105 is displayed in a large size approximately at the center of the screen for a predetermined period of time (for example, about 2 seconds) (FIG. 13(a2)). Then, after the explanatory display 105 is reduced and retreated to the peripheral area (for example, the upper part) of the screen (FIG. 13 (a3)), the ready-to-reach effect using the ready-to-reach effect image 102b etc. by the character etc. progresses.

Thereafter, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-win video display period (FIG. 13(a4)), the ready-to-reach effect image 102b changes to the promotion effect image 103b while the explanation display 105 continues to be displayed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 13(a4) and 13(a5), as in the case of FIG. 6, the inciting effect image 103b has the content of attacking a monster (enemy) character with a cannon.

When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 103b becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 13 (a5)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 103b is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Note that the explanation display 105 continues to be displayed during this time period. Since the performance during the result display period after the completion of the charging period is the same as in the first embodiment (FIG. 6), the description thereof will be omitted here.

As explained above, when a specific result display appears, the explanatory display to the effect of moving to the next reach effect is displayed not only during the pre-result display effect (incitement effect, charge period), but also before that. It may be configured to do so.

FIG. 14 illustrates a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified, and an operation target image is formed during operation effective suggestion presentation, and a predetermined period of time elapses from the completion of formation of the operation target image. An example is shown in which the operation validity period starts after the period has elapsed.

FIG. 14 corresponds to FIGS. 7 and 8 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the SP after-reach performance of this embodiment, the operation effectiveness suggestion performance is started at the end of the reach-to-reach video display period. In the operation validity suggestion performance of this embodiment, the performance period (4s) is composed of a button formation period (3s) and a post-button formation waiting period (1s) following the button formation period. The button formation period is a period during which the operation target image 106 indicating the production button 14 is formed, and as shown in FIGS. The button gradually becomes smaller and becomes clearer, and at the end of the button formation period, its transmittance reaches 0% and the operation target image 106 is completed (FIG. 14 (a4)). The process of formation is arbitrary. The waiting period after button formation is a waiting period from the completion of formation of the operation target image 106 to the start of the operation valid period, and the operation target image 106 is maintained in the display state at the time of completion of formation.

Further, a post-gauge formation waiting period (0.5 s) is provided in the latter half of the post-button formation waiting period. This waiting period after gauge formation is a period during which the progress notification image 108 for notifying the progress of the operation valid period is maintained in a state of waiting for the start (for example, a state where the gauge is stopped at 100%), and the button is pressed. The post-formation waiting period starts after a first time (in this case, 0.5 s) has elapsed, and at the start time, the progress notification image 108 is displayed on the screen (FIG. 14 (a5)).

The post-gauge formation waiting period (and the post-button formation waiting period) ends after a second time period (here, 0.5 s) has elapsed from the start of the post-gauge formation waiting period, and the operation valid period begins. When the operation validity period starts, an operation mode notification image 107 consisting of the characters "PUSH!" and an arrow image to notify the operation mode is displayed (FIG. 14 (a6)), and a progress status notification image 108 is displayed. The gauge starts to change (FIGS. 14(a6) to (a7)).

As described above, in this embodiment, the operation validity period is configured to start after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the completion of the formation of the operation target image 106 during the operation validity suggestion presentation, and moreover, the operation validity period is started after the formation of the operation target image 106 is completed. The progress notification image 108 is displayed in a waiting state after a first time (0.5 s) has elapsed, and the operation valid period starts after a second time (0.5 s) has elapsed from the start of display of the progress notification image 108. Therefore, even if the effective operation time is shortened in order to suppress the sense of discomfort in the performance due to subsequent time adjustments, it is possible to more reliably prevent the player from losing an opportunity to operate due to this.

FIG. 15 illustrates a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified to change the performance time of the operation effective suggestion performance in the strong reach performance (in this case, the SP reach performance) to the weak reach performance. An example is shown in which the production time is longer than the production time of the operation effective suggestion production in the production (in this case, the S reach production). As described above, the strong reach effect is a reach effect with a higher degree of expectation for a specific mode than the weak reach effect.

FIG. 15(b) is a time chart regarding the operation effective suggestion effect and operation effective period in the SP reach effect (an example of strong reach effect) of this embodiment, which is the same as the first embodiment (FIG. 7). be. Moreover, FIG. 15(a) is a time chart regarding the operation effective suggestion effect and the operation effective period in the S reach effect (an example of the weak reach effect) of this embodiment. In the first embodiment (FIG. 5), the pre-result display effect of the S reach effect was not a button effect, but in the S reach effect of this embodiment (FIG. 15(a)), it is similar to the post-SP reach effect. A button presentation is executed, and an operation validity suggestion presentation and an operation validity period are provided before the result display period.

As is clear from FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), in this embodiment, the production time (here, 4 s) of the operation effective suggestion production in the SP reach production (strong reach production) is longer than the S reach production (weak reach production). This is longer than the performance time (here, 2 seconds) of the operation effective suggestion performance in the performance). In addition, the effective operation time from the start to the expiration of the effective operation period is the same for the S reach effect and the SP after reach effect (both 3 seconds), and the combined result of the effective operation suggestion effect and the effective operation period is displayed. The performance time of the pre-performance is longer in the SP reach performance (strong reach performance) than in the S reach performance (weak reach performance). In addition, the performance time (4s) of the operation effective suggestion performance in the SP reach performance is longer than the operation effective time (3s), whereas the performance time (2s) of the operation effective suggestion performance in the S reach performance is longer than the operation effective time (3s). ) is shorter.

As described above, in this embodiment, regarding the SP reach effect (strong reach effect), as in the first embodiment, the effective operation time (here, 3 seconds) is set as much as possible in order to suppress the sense of discomfort in the effect due to the subsequent time adjustment. In order to make the time shorter and to ensure that the player does not lose the opportunity to operate due to this, an operation validity suggesting effect (here, 4s) that is longer than the operation validity period (3s) is now executed immediately before the operation validity period. However, regarding S reach performance (weak reach performance), in order to give priority to increasing the performance effect of reach performance rather than losing the player's operation opportunity, the operation effective suggestion performance (here 2s) is changed to the operation effective time (here, 2s). 3s).

FIG. 16 illustrates an eighth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified so that, before the pre-result display performance, the next reach performance is developed (or is likely to occur). This example shows an example in which it is possible to execute a development preview performance indicating that the development preview performance will appear, and the content of the pre-result display performance is varied depending on whether or not the development preview performance appears.

FIG. 16 corresponds to FIG. 5 of the first embodiment, and during the normal variation in the symbol variation (before reaching the ready state), the SP after reach effect (the next reach effect after the next reach effect) The content of the pre-result display performance in the S reach performance is shown when the development preview performance indicating that the development will develop (or that the possibility is high) is executed. It is assumed that the contents of the pre-result display effect in the S reach effect when the development preview effect is not executed are the same as in the first embodiment (FIG. 5).

In the example of FIG. 16, a preview image 112 indicating a green light is displayed on the screen during the normal variation in the symbol variation (development preview effect). This green light preview image 112 indicates that the symbol change will develop to the SP reach effect (predetermined reach effect), and when the green light preview image 112 is displayed, there is a 100% probability that SP It has even evolved into a post-reach performance.

When this preview image 112 is displayed, unlike the case where the preview image 112 is not displayed (FIG. 5), development is assumed in the reach performance until reaching the SP post-reach performance. A pre-display effect of the result of the content is executed. In other words, the inciting effect images 103g shown in FIGS. 16(a3) to (a4) are the first stop symbol candidate (here, "7") that constitutes the jackpot effect mode (that is, the same as the reach symbol), and the winning effect image 103g shown in FIGS. The character sets a bomb and ignites both the second stop symbol candidate (here, "6") that will constitute the performance mode (that is, different from the reach symbol).

When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 103g becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 16(a4)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 103g is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Then, when the charging period ends and the result display period begins, the development result display starts in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 103g. In this development production, both the first and second stop symbol candidates "7" and "6" are blown up at the same time (Fig. 16 (b1)), and then "development" etc. indicating the development to SP reach is exploded. The development notification image 104a is displayed (FIG. 16(b2)). Note that the contents of the development result display may be the same as in the case where the preview image 112 is not displayed (FIG. 5) (that is, use common effect data).

As explained above, by changing the content of the pre-result display depending on whether or not a development preview effect indicating that the reach effect will develop to the predetermined (next) reach effect appears, the content of the pre-result display effect can be changed until the specified reach effect is reached. It becomes possible to perform more appropriate pre-result display effects depending on whether or not it is clear that the results will develop.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, as a modification of the third embodiment (FIG. 11), a competition type performance is performed before the result display of the non-hit reach performance, and the result is either a draw or a loss. In this case, by developing the next ready-to-win performance, it may be configured to perform a performance that does not remind the user that the symbol will be in a jackpot performance mode (specific mode).

In the sixth embodiment (FIG. 14), an example in which a progress notification image 108 is displayed after a first time (0.5 s) has elapsed from the completion of formation of the operation target image 106 (end of the button formation period) is described. However, it is also possible to display the progress notification image 108 almost at the same time as the formation of the operation target image 106 is completed, and to display the progress notification image 108 in a waiting state during the waiting period after button formation. good.

In the seventh embodiment (FIG. 15), in the case of a strong reach effect, the production time of the operation effective suggestion effect is longer than the operation effective time, and in the case of a weak reach effect, the effect duration of the operation effect suggestion effect is longer than the operation effective time. Although an example has been shown in which the time period is set to be short, the performance time of the effective operation suggestion performance and the effective operation time may be set to be approximately the same in either the weak reach performance or the strong reach performance.

In the eighth embodiment (FIG. 16), when a development preview performance appears, the pre-display performance is performed by inciting and charging results. It may be configured to display the development results without performing the pre-display effect. Further, in the eighth embodiment (FIG. 16), the development preview performance is configured to be executed during normal fluctuation, but the development preview performance may also be configured to be executed after the reach (for example, during the N reach performance). good.

In addition, in the eighth embodiment (FIG. 16), an example was shown in which a development notice effect is executed during the symbol change, but the development notice effect can be used as a look-ahead effect that is executed before the start of the symbol change (target change). May be executed. This prefetch effect may be either the above-mentioned prefetch continuous effect or the prefetch pending change effect. When using a look-ahead continuous performance as a development preview performance, on the condition that a look-ahead judgment result is obtained that the target change will be an SP reach change pattern, the "snow" background image will be displayed with multiple performance symbol changes up to the target change. It is possible to use In addition, when using a look-ahead pending change performance as a development notice performance, on the condition that a look-ahead judgment result is obtained that the target change will be an SP reach change pattern, the hold display image corresponding to the target change will be changed to "● (red circle)". It is conceivable to use a specific image such as "."

Although the second to eighth embodiments are each partially modified from the first embodiment, two or more of the second to eighth embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

Furthermore, the present invention can be similarly implemented in various pinball game machines such as arrangement ball machines and mahjong ball game machines, as well as game machines other than pinball game machines such as slot machines.

38 Production pattern display means (design display means)
42 Performance control board (performance control means)
64a Jackpot determination means (lottery means)

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a lottery means for determining whether or not to give a profit to a player;
a symbol display means that displays symbols in a variable manner based on a lottery result by the lottery means and stops the symbols in a specific manner when the profit is awarded;
A performance control means for causing a performance related to the lottery result to be executed according to any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns, together with a fluctuating display by the symbol display means,
In the gaming machine, the plurality of types of variation patterns include a reach variation pattern in which a result is displayed in a reach effect executed after the symbol becomes a reach state.
In the reach variation pattern, when the reach performance is a specific reach performance, an operation valid period is provided during the specific reach performance, and a point in time when a predetermined operation means is operated during the operation validity period and the performance execution condition is satisfied. configured to start displaying the results at
Among the reach fluctuation patterns, in a reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to a hit fluctuation in which the symbol has the specific mode, a hit result display can be executed as the result display in the specific reach performance,
Among the reach variation patterns, in the reach variation pattern corresponding to the miss variation in which the symbol does not have the specific pattern, as the result display in the specific reach performance, after first executing the miss result performance, the previous special It is possible to perform a background return effect that switches the background to the normal background, then executes the normal screen display and ends the result display.
The winning result display includes a normal winning result display that executes the normal winning result effect and ends without executing the winning result effect, background return effect, and normal screen display, and a normal winning result display that executes the normal winning result effect and ends after executing the winning result effect for the first time. There is a background return effect that switches the special background up to the normal background, and a resurrection result display that executes the resurrection result effect after the normal screen display and ends.
The normal winning result display in the normal winning result display ends with a winning confirmation display after executing a winning display indicating that the symbol is in the specific mode,
The failure result performance in the resurrection hit result display ends after executing a failure display indicating that the symbol does not correspond to the specific aspect,
The losing result presentation in the losing result display ends after executing a losing display indicating that the symbol does not match the specific pattern,
In the specific reach performance, even if the start time of the result display changes depending on the timing of the operation, the time adjustment is made so that the end time of the result display does not change. It is performed after the winning display is executed, and in the revival winning result display, it is performed after the winning display in the losing result performance and before the background return performance is executed, and in the losing result display, the winning result display is performed after the winning display in the losing result performance. Performed after execution and before execution of the background return effect ,
The time from the start of the background return effect until the end of the normal screen display is the same for the failure result display and the resurrection result display.
A gaming machine characterized by: