JP5963739B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that includes an image display unit that displays an effect symbol in a variable manner, and performs an effect by displaying a symbol to be stopped in advance while the effect symbol is changing.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific starting port, a random number is acquired at the timing of starting winning by control of the main control unit, and this random number matches a predetermined hit random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a win and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  In such pachinko machines, there is an effect control unit that receives the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control unit, and performs the effect by changing the effect symbol according to the change of the special symbol using the image display unit etc. Is provided. For example, the production control unit gradually increases the player's sense of expectation by developing a reach production when the jackpot is reached.

  The reach effect is, for example, when three effect symbols (the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol) are changed, and after arranging the same symbol on the active line for the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, It is an effect in which only the third effect symbol is changed and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation for the jackpot. When the third effect symbol stops at the same symbol as the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, the jackpot effect is made, and if it is not stopped at the same effect symbol, the game is lost and the normal effect is restored.

  The production control unit performs various productions before reaching the reach production. As an example, there is a notice effect that displays a notice to be stopped in advance during the change of the effect symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). The notice effect is an effect that, for example, an effect symbol (for example, “7”) to be stopped is displayed in advance notice during the fluctuating effect of the second effect symbol. By performing such a notice effect, the interest of the game is enhanced not only when the effect symbol is stopped but also during the change of the effect symbol.

JP 2002-282479 A

  However, the above-described prior art has a problem that once the notice display is performed during the change effect, the notice display is not changed and is not interesting. Specifically, for example, when the notice display of the second effect symbol is a mark (for example, “?”) Indicating that it is uncertain which symbol will stop, the “?” Notice display is displayed. Since there was no change, there was a problem that the player might be bored.

  Further, for example, when the notice display of the first effect symbol is “1” and the notice display of the second effect symbol is “3”, it is known in advance that the game will not develop into a reach effect. There was a problem that the interest was reduced and the game motivation could be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can enhance the effect of a notice effect and improve the interest of a game in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention may employ the following configuration, for example. When interpreting the description of the claims, it is understood that the scope should be interpreted only by the description of the claims, and the description of the claims and the description in this column are contradictory. In that case, priority is given to the claims.

One configuration example of the gaming machine of the present invention includes determination means, effect symbol control means, special effect control means, and notice control means. The determination means performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied. Based on the determination result of the special game determination, the effect symbol control means causes the effect symbol to be variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a display mode that suggests the determination result. The special effect control means can perform a special effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a special game will be performed at the first timing during the variation display of the effect symbol. The notice control unit displays a predetermined notice image. The effect symbol control means can display the effect symbol in a specific display mode that suggests that the special effect is performed at the second timing before the first timing. The notice control means has a first notice image that suggests that there is a high possibility that the effect symbol is displayed in the specific display mode at the second timing, and the specific display mode is a mode when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is possible to simultaneously display the second preview image that suggests that there is a high possibility that the effect design is displayed in different display modes, and the first preview image and the second preview image are displayed simultaneously. After the display, the effect design is displayed in any display mode by restricting selection of another preview image and selecting and displaying either the first preview image or the second preview image. you suggest is that is.

The notice control means may include notice image change effect means. Announcement image changing representation section may display an effect image of order to Ru is displayed by selecting the first notice image or the second warning image, either of the first notice image and the second notice image Produce whether to be selected .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the notice effect.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of an effect control part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is the flowchart which showed the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the production | presentation selection process which a production control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation production pattern selection table. It is the flowchart which showed the notice production process which an image and sound control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the notice effect determination table used at the time of reach effect. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the notice effect determination table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the preview image determination table used at the time of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the preview image determination table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between a preview image and priority. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the deletion production | presentation selection table used at the time of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the erasure | elimination effect selection table used when not developing to a pseudo | simulation continuous variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 1) of an effect screen in the case of deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the production | presentation screen of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 2) of an effect screen in the case of deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 2) of an effect screen in the case of deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 1) of an effect screen when not deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 1) of an effect screen when not deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 2) of an effect screen when not deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 2) of an effect screen when not deleting an effect undecided image. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the production | presentation screen in the case of carrying out the superimposed display of several development suggestion images, and deleting one development suggestion image.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the game state with a time saving, and makes it easier to guide the game ball to the second starting port 106. The time-reduced gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the time-saving jackpot is over.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the player strikes the left and aims at the first starting port 105, while the player strikes the right in the time-saving gaming state or the jackpot gaming state. This is a type of gaming machine that aims at the second starting port 106 and plays.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. It should be noted that game balls that have not won the second start opening 106 by right-handing are almost won at the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 below the second start opening 106 and a nail (not shown). It is supposed not to.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is intermittently opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 display unit displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner and stops and displays the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 display unit displays the special figure 2 in a variable manner, and stops and displays the lottery result of the second lottery.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. As the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, for example, a 7-segment display is used.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state.

  As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, the first start port 105 may be arranged in the right region, the second start port 106 and the electric tulip 107 may be arranged in a region where winning can be achieved by left-handed, or the first start port 105 and the second start The mouths 106 may be arranged close to the lower region of the image display unit 104, respectively.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 controls the progress of the game by setting the game state in addition to the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a hold storage program, a winning determination program, a winning symbol determination program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The hit determination program is a program for performing a hit determination for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball. There are big hits and small hits.

  The winning symbol determination program is a program for determining a winning symbol corresponding to the winning content. The jackpot symbol includes a long hit symbol that can be expected for winning and a short hit symbol that cannot be expected for winning. The winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball makes it easier to win the winning symbol (long hit) advantageous to the player than the winning symbol determination for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The special symbol variation program is a program that stops the variation of the hit determination or the determination result of the winning symbol determination as a special symbol, and varies the variation time of the special symbol according to the presence or absence of the reach or the number of the reserved balls. The determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 1 holding ball is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 display unit 112a, while the determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball is 2 is suspended as a special figure 2 of the display unit 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for intermittently opening the big prize opening 109 for 15 rounds, for example, with a predetermined opening time corresponding to short win or long win as one round. The long winning time is to increase the number of appearances by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the large winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is a jackpot to win.

  Short win is a big hit with almost no winnings that shortens the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 seconds) and opens the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit that can hardly be expected of the winning ball, which behaves in the same manner as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and adds the gaming state with time shortening or the electric chew support to which the electric chew support is added. This is a program for setting a short-lived gaming state when not. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107. In the game state with time saving, the game is played by right-handed, and in the game state without time-shortening, the game is played by left-handed.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability gaming state is about 10 times easier to win than the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, per-probability short-range (per-accuracy short-range), normal per-length, normal per-short (per-rush short-term), and latent short-term per hit. In the case of the probability variation length and the sudden probability short winning, after the big hit, the state shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) to which a short-time game is added.

  In the case of a normal hit and a short hit, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state (time saving gaming state) to which a short-time game is added after the big hit. In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (latent-probable gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of the small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, there is no change in the gaming state.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a special prize opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display unit 112a, and special figure 2 display. The unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results detected by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs such as the effect symbol variation program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. The effect symbol variation program is a program that performs variation effect using the effect symbol in correspondence with the variation of the special symbol.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  In other words, the image / sound control unit 202b executes various programs such as the notice effect program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area, and thereby based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. Functions to control image and sound. The notice effect program displays lots of different notice images superimposed during the change effect by lottery, and then displays only one of the notice images displayed in a superimposed manner to determine the notice image. It is a program that produces a performance.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, preview image processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. . At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. Further, the preview image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the effect symbol image. When the background image and the effect design image overlap at the same position, the effect design image is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. To be stored in the RAM 253.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Functional configuration of effect control unit 202)
Next, the functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control unit 202. In FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202 a, an image / sound control unit 202 b, and an image display unit 104. The image / sound control unit 202 b includes an acquisition unit 301, a determination unit 302, and an execution unit 303.

  The acquisition unit 301 acquires information on the production contents from the production supervision unit 202a. The contents of the production are specifically a loss production, a reach production, a pseudo continuous fluctuation production, and the like. The pseudo continuous variation effect is an effect in which the effect symbol is varied a plurality of times in response to one variation of the special symbol, that is, an effect in which the effect symbol is fluctuated continuously in a pseudo manner.

  The determination unit 302 determines whether or not to display a plurality of different preview images using the information on the effect content acquired by the acquisition unit 301. Whether or not to display a plurality of different preview images is determined by lottery. The winning ratio of the lottery may vary depending on the contents of the effect. For example, the winning ratio may be made easier as the effect of the jackpot is high, such as a reach effect or a pseudo continuous effect effect. The plurality of different notice images include, for example, an image for notifying the reach effect, an image for notifying the mode transition, an image for notifying the pseudo continuous variation effect, and an image for notifying the effect symbol.

  When the determination unit 302 determines that a plurality of different notice images are to be displayed, the execution unit 303 performs a notice effect by superimposing a plurality of different notice images. As a specific example, the execution unit 303 superimposes and displays an image for notifying the reach effect and an image for notifying the effect symbol. In particular, the execution unit 303 performs an effect of confirming the notice image by displaying only one notice image among the notice images displayed in a superimposed manner after a plurality of different notice images are displayed in a superimposed manner. For example, when an image for notifying the reach effect is superimposed and an image for notifying the mode transition, the image for notifying the mode transition is deleted after the superimposed display, and only the image for notifying the reach effect is displayed. .

  Here, it is assumed that a plurality of different preview images have a priority order indicating an advantageous degree that suggests that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Specifically, the degree of advantage is the degree of expectation for the jackpot. Specifically, the priority is higher as the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher.For example, in order of higher priority, the image for notifying the reach effect, the image for notifying the mode transition, the image for notifying the pseudo continuous variation effect, The display is in the order of an image for notifying the effect design and the display of the effect unconfirmed image. This priority order can be set arbitrarily.

  In this way, when the preview image has the priority order, the execution unit 303 displays a plurality of different preview images, and then deletes the preview image with the lower priority order and displays only the preview image with the higher priority order. , Confirm the preview image.

  In particular, a preview image with a high priority is a development suggestion image showing the contents of effects developed later. The development suggestion image is an image excluding the effect undecided image, and is, for example, an image for notifying the reach effect, an image for notifying the mode transition, an image for notifying the pseudo continuous variation effect, an image for notifying the effect design, or the like.

  The effect unconfirmed image indicates that it is unconfirmed whether or not the effect according to the development suggestion image is actually performed. The production unconfirmed image is, for example, an image such as a “?” Mark or “!” Mark. The “!” Mark is a preview image (effect unconfirmed image) that suggests that an effect with a higher degree of expectation than the “?” Mark will be performed. The effect unconfirmed image is set with a low priority. The execution unit 303 superimposes and displays the development suggestion image and the effect unconfirmed image, then deletes the effect unconfirmed image and displays only the development suggestion image, thereby confirming the preview image.

  The execution unit 303 includes a selection unit 304 and an erasing effect unit 305. The selection unit 304 selects one erasure effect image from among a plurality of erasure effect images having different effect contents for erasing the effect unconfirmed image according to the degree of expectation of the jackpot. The erasure effect image is an image for erasing the effect undecided image, and is an image that differs depending on the degree of expectation for jackpot. For example, in the case of the erasure effect image of the character A, the effect uncertain image is easy to be erased, that is, the expectation degree of jackpot is increased. On the other hand, in the case of the erasure effect image of character B, the effect uncertain image is difficult to be erased, that is, the big hit expectation is lowered.

  The erasure effect unit 305 displays the erasure effect image selected by the selection unit 304. After the erase effect image is displayed by the erase effect unit 305, the execution unit 303 deletes the effect unconfirmed image and displays only the preview image, thereby confirming the display content.

  The acquisition unit 301, the determination unit 302, the execution unit 303, the selection unit 304, and the erasure effect unit 305 are realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executes various programs such as a notice effect program, thereby realizing each unit.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, on the effect screen 410 of the image display unit 104, an effect symbol variation effect 411 and a notice image 412 are displayed. The preview image 412 is obtained by superimposing the development suggestion image 413 and the production unconfirmed image 414. In the effect screen 410, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect screen 420 is displayed.

  On the effect screen 420, an erase effect image 421 for deleting the effect unconfirmed image 414 is displayed. The erase effect image 421 is an image showing a cannon and firing bullets from this cannon. When a bullet is fired from the cannon, the production unconfirmed image 414 is erased, and the development suggestion image 413 is confirmed as a preview image.

  As described above, the outline of the present embodiment is that the development suggestion image 413 and the production unconfirmed image 414 superimposed and displayed after a plurality of different images (the development suggestion image 413 and the production unconfirmed image 414) are superimposed. Of these, only one of them is displayed to determine the preview image 412.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 performs a random number update process (step S501). The random number update process is a process for updating each random number by incrementing each random number, such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, or the like.

  After that, the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is subjected to a switch process at the time of winning a prize (step S502). In the switch process, a game ball is detected by a first start port SW221 or a second start port SW222, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, or a gate SW process that acquires a random number every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW223. There is a start port SW process for acquiring a random number every time.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S503). The symbol processing includes special symbol processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. Furthermore, an electric accessory process is performed (step S504). The electric accessory process includes an electric chew process and a big prize opening process. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S505), and these output processes are performed (step S506).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S502 of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S601). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S601: No), the process proceeds to step S607. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S602).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S602: No), the process proceeds to step S607. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S602: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S603). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S604). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, or the like. The hit random number is a random number for determining any one of big hit, small hit, and loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly obtained from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”. .

  The design random number is a random number for determining the type of hit (per probability variation length, per normal length, per latent probability per short, per unit of perceived shortness, per per unit of short time). One design random number is randomly obtained from the random number. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”.

  Each acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the first starting port 105, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S605). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a winning using the winning random number acquired in step S604. In the prior determination process, in addition to the hit determination, symbol determination using a symbol random number or reach determination using a reach random number is performed. Thereafter, a special 1 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S606).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S607). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S607: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S607: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S608).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S608: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S608: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S609). Then, each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S610). The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the second starting port 106. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S611). In the pre-determination process, the winning random number acquired in step S611 is used to determine whether or not it is a win, symbol determination using a symbol random number, and reach determination using a reach random number. Thereafter, a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 (step S612).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the special symbol process included in the symbol process shown in step S503 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S701). The winning game flag is a flag that is set in the stop process shown in step S714. Specifically, the winning game flag is set to ON when the stopped special symbol is a big hit, or is stopped. There is a small hit flag that is set to ON when the special symbol is small hit.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is OFF (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S702). If the special symbol is changing (step S702: Yes), step S711 is performed. Migrate to If the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S702: No), is the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls due to winning at the second start port 106 equal to or greater than "1"? It is determined whether or not (step S703).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S703: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value U2 (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S707. In step S703, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S703: No), that is, if “U2 = 0”, the first start as the number of specially held balls by winning the first start port 105 It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S705).

  If the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S705: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process ends. When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S705: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value U1 (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, a hit determination process is performed (step S707). The winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 105 or the second starting opening 106 matches a preset winning random number. .

  Note that, as shown in steps S703 to S706, the special 2 reserved ball due to winning in the second start port 106 is prioritized and digested over the special 1 reserved ball due to winning in the first starting port 105. ing. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S708). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in accordance with the determination result of the hit determination process, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S709). Furthermore, the special symbol change is started (step S710). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process has elapsed (step S711). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S711: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S711: Yes), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S712), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S713). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S714), and the process ends. In the stop process, when the special symbol that is stopped indicates a win, the win flag indicating that it is a win is set to ON, or the short time flag indicating the short-time gaming state is set to the number of remaining games. This is a process of turning OFF in response.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process shown in step S708 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning includes the big hit and the small hit as a result of the hit determination process (step S801). If it is a win (step S801: Yes), either a big hit variation pattern table or a small hit variation pattern table is set according to the hit type (step S802). Details of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed using the set table (step S803). As a result of the variation pattern random number determination process, the determined variation pattern is set (step S804), and the process ends. In step S801, if it is not a win (step S801: No), a reach determination process for determining the presence or absence of reach is performed (step S805).

  And it is determined whether it is a reach (step S806). If it is reach (step S806: Yes), the reach variation pattern table is set (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S803. Details of the reach variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. When it is not reach (step S806: No), the variation pattern table for loss is set (step S808), and the process proceeds to step S803.

(Example of variation pattern table for jackpots)
Next, an example of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the jackpot variation pattern table. 9-1, the jackpot variation pattern table 910 includes a plurality of variation patterns, a variation time required for each variation pattern, and a ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The command is for specifying the variation pattern on the production control unit 202a side, and is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  As a specific example, the rate at which the variation pattern “R1” with a variation time of 20 seconds is selected is 1/200. When this variation pattern “R1” is selected, the content of the effect selected on the effect control unit 202a side is the normal reach shown in parentheses. Further, the rate at which the variation pattern “R5” with a variation time of 105 seconds is selected is 15/200. When this variation pattern “R5” is selected, the content of the effect is the pseudo continuous variation effect (denoted as “pseudo ream” in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach shown in parentheses. In the jackpot variation pattern table 910, the longer the variation time is, the higher the ratio is. That is, in the case of the jackpot, the longer the variation time, the easier it is to select.

(Example of reach variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the reach variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram of an example of the reach variation pattern table. 9-2, the reach variation pattern table 920 includes a plurality of variation patterns, a variation time required for each variation pattern, and a ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The command is for specifying the variation pattern on the production control unit 202a side, and is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  In the reach variation pattern table 920, variation patterns are stored in the same manner as the variation patterns stored in the jackpot variation pattern table 910 shown in FIG. In the reach variation pattern table 920, the longer the variation time, the lower the ratio, that is, the longer the variation time, the less likely it is to be selected. By using the big hit variation pattern table 910 and the reach variation pattern table 920, the longer the variation time of the variation pattern, the higher the expectation for the big hit.

(Production timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Management Department)
Next, the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect supervising unit 202a performs an interruption operation to the main effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1001). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1002), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process performed by the production control unit 202a shown in step S1001 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 11, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a reserve ball number increase command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1101).

  The retained ball number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 201 (see step S606 and step S612 in FIG. 6). When the reservation ball number increase command is not received (step S1101: No), the process proceeds to step S1104. When the reserve ball number increase command is received (step S1101: Yes), a reserve ball number addition process for adding the reserve ball number is executed (step S1102).

  Then, the reserved ball number command indicating that the number of reserved balls has increased is set in the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c (step S1103). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1104). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S709 in FIG. 7).

  When the change start command is not received (step S1104: No), the process proceeds to step S1106. When the change start command is received (step S1104: Yes), the effect selection process is executed (step S1105). Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, but information on the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command is used and has the same reproduction time as this variation time. This is done by selecting a production.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1106). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see step S712 in FIG. 7).

  When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1106: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1106: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1107), and the process ends. In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of terminating the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1105 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 202a. In FIG. 12, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1201). In step S1201, specifically, the game state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, and whether or not it is reached are analyzed.

  Then, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed to select an effect symbol and to select a variation effect pattern corresponding to each mode (step S1202). In the variation effect pattern selection process, a variation effect pattern selection table is used, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a change effect start command indicating start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S1203), and the process ends.

(Example of variation production pattern selection table)
Next, an example of the variation effect pattern selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern selection table. In FIG. 13, the variable effect pattern selection table 1300 associates commands with effect patterns. The command is transmitted from the main control unit 201. The command “r” indicates a command at the time of jackpot, and the command “s” indicates a command at the time of loss (see FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2).

  As a specific example, when a command “h1” is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of “12-second fluctuation loss” is selected. In addition, when the “s5” command is received from the main control unit 201, a pseudo-continuous variation effect (described as “pseudo-run” in the drawing) 3 times + rescue reach effect pattern that ends with a loss is selected. In addition, when the “r5” command is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of 3 times of pseudo continuous variation effect (described as “pseudo ream” in the figure) + rescue reach that develops to jackpot is selected.

  In the variation effect pattern selection table 1300, one effect pattern is associated with one command from the main control unit 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one command. In association with each other, one effect pattern may be selected from a plurality of effect patterns by lottery.

(Notice effect processing)
Next, the notice effect processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a notice effect process performed by the image / sound controller 202b. In FIG. 14, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a change effect start command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1401). The variation effect start command is a command set in the effect selection process in FIG. 12 (see step S1203 in FIG. 12).

  When the variation production start command is not received (step S1401: No), the process is ended as it is. When the change effect start command is received (step S1401: Yes), the change effect start command is analyzed (step S1402). In the analysis of the change production start command, the production pattern is analyzed, and specifically, whether or not reach is performed, whether or not pseudo continuous change production is performed, and whether or not the mode is changed is analyzed.

  As a result of the analysis of the variation effect start command, a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform the notice effect is executed (step S1403). In the notice effect determination process, a notice effect determination table is used, and an example of this table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  As a result of the notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be performed (step S1404). When the notice effect is not performed (step S1404: No), the process proceeds to step S1408. When performing the notice effect (step S1404: Yes), notice image determination processing for selecting one notice image from a plurality of notice images is performed (step S1405). Note that the preview image determination process uses a preview image determination table, and an example of this table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17A and 17B.

  Then, as a result of the preview image determination process, it is determined whether or not the image is a preview image on which the development suggestion image and the effect undecided image are superimposed and displayed (step S1406). To superimpose and display the development suggestion image and the effect undecided image is, for example, to superimpose and display the effect symbol image “7” that is the development suggestion image and the “?” Mark image that is the effect undecided image. If it is not a preview image that superimposes the development suggestion image and the production unconfirmed image (step S1406: No), the process proceeds to step S1408.

  If it is a preview image that superimposes the development suggestion image and the effect undecided image (step S1406: Yes), an erasing effect selection process for selecting an erasing effect for erasing the effect undetermined image is executed (step S1407). ). In the erasure effect selection process, an erasure effect selection table is used, and an example of this table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  Thereafter, an image data selection process for selecting an effect symbol image or a background image to be stopped is executed (step S1408). Then, various data such as the selected image data, erasure effect data, and notice image data are stored (step S1409), and the process ends.

(Example of notice effect determination table)
Next, an example of the notice effect determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect determination table used at the time of reach effect. The reach production here includes both a reach production that results in a big hit and a reach production that results in a loss.

  In FIG. 15, in the notice effect determination table 1500, the presence or absence of the notice effect is assigned to each effect pattern. For example, in the case of normal reach, the ratio of performing the notice effect is 30/100, and the ratio of not performing the notice effect is 70/100. As shown in the notice effect determination table 1500, the proportion of performing the notice effect increases as the effect pattern has a longer variation time. That is, the notice effect is more easily performed as the effect pattern has a longer fluctuation time and a higher expectation for the jackpot.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect determination table used at the time of losing. Here, the loss refers to a case where a loss occurs without performing reach production. In FIG. 16, in the notice effect determination table 1600, the presence or absence of the notice effect is assigned for each effect pattern. For example, in the case of 12-second fluctuation loss, the ratio of performing the notice effect is 15/100, and the ratio of not performing the notice effect is 85/100.

  In the case of 8 second fluctuation loss, the ratio of performing the notice effect is 10/100, and the ratio of not performing the notice effect is 90/100. Because it is short, it makes it difficult to give notice.

  Furthermore, in the case of 3 seconds fluctuation loss, since the fluctuation time is short, the ratio of performing the notice effect is 0/100, and the ratio of not performing the notice effect is 100/100, so that the notice effect is not performed. I have to.

(Example of preview image determination table)
Next, an example of a preview image determination table used for selecting a preview image when performing a preview effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 17-1 and 17-2. FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a preview image determination table used at the time of pseudo continuous variation effect. Here, a case where the production pattern is a pseudo continuous variation production (described as “pseudo-run” in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach will be described as an example. In the preview image determination table 1710 shown in FIG. 17A, the preview image is “?” For the production unconfirmed image, “numerical pattern” for the development suggestion image, and “banana” that is the development suggestion image and suggests the pseudo continuous variation production. The combination of

  Each preview image is allocated at a predetermined rate. In the preview image determination table 1710, an image of “banana” + “?” Or an image of only “banana” is most easily selected as the preview image. The image of “banana” + “?” Is to superimpose the development suggestion image of “banana” and the effect undecided image of “?”.

  Here, the case where the production pattern is 3 pseudo-continuations + rescue reach has been described as an example, but the same table as the preview image determination table 1710 is also obtained in the case of 2 pseudo-continuations or 4 pseudo-continuations. May be used, or other tables with different ratios may be used. The notice image is not limited to the illustrated combination, and may include notice images such as “mode shift”, “reach effect”, and “numeric symbol”.

  FIG. 17-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a preview image determination table used when losing. In the following description, it is assumed that the same table is used when the production pattern is a 12-second fluctuation loss and an 8-second fluctuation loss. In the preview image determination table 1720 shown in FIG. 17B, the preview image is “?” For the production unconfirmed image, “numerical pattern” for the development suggestion image, and “banana” that is the development suggestion image and suggests a pseudo continuous variation production. The combination of

  Each preview image is allocated at a predetermined rate. In the preview image determination table 1720, the image “?” Is most easily selected as the preview image. Since the preview image determination table 1720 is a table used at the time of loss, it is set so that an image of only “banana” is not selected as the preview image. Here, the description has been made assuming that the same table is used for the 12-second fluctuation loss and the 8-second fluctuation loss, but in the case of the 8-second fluctuation loss, a table having a different ratio from the preview image determination table 1720 is used. May be.

(About notice image and priority)
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, an example of the notice image and the priority order when the notice effect is performed will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the preview image and the priority order. Here, as the preview image, a preview image that suggests mode transition and a preview image that suggests a reach effect, which are not listed in FIGS. 17A and 17B, will be described.

  As shown in a relationship diagram 1800 shown in FIG. 18, priorities are set in advance in the notice image. The priority order indicates the degree of advantage that suggests that a gaming state is advantageous for the player according to the display content of the preview image. That is, the expectation level of jackpot is in the order of “banana”, “mode transition”, “reach effect”, “numerical design”, and “? It is high.

  In the erasing effect, a preview image with a low priority is preferentially erased from the superimposed preview images. That is, when “banana” and “?” Are displayed in a superimposed manner, “?” Having a low priority is deleted. In addition, what was mentioned here is only an example, and it is possible to arbitrarily set the priority order and the notice image.

(Example of erase effect selection table)
Next, an example of an erasure effect selection table used when selecting an erasure effect for erasing an effect uncertain image will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an erasing effect selection table used at the time of a pseudo continuous variation effect. Here, the case where the preview image is “banana” + “?” And the production pattern is a pseudo continuous variation production (described as “pseudo ream” in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach is described as an example. To do.

  In the erasure effect selection table 1900 shown in FIG. Note that “spear” is an effect that deletes the effect unconfirmed image “?” By throwing a spear. The “spear + cannon” is an effect that does not lead to delete the effect unconfirmed image “?” By throwing a spear, and then deletes the effect unconfirmed image “?” By a bullet from the cannon.

  In the erasing effect selection table 1900, the ratio at which “cannon” is selected is the highest. Regardless of which erasing effect is selected, “?” Is erased, and the development suggestion image of “banana” is displayed. In this example, the case where the production pattern is 3 pseudo-continuations + rescue reach has been described as an example, but in the case of 2 pseudo-continuations or 4 pseudo-continuations, it is the same as the deletion effect selection table 1900. A table may be used, or another table with a different ratio may be used.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an erasing effect selection table used when the pseudo continuous variation effect is not developed. Here, a case where the preview image is “banana” + “?” Will be described as an example. In the erasing effect selection table 2000 shown in FIG. 20, in the case of 12-second fluctuation loss, the erasing effect is selected from among three, “spear”, “spear + cannon”, and “cannon”, and “spear” is selected. The ratio is the highest.

  Further, in the case of 8 second fluctuation loss, since the fluctuation time is short, “spear + cannon” is not selected. In the case of the 8-second fluctuation loss, as in the case of the 12-second fluctuation loss, the ratio at which “spear” is selected is the highest. Regardless of which erase effect is selected, “?” Is an effect that is not erased.

  By using such an erasing effect selection table 1900, 2000, “?” Becomes easier to be erased as a cannon is selected as an erasing effect. In other words, the contents of the production differ according to the degree of expectation of jackpot (expectation that develops into a pseudo continuous variation production).

(Example of production screen)
Next, an example of the effect screen will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example (part 1) of an effect screen when an effect unconfirmed image is deleted. Note that the effect screen shown in FIG. 21 is confirmed to perform the pseudo continuous variation effect, “banana” + “?” Is selected as the preview image (see the preview image determination table 1710 in FIG. 17), and as the erase effect. This shows a case where “Seri” is selected (see the erase effect selection table 1900 in FIG. 19).

  In FIG. 21, the effect screen 2101 shows a screen immediately after the start of fluctuation. The effects of the first effect symbol 2111 to the third effect symbol 2113 are fluctuating. In the display area of the second effect symbol 2112, the image of “banana” as the development suggestion image and “?” As the effect unconfirmed image. Is superimposed on the image.

  In the effect screen 2101, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2102 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2102, a character 2120 having a spear is displayed. When the character 2120 performs an action of throwing a spear, the screen shifts to an effect screen 2103.

  On the effect screen 2103, the image of “?” Is deleted due to the spear, and only the “banana” that is the development suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the second effect symbol 2112. After the effect screen 2103 is displayed, the process proceeds to the pseudo continuous variation effect shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect screen of the pseudo continuous variation effect. In FIG. 22, the first effect symbol 2111 is stopped on the effect screen 2201. The second effect symbol 2112 displays a sliding image 2200 in which the operation display of the effect symbol to be stopped is longer than usual. Note that the image of “banana” suggests this sliding image 2200. After the slide image 2200 is displayed, when the second effect symbol 2112 stops, the effect screen 2202 is displayed.

  On the effect screen 2202, the first effect symbol 2111 and the second effect symbol 2112 are stopped, and only the third effect symbol 2113 is changed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the third effect symbol 2113 is stopped and the effect screen 2203 is entered. On the effect screen 2203, all effect symbols 2111 to 2113 are stopped. The third effect symbol 2113 displays “CHANCE”, which is a display in which a pseudo continuous variation effect is confirmed.

  After the effect screen 2203, the effect symbols 2111 to 2113 start changing again. For example, if the pseudo continuous variation effect is four times, the variation effect is performed three more times. Of the three fluctuations, the two fluctuations cause a fluctuation effect that stops the third effect symbol 2113 at “CHANCE”, and develops a reach effect with the last one change.

  In the present embodiment, when the development suggestion image of “banana” is displayed, it is described as indicating that the pseudo continuous variation effect is confirmed, but not limited to this, It may be suggested that only the smooth image 2200 is confirmed. That is, the development suggestion image of “banana” may be unclear about the continuation of the pseudo continuous variation effect when the third effect symbol 2113 stops “CHANCE”. In this case, a development suggestion image that suggests a pseudo continuous variation effect may be used separately.

  FIGS. 23A and 23B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example (part 2) of the effect screen in the case where the effect unconfirmed image is deleted. Note that the effect screens shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B are confirmed to perform the pseudo continuous variation effect, and “banana” + “?” Is selected as the preview image (the preview image determination in FIG. 17B). Table 1720), and the case where “spear + cannon” is selected as the erase effect (see erase effect selection table 2000 in FIG. 20).

  In FIG. 23A, the effect screen 2301 shows a screen immediately after the start of fluctuation. The effects of the first effect symbol 2111 to the third effect symbol 2113 are fluctuating. In the display area of the second effect symbol 2112, the image of “banana” as the development suggestion image and “?” As the effect unconfirmed image. Is superimposed on the image.

  In the effect screen 2301, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2302 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2302, a character 2120 having a spear is displayed. When the character 2120 performs an action of throwing a spear on the effect screen 2302, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2303. On the effect screen 2303, the spear is broken and the “?” Effect unconfirmed image is not erased, and the display area of the second effect symbol 2112 is the image of the development suggestion image “banana” and the effect unconfirmed image. The “?” Image remains superimposed. Further, on the effect screen 2303, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the effect screen 2304 is entered.

  On the effect screen 2304, an image of “banana” that is the development suggestion image and an image of “?” That is the effect unconfirmed image are superimposed and displayed in the display area of the second effect symbol 2112. In the effect screen 2304, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect screen 2305 is displayed. On the effect screen 2305, a cannon 2300 is displayed. In the effect screen 2305, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect screen 2306 is entered.

  On the effect screen 2306, the effect undecided image of “?” Is deleted by a bullet from the cannon 2300, and only the “banana” that is the development suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the second effect symbol 2112. After the effect screen 2306 is displayed, the process proceeds to the pseudo continuous variation effect shown in FIG.

  Note that “banana” + “?” Is selected as the preview image (see the preview image determination table 1720 in FIG. 17-2), and “cannon” is selected as the delete effect (the delete effect selection table 2000 in FIG. 20). Reference), the effect screens 2301 to 2306 are displayed at a predetermined timing without displaying the effect screens 2301 to 2303.

  FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2 are explanatory views illustrating an example (part 1) of the effect screen when the effect unconfirmed image is not deleted. In the effect screens shown in FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2, “banana” + “?” Is selected as the preview image (see the preview image determination table 1720 in FIG. 17-2), and “ "Is selected (see the erase effect selection table 2000 in FIG. 20).

  In FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2, the effect screen 2401 has shown the screen immediately after a fluctuation | variation start. The effects of the first effect symbol 2111 to the third effect symbol 2113 are fluctuating. In the display area of the second effect symbol 2112, the image of “banana” as the development suggestion image and “?” As the effect unconfirmed image. Is superimposed on the image.

  In the effect screen 2401, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2402 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2402, a character 2120 having a spear is displayed. When this character 2120 performs an action of throwing a spear, the screen shifts to an effect screen 2403. On the effect screen 2403, the spear is broken and the image of “?” Is not erased, and the display area of the second effect symbol 2112 is the image of “banana” that is the development suggestion image and “?” That is the effect undecided image. The image is still superimposed and displayed. In other words, the contents of subsequent effects remain undecided.

  After the effect screen 2403 is displayed, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2404 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2404, the effect symbols 2111 to 2113 are stopped at a so-called break-off that does not develop into a reach effect, and the loss is confirmed.

  FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example (part 2) of the effect screen when the effect unconfirmed image is not deleted. 25-1 and FIG. 25-2, “banana” + “?” Is selected as the preview image (see the preview image determination table 1720 in FIG. 17-2), and “cannon” is displayed as the deletion effect. "Is selected (see the erase effect selection table 2000 in FIG. 20).

  In FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2, the effect screen 2501 shows a screen immediately after the start of fluctuation. The effects of the first effect symbol 2111 to the third effect symbol 2113 are fluctuating. In the display area of the second effect symbol 2112, the image of “banana” as the development suggestion image and “?” As the effect unconfirmed image. Is superimposed on the image.

  In the effect screen 2501, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2502 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2502, a cannon 2300 is displayed. In the effect screen 2502, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect screen 2503 is displayed.

  On the effect screen 2503, the image of “?” Is not erased by the bullet from the cannon 2300, and the image of “banana” that is the development suggestion image and the effect unconfirmed image are displayed in the display area of the second effect symbol 2112. ? "Image remains superimposed. In other words, the contents of subsequent effects remain undecided.

  After the effect screen 2503 is displayed, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2504 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2504, the effect symbols 2111 to 2113 stop at a so-called break-off that does not develop into reach effects, and the loss is confirmed.

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Next, another example of the effect screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect screen when a plurality of development suggestion images are displayed in a superimposed manner and one development suggestion image is deleted.

  In FIG. 26, the effect screen 2601 shows a screen immediately after the start of fluctuation. The effects of the first effect symbol 2111 to the third effect symbol 2113 are fluctuating. In the display area of the second effect symbol 2112, the image of the development suggestion image “banana” and the development suggestion image “5”. The effect design image is superimposed and displayed.

  In the effect screen 2601, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect screen 2602 is displayed. On the effect screen 2602, a cannon 2300 is displayed. On the effect screen 2602, the effect symbol image “5” is erased by the bullet from the cannon 2300, and only the image of the “banana” that is the development suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the second effect symbol 2112. Note that the preview image to be deleted is set in advance according to the priority order (see FIG. 18). After the effect screen 2602 is displayed, the process proceeds to the pseudo continuous variation effect shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, after displaying a plurality of different preview images in a superimposed manner, by displaying only one of the preview images displayed in a superimposed manner, the preview image is displayed. Since the image is fixed, the preview image can be switched step by step. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the displayed preview image may change, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the preview image is given a priority indicating the degree of advantage suggesting that the player is in a gaming state advantageous for the player, the preview image having a low priority is deleted, and the preview image having a high priority is deleted. The notice image is fixed by displaying only Therefore, it is possible to determine the notice image that is advantageous to the player, and to increase the player's expectation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the preview image with a high priority is set as an evolution suggestion image showing the contents of the effect developed later, and the preview image with a low priority is set as an effect undecided image consisting of “?”. Therefore, it is possible to produce a clear effect that “?” May be erased, and to give the player a sense of expectation. In addition, since it is possible to produce a clear production, even a beginner can easily understand and improve game motivation.

  Further, in this embodiment, after selecting an erase effect image with different effect contents according to the degree of expectation of jackpot and displaying the erase effect image, the effect unconfirmed image is erased and only the development suggestion image is displayed. The notice image is fixed. Therefore, it is possible to suggest whether the “?” Displayed in a superimposed manner is high or low according to the erase effect image, and the effect of the announcement effect can be further enhanced.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 201 Main control part 211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / sound control unit 202c Lamp control unit 251 CPU
252 ROM
253 RAM
301 Acquisition unit (acquisition means)
302 determination unit (determination means)
303 Execution unit (execution means)
304 Selection unit (selection means)
305 Erasing effect section (Erasing effect means)

Claims (2)

A determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination, an effect symbol control means for displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display in a display mode that suggests the determination result;
A special effect control means capable of performing a special effect suggesting that the special game is highly likely to be performed at a first timing during the variation display of the effect symbol;
A notice control means for displaying a predetermined notice image;
The production design control means can display the production design in a specific display mode that suggests that the special production is performed at a second timing before the first timing,
The warning control means, the performance symbols from the first warning image and the specific display manner suggesting the performance symbols that are likely to be displayed in the particular display mode in the second timing It is possible to simultaneously display the second preview image that suggests that there is a high possibility that the effect design is displayed in a display mode in which the stop display mode is different . Any one of the display modes by simultaneously displaying the two preview images and then selecting and displaying either the first preview image or the second preview image while restricting the selection of another preview image. in you suggest that the performance symbols are displayed, the game machine. The warning control means may display an effect image of order to Ru is displayed by selecting the first notice image or the second warning image, one of the first notice image and the second notice image The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notice image change effect means for effecting whether or not is selected .

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