JP2010029551A - Performance control board, game machine, performance method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stimulate a player's positive participation in a game and sustain an expectation. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes an image display section 104 variably and stationarily displaying symbols, a performance button 117 receiving an operation from a player, a ROM 252 storing a plurality of types of symbol variation patterns and a CPU 251 displaying a symbol variation pattern selected from a plurality of symbol variation patterns on the image display section 104 and, when a performance selected from a first performance group is executed, executes a next performance from the second performance group associated with the performance based on the operation received from the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes a predetermined symbol such as a pachinko gaming machine and stops the symbol after the fluctuation, an effect control board provided in the gaming machine, an effect method executed by the effect control board, and a computer program.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific start winning opening, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) displayed on the display unit move from top to bottom. When the same or related symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line), a big win is opened, a big winning opening is opened, and a gaming machine capable of playing a big win game is widely used.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one that makes a game interesting by executing a reach effect having a configuration different from a preset reach effect based on the operation of the player (for example, Patent Document 1 below) reference.).

JP 2004-154444 A

  However, in the conventional technology described above, the player can change the configuration of the reach effect by performing a predetermined operation, but the influence of the player's operation is limited only to the effect at that time. It was not able to encourage participation in a special game.

  The present invention provides an effect control board, a game machine, an effect method, and a program capable of actively participating in a game and improving the fun of the game in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. The purpose is to do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the effect control board according to the present invention executes a predetermined effect by controlling the effect content of a gaming machine that changes a predetermined symbol and stops the symbol after the change. An operation receiving means for receiving an operation from a player of the gaming machine, and an effect selecting means for selecting one effect from a predetermined effect group based on the operation received by the operation receiving means. And an effect executing means for executing the effect selected by the effect selecting means, and the effect selecting means corresponds to the effect when the effect selected from the first effect group is executed. The next effect is selected from the attached second effect group, and the effect executing means executes the next effect when the effect ends.

  Moreover, said structure WHEREIN: The said effect selection means is good also as selecting the said next effect from the said 1st effect group, if the reselection request | requirement from the said player is received.

  Moreover, said structure WHEREIN: The said production | presentation execution means is good also as performing the said next production, when the said production | generation is complete | finished and the fluctuation | variation of the next symbol is started.

  Further, in the above configuration, the effect selecting means may select an effect from the first effect group when winning a predetermined lottery for executing a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effect”). Good.

  In the above configuration, the first effect group includes a plurality of pattern effects using different predetermined items, and the second effect group uses a plurality of sub-items related to the item. When the effect of the pattern using the one item is executed, the effect selection means selects the effect of the pattern using the sub-item related to the one item as the next effect. It is good as well.

  In the above configuration, the first effect group includes a plurality of pattern effects having different predetermined stories, and the second effect group includes a plurality of different stories that are consecutive stories. When the production of the pattern having one story is executed, the production selection means selects the production of the pattern having a story continuous with the one story as the next production. It is good as well.

  In addition, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control board that performs control related to a jackpot of the gaming machine, and the effect control board described above.

  Also, the effect method according to the present invention is an operation method for receiving an operation from a player of the gaming machine in an effect method executed by an effect control board provided in a gaming machine that changes a predetermined symbol and stops the symbol after the change. An effect selection step of selecting one effect from a predetermined effect group, and an effect execution step of executing the effect selected in the effect selection step based on the operation received in the operation reception step; In the production selection step, when the production selected from the first production group is executed, the next production is selected from the second production group associated with the production, In the effect execution step, when the effect ends, the next effect is executed.

  Moreover, the program concerning this invention makes a computer perform the production | presentation method as described above.

  According to said structure, the next effect can be selected and performed from the effect group matched with this effect by the effect selected based on player's operation.

  According to the present invention, since the range of selection of the next effect is limited by the effect selected based on the player's operation, the player actively participates in the game while thinking ahead, Interestingness can be improved.

  Exemplary embodiments of an effect control board, a gaming machine, an effect method, and a program according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) 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 (not shown) are provided in the game area 103, and the game ball is dropped in various directions, and a windmill or a prize opening that changes the fall direction of the game ball is placed in the middle of the fall. Is arranged.

  An image display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. For example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is used as the image display unit 104. Below the image display unit 104, start winning ports 105a and 105b for starting winning are arranged. On the left side of the image display unit 104, a winning gate 106 is provided.

  The winning gate 106 is provided to detect the passing of the game ball and to perform a lottery to open an unillustrated electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as “electric tulip”) provided near the start winning opening 105b for a predetermined time. A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning is paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  The above-described image display unit 104 starts a change in display of a plurality of symbols when a game ball wins a specific winning opening (at the time of starting winning), and the symbols stop after a predetermined time. When specific symbols (for example, “777”) are prepared at the time of the stop, a big hit state is obtained. In the big win state, the predetermined winning opening 109 located below is repeatedly opened for a predetermined period (for example, 15 rounds), and the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls is paid out.

  A normal symbol display part 119 and a special symbol display part 120 are arranged in the lower right part of the game board 101. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the normal symbol display unit 119 and the special symbol display unit 120. The normal symbol display unit 119 and the special symbol display unit 120 display numbers, symbols, alphabets, and the like representing predetermined lottery results.

  The symbols such as numbers (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary symbols”) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 119 start to change when the game ball passes the winning gate 106 and stop after a predetermined time. At this time, when the predetermined normal symbol stops, the electric tulip is opened for a predetermined time. The symbols such as numbers (hereinafter referred to as “special symbols”) displayed on the special symbol display unit 120 start to change when the game ball wins the start winning holes 105a and 105b, and stop after a predetermined time. At this time, when a predetermined special symbol stops, a big hit state is obtained.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 119 and the special symbol display unit 120, a reserved ball display unit 121 for the fluctuation of the normal symbol or the special symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball display unit 121. A plurality of LEDs as the reserved ball display unit 121 are arranged, and indicate the number of reserved balls with respect to fluctuations of the normal symbol or the special symbol by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the reserved ball display unit 121 are lit, it indicates that the number of reserved for the variation of the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine and to strengthen the deterrent against fraudulent acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, effect light portions (frame lamps) 112 are provided on the two sides on the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. Each effect light unit 112 has a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates a player in front of the gaming machine, 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 112 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  In addition, each lamp can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine. The effect light unit 112 can change the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from the entire effect light unit 112 to three dimensions by rotating the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from each lamp while changing the vertical direction. .

  For example, the light irradiation direction is changed when a big hit state is reached. Accordingly, the player and the surroundings of the gaming machine can be sequentially irradiated to inform the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the attention of the player who has been in the big hit state can be increased. . Accordingly, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling due to the attention, and to continuously or repeatedly use the gaming machine of the present embodiment, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine. Moreover, you may change the irradiation direction of light at the time of the production | presentation etc. which are started when it comes to the alerting time mentioned later. As a result, the production can be further emphasized.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114.

  In the vicinity of the image display unit 104 (for example, on the upper side or the side), an effect for the effect (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as “movable accessory”) is provided. The movable accessory is driven by a solenoid or motor (not shown).

  In the frame member 110, an effect button (chance button) 117 that receives an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the effect button 117. The effect button 117 and the cross key 118 constitute an operation unit. In addition, the frame member 110 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 277 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

(Internal configuration of control unit 1. Main control unit)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine. The control unit 200 includes a plurality of control units. In the example shown in the figure, a main control unit 201, an effect control unit 202, and a prize ball control unit 203 are included. The main control unit 201 controls basic operations related to gaming of the gaming machine. The production control unit 202 controls the production operation during the game. The prize ball control unit 203 controls the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  The main control unit 201 is configured to include a CPU 211 that executes basic processing as the game content progresses, a RAM 213 that functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the CPU 211, and the like, based on a program stored in the ROM 212. . For example, the main control unit 201 realizes its function by the main control board. Various commands set in the RAM 213 are sent to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203 at a predetermined timing.

  The main control unit 201 includes a start winning port detection unit (start port SW) 221a that detects a winning ball won in the start winning port 105a, a start port SW 221b that detects a winning ball won in the start winning port 105b, A gate detection unit (gate SW) 222 that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106, a normal winning port detection unit (normal winning port SW) 223 that detects a game ball that has won the normal winning port 107, and a big winning port A large winning opening detection unit (large winning opening SW) 224 that detects a winning ball won in 109, a normal symbol display unit 119, and a special symbol display unit 120 are connected. A plurality of the normal winning opening SW223 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 107. These detection units can be configured using proximity switches or the like.

  Detection results from the start winning port detection unit 221, the gate detection unit 222, the normal winning port detection unit 223, and the big winning port detection unit 224 are input to the main control unit 201.

  Further, the main control unit 201 controls driving of the start opening solenoid 225 that opens the electric tulip for a predetermined time, the large winning opening solenoid 231 that opens and closes the large winning opening 109, and lighting of the reserved ball display section 121. . The big prize opening solenoid 231 performs an operation of opening the big prize opening 109 for a certain period at the time of a big hit. This jackpot is programmed in advance to occur with a predetermined probability based on the generated random number.

  The main control unit 201 can change the jackpot probability during the game. For example, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there are two probability states, a low probability state and a high probability state, and the high probability state is generally called a probability variation state. Here, the low probability state is a gaming state in which the generated random number is compared with a predetermined low probability state table to perform a jackpot determination, a loss determination, or the like. In the high probability state, the generated random number is compared with a predetermined table for a high probability state to perform a jackpot determination, a loss determination, etc., and further to the start winning opening 105b of the game ball by a predetermined electric tulip control process. It is a gaming state that makes it easy to win. Each table described above is stored in advance in the ROM 212 or the like.

  Thus, for example, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a jackpot is generated at 1/300 in the low probability state, and a jackpot is generated at 1/30 in the high probability state. Yes. The low probability state includes a normal low probability state and a short time state. Here, the short-time state is a gaming state in which a jackpot determination or a loss determination is performed in the same manner as in a normal low probability state, but it is easy to win a game ball into the start winning opening 105b. Specifically, in the short-time state, the generated random number is compared with a predetermined low-probability state table to make a jackpot determination or a loss determination, but the electric tulip control process applies the game ball to the start winning opening 105b. It is easier to win a prize. Information indicating the game state being executed is output as a command to the effect control unit 202, and an effect corresponding to the game state being executed (for example, control of symbol variation or movable accessory) is performed.

  Further, when there is one winning for the start winning opening 105a (or 105b), the main control unit 201 outputs, to the effect control unit 202, time information of the symbol variation applied to one symbol variation as a command.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 202 controls production contents during the game. The effect control unit 202 is based on a command sent from the main control unit 201, and an effect control unit 202a that controls the contents of the effect, and an image / sound control unit that controls the image and sound instructed by the effect control unit 202a. 202b and a lamp control unit 202c that controls lighting of the lamps provided on the game board and the frame.

  The effect supervision unit 202a includes a CPU 241 that executes effect processing, a ROM 242 that stores an effect program, and a RAM 243 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 241 performs arithmetic processing.

  In addition, a real-time clock (RTC) 247 serving as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time is connected to the production control unit 202a. The real-time clock 247 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power is turned off. Various data set in the RAM 243 is sent to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing. The RTC 247 is not limited to being arranged in the effect control unit 202, and the arrangement position is not limited to being arranged in the main control unit 201 or arranged alone.

  The image / sound control unit 202b displays on the CPU 251 that executes image and sound generation and output processing, the ROM 252 that stores various image data such as background images, design images, and character images and various sounds, and the image display unit 104. And a RAM 253 for storing image data and sound to be output via the speaker 277. These CPUs 241 and 251 constitute control means for the image display unit 104 and the like. That is, the CPUs 241 and 251 control the gaming machine according to the present embodiment to execute an effect corresponding to the game state being executed.

  The effect button 117 is connected to the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202, and the operation of the effect button 117 is input to the effect control unit 202a and functions as an operation receiving unit.

  Based on the command sent from the main control unit 201, the production control unit 202a reads the program stored in the ROM 242, determines the content of the production, and outputs an instruction to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. To do. In other words, the CPU 241 executes various programs stored in the ROM 242 to function as an effect selection means for selecting one effect from a predetermined effect group prepared in advance, and an effect execution means for executing the selected effect. To do.

  The CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b performs various image processing and sound processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display / variation processing, and character image display processing based on the instructed contents of the rendering, and necessary image data. The audio data is read from the ROM 252 and written to the RAM 253. The background image, the design image, and the character image written in the RAM 253 are superimposed and displayed on the image display unit 104 on the display screen. That is, the design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image.

  A plurality of symbol images are registered in advance in the ROM 252 as symbol variation patterns that repeatedly vary and stop on the image display unit 104. Based on the command output from the main control unit 201, at the normal time (low probability state), any one of the plurality of registered patterns is selected.

  Further, for example, in the high probability state, a symbol variation pattern different from the normal time is selected. Thereby, the gaming machine can indicate to the player that the game state being executed is the low probability state / high probability state. Even if the game state being executed is a high probability state, the symbol variation pattern may be the same as that in the normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. By doing so, the player cannot see whether the game state being executed is the low probability state or the high probability state from the appearance, and can always play the game with expectation.

  When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 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. Remember.

  For the image display unit 104, the effect control unit 202 displays the contents of the effect during the game, for example, variable display of symbols, reach (a state in which two of the three symbols are aligned), and various display information at the time of jackpot Is generated and output. When the game is interrupted for a certain time, a screen waiting for the customer is displayed and output. In addition, the effect control unit 202 outputs data for outputting sound from the speaker 277.

  The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261 that executes processing for lighting the lamp, a ROM 262 that stores control data such as lamp lighting, a RAM 263 as a work area for the CPU 261, an effect light unit (frame lamp) 112, and a panel. A lamp 265 and a movable accessory 267 are provided.

  The lamp control unit 202c is based on a command such as lamp lighting that is output from the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202, and a production light provided on the board lamp 265 provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 110. Data for controlling lighting of the unit 112 is output. Also, data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 267 is output.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 realizes its function with an effect control board. As shown in FIG. 2, in the effect control unit 202, the effect control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c are provided as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. You may comprise. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are independent, and the production control unit 202a is composed of an image / sound control unit 202b, a lamp control unit, and the production control unit 202a. It is configured to send and receive commands to and from 202c.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 203 performs prize ball control based on a program stored in the ROM 282. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281 that executes prize ball control processing, and a RAM 283 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 281 performs arithmetic processing. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function with a prize ball board.

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit (payout drive motor) 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. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled.

  The winning ball control unit 203 pays out to the paying unit 291 the number of winning balls corresponding to the game balls won in each of the winning ports (start winning ports 105a and 105b, the normal winning port 107, and the big winning port 109). Take control. 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.

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

  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.

(Configuration of operation unit)
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of the operation unit. In FIG. 3, the operation unit 300 includes an effect button (indicated as “CHANCE” in FIG. 3) 117 and a cross key 118. The effect button 117 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is realized by a convex button.

  The effect button 117 may be an input pad that employs a touch panel system in addition to the convex button. A cross key 118 is used to change cursors 301 to 304 that change the positions of characters and graphics displayed on the image display unit 104, and “ENTER” to determine the characters and graphics that are selected by operating the cursor keys 301 to 304. ”Key 305.

(Basic operation of gaming machines)
An example of the basic operation of the gaming machine having the above configuration will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, every time a game ball wins a winning winning opening 105a, 105b, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the big hit occurrence has been determined, the corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 is stopped in alignment with a predetermined symbol. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event, for example. Here, the events include jackpots (15 rounds probable jackpots (so-called probabilistic jackpots), 15 rounds regular jackpots, 2 rounds probable jackpots (so-called suddennesses), 2 rounds regular jackpots (so-called suddens)), and small hits Etc. are included. Here, a small hit is an event that causes a gaming machine to perform the same behavior (production) as a two-round probability change big hit.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 displays various effect displays in addition to the symbol variation display on the image display unit 104 during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, at the time of reach notice, or the like. To do. In addition, a specific drive is performed with respect to various types of accessories, and effects such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 112 and the panel lamp 265 are performed.

  For example, when a big hit (15 round probability change / normal big hit) occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is set, for example, when 10 game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out with 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is released, and if it is a 15-round probable jackpot, the game state returns to a high probability state, and if it is a 15-round normal jackpot, the game state returns to a low probability state. .

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit. The timer interruption process interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 at a predetermined interval (for example, every 4 ms) during the power supply period. First, a random number update process is performed (step S401), and a switch process at the time of starting port winning is performed (step S402). Thereafter, an electric accessory control process for controlling the operation of various electric accessories (for example, an electric tulip and a big prize opening) provided in the gaming machine is performed (step S403), a symbol process is performed (step S404), and a prize ball process is performed. (Step S405), and these output processes are performed (step S406).

  In the switch process in step S402, every time the start ports SW221a and 221b provided in the start winning ports 105a and 105b detect a game ball, a predetermined number of holds (for example, the holding lamps provided for the above-described normal symbol and special symbol respectively). Random numbers are acquired for each number of holds with an upper limit of 4 balls). In the electric accessory control process of step S403, when the acquired random number is a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot, it is determined to be a jackpot, and a process of opening the jackpot solenoid 231 provided in the jackpot 109 is performed a predetermined number of times.

  The electric accessory control process in step S403 includes an opening / closing process for the special winning opening 109, an electric tulip control process for opening / closing the start winning opening 105b, and the like. The big winning opening 109 is controlled to be opened / closed by each big hit (15 round probability variation / normal big hit), small hit, and the like. In step S404, special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. The big prize opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process shown in step S403 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S501). Here, the win includes, for example, each of the above jackpots (15 round probability variation / normal jackpot) and jackpots.

  If it is not a win in step S501 (step S501: No), the process is terminated as it is. When it is winning (step S501: Yes), an opening process is performed (step S502). In the opening process, a special winning opening is opened.

  Next, the winning type is determined. Specifically, when it is a small hit (step S503: Yes), a value obtained by adding 1 to the small hit value (number of remaining rounds per small hit) K is set as a new K (step S504). When the jackpot is not small (step S503: No), a value obtained by adding 1 to the jackpot value (number of remaining rounds of jackpot) R is set as a new R (step S505).

  In step S504 or step S505, when a new K or new R is obtained, the big prize opening solenoid 231 is controlled to open the big prize opening 109 (step S506). After opening the special winning opening 109, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, an opening time of 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of opening (step S507). When the opening time has elapsed (step S507: Yes), the special winning opening 109 is closed (step S510). When the opening time has not elapsed (step S507: No), it is determined whether the winning number C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is 9 (step S508), and when the winning number C is 9 (step S508). : Yes), the process proceeds to step S510. When the winning number C is not 9 (step S508: No), a flag is set (step S509), and the process is terminated.

  In step S509, the flag is set when either the opening time of the special winning opening 109 or the number of winnings is not satisfied between the opening of the special winning opening in step S506 and the closing of the special winning opening in step S510 described later (step S509). S507: No and step S508: No), the flag is set to ON. 4 is a part of the electric accessory control process (step S403) executed every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) shown in FIG. 3, and is therefore executed every period of the predetermined period. Steps S502 to S506 are not performed if the flag is ON. That is, when the flag is ON, the opening process and the number of rounds are not updated.

  In step S510, if either one of the opening time of the big winning opening 109 and the number of winning is satisfied (step S507: Yes or step S508: Yes), the big winning opening 109 is closed. At this time, the flag in step S510 is turned OFF. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a small hit is being made (step S511). When the small hit is being made (step S511: Yes), it is determined whether the small hit value K is 2 (step S512). When the value K is 2 (step S512: Yes), the value K is set to 0. (Step S513), the predetermined number of fluctuations S is set to 5 (Step S514), and the process proceeds to Step S517. When the small hit value K is not 2 (step S512: No), the process is terminated. Here, the predetermined number of fluctuations S is set to 5, but is not limited to this. The predetermined variation number S may be an arbitrary value. In addition, the predetermined variation number S may be a value that varies depending on a lottery result after performing a predetermined lottery.

  When the jackpot is not hit (step S511: No), the jackpot value R digested during the hit is the maximum (15 for the 15 round probability variation / normal jackpot, 2 for the 2 round probability variation / normal jackpot). It is determined whether or not (step S515). When the jackpot value R is not the maximum (step S515: No), the process is terminated. When the jackpot value R is maximum (step S515: Yes), the jackpot value R is set to 0 (step S516), and ending processing is performed (step S517).

  In the ending process, when a predetermined ending time has elapsed from the start of ending, the winning is ended (step S518), and the above process is ended.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the symbol processing. This is the processing content in step S404 in FIG. If the symbol processing is a big hit (step S601: Yes), the processing is terminated without changing the symbol. If it is not a big hit (step S601: No), it is determined whether the symbol is changing (step S602). If it is not changing (step S602: No), it is determined whether there is at least one pending number U. (Step S603). If there is no pending number (U = 0) (step S603: No), the process is terminated without changing the symbol.

  If the number of holdings is 1 or more (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting the number of holdings by one is set as a new holding number (step S604), and a variation pattern selection process (separate routine) is performed (step S605). In this variation pattern selection process, a hit type (big hit, small hit, reach, etc.) is selected and a symbol variation time is set. Next, a variation start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S606), and the symbol variation is started (step S607). Then, the measurement starts and ends the fluctuation period in which the symbols are changing (step S608).

  In step S602, if the symbol is changing (step S602: Yes), it is then determined whether the changing time has ended (step S609). If the variation time has not ended (step S609: No), the process is terminated. If the variation time has ended (step S609: Yes), a symbol variation stop command is set (step S610). Is finished (step S611). At this time, the symbol variation time is reset (step S612), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S613), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process. This is the processing content in step S605 of FIG. In the variation pattern selection process, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S701). If it is a big hit (step S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a promising big hit (step S702). If the probability variation jackpot (step S702: Yes), it is determined whether the type of probability variation jackpot is a two-round probability variation jackpot (step S703), and if it is a two-round probability variation jackpot (step S703: Yes), a two-round probability variation symbol set. Is set in the RAM 213 (step S704), and if it is not the 2nd round probability variation big hit (step S703: No), the probability variation symbol set for the 15th round probability variation big hit is set (step S705). If it is not probable big hit in step S702 (step S702: No), a normal symbol set is set (step S706).

  If it is not a big win in step S701 (step S701: No), reach determination is performed (step S708), and then it is determined whether it is a small win (step S709). If it is a small hit (step S709: Yes), a small hit symbol set is set (step S710), and if it is not a small hit (step S709: No), a lost symbol set is set (step S711).

  In step S704, step S705, step S706, step S710, and step S711, each variation symbol set is set in the RAM 213, and thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S707), and the process is terminated. At the time of setting the fluctuation pattern, a period (fluctuation time) in which the symbol fluctuation is performed is also set.

(Outline of continuous production)
Next, processing executed by the effect control unit 202 will be described. When the effect control unit 202 receives various commands sent from the main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202 controls to execute various effects. In particular, the effect control unit 202 of the present embodiment can execute, for example, an effect that is continuous over a plurality of symbol variations (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effect”).

  8-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the outline content of a continuous production. When the effect control unit 202 wins a predetermined lottery for executing a continuous effect, the effect control unit 202 starts the continuous effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the continuous effect executed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a weapon selection effect, a weapon content selection effect, and a battle effect.

  8-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the outline content of continuous production. In the weapon selection effect executed during the first symbol change, one effect is selected from the first effect group (weapon A, weapon B, weapon C) related to the type of weapon based on the operation from the player. Let them choose.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of weapons and weapon contents. As shown in the table 900 of FIG. 9, the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of weapons, a weapon A (bow), a weapon B (handgun), and a weapon C (bazooka) as the first production group. Is set. The power of each weapon is weapon C (bazooka)> weapon B (handgun)> weapon A (bow). Therefore, the player desires to select a highly powerful weapon C in consideration of battle production using these weapons.

  After executing the weapon selection effect, the weapon content selection effect is executed during the second variation of the symbol. In the weapon content selection effect, one effect is selected from a second effect group related to the number of bullets of the weapon, based on an operation from the player. As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 9, a plurality of types of weapon contents are set in the weapon A, weapon B, and weapon C as the second production group. For this reason, if the weapon selected in the weapon selection effect is weapon A, one of the weapon contents A1, A2, and A3 associated with the weapon A in the second effect group is selected in the weapon content selection effect. Let them choose.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, weapon contents A1 (one arrow), weapon contents A2 (three arrows), and weapon contents A3 (five arrows) are set in weapon A. Therefore, when the weapon selected in the weapon selection effect is weapon A, one of weapon content A1, weapon content A2, and weapon content A3 is selected (weapon content B1, weapon content C1, etc. cannot be selected). . That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the weapon contents that can be selected during the weapon content selection effect are limited by the weapon selected in the weapon selection effect. The number of attacks by each weapon content is: weapon content A3 (5 arrows)> weapon content A2 (3 arrows)> weapon content A1 (1 arrow). Therefore, the player desires to select the weapon content A3 having a high number of attacks in consideration of the battle effect using these weapon contents.

  After executing the weapon content selection effect, the battle effect is executed during the third variation of the symbol. In the battle effect, an effect of attacking the enemy by the number of attacks selected in the weapon content selection effect is performed using the weapon selected in the weapon selection effect. In other words, in the battle production, the power of the weapon selected in the weapon selection production is strong (for example, bazooka), and the more the number of attacks (for example, 5 shots) selected in the weapon content selection production, the more the player's expectation is Rise.

  For example, when the last bullet is fired in the battle effect, the process shifts to a predetermined reach effect. In the reach effect, first, two of the same symbols are stopped (for example, “7 ↓ 7”), and a predetermined moving image or the like for enhancing expectation is reproduced. If the symbol that stops last is also the same symbol as the symbol that is stopped (for example, “777”), it is a big hit, and the jackpot state is entered. If the symbol that stops last is a symbol different from the symbol that is stopped (for example, “767”), the game is lost.

  In the above weapon selection effect and weapon content selection effect, the player may freely select a desired weapon and weapon content, but in the present embodiment, the player is selected by roulette in order to further enhance game play. I will do it. For example, in the weapon selection effect, a roulette in which a bow, a handgun, and a bazooka are drawn is displayed on the image display unit 104 and rotated. Then, when the player presses the effect button 117, the roulette stops. Then, the weapon that is in a predetermined position when the roulette stops is set as the selected weapon.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be re-selected when the weapon and weapon content selected in said weapon selection production | presentation and weapon content selection production are things which a player does not like. As a result, even if the player has selected a weapon or the like that he / she does not want, an opportunity for reselection (for example, only once) is given, and the expectation can be maintained.

  Also, in the above, the effect of the pattern using predetermined items (weapons as an example in this embodiment) and sub-items related to those items (bullets as an example in this embodiment) is executed. Not limited to. For example, an effect of a pattern having a predetermined story may be selected from the first effect group, and an effect of a pattern having a story continuous with this effect may be selected from the second effect group. As a result, it is possible to develop an effect along the story and improve the game's preference.

  Also, a third production group to an nth production group associated with the production selected from the second production group are prepared, and a continuous production is continuously developed. May be.

(Processing contents of production control unit)
Next, processing contents of the effect control unit 202 will be described. The effect control unit 202 receives a variety of commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and performs a predetermined main effect process (not shown) for effect display.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit. The effect control process is interrupted and executed at a predetermined interval (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the main effect process (not shown) performed by the effect control unit 202a.

  In the production control process, first, it is determined whether the production is in progress (step S1001). If the production is not in progress (step S1001: No), it is determined whether a change start command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1002). When the change start command has not been received (step S1002: No), the process ends. When the fluctuation start command is received (step S1002: Yes), it is determined whether the state is a high probability state (probably changing) (step S1003). If it is not in a high probability state (step S1003: No), a normal effect pattern selection process is executed (step S1004), and the process proceeds to step S1008 described later.

  If it is a high probability state (step S1003: Yes), the character selection process which selects the character image displayed on the image display part 104 will be performed (step S1005), and the roulette which will select the roulette displayed on the image display part 104 A selection process is executed (step S1006), an effect pattern selection process for a high probability state is executed (step S1007), the selected effect is started (step S1008), and the process is terminated. The contents of each processing in steps S1005 to S1007 will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the effect is being produced in step S1001 (step S1001: Yes), it is determined whether a change stop command has been received (step S1009). When the change stop command is received (step S1009: Yes), the effect is ended (step S1010), and the process is ended. When the change stop command is not received (step S1009: No), a button process (see FIG. 11) described later is executed (step S1011), and it is determined whether a predetermined standby time has elapsed (step S1012). If the standby time has elapsed (step S1012: Yes), the effect is changed (step S1013), and the process ends. If the standby time has not elapsed (step S1012: No), the process is terminated as it is. In the effect pattern selection process in steps S1004 and S1007, an effect pattern or the like using the change time included in the change start command from the main control unit 201 is generated.

(Processing content of button processing)
Next, processing contents of the button processing in step S1011 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the button processing. As shown in FIG. 11, in the button process, first, it is determined whether or not it is within an effective period for accepting a button operation (step S1101). Here, the effective period is a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) from when the change of the symbol starts until it stops. For example, when it is within the effective period, a message such as “Press the button” or an image is displayed on the image display unit 104 to notify the player that it is within the effective period. If it is not within the valid period in step S1101 (step S1101: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is within the effective period (step S1101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button 117 is turned on (operated) (step S1102). If it is not turned on (step S1102: No), it is determined whether the valid period has expired (step S1103). If the valid period has expired (step S1103: Yes), a continuation flag is set in the RAM 243 (step S1103). S1104), the process is terminated. If the valid period has not expired (step S1103: No), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the effect button 117 is turned on in step S1102 (step S1102: Yes), it is determined whether the development flag is on (step S1105). Here, the development flag is a flag for shifting to a weapon content selection effect. The development flag is turned on in step S1203, which will be described later, and turned off in step S1318, which will be described later. If the development flag is off (step S1105: No), weapon selection processing is executed (step S1106), and the process proceeds to step S1108. Details of the weapon selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the development flag is on (step S1105: Yes), a weapon content selection process is executed (step S1107), the effective period is reset (step S1108), and the process ends. The processing content of the weapon content selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In this way, in the button process, an operation from the player is accepted by the effect button 117 only for a predetermined effective period. When the operation is accepted, processing such as weapon selection processing and weapon content selection processing is executed.

(Weapon selection process details)
Next, the contents of the weapon selection process in step S1106 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the weapon selection process. As shown in FIG. 12, in the weapon selection process, it is first determined whether or not the selected weapon is weapon A (step S1201). If it is the weapon A (step S1201: Yes), the flag of the weapon A is set in the RAM 243 (step S1202), the development flag is turned on (step S1203), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not weapon A (step S1201: No), it is determined whether the selected weapon is weapon B (step S1204). If it is the weapon B (step S1204: Yes), the flag of the weapon B is set in the RAM 243 (step S1205), and the process proceeds to step S1203. If it is not the weapon B (step S1204: No), the flag of the weapon C is set in the RAM 243 (step S1206), and the process proceeds to step S1203. As described above, in the weapon selection process, one of weapon A, weapon B, and weapon C is selected from the first effect group of the table 900 described above.

(Weapon content selection process)
Next, the processing content of the weapon content selection processing in step S1107 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the weapon content selection processing. As shown in FIG. 13, in the weapon content selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the weapon selected by the weapon selection process is the weapon A (step S1301). If it is the weapon A (step S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the selected weapon content is the weapon content A1 (step S1302). If the weapon content is the weapon content A1 (step S1302: Yes), the flag of the weapon content A1 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1303), and the process proceeds to step S1318.

  If it is not the weapon content A1 (step S1302: No), it is determined whether or not the selected weapon content is the weapon content A2 (step S1304). If it is the weapon content A2 (step S1304: Yes), the flag of the weapon content A2 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1318. If it is not the weapon content A2 (step S1304: No), the flag of the weapon content A3 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1306), and the process proceeds to step S1318.

  On the other hand, if it is not weapon A in step S1301 (step S1301: No), it is determined whether the selected weapon is weapon B (step S1307). If it is the weapon B (step S1307: Yes), it is determined whether or not the selected weapon content is the weapon content B1 (step S1308). If the weapon content is the weapon content B1 (step S1308: Yes), the flag of the weapon content B1 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1309), and the process proceeds to step S1318.

  If it is not the weapon content B1 (step S1308: No), it is determined whether or not the selected weapon content is the weapon content B2 (step S1310). If it is the weapon content B2 (step S1310: Yes), the flag of the weapon content B2 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1311), and the process proceeds to step S1318. If it is not the weapon content B2 (step S1310: No), the flag of the weapon content B3 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1312), and the process proceeds to step S1318.

  On the other hand, if it is not weapon B in step S1307 (step S1307: No), it is determined that the selected weapon is weapon C, and it is determined whether the selected weapon content is weapon content C1 (step S1313). If the weapon content is the weapon content C1 (step S1313: Yes), the flag of the weapon content C1 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1314), and the process proceeds to step S1318.

  If it is not the weapon content C1 (step S1313: No), it is determined whether the selected weapon content is the weapon content C2 (step S1315). If it is the weapon content C2 (step S1315: Yes), the flag of the weapon content C2 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1316), and the process proceeds to step S1318. If it is not the weapon content C2 (step S1315: No), the flag of the weapon content C3 is set in the RAM 243 (step S1317), the development flag is turned off (step S1318), the redevelopment flag is turned on (step S1319), The process ends.

  As described above, in the weapon content selection process, the second effect group (for example, weapon contents A1, A2, A3) associated with the weapon (for example, weapon A) selected in the weapon selection process in the table 900 described above. Select one of the weapon contents from.

(Character selection process)
Next, the contents of the character selection process in step S1005 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the character selection processing. As shown in FIG. 14, in the character selection process, it is first determined whether or not the redevelopment flag is on (step S1401). If the redevelopment flag is on (step S1401: Yes), the character C flag is set in the RAM 243 (step S1402), and the process is terminated. Here, the character C is a character image possessing the weapon selected in the weapon selection process and the weapon content selected in the weapon content selection process. For example, when a handgun is selected in the weapon selection process and three bullets are selected in the weapon content selection process, the character C is a character image possessing a handgun and three bullets.

  If the redevelopment flag is off (step S1401: No), it is determined whether the development flag is on (step S1403). If the development flag is on (step S1403: Yes), the character B flag is set in the RAM 243 (step S1404), and the process is terminated. Here, the character B is a character image possessing the weapon selected in the weapon selection process. For example, when a handgun is selected in the weapon selection process, the character B becomes a character image possessing a handgun.

  If the development flag is off (step S1403: No), the character A flag is set in the RAM 243 (step S1405), and the process is terminated. Here, the character A is a character image that has nothing (weapon and weapon content). As described above, the weapon selected in the weapon selection effect and the weapon content selection effect and the character corresponding to the weapon content are selected.

(Roulette selection process)
Next, processing contents in the roulette selection processing in step S1006 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the roulette selection processing. As shown in FIG. 15, in the roulette selection process, first, it is determined whether there is a roulette display (step S1501). When there is no roulette display (step S1501: No), the processing is ended as it is. When there is a roulette display (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether the redevelopment flag is on (step S1502).

  If the redevelopment flag is off (step S1502: No), it is determined whether the development flag is on (step S1503). If the development flag is off (step S1503: No), the process proceeds to step S1507, which will be described later. If the development flag is on (step S1503: Yes), it is determined whether a reselection request has been made (step S1504). If there is no reselection request (step S1504: No), the corresponding roulette flag is set in the RAM 243 (step S1505), and the process is terminated. Here, the corresponding roulette is a roulette in which the contents of the weapon are drawn. For example, when weapon A is selected as the weapon, the roulette in which one arrow, three arrows, and five arrows are drawn. is there.

  If there is a reselection request (step S1504: Yes), the development flag is turned off (step S1506), the basic roulette flag is set in the RAM 243 (step S1507), and the process is terminated. Here, the basic roulette is a roulette for selecting a weapon, and is a roulette in which the bow of the weapon A, the handgun of the weapon B, and the bazooka of the weapon C are drawn.

  On the other hand, if the redevelopment flag is on in step S1502 (step S1502: Yes), it is determined whether a reselection request has been made (step S1508). If there is no request for reselection (step S1508: No), no roulette is displayed (step S1509), and the process is terminated.

  If there is a reselection request in step S1508 (step S1508: Yes), the redevelopment flag is turned off (step S1510), the development flag is turned on (step S1511), and the corresponding roulette flag is set in the RAM 243 ( Step S1512), the process ends. As described above, in the roulette selection process, either the basic roulette or the roulette in which the weapon content corresponding to the selected weapon is drawn is set in the RAM 243.

(Production pattern selection processing (high probability state))
Next, processing contents in the effect pattern selection process in step S1007 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect pattern selection process. As shown in FIG. 16, in the effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S1601). In step S1602), the development flag is turned off (step S1603), the redevelopment flag is turned off (step S1604), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S1601 (step S1601: No), it is determined whether it is a reach (step S1605), and if it is a reach (step S1605: Yes), a probability-changing loss reach pattern is selected and set in the RAM 243. (Step S1606), the process proceeds to step S1603.

  If the reach is not reach in step S1605 (step S1605: No), the normal variation pattern for probability change is selected and set in the RAM 243 (step S1607), and the process is terminated.

(Specific example of continuous production)
Next, a specific example of the continuous effect according to the present embodiment will be described. 17 to 19 are explanatory views (No. 1) to (No. 3) showing specific examples of continuous effects by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIGS. 17 to 19 are examples of display screens displayed on the image display unit 104 when the continuous effect is executed.

  For example, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a lottery for executing a continuous effect is won, the continuous effect is started. As shown in FIG. 17A, when the continuous effect is started, the fluctuation of the symbols 1701 to 1703 is started, and the character image 1704 is displayed. Here, the displayed character image 1704 is an image of the character selected by the character selection process, and the character image 1704 corresponds to the character A described above. That is, the character image 1704 is an image of a character that does not yet have a weapon or the like.

  When a predetermined period elapses from (a), the process proceeds to (b). In (b), the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 is switched, and a roulette 1705 is displayed instead of the symbols 1701 to 1703 and the character image 1704. On the roulette 1705, a bow of the weapon A, a handgun of the weapon B, and a bazooka of the weapon C are drawn. The roulette 1705 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow α in FIG. Further, the image display unit 104 displays an icon 1706 indicating a predetermined position, a message for prompting the player to press the effect button 117, and the like.

  When the player presses the effect button 117 in (b), the process proceeds to (c). In (c), the roulette 1705 is stopped by pressing the player's effect button 117, and the icon 1706 indicates a handgun. That is, in this weapon selection effect, the handgun of weapon B is selected as the weapon.

  When a weapon is selected in (c), the process proceeds to (d). In (d), the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 is switched, and symbols 1701 to 1703 are displayed instead of the roulette 1705. And in (d), the symbols 1701-1703 for which the change was started in (a) are stopped.

  When a predetermined period elapses from (d), the process proceeds to (e) shown in FIG. In (e), the next symbols 1801 to 1803 start to change, and a character image 1804 is displayed. Here, the displayed character image 1804 is an image of the character selected by the character selection process, and the character image 1804 corresponds to the character B described above. That is, the character image 1804 is an image of a character possessing the handgun of the weapon B selected in (c) above.

  When a predetermined period elapses from (e), the process proceeds to (f). In (f), the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 is switched, and a roulette 1805 is displayed instead of the symbols 1801 to 1803 and the character image 1804. In the roulette 1805, the weapon content B1 (1 bullet), the weapon content B2 (3 bullets), and the weapon content B3 (5 bullets) associated with the handgun of the weapon B are drawn. The roulette 1805 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow β in FIG. The image display unit 104 also displays an icon 1806 representing a predetermined position, a message that prompts the player to press the effect button 117, and the like.

  When the player presses the effect button 117 in (f), the process proceeds to (g). In (g), the roulette 1805 is stopped by pressing the player's effect button 117, and the icon 1806 indicates five bullets. That is, in this weapon content selection effect, five bullets of weapon content B3 are selected as the weapon content.

  When a weapon is selected in (g), the process proceeds to (h). In (h), the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 is switched, and symbols 1801 to 1803 are displayed instead of the roulette 1805. In (h), the symbols 1801 to 1803 for which the change has been started in (e) are stopped.

  When a predetermined period elapses from (h), the process proceeds to (i) shown in FIG. In (i), the next symbols 1901 to 1903 start to change, and the character image 1904 is displayed. Here, the displayed character image 1904 is an image of the character selected by the character selection process, and the character image 1904 corresponds to the character C described above. That is, the character image 1904 is an image of a character possessing the handgun of the weapon B selected in the above (c) and five bullets of the weapon content B3 selected in (g).

  Although illustration is omitted, when a predetermined period of time elapses from (i), a battle effect is executed, the handgun of weapon B selected in (c) above, and five bullets of weapon content B3 selected in (g) There is an effect that the character who possesses the character fights the enemy. For example, in a battle effect, five shots are fired sequentially with a handgun at the enemy. When the last bullet is fired, it develops to a predetermined reach effect, and after reach effect, shifts to (j) or (k).

  In (j), since the jackpot lottery result for the game ball in which the variation of the symbol of (i) is started is winning, the predetermined symbols are aligned and stopped. In (k), since the big win lottery result for the game ball in which the variation of the symbol of (i) is started is lost, the predetermined symbols are stopped without being aligned.

  In addition, for example, when a big hit is caused by the symbol variation at the time of executing the above weapon selection effect or the symbol content variation at the time of executing the weapon content selection effect, the weapon selection effect or the weapon content selection effect is executed and the weapon is selected. After selecting the weapon contents and the weapon content, a predetermined reach effect is executed, and a big hit state is achieved.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a weapon selection effect is executed and a weapon is selected, a weapon content selection effect associated with the selected weapon can be executed. it can. In other words, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, selection of the next effect is restricted by the player's operation. As a result, the next effect is affected by the operation at that time, so that the player digests the effect while considering later development, and the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the player does not like the weapon or weapon content selected, the player can maintain his sense of expectation by giving an opportunity to reselect. Further, the fun of the game can be improved. At this time, the opportunity of re-selection is not limited, and the player can be given a moderate tension by, for example, performing it only once.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since it is possible to perform a continuous effect over a plurality of symbol variations, it is possible to maintain a player's expectation for a long time, further improving the fun of the game Can be made.

  Note that the game machine presentation method described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as an effect control board. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the effect control board, the gaming machine, the effect method, and the program according to the present invention vary a predetermined symbol such as a pachinko gaming machine and stop the symbol after the variation, and the effect included in the gaming machine It is suitable for a computer program to be executed by the control board and the effect control board.

It is a front view which shows an example of the game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an operation part. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the outline content of a continuous production. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the outline content of a continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a weapon and weapon content. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the production control process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of button processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a weapon selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a weapon content selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a character selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a roulette selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of the continuous production by the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of the continuous production by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of the continuous production by the game machine of this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Game board 104 Image display part 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image / sound control part 203 Prize ball control part 241,251 CPU
242,252 ROM
243,253 RAM
247 Real-time clock (RTC)

Claims (9)

In the effect control board that controls the effect content of the gaming machine that changes the predetermined symbol and stops the symbol after the change, and executes the predetermined effect,
Operation accepting means for accepting an operation from a player of the gaming machine;
An effect selecting means for selecting one effect from a predetermined effect group based on the operation received by the operation accepting means;
Effect execution means for executing the effect selected by the effect selection means;
With
When the effect selected from the first effect group is executed, the effect selecting means selects the next effect from the second effect group associated with the effect,
The said effect execution means performs the said next effect, when the said effect is complete | finished, The effect control board characterized by the above-mentioned.   2. The effect control board according to claim 1, wherein the effect selecting means selects the next effect from the first effect group when receiving a reselection request from the player.   3. The effect control board according to claim 1, wherein the effect executing means executes the next effect when the effect ends and the next symbol variation starts.   The said effect selection means will select an effect from the said 1st effect group, if a predetermined lottery which performs a continuous effect (henceforth "continuous effect") is won. The production control board according to any one of the above. The first effect group is composed of a plurality of pattern effects using different predetermined items,
The second production group includes a plurality of productions of patterns using sub-items related to the item,
The said effect selection means, when the effect of the pattern using the said one item is performed, the effect of the pattern using the sub item regarding the said one item is selected as said next effect. The production control board according to 1. The first production group comprises a plurality of productions of patterns having different predetermined stories,
The second production group consists of a production of a pattern having a plurality of different stories and continuous stories,
2. The effect selecting means, when an effect of a pattern having one story is executed, an effect of a pattern having a story continuous with the one story is selected as the next effect. The production control board described in 1.   A gaming machine comprising: a main control board that controls a jackpot of a gaming machine; and the effect control board according to any one of claims 1 to 6. In an effect method executed by an effect control board provided in a gaming machine that changes a predetermined symbol and stops the symbol after the change,
An operation accepting step for accepting an operation from a player of the gaming machine;
An effect selection step of selecting one effect from a predetermined effect group based on the operation received in the operation reception step;
An effect execution step of executing the effect selected in the effect selection step,
In the effect selection step, when an effect selected from the first effect group is executed, a next effect is selected from the second effect group associated with the effect,
In the effect execution step, when the effect ends, the next effect is executed.   A program for causing a computer to execute the rendering method according to claim 8.

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