JP6621211B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with operation means operable by a player.

  In conventional pachinko machines, the game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch power is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, and a prize is awarded to the prize opening provided in the game area. Aim and play games. When the launched game ball enters the start opening, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, the symbol indicating the big hit is confirmed and displayed after the start of special symbol fluctuation. After that, the big hit game where the big prize opening opens will be started. Special symbols are displayed small in the corners of the game area, and the pseudo-effects of the special symbols are displayed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the lottery result. Is given.

  In addition, an operation means such as an effect button that can be operated by the player is provided, and the operation is changed by the player operating the operation means to change the display contents of the pseudo effect or by operating the movable accessory. There are also many gaming machines that produce an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit on a symbol or that makes it seem that the lottery result has been affected. Some gaming machines provided with these operation means prompt the player to operate the operation means by displaying the operation instruction mode of the operation means on the effect symbol display device <Patent Document 1>.

  Also, there are some that have a plurality of these operation instruction modes, and suggest a difference in jackpot expectation depending on which operation instruction mode is displayed <Patent Document 2>.

JP 2006-193264 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-202643

  As disclosed in Patent Document 2, there are some that include a plurality of operation instruction modes, but none of the processes until the operation instruction modes that prompt the operation means to be displayed are interesting.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can make a player more entertained in the process of displaying an operation instruction mode that prompts the operation means to operate.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Based on the random number extracted due to the entrance to the predetermined entrance provided in the game area, whether or not to generate a special game advantageous to the player, lottery, and the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device A ball game machine that displays and displays
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
An operation instruction effect that prompts an operation of the operation means by displaying an effect design suggesting the operation means on the display device,
The stage design comprises a plurality of stage designs with different expectations for the special game,
The operation instruction effect includes an effect pattern in which a confirmation display is performed after a temporary display for temporarily displaying the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times,
The production pattern is
Wherein when a plurality of times the temporary display, a pattern going temporarily displayed once the temporary displaying high performance symbol of the expected degree than performance symbol has,
A ball game machine comprising at least a pattern for confirming and displaying an effect design having a higher degree of expectation than the temporarily displayed effect design when performing the confirmed display .

  The predetermined entrance may be a so-called start entrance or a passage entrance without a prize ball. The random number extracted due to the entrance to a predetermined entrance is not only a random number for determining whether or not to cause a big hit, but also a lottery result of the random number for determining the big hit. It may be a random number used for determining the type of the big hit symbol displayed in the case of the big hit, for example, a big hit symbol determining random number, a small hit symbol determining random number, or a variation pattern determining random number. It should be noted that other random numbers may be extracted. The random number extraction time is not limited to the time when the game ball enters the start opening, but may be the time when the correctness determination is performed immediately before the start of the change of the symbol for notifying the lottery result.

  The effect design may be an operation instruction mode that prompts the operation unit to operate, and may be a display mode that suggests an actual operation unit. For example, if the operation unit is a push button type device, a schematic diagram of the push button may be used. It is good also as a production design. In addition, it is only necessary that the player can recognize that the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are different symbols. For example, even if the shape of the display mode is the same, it is different depending on the color and pattern. I just need to know.

  Moreover, the structure which shows that the expectation degree improved by changing to the design of the company badge of a manufacturer and a specific character other than the design imitating the mode of an operation means may be sufficient. These symbols are preferably used for jackpot confirmation notification. Moreover, it may indicate that the degree of expectation has been improved in enlarged display without changing the design aspect, or the sound effect at the time of display may be changed without changing the design aspect.

  The display of the effect design instructing the operation is a confirmed display, and the temporary display is the temporary display until the effect design instructing the operation is displayed.

  A first effect design with a low jackpot expectation level is temporarily displayed (temporarily displayed), such as “at least an effect pattern is provided”, and then a second effect design with a higher jackpot expectation level is compared and displayed. It is preferable to provide other operation instruction effects. In addition, by providing an operation instruction effect for confirming and displaying the first effect symbol temporarily displayed as a temporary display, the effect of temporarily displaying the first effect symbol and confirming and displaying the second effect symbol is further enhanced. growing.

  In order to make it easy to understand that the display is temporary, it can be considered to be translucent, for example, or to emphasize that it is not a fixed display while moving. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the confirmation display. In addition, if it is possible to identify that it is a temporary display, it is possible to perform various effects before the final display, or to perform an effect display that requires a longer time than before, an effect design that instructs the operation It is possible to entertain the player with just the display of.

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

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the first aspect, in the process of displaying the operation instruction mode for prompting the operation of the operation means, the first effect symbol having a lower jackpot expectation level is displayed and then the jackpot expectation is compared. Since the effect of confirming and displaying the second effect symbol with a high degree is performed, the player can be surprised.

The front view of the pachinko gaming machine 50. The figure which shows the state at the time of operation of the lever. The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The back view of the pachinko machine 50. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the pachinko gaming machine 50. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The timing chart which shows the relationship between temporary display of a design symbol, a fixed display, and operation effective time. The figure which shows the relationship between the kind of effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6, and jackpot expectation degree. Display example 1 of the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 2 of the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 3 of the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 4 of the effect symbol display device 6.

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

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

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

  A first effect button 67 (corresponding to the operating means of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is provided at the substantially upper center of the upper plate 55, and a player can also operate the same on the left side of the lower plate 63. 2 effect button 68 (corresponding to the operating means of the present invention) is provided, and lever 100 (operating means that can be operated by the player also between the upper left and right speakers 66 of the pachinko gaming machine 50 (the upper center of the glass plate 61). Equivalent to the operating means of the present invention). The first effect button 67 and the second effect button 68 are both devices that push a round protrusion with a finger. Although the sizes are different, there is no difference in operation itself. On the other hand, the lever 100 is a device that performs an operation of pulling down the lever 100 from the upper side (see FIG. 1) to the lower side (see FIG. 2) with the illustrated lever shaft 101 as a central axis.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment, during the change of the symbol that informs the result of the determination of whether or not it is a big hit, the effect symbol corresponding to each operation means is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 to be described later. When the player is prompted to operate the operation means and the player operates the operation means in accordance with the display of the effect symbol, an effect is performed in which the display on the effect symbol display device 6 changes in accordance with the determination result of the changing symbol. .

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

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

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window or the like on which the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the display device of the present invention) can be faced. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a gate 17 is disposed on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  In the lower right part of the game area 3, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device. 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 each including a 7-segment display device are arranged. As described above, the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are arranged at places where it is difficult to visually recognize, so that the player can display the effect symbol display device arranged almost at the center of the game area 3. The game progresses while confirming the result of the success / failure with the contents of the effect displayed in FIG. Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to shift to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50, and is configured around the main controller 80 as shown. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

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

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls. The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 are capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out to the outside of the machine. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

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

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the data for the lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26 connected via the effect relay board 110 are controlled.

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

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S200 to S270 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S280 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S200). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If S200 is negative, that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S200: no), an initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory, and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written into the work area (S205), and the rest process (initial random number update process (S280)) is performed.

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S200: yes), initial value random number update processing (S210), big hit determination random number update processing (S215), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S220), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S225), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S230), hit determination random number update processing (S235), reach determination random number update processing (S240), lost symbol determination random number update processing (S245) ), Random number update processing for determining a variation pattern (S250) is performed.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S255), winning to the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, winning to the large winning port 14, winning from the general winning ports 31 to 34, and to the gate 17 for normal symbol operation. And the input process of each switch provided in the pachinko gaming machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 is executed.

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

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

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S400). If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment) (S405). If the determination is affirmative (S405: yes), various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers (random numbers for determining big hits, random numbers for determining big hits 1, 2, random numbers for determining small hits, random numbers for determining reach, random numbers for determining lost symbols , A random number for determining a variation pattern) is extracted, stored as a first reserved memory in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80, and 1 is added to a first reserved memory counter indicating the number of first reserved memories (S410).

  Subsequent to S410, the prefetch determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S415). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if it is the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is lost, check whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit value, check the type of the small hit symbol. If it is a loss that is neither big hit nor small hit, it is confirmed whether or not the player can expect a big hit.

  Note that the prefetch determination processing of the present embodiment is performed after the extracted random number hold storage processing (S410). At this time, a configuration may be used in which the prefetch determination is performed by looking at the random value stored in the reserved storage area, or a configuration may be used in which the read ahead determination is performed by looking at the random value stored in another storage area for the prefetch determination separately from the reserved storage. . Further, the random number value acquired at the time of winning the start opening may be subjected to the prefetch determination process as it is without being stored and stored in the hold storage area, or may be stored in the hold storage area after the prefetch determination process. In any processing method, it is possible to know the determination result of the success / failure determination in advance.

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

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

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

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

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the instruction signal for changing the number of reserved memory symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory (second starter 12) to open.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process determines whether the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are appropriate ("Lottery whether or not to generate a big hit game advantageous to the player") and the first special symbol or the second special according to the appropriateness determination This is a process of selecting a fixed symbol of the symbol and the variable display time.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process returns. If it is not a big hit game (S500: no), it is determined whether the first or second special figure is changing (S505). If not changing (S505: no), the first or second special figure is determined. Is determined (S510). If not (S510: no), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S515), and if it is a negative determination (S515: no). ), It is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory (S520), and if it is a negative determination (S520: no), the process returns. If S515 or S520 is affirmative (S515: yes, S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. According to the determination order of S515 and S520, the second reservation storage preferentially determines whether or not it is correct.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S525). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the fluctuation time of the special figure and the usual figure is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second start port 12 is extended more than usual. When the value is 0, the main controller 80 determines that the time is short (open extension). If S525 is negative, that is, if the time is short (open extended) state (S525: no), the processing in the short time (open extended) state is performed, but in the high-probability gaming state, the variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern described above. However, the description is omitted because only the contents of (1) are different (the change time is short) and there is no difference from the prior art.

  If S525 is affirmative (S525: yes), the shift processing of the first or second reserved memory to be determined is performed (S530). As a result, the oldest first or second reserved memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the first or second reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S535), the determination is made by comparing the jackpot determination random number value in the reserved storage that is the target of the determination with a preset determination table. Compared with the judgment value in. Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set in the success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of determination is normal game (probability change flag “0”). If so, comparison is performed using a normal probability use determination table, and if a high-probability gaming state (probability variation flag “1”), comparison is performed using a high probability determination table.

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

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

  Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device for storing the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game for setting the game state (a probabilistic change flag and a time reduction flag for setting the game state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S545, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S560), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory subject to the determination of success / failure Based on the random number, the variation pattern that becomes the variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S565). .

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

  If S540 is negative, that is, loses (S540: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison processing in S535 is a small hit (S575), and if a positive determination (S575: yes), a small hit symbol is selected ( S580) Subsequently, a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S560), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is sub- The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variation display of the effected design is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

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

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

  Although the present embodiment has been described as a configuration in which a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, the confirmation command is not provided, and the pseudo symbol variation effect and the confirmation display are performed in accordance with the variation time specified by the variation instruction command. The number of commands can be suppressed.

  Subsequent to S605, it is determined whether the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S610). If the determination is affirmative (S610: yes), display setting processing for a confirmed symbol (display with a confirmed symbol) (S615), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S620). If the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), 0 is set to the probability variation flag (S625). Following the negative determination of S625 or S620 (S620: no), it is determined whether or not the hour / hour flag is 1, and if the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S635).

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

  On the other hand, if S610 is negative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S610: no), a confirmed symbol display setting process (setting of the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S660), and the probability variation flag is set. 1 is determined (S665). If the determination is affirmative (S665: yes), the probability variation counter is decremented (S670), whether the probability variation counter is 0 (S675), and if the determination is affirmative (S675: yes), The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S680).

  If S680 or S665 or S675 is negative (S665: no, S675: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S685). If it is affirmative (S685: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented (S690). Then, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter is 0 (S695). If the determination is affirmative (S695: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S700). From S665 to S700, every time the special symbol performs a definite display according to the determination of success / failure, the probability variation count that regulates the high-probability gaming state and the short-time state and the short-time counter are counted, and these counters reach a predetermined value. The high probability state and the short time state end.

  Subsequently, if S700 or S685, S695 is a negative determination (S685: no, S695: no), it is determined whether the special symbol that has been confirmed is a small hit symbol (S705), and if it is a positive determination (S705: yes). ), A process for starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S710). Following the negative determination (S705: no) in S650, S710, or S705, a state designation command indicating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S655), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 8, if S510 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 10 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has passed (S750). (S750: no) Return and if the determination is affirmative (S750: yes), as the confirmed symbol display end process (S755), the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to confirm the special symbol. The display is terminated, an instruction is given to the sub integrated control device 83 to terminate the fixed display of the pseudo symbol, and the process returns.

  In this embodiment, a command (state designation command) for designating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the end of each special symbol change (at the time of final display). The state designation command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the time of the determination of the validity (at the start of the special figure change), whereby the state instruction command at the start and end of the change in the single determination process. May be transmitted twice.

  Next, the change instruction command reception processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether a change instruction command has been received (S800). If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S805), and is decremented from the reserved storage number counter included in the sub integrated control device 83 (S810). Based on the content of the change instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S805, a process of selecting one effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 from among a plurality of effect modes included in the sub-integrated control device 83. Perform (S815), instruct the production symbol control measure 82 to change the selected pseudo symbol (S820), and return. An effect pattern of an operation instruction effect that displays an effect symbol, which will be described later (the type of effect symbol that is temporarily displayed and confirmed), is one of the effects selected in the effect mode selection process in S815.

  Next, using the timing chart shown in FIG. 12, the relationship between the temporary display period, the fixed display period, and the operation effective period of the operation means of the effect symbol during pseudo symbol variation will be described. The timing chart of FIG. 12 is a pattern for performing an operation instruction effect (corresponding to the operation instruction effect of the present invention) that prompts the user to operate one of the operation means from among the first effect button 67, the second effect button 68, and the lever 100. Effective period of the temporary display and finalization display of the effect symbol that becomes the operation instruction effect after the start of fluctuation, and the actual operation validity of the operation means that is prompted to operate (the operation means corresponding to the effect display that has been confirmed and displayed) Period.

  Although the details of the effect symbol will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the effect symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the operation instruction effect are the operations of the first effect button 67, the second effect button 68, and the lever 100. By using the schematic form of the means, each operation means is suggested by the display, and by performing the “determined display (corresponding to the confirmed display of the present invention)” of the effect design, the operation means corresponding to each effect design The player is prompted to perform the operation.

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

  When the temporary display is started from A in the figure and a predetermined time t has passed, the “provisional display” of the effect design is ended at the same time as the operation effective period of the first effect button 67, the second effect button 68, or the lever 100 is reached, The “definite display” of the effect design is started (B). This “determined display” is performed until the operation valid period ends or until the operation means that prompted the operation by the “determined display” of the effect symbol is actually operated.

  During the “provisional display” period, the operation valid period is not reached no matter which operation means the player operates, so no processing according to the operation is performed. However, it may be notified according to the operation that temporary display is being performed or that the operation effective period has not been reached. By giving such notification, troubles (complaints such as no change in operation, etc.) can be prevented in advance. Further, in this embodiment, when the operation means suggested by the effect symbol is operated during the final display of the effect symbol, the effect display on the effect symbol display device 6 changes according to the operation (FIG. 16 ( 4-1) (see 4-2)).

  A configuration in which the operation effective period is started during the temporary display period is also conceivable. In this case, it may be operated with the operating means and expectation shown on the temporary display, or it may be operated after obtaining accurate information after waiting for the confirmation display, or freely selected according to the player's mood Is possible.

  Next, the relationship between the types of effect symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and the jackpot expectation level of each effect symbol will be described using the diagram shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment has seven types of effect symbols. Each production symbol is configured in a display form schematically representing the corresponding operation means, and a progress bar indicating the operation effective period of the operation means that is effective simultaneously with the display is displayed at the bottom of the schematic diagram. Perform “determined display”. Therefore, it can be understood that the effect design having no progress bar at the bottom is being “temporarily displayed”.

  There are two types of effect symbols corresponding to the first effect button 67: the first effect symbol 1 (1) and the first effect symbol 2 (2) configured by the schematic diagram of the first effect button 67. No. 1 has the lowest jackpot expectation when the display is confirmed among the seven types of effect symbols, and the first effect symbol 2 is an effect symbol having a higher jackpot expectation level than the first effect symbol 1. Accordingly, the first effect symbol 1 and the first effect symbol 2 correspond to the “first effect symbol having a low jackpot expectation level and the second effect symbol having a higher jackpot expectation level” in the present invention.

  There are two types of effect symbols corresponding to the second effect button 68: the second effect symbol 1 (3) and the second effect symbol 2 (4) configured by the schematic diagram of the second effect button 68. 1 is a jackpot expectation degree when the display is confirmed and is higher than the first effect symbol 1, and the second effect symbol 2 is an effect symbol having a higher jackpot expectation level than the first effect symbol 2.

  There are three types of effects corresponding to the lever 100: the third effect symbol 1 (5), the third effect symbol 2 (6), and the third effect symbol 3 (7), which are configured by the schematic diagram of the lever 100. In the case of the 3 effect design 1, when the final display is confirmed, the jackpot expectation level is higher than that of the second effect design 1, and the 3rd effect design 2 has a higher jackpot expectation level than the second effect design 2. Among the seven types of effect designs, the effect design with the highest expectation level for jackpots is obtained.

  Therefore, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, or the second effect symbol and the third effect symbol, the first effect symbol and the third effect symbol are “the first effect symbol having a low jackpot expectation compared to the present invention”. And the second effect symbol having a higher expectation level for jackpots ”. As described above, even if the same first effect design has a different expectation level, even if different operation means are provided and each has a design, it is a target if the expectation level is different. Moreover, the case where it switches from the 1st effect symbol 2 to the 3rd effect 1 etc. can also be considered, and it can also consider changing using the difference in an operation means or the difference in a symbol. In addition, when the operation means are different, an effect of switching the effect symbol can be considered even when the degree of expectation is the same or almost the same. In this case, the degree of expectation does not change, but since the object to be operated is simply changed from the temporary display to the final display, it is possible to surprise the player.

  Next, an effect display example displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. FIG. 14 is a display example showing the situation when the symbol is changed, and (1) is a display example showing the screen configuration at the time of normal change. In this case, the center of the screen becomes a pseudo symbol display area, and the pseudo symbols in the left and right are scrolled in the vertical direction from top to bottom in response to the variation of the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The lower left of the screen is the first reserved symbol display area, and the lower right is the second reserved symbol display area, and the reserved symbols are displayed in the respective areas according to the number of reserved memories.

  (2) is a display example showing a temporary display state of a pseudo symbol. In this display example, while the left and right pseudo symbols are temporarily displayed with the same symbol, the middle pseudo symbol is in a state where the scroll is fluctuating, but the left and right pseudo symbols are shaken up and down (stopped on the confirmation display section). Tentative display (temporary stop) in the state of not yet) suggests the possibility that the type of pseudo-symbol will still change (possibility to start re-variation). The temporary display effect performed by the pseudo symbol is selected in S815 based on the contents of the received variation instruction command and the distributed random number extracted in S805, and is an effect display performed according to the variation time indicated by the variation instruction command. .

  15 and 16 are display examples showing the flow of the operation instruction effect for performing “provisional display” and “confirmed display” of the effect symbols. 2 (1) in FIG. 15 shows a state where the first effect symbol 1 is “provisionally displayed” during the variation of the pseudo symbol. In this case, the pseudo symbol display area in the center of the screen is reduced and moved to the right corner of the screen, and the first effect symbol 1 schematically representing the first effect button 67 is displayed in the center of the screen (A in FIG. 12). Time). At this time, since the progress bar (remaining time meter) indicating the operation valid time is not displayed, it is understood that the state is the “temporary display” state. In addition, during the temporary display, even if the first effect button 67 suggested by the first effect symbol 1 is operated, the display on the effect symbol display device 6 does not change according to the operation.

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

  In addition, this effect is an effect that suggests an increase in the jackpot expectation while suggesting the same operating means in the “temporarily displayed” effect symbol and the “determined display” effect symbol, and the jackpot expectation is lower than that An operation instruction effect effect pattern including a first effect symbol 1 and a first effect symbol 2 having a higher jackpot expectation in comparison with the first effect symbol 1 after temporarily displaying the first effect symbol 1 I can say that.

  In the operation instruction effect that changes from “provisional display” of 2 (1) to “confirmed display” of 2 (2-1), the first effect symbol 1 appears and appears as if it is confirmed and displayed as it is. By confirming and displaying the symbol 2, it can be seen that the degree of expectation of jackpot has increased, and the player can enjoy joy as well as surprise.

  2 (2-2) in FIG. 15 shows a state in which the second effect symbol 2 is “determined display” from the “provisional display” state in (1). In this case, the first effect symbol 1 that has been “provisionally displayed” in the center of the screen changes to the second effect symbol 2 and, like (2-1), the character (Tatsuyoshi Bear), the character string (the “button” Press! ”), A downward arrow that prompts the operation, and a progress bar (remaining time meter) appear at the same time, so that it can be seen that the“ determined display ”in which the operation of the operation means suggested by the displayed effect symbol is effective. Therefore, (2-1) differs from “2-1” in that the type of operation means suggesting the operation is different.

  In addition, this effect is an effect that suggests an increase in jackpot expectation while suggesting different means of operation between the “temporarily displayed” effect symbol and the “determined display” effect symbol, and the jackpot expectation is lower than It can be said that it is an effect pattern of an operation instruction effect that includes a first effect symbol 1 and a second effect symbol 2 that has a higher expectation of jackpot compared to the first effect symbol 1 that is temporarily displayed after the first effect symbol 1 is temporarily displayed. .

  In this way, when the second effect design suggesting a different operation means from the “provisional display” of (1) is “determined display”, the second effect design 2 having a higher expectation than the second effect design 1 is displayed as “ “Confirmed display” may be considered. In addition, it is conceivable that (1) to (2-1) are “provisional display”, and (2-2) in the third stage is “confirmed display”, and (2-2) is also “provisional display”. As the “display”, it may be considered that the “definite display” is not performed until the third effect symbol (1) shown in FIG. 16 (3) appears.

  By changing the “temporary display” effect design in this way, it is not easy to know at what stage the final display will be performed, and even if an effect design with a low expectation level is displayed first, the expectation level will gradually increase. Can give a greater sense of expectation. Further, the flow of the operation instruction effect shown in the display example is one of a plurality of effect patterns, and the “definite display” of the first effect display 1 is performed from the “provisional display” of the first effect symbol 1. Alternatively, from the “provisional display” of the third effect design 3 to the “determined display” of the third effect design 3, the effect that the degree of expectation decreases due to the change of the effect design mode (for example, the second display) There may be a “provisional display” of the effect design 2 to a “definite display” of the first effect design 1.

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

  In addition, although the present embodiment has been described with the configuration in which the effect symbol is switched once, a configuration in which the effect symbol is switched not only in two stages but also in multiple stages may be employed. The player can maintain his expectation because there is a possibility of further switching even if the desired design symbol is not displayed once switched.

  17 in FIG. 17 is a display example when a plurality of effect symbols are simultaneously displayed as “temporary display”. 17 (1) in FIG. 17 shows a temporary display effect of a pattern that suggests an operation means having the same effect symbol displayed at the same time. In the example, the first effect symbol 1 and the first effect symbol 2 are the same. Different effect buttons suggesting the operating means (in this case, the first effect button 67) are simultaneously “temporarily displayed”, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the effect symbols is “determined display”. In the example, different effect designs suggesting the first effect button 67 are displayed simultaneously, but different effect designs suggesting the second effect button 68 may be temporarily displayed simultaneously, or different effect designs suggesting the lever 100 may be displayed simultaneously. It may be temporarily displayed at the same time.

  17 (2) in FIG. 17 shows a temporary display effect of a pattern that suggests different operating means for the effect symbols to be displayed simultaneously. In the example, the first effect symbol 1 indicating the first effect button 67 and the second effect symbol 67 are shown. The second effect symbol 1 indicating the effect button 68 is “temporarily displayed” at the same time, and one of them is “definitely displayed”. In this case, the first effect symbol indicating the first effect button 67 and the third effect symbol indicating the lever 100 may be “temporarily displayed” at the same time, or the second effect symbol indicating the second effect button 68, You may "provisionally display" the 3rd production | presentation symbol which shows the lever 100 simultaneously.

  17 (3) in FIG. 17 is a display example in the case where the effect symbols corresponding to all the operation means (three types in this embodiment) are simultaneously temporarily displayed (roulette effect). In the display example, the first effect symbol 1 indicating the first effect button 67, the second effect symbol 1 indicating the second effect button 68, and the third effect symbol 1 indicating the lever 100 correspond to all operation means. An effect of “temporarily displaying” the effect symbols at the same time and “determining” one of them is shown. In this way, by displaying the design symbols corresponding to all the operation means at the same time, and directing the process until the production design of which one is selected is confirmed and displayed, a new enjoyment point for the player Can be granted.

  In the present embodiment, a description has been given of a configuration in which any effect symbol is selected at the time of fixed display, but a configuration in which a plurality of effect symbols are selected at the time of fixed display is also possible. When a plurality of operation means become effective, the player may select and operate a favorite operation means, and if possible, the plurality of operation means can be operated simultaneously.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. The flow of the operation instruction effect from “provisional display” (1) to “confirmed display” (2-1) shown in FIG. This is an effect pattern for confirming and displaying an effect symbol (first effect symbol 2) having a high degree of expectation after the provisional display. In this case, the effect symbol for which the provisional display and the confirmation display are both performed is the same operation means (first 1 directing button 67). On the other hand, in the case of the flow of the operation instruction effect in which the fixed display of (2-2) is performed from the temporary display of (1), an effect design (first effect design 1) having a lower expectation than that in the same manner is temporarily displayed. Then, it is an effect pattern in which a highly anticipated effect symbol (second effect symbol 2) is confirmed and displayed, but this is a temporary display by displaying an effect symbol that suggests different operating means in the temporary display and the confirmed display. The magnitude of the change in the display mode from the confirmation display to the final display is an effect that expects a further great change in the big hit expectation.

  Furthermore, the lever 100 is an operation unit that performs an operation different from the other two operation units (an operation of pulling down the operation to be pressed), and the amount of movement of the hand that is moved to operate becomes larger than that of the other two operation units. Therefore, when the third effect symbol is displayed in the final display after the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol is displayed in the temporary display of the effect symbol, the difference between the movement amount of the operating hand and the operation amount of the operation means This is a production pattern that can be expected to change the degree of expectation.

  Moreover, although demonstrated as a display effect for operating one operation means, you may use for the display effect which operates several operation means. In that case, it is conceivable to change the order of the operation procedures between the temporary display and the confirmation display, or to change the combination of the operation means. For example, in the case of an operation procedure, by displaying the provisional display so as to operate the operation means arranged on the left after operating the operation means arranged on the right, by displaying in the reverse order at the confirmation display The player can easily make a mistake in the operation order, and the operation effect can be made with a sense of tension. Also, when changing the combination of the operating means, an operating procedure for operating the right button and then pressing the left button twice while in the fixed display while instructing to temporarily press the left button. If it is changed to, an operation mistake can be induced as in the case of the operation order, and the operation means with a sense of tension can be obtained.

  In addition, the operation effective period has been described using the progress bar (remaining time meter). However, it may be indicated by the transparency of the effect symbol, the sound, the lamp, the display mode of the effect display, and the like. In that case, a progress bar (remaining time meter) may be displayed from the temporary display stage. However, since the operation valid period has not started, the remaining time indicated by the bar does not decrease.

  In addition to the provisional display and the final display in the display pattern of the effect design, a configuration in which the temporary display and the final display are displayed according to the light emission color and operation mode of the actual presentation button is also conceivable. For example, if the stage button is flashing white and the temporary display period is set to indicate that the display has been confirmed when the flashing changes to lit, the luminescent color may be changed when the lamp is lit, or different operating means may be lit. Thus, the player can enjoy which operation means is lit.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, the operation means that can be operated by the player, and the operation that prompts the operation means to operate by displaying the effect design suggesting the operation means on the effect display device. By providing at least an effect pattern that includes an instruction effect and that displays a first effect symbol with a relatively high jackpot expectation level after a temporary display of a first effect symbol with a relatively low jackpot expectation level. It can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player and an effect display device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st start opening 12 2nd start opening 14 Extra prize opening 17 Gate 67 1st presentation button 68 2nd presentation button 80 Main control device 82 Production design control apparatus 83 Sub integrated control apparatus 100 Lever

Claims (1)

Based on the random number extracted due to the entrance to the predetermined entrance provided in the game area, whether or not to generate a special game advantageous to the player, lottery, and the result of the lottery is displayed on the display device A ball game machine that displays and displays
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
An operation instruction effect that prompts an operation of the operation means by displaying an effect design suggesting the operation means on the display device,
The stage design comprises a plurality of stage designs with different expectations for the special game,
The operation instruction effect includes an effect pattern in which a confirmation display is performed after a temporary display for temporarily displaying the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times,
The production pattern is
Wherein when a plurality of times the temporary display, a pattern going temporarily displayed once the temporary displaying high performance symbol of the expected degree than performance symbol has,
A bullet ball game machine comprising at least a pattern for confirming and displaying an effect design having a higher expectation than the temporarily displayed effect design when performing the final display .

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