JP2012239733A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To apply an impact to a player and to perform a performance wherein a load on eyes of the player is suppressed, in a game machine including a display device.SOLUTION: A decoration display device 41 can display one of a flat image and a stereoscopic image. A performance control means 300 can execute a flat image performance using the flat image and a stereoscopic image performance using the stereoscopic image as display content in the decoration display device 41, determines a maximum separation distance between a display face 41a and the stereoscopic image in the stereoscopic image performance of a variable display game when performing the stereoscopic image performance of the variable display game when performing the stereoscopic image performance in the variable display game, displays the stereoscopic image on the decoration display device 41 in a separation distance less than the maximum separation distance to start the stereoscopic image performance, and includes a stereoscopic image adjustment means 300 capable of changing the separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display face 41a such that the separation distance gradually approaches the maximum separation distance based on satisfaction of a prescribed condition.

Description

  The present invention includes a display device capable of displaying a variable display game that fluctuates a plurality of identification information, and can generate a special game state advantageous to a player when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a special result. Related to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game that fluctuates a plurality of pieces of identification information, one that can generate a pseudo-continuous mode in which the fluctuation and stop of the identification information are repeated a plurality of times during a single variable display game. Are known.
In addition, as an example of such a gaming machine, a decorative lamp is provided around the game board, and the light emission mode (color and blinking) of the lamp is controlled differently from normal each time the pseudo continuous mode occurs. There is described a gaming machine that enhances the effect when the pseudo continuous mode is continued and reduces the processing load of the control by synchronizing the fluctuation of the identification information and the light emission control of the lamp (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2010-022540 A

However, an effect that changes the light emission mode of the lamp is now widely performed, and it has been difficult to give a novel impact to a player who has become accustomed to such an effect.
For example, 3D (stereoscopic) display for recognizing a pattern or the like as a stereoscopic image using the binocular parallax can be considered as a method for giving an impact to the effect. This increases the burden on the player's eyes.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and includes a variable display game for changing a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a display device capable of displaying an effect performed in accordance with the variable display game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving an impact to a player and performing an effect with reduced burden on the player's eyes.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A decoration display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information; a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in a start winning area of a game ball flowing down the game area; Production control means for performing display control of the variable display game based on command information from the game control means,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
The decorative display device includes:
It is possible to display either a planar image that is visually recognized at a position that matches the display surface, and a stereoscopic image that is visually recognized before or after the display surface, or at a position separated from the front or back.
The production control means includes
As display contents in the decoration display device, it is possible to execute a planar image effect using the planar image and a stereoscopic image effect using the stereoscopic image,
When performing the stereoscopic image effect in the variable display game, the maximum separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface in the stereoscopic image effect of the variable display game is determined, and the stereoscopic image is displayed at a separation distance less than the maximum separation distance. Display an image on the decorative display device to start a stereoscopic image effect,
It is characterized by comprising a stereoscopic image adjustment means capable of gradually changing the separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface so as to gradually approach the maximum separation distance based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

According to the invention of claim 1,
When starting a stereoscopic image effect, the stereoscopic image is not suddenly displayed at the position of the maximum separation distance from the display surface, but is displayed at a position closer to the display surface than the position of the maximum separation distance, and the stereoscopic image is displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It approaches the position of the maximum separation distance. Since the separation distance gradually changes in steps as described above, it is possible to suppress the burden on the player's vision even when performing a stereoscopic effect with impact.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
Provided with a pseudo-continuous effect control means capable of generating a pseudo-continuous effect state for performing an effect of repeatedly changing and stopping the identification information a plurality of times during a single variable display game when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The stereoscopic image adjusting means includes
The predetermined condition is satisfied when the variation of the identification information is repeated by the pseudo continuous effect control means, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image can be changed.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the continuation of the pseudo-continuous effect state, the separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface changes as the identification information is repeatedly stopped and fluctuated. It can enhance interest.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means includes
Start memory holding means capable of extracting a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as the start memory of the variable display game Prepared,
The production control means includes
When a plurality of start memories are stored in the start memory holding means, a continuous effect control means capable of generating a continuous effect state for continuously performing effects over a plurality of variable display games is provided,
The stereoscopic image adjusting means includes
When the continuous production state is continuously executed by the continuous production control means, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image can be changed.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the continuous production state continuing, the distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface also changes as the continuous production state continues, so that the interest of the game is further enhanced. Can do.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
External operation means for directing intervention that can be operated by the player,
An external operation detection means for detecting an operation mode of the external operation means,
The stereoscopic image adjusting means includes
The predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined operation mode is detected by the external operation detection means during a predetermined operation valid period, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image effect can be changed.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the distance of the three-dimensional symbols is changed by the player performing a predetermined operation using the external operation means, the player himself is involved in the production contents and the game. Sense of being able to increase, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When the stereoscopic image effect is executed, an image suggesting a display state of the stereoscopic image in the position of the maximum separation distance is displayed on the decorative display device together with the stereoscopic image.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since it is suggested how far the three-dimensional symbol can be separated, the player can know how far the current three-dimensional symbol is and the predetermined condition. In order to establish, the game will be actively performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give an impact to a player in a gaming machine equipped with a variable display game that changes a plurality of pieces of identification information and a display device that can display an effect performed in accordance with the variable display game. In addition, it is possible to produce an effect with reduced burden on the player's eyes.

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board provided in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure explaining the principle which performs a three-dimensional display in the display apparatus provided in the game board of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of main processing in game control executed by a game microcomputer of the game control device of FIG. 4. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the main process of FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of timer interrupt processing in game control executed by the game microcomputer of the game control device of FIG. 4. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of 1st scene control processing among the presentation control performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch command reception process performed during the 1st scene control process of FIG. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the pending | holding symbol displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining the prior stage effect distribution table used by the prefetch command reception process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the starting memory display change process performed during the prefetch command reception process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior production displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining the movement of the three-dimensional reservation symbol during the production of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the process during a change performed during the 1st scene control process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the 3D effect setting process performed during the process during a fluctuation | variation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start memory | storage display area change process 1 performed during the 3D effect setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start memory | storage display area change process 2 performed during the 3D effect setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification (3D effect setting process 2) of the 3D effect setting process performed during the process in the process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3D effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3D effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3D effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3D effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3D effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining the specific structure for making the stereoscopic effect of the stereo image displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. 2 stand out. It is a figure explaining the specific structure for making the stereoscopic effect of the stereo image displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. 2 stand out. It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the pop-out amount change effect process performed during the process during a fluctuation | variation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the pop-out amount change effect execution process performed during the pop-out amount change effect process of FIG. It is a figure explaining the pop-out amount of the pseudo | simulation continuous symbol and special symbol which are displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a modification of the pop-out amount change effect execution process executed during the pop-out amount change effect process of FIG. 34 (pop-out amount change effect execution process 2). It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the pop-out amount change effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure explaining the specific structure of the pre-glass operation sensor provided in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure explaining the principle which the glass front operation sensor of FIG. 43 detects a motion of an object. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the hand-holding effect setting process performed during the process during a fluctuation | variation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the sensor effect execution process performed during the hand-holding effect setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the hand-holding effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the hand-holding effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the hand-holding effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the hand-holding effect displayed on the display apparatus of FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes an opening / closing frame (inner frame) 12, and the opening / closing frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the opening / closing frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the open / close frame 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the opening / closing frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the opening / closing frame 12, it was paid out from an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and a ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the game machine 10. An upper tray ball outlet (not shown) through which game balls flow out, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a hitting ball launcher, and the like are provided. . Further, a push button (external operation means) 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Furthermore, a key (not shown) for opening and closing the opening / closing frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the opening / closing frame 12.

  A plurality of pre-glass operation sensors (operation detection means) 29 are provided in the vicinity of the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) in the glass frame 15. The details of the pre-glass operation sensor 29 and effects (hands holding effects) using this sensor will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. In addition, when the player operates the push button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a game area 32 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a frame-shaped center case 40 having an opening 40a is disposed. A display device (decorative display device) 41 is attached to an opening 40 a provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the display surface 41a of the display device 41 and to protrude forward from the display surface 41a.

Various three-dimensional actors 40 d are provided on the upper and right sides of the center case 40.
Further, a stage 40b is formed at the lower part of the center case 40 so as to project forward, and a warp that communicates the outside and the inside (opening 40a) of the center case 40 on the left side of the center case 40. A flow path 40c is formed. Thereby, it is possible to guide the game ball flowing down the outside of the center case 40 into the opening 40a and roll it on the stage 40b in the left-right direction. Further, a flow path switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the warp flow path 40c is provided in the warp flow path 40c.

  The display device (decorative display device) 41 is configured by a device having a display surface 41a such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In the area (display area) where the image of the display surface 41a can be displayed, a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed. In the display area, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is played. In the display area, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed.

  The display device 41 is configured to display a special symbol or effect image for a variable display game in a three-dimensional (three-dimensional) manner. In this embodiment, a parallax barrier method is adopted as a method for performing stereoscopic display.

  FIG. 3 shows the principle of stereoscopic display by a parallax barrier display device. 3A shows the image display unit of the display device 41 from above, and the vertical direction in FIG. 3A corresponds to the horizontal direction of the display device 41. FIG. Image data processing is performed so that the left image L and the right image R are alternately displayed on the pixels in the horizontal direction of the liquid crystal panel 42 of the display device 41. The left image L is an image corresponding to the left eye of the player, and the right image R is an image corresponding to the right eye of the player. A backlight unit (not shown) is disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 42 to illuminate the liquid crystal panel from behind.

A parallax barrier unit 43 is disposed in front of the liquid crystal panel 42 (to the right in the drawing). In this parallax barrier section 43, barriers 43a and slits 43b are alternately provided. The barrier 43a is a closed portion and blocks light from the liquid crystal panel 42, and the slit 43b is an opening portion and extends from the liquid crystal panel 42. The slit 43b is formed at a predetermined pitch so that light can pass therethrough. Therefore, a portion between the slit 43b and the slit 43b serves as a barrier 43a to block a part of the image, and by positioning the player's eye at a predetermined position, only the right image R for the right eye is placed on the right eye. The left eye can see only the left image L for the left eye. As a result, for the player, as shown in FIG. 3B, the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 42 can be seen three-dimensionally at a position spaced forward from the display surface 41a.
Therefore, the display device 41 is configured to be able to display a planar image visually recognized on the display surface 41a and a stereoscopic image visually recognized at a position before or after the display surface 41a or separated in the front-rear direction. become.

Further, by controlling the display of the right image R and the left image L so as to change the parallax caused by the right image R and the left image L, it is possible to change the pop-out amount of the stereoscopically displayed image (for example, FIG. 36).
Note that the 3D display method is not limited to the parallax barrier method, but other methods such as a lenticular method and a frame sequential method (in this case, each gaming machine is equipped with dedicated glasses). May be adopted.

Returning to the description of FIG. On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 of the game board 30, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning awards 35,.

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening (start winning area) 36 for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game. An ordinary variable winning device (general power: start winning area) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in and having a second start winning opening is provided.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is normally held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4) as a drive device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 4) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.
Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure start gate 34 are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game constituted by
Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, and an error indicator (third gaming state indicator) that displays an error in which the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. 58) A round number display 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 start memory display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 start memory display 55 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure 1 start memory. It is displayed in the same manner as the display 54.

  The general-purpose start memory display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general-purpose start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general-purpose display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred.
For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the third gaming status indicator 58 (error indicator) turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the jackpot probability when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. When the state is a high probability state, the lamp is turned on.

  For example, the round number indicator 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. . The round number display 59 may be a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by (see FIG. 4), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the open / close frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the normal start prize is displayed on the memory display section 56 (general chart start memory display) for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the memory display units 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 start memory display, special figure 2 start memory display). At the same time, it is displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40 as reserved symbols R1 to R4 (see, for example, FIG. 18A).

The game control device 100 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. When the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in a special state or in a special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a and the flow path switch include a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Used). A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the opening / closing frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board, game control means) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer). A data bus 140 that connects between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130; a CPU 110 having the input unit 111; an input unit 120 having an input port; an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver; Etc.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be exchanged when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Special 4 reach etc. are set.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate and output control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, drive signals for solenoids and display devices, and the like, and the entire gaming machine 10 Control.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  In addition, the input unit 120 includes a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the opening / closing frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the start winning opening 36 converted by the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the opening and closing frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input from the production control device 300 side to the game control device 100, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch that does not require processing, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is effect control means for controlling the display of the variable display game based on command information from the game control means (game control device 100), and from the amusement chip (IC) in the same manner as the game microcomputer 111. A main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1stCPU 311, and video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2ndCPU 312 A VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b are provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided in the open / close frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A variation stop command, a big hit end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and an opening / closing frame 12. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling the frame decoration device 18 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided, and a board effect device 44 (for example, a display device 41) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display in FIG. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the motor and the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a switch 25 a built in the push button 25 provided in the opening / closing frame 12, an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44, and the glass frame 15. A switch input circuit 336 that detects the on / off state of the provided glass front operation sensor 29 and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311, and an audio that drives the upper speaker 19 a provided in the opening / closing frame 12 An amplifier circuit 337a composed of a power amplifier and the like, and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided in the open / close frame 12 are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are set in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information (identification symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display 53, a process for displaying a normal-variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53 and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated so that the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are predetermined. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above.
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

Further, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C or the like, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation is stored. A random hit value for determining the big hit of the display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variable display game is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored in the RAM 111C or the like based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, the second special figure variable display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information (identification symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process of displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1) from the opening of the big prize opening. A control (cycle) in which a grand prize opening is opened until one of the following conditions is achieved, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 or 2 times). Play).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 is a main process (mainly see FIGS. 6 and 7) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 8).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and OFF data for outputting no output to all output ports is output (steps S6 and S7). Also, a serial port (a port that is preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply apparatus 400 is ON (step S9). Here, when it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), the value of the data in the power failure inspection area 1 among the power failure inspection areas provided in the RWM is checked (step S10). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power outage inspection area 1 is normal power outage inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the value of the data in the power outage inspection area 2 is checked (step S12), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13).
If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a process of calculating data called a checksum (step S14) is performed. The calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (step S15), and it is determined whether or not the values match (step S16).

  If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 7 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19).
Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is a high probability (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S21), and then the high information provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the probability notification LED (error indicator 58) is saved in the area (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, the process of clearing all work areas before the access prohibited area in the RAM used by the CPU 111A (step S24), the access prohibited area After the process of clearing all the stack areas later (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). Then, a time value for outputting the external information related to clearing the RWM is set (step S27), a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 (step S28) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. move on.

In step S29, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs processing to start the circuit.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, a timer interrupt signal and a random number having a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is checked is set (step S34). Then, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to step S33, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is continued for the set number of checks (step S36). And when it determines with not having been continued (step S36; No), it returns to step S35 and repeats determination (loop process) of whether the power failure generate | occur | produced. If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all output ports are turned OFF. A process of outputting data (step S38) is performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S40), and the power supply of the RWM After the process of calculating the checksum at the time of blocking (step S41), the calculated checksum is saved in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. And wait for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. Thus, by saving the check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure or the like is correct. Whether or not the game machine 10 is backed up can be determined when the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.
Next, input processing of various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S52) I do.
Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, ordinary electric power SOL37c) or the like is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. )I do.
Next, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A winning opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing the opening / closing frame 12 and the glass frame 15 or the like is performed.
Next, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.
Details of the special figure game process (step S58) will be described later.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display games and various information related to games to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 (step S61), and an external information editing process for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (step S62) I do.
Then, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63) is performed, a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S63). S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In this start port switch monitoring process, if a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted and based on the winnings. Prior to the start of the special figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a winning is determined in advance.
The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether or not it is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), the special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) for acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table is performed.
Next, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special figure game process number.

  If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

  Also, if the special figure game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure is changing to set the stop display time of the special figure or to set the information necessary for performing the special figure display process. Processing (step A10) is performed.

  In addition, when the special figure game process number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special figure display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. I do.

  Also, if the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) to be performed is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set. A process for opening a special prize opening (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the special prize remaining ball process is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, or a big hit end process The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

  If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, the big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.

Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed.
Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) related to the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the special figure game process is performed. finish.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.
Therefore, the game control device 100 functions as a game control unit that controls the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area of the game balls flowing down the gaming area.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1) is prepared, and information on hold by the start port 1 is set. After preparing the table (step A111), the special figure start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated so that a game ball can be won ( If it is determined in step A113) that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A114), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (Step A115).
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting a start opening prize effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared. Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A116), the special start port switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
Further, when it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is also terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitoring target starter switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose starter switch common process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and it is determined whether or not the output count overflows (step S207).

When it is determined in step S207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is saved in the start signal output number area of the RWM (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the output count has overflowed (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) is updated (+1). Processing (step A211) is performed.
Next, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed.

Next, after performing the process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216).
Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the jackpot symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218).

Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 1 save area (step A219), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 2 save area. Then, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 3 save area (step A221). Various random numbers saved in steps A216 and A218 to A221 become one start-up memory. Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.
Therefore, the RAM 111C of the game control measure 100 extracts a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and serves as the start memory of the variable display game. It functions as a start memory holding means capable of storing a predetermined number at the upper limit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. Is checked (step A223), and it is determined whether the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step S224).

If it is determined in step S224 that the input is for the start port 1 switch 36a (step A224; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A225), and command setting processing (step A226). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A224 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A224; No), the special figure start port switch common process is also terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A231), and whether or not the condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied. Is determined (step S232).
Here, “the condition under which the pre-reading effect may be executed” is that the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a, or the start port switch Is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normally variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the normally variable winning device 37 is not being supported (during the short-time operation state), and It means that it is not in big hit. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

If it is determined in step A232 that the condition for executing the prefetch effect is not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S232 that the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), the big hit determination process (step A233) is performed, and the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 Is a big hit (step A234).

If it is determined in step S234 that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored is set (step A235). ), The jackpot symbol random number is checked, the corresponding jackpot information table is acquired, set (step A236), and the process proceeds to step A238.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S234 that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A238.

Then, in step A238, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (a jackpot information table or a loss information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A238).
Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command (game result information) is acquired from the set information table, and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A239).

Next, a start opening prize flag of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared (step A240), a start opening winning effect command setting table to be monitored is prepared (step A241), special figure information setting processing (step A242), and the latter half. A variation pattern setting process (step A243) and a variation pattern setting process (step A244) are performed.
Next, a start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the second half variation number value is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (game result information) ( Step A246) and command setting processing (step A247) are performed.
Next, the start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A248), a command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.
Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 determines in advance the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory holding means (game control apparatus 100), and game result information Game result advance determination means for generating (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command), and effect control means using the game result information generated by the game result advance determination means (game control device 100) as advance determination information It functions as a prior determination information transmission means that can be transmitted to the (production control device 300).

  Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the 1st scene control process. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation symbol command including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. , Prefetch command reception processing (step B79) for performing processing based on the fall information command). Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (falling information command, probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the prefetch command reception process (step B79) in the first scene control process described above. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether there is a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (start opening prize presentation command and start opening winning presentation symbol command: advance determination information) (step B111). Here, when there is no corresponding start memory (step B112; No), a start memory display change process (step B130) is performed, and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. Details of the start memory display change process will be described later. On the other hand, when there is a corresponding start memory (step B112; Yes), it is determined whether or not a prior determination command has been received from the game control device 100 (step B113).

Here, if it determines with not receiving the prior determination command (step B113; No), a start memory display change process (step B130) will be performed, and the said prefetch command reception process will be complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prior determination command has been received (step B113; Yes), the content of the received prior determination command is saved in the corresponding start storage area of the RWM in the next step B114.
Next, the symbol information in the startup memory, that is, the information for specifying the reserved symbol to be displayed on the display device 41 is acquired from the received startup opening prize winning design command (step B115). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the start-up storage is “displacement” (step B116). Here, when it is determined that it is “disconnected” (step B116; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power transmission is being supported (time reduction state) (step B117). Here, when it is determined that the power transmission is being supported (step B117; Yes), the pre-effect distribution table 3 is set (step B118), and when it is determined that the power transmission is not being supported (step B117; No). Then, the pre-effect distribution table 1 is set (step B119).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B116 that it is not “displacement” (step B116; No), it is determined whether or not general power support is being performed (step B120). Here, when it is determined that the power transmission is being supported (step B120; Yes), the prior effect distribution table 4 is set (step B121), and when it is determined that the power transmission is not being supported (step B120; No). The pre-effect distribution table 2 is set (step B122).

  Here, the prior performance distribution table and the prior performance (notice notification) whose contents are determined based on this table will be described. Pre-production means changing the display mode of a reserved symbol to a display mode different from normal, and determining the expectation level (for example, what reach is generated) It is an effect that informs the player before the start of the special figure variation display game. The main control microcomputer 311 extracts a random number for determining the pre-production content, and refers to the set pre-production distribution table to determine in which display mode the reserved symbol is displayed.

  FIG. 15 shows the display mode of the reserved symbols. The display mode of the reserved symbols displayed on the display device 41 includes “no prior effect (no white circle on the plane)” indicating that no prior effect is being performed and a prior effect mode indicating that the prior effect is being performed. . The pre-production modes are “2D1 (yellow circle on the plane)”, “2D2 (red circle on the plane)”, “3D1 (small circle on the solid)”, “3D2 (large circle on the solid) in order from the lowest expectation. ) ”. Among these, “3D1” and “3D2” are display modes that appear to pop out stereoscopically by the stereoscopic display function of the display device 41 described above. In this way, by using a three-dimensionally displayed reserved symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a three-dimensional reserved symbol), it is possible to produce a pre-effect that has more impact and can increase the player's expectation. It should be noted that “3D1” and “3D2” differed in the size felt by the player by varying the amount of the retained symbols popped out, but even if different sizes of retained symbols are displayed with the same amount of popped out In addition to the difference in the pop-out amount, the color and shape may be varied.

  FIG. 16 shows the pre-effect distribution tables 1 and 2. Table 1 is used when the result is lost, and Table 2 is used when the result is a big hit. There are two types of pre-production patterns of the reserved symbols in the pre-production, one that continues the same display mode until it is digested, and the other that changes the display mode from the middle based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The pre-production pattern that continues the same display mode includes “no change (no pre-production from the beginning to the end)”, “2D1 from the beginning”, “2D2 from the beginning”, “3D1 from the beginning”, “3D2 from the beginning” There are five types. There are four types of pre-production patterns that change the display mode from the middle: “no pre-production → 2D1”, “no pre-production → 2D2”, “no pre-production → 3D1”, and “no pre-production → 3D2” Everything is initially “no prior performance”.

In the present embodiment, it is set that the game ball is passed through the warp channel 41c as a predetermined condition for changing the display mode of the reserved symbol. That is, when a start memory of a pre-effect pattern whose display mode changes from midway occurs, if the game ball is passed through the warp channel 41c before the start memory is digested, the reserved symbol corresponding to the start memory is stored. The display mode changes to the pre-production mode.
In addition to this, the predetermined condition may be set such that a predetermined number of game balls are won in a predetermined winning opening, a predetermined time has elapsed since the start memory is generated, a specific effect (3D effect: details will be described later), etc. .

When the pre-stage distribution table 1 is set, as shown in FIG. 16A, if the reach system information included in the start opening prize direction command is “no reach” or “normal reach”, “No change” or “2D1 from the beginning” is selected as the pre-production pattern. If the reach system information is “Special 1 reach”, any of “No change”, “2D1 from the beginning”, and “2D2 from the beginning” is selected.
Further, when the reach system information is special 2 reach, any of “No change”, “2D1 from the beginning”, “2D2 from the beginning”, “No advance production → 2D1”, “No advance production → 2D2” Is selected.

Further, when the reach system information is “special 3 reach” or “special 4 reach”, the pre-production modes are “no change”, “2D1 from the beginning”, “2D2 from the beginning”, “3D1 from the beginning” Any one of “3D2 from the beginning”, “No prior effect → 3D1”, and “No prior effect → 3D2” is selected. As described above, in the prior performance distribution table 1, as the reach system with high reliability is set, it becomes possible to select the preliminary performance pattern with high expectation, and the selection rate of the preliminary performance pattern with low reliability decreases. Is set to For this reason, there is a correlation between the reach pattern of the special symbol fluctuation display game corresponding to the display mode of the reserved symbol, that is, the higher the degree of expectation the display mode of the reserved symbol corresponds to the player This means that there is a high possibility that a highly reliable reach will occur in the special figure variation display game.
In addition, even when a prior effect is not performed (a white circle on a plane is displayed), a highly reliable effect is performed with a predetermined probability. This can prevent the player from losing his expectation at the stage of the pre-production, and the advancement of the special-effects variation display game with a highly reliable variation pattern is executed. It will be larger than if done.

  In addition, the special figure fluctuation display game when “special 3 reach” or “special 4 reach” is set as the reach system information is played with a 3D effect (stereoscopic image effect) described later. The two display modes (three-dimensional reserved symbols) of “3D1” and “3D2” can be set only when “special 3 reach” or “special 4 reach” is set as reach system information (variation pattern). It is. That is, the display of the three-dimensional reserved symbol is a notice that the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the reserved symbol will be played in the 3D effect.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the prior performance distribution table 2 is different from the table 1 in the prior performance patterns that can be selected in each reach system and the selection ratio. The setting that the pre-production pattern can be selected is the same.

In addition, here, including the one that continues the same display mode from when it is displayed until it is digested, and the one that changes the display mode from the middle, it is included in the pre-production pattern of the reserved symbol, The display mode may be changed from the middle so that the expected degree is not notified at the beginning of the start memory.
In addition, the reserved symbol that has been in advance from the beginning may be changed to a more advanced appearance in advance (for example, from “2D1” to “3D1”). The display mode may be changed twice or more in the preliminary presentation (for example, “No preliminary presentation” is changed to “3D2” via “2D1”).

Returning again to FIG. When the pre-effect distribution table is set in any of the processes of steps B118, B119, B121, and B122, after acquiring the system information of the start memory reach from the received start opening winning effect command in step B123, From the pre-effect distribution table set in any of steps B118, 119, 121, and 122 and the system information of the reach acquired in step B123, the pre-effect pattern of the reserved symbol in the pre-effect is selected (step B124).
Therefore, the production control device 300 executes the contents (reach system, etc.) of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the preliminary determination information (preliminary production command) transmitted by the preliminary determination information transmission means (game control device 100). ) Functions as an execution content advance determination means for determining before the start of the variable display game.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the pre-production pattern selected in Step B124 includes a pre-production pattern (Step B125), and does not include the pre-production pattern, that is, the pre-production pattern is set to “no change”. If it is present (step B125; No), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, when a prior production mode is included (step B125; Yes), it is determined whether it is the execution timing of a prior production (step B126). Then, when it is the execution timing of the pre-production, that is, when the pre-production pattern selected in Step B124 is the pre-production aspect from the beginning (Step B126; Yes), the advance corresponding to the selected pre-production pattern is performed. The effect mode is set as the display mode of the target reserved symbol (step B127), and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. Thereby, the reserved symbol is displayed on the display device 41 in a pre-effect mode.

  On the other hand, it is not the execution timing of the pre-production, that is, the pre-production pattern selected in step B124 is at least initially set to a display mode of “no pre-production” (including changing to the pre-production mode from the middle). In the case (step B126; No), “no prior effect” is set as the display mode of the target reserved symbol (step B128). As a result, the reserved symbol is displayed on the display device 41 in a display mode of “no prior effect”. Then, the predetermined condition unachieved flag is turned on (step B129), the start memory display change process (step B130) is performed, and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. This predetermined condition unachieved flag indicates whether or not the display pattern of the reserved symbol corresponding to the start-up memory in which the pre-stage pattern including the pre-stage pattern is set is the pre-stage pattern, and this flag is turned on. If it has become, it will be shown that the reservation design with prior production is not in the prior production mode.

  Therefore, the effect control device 300 is based on the fact that the start memory is stored in the start memory holding means (game control device 100), and the decorative display device (display) can recognize the hold symbol corresponding to the start memory so that the player can recognize it. The contents of execution of the corresponding variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the start storage display means to be displayed in the hold display area of the device 41) and the pre-determination result of the execution content pre-determination means (production control device 300) It functions as a prior notice means capable of executing a notice (preliminary production) that suggests a reach system in advance.

[Starting memory display change processing]
FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the start memory display change process (step B130) in the prefetch command reception process described above. In this start memory display change process, first, a pre-effect pattern (“2D1 from the beginning”, “2D2 from the beginning”, “3D1 from the beginning” There is a start-up memory in which “3D2 from the beginning”, “No advance effect → 2D1”, “No advance effect → 2D2”, “No advance effect → 3D1”, or “No advance effect → 3D2”) is selected. If there is no corresponding start memory, that is, there is no start memory, or there is only a start memory in which “no change” is selected as the pre-effect pattern of the reserved symbol (step B132; In No), the start memory display change process is terminated. If there is a corresponding start-up memory (step B132; Yes), it is confirmed whether a pre-production has already been executed (step B133).

  In step B134, when the pre-production is executed (step B134; Yes), the start memory display change process is terminated. When the pre-effect is not executed (step B134; No), it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, whether or not the game ball has passed through the warp channel 40c (step B135), and the predetermined condition If is not established (step B135; No), the start memory display change process is terminated. When the predetermined condition is satisfied (step B135; Yes), the pre-production effect corresponding to the selected pre-production pattern is set as the display pattern of the target reserved symbol (step B136). Then, the predetermined condition unachieved flag is set to OFF (step B137), and the start memory display change process is terminated.

(Preliminary display example)
In FIG. 18, an example of the display of the prior effect by said control processing was shown. When the start memory is generated, as shown in FIG. 18A, the reserved symbols R1 to R4 are displayed in the reserved display area (normally reserved display area 41b) below the display area provided on the display surface 41a of the display device 41. Is displayed. When there are a plurality of start memories (here, the upper limit number is four), the reserved symbols R1 to R4 are displayed in a horizontal row so that the start memories are stored in order from the left. A special symbol is displayed at the center of the display area.
For example, when all start memories do not perform a pre-production, or when a pre-production pattern is set that performs a pre-production when a predetermined condition is satisfied, but the predetermined condition is not yet satisfied As shown in FIG. 18A, all the reserved symbols R1 to R4 are displayed as white circles. That is, no pre-production is performed in any start-up memory.

  Here, if “preliminary effect → 2D2” is set as the pre-effect pattern of the reserved symbol in the fourth start memory, the predetermined condition is satisfied (the game ball passes through the warp channel 40c). ) To change the display mode of the corresponding reserved symbol R4, resulting in a flat red circle as shown in FIG.

  Further, if “No advance effect → 3D2” is set in the start memory stored in the fourth as the advance effect pattern of the reserved symbol, the display mode of the corresponding reserved symbol R4 changes when the predetermined condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 18C, a large solid circle with a large pop-out amount is obtained. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18B, the reserved symbol displayed on the plane (hereinafter referred to as the plane reserved symbol) is displayed so as to be positioned behind the special symbol regardless of the color. The three-dimensional reserved symbol is displayed so as to appear in front of the special symbol displayed in two dimensions regardless of the pop-out amount. By doing so, the front-rear relationship between the three-dimensional symbol and the two-dimensional symbol is clarified, so that the three-dimensional feeling of the three-dimensional reserved symbol can be emphasized.

  By the way, when the start memory is consumed, the corresponding reserved symbol R1 disappears from the display area, and the remaining reserved symbols R2 to R4 move to the left. Here, when there is a three-dimensional reserved symbol in the moving reserved symbols R2 to R4, if the three-dimensional reserved symbol is temporarily changed to a plane reserved symbol and moved, and then returned to the three-dimensional reserved symbol at the destination, The player frequently sees the symbols popping out and returning to the original state in a short time, which is a burden on the player's eyes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, when the start memory is digested, the three-dimensional holding symbol is moved to the left in the three-dimensional display so that the burden on the player's eyes can be reduced. I have to.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process described above. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), information regarding the input of the push button 25 is cleared (step B92), and the movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B94) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. Then, 3D effect setting processing (step B95), pop-out amount changing effect processing (step B96), and hand-holding effect setting processing (step B97) are performed. The details of the pop-out amount changing effect process and the hand-holding effect setting process will be described in detail after the details of the 3D effect setting process (FIGS. 21 to 24) and an example of the 3D effect (FIGS. 25 to 31).

  Thereafter, random number seed initialization processing (step B98) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B99). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table. The mode state is also set in the scene sequence table based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100. However, the production control device 300 may determine and set the production state independently. Thereafter, the number of changes management process (step B100) for managing various periods by the effect control device 300 is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (step B101), and the process during change is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it determines with there being no production request flag at step B91 (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of an update timer is 0 (step B102). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B102; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B102; Yes), the next scene data setting process (step B103) is performed and the changing process is terminated.

<3D production>
Next, details of the 3D effect (stereoscopic image effect) will be described. This 3D effect is an effect in which, for example, a special symbol or the like is three-dimensionally displayed (see FIG. 25 (C) or the like) in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41.

[3D effect setting processing]
FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of the 3D effect setting process (step B95) in the above-described changing process. In this 3D effect setting process, first, the set variation pattern is confirmed (step B201), whether or not the pattern that becomes the 3D effect is set, that is, the variation pattern (reach system) of the corresponding special figure variation display game. ) Is “special 3 reach” or “special reach 4”. Here, when a variation pattern that becomes a 3D effect is set (step B202; Yes), a 3D effect pattern selection lottery (step B203) is performed, and the selected 3D effect pattern is set (step B204). . Then, the start memory display area changing process 1 (step B205) is performed, and the 3D effect setting process is ended. Details of the start memory display area changing process 1 will be described later together with details of the start memory display area changing process 2 in step B208.

  If it is determined that the 3D effect is not set in step B202 (step B202; No), a 2D effect pattern selection lottery (step B206) is performed and the selected 2D effect is set (step B207). To do. Then, start memory display area changing process 2 (step B208) is performed, and the 3D effect setting process is ended.

If the set variation pattern generates “Special 3 Reach” or “Special Reach 4” by this process, the corresponding special figure variation display game is played and set in the 3D effect (stereoscopic image effect). If the reach system is “no reach”, “normal reach”, “special 1 reach”, or “special 2 reach”, the corresponding special figure variation display game is played in 2D effect (planar image effect).
Therefore, the effect control device 300 provides the effect of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) displayed on the decoration display device (display device 41) based on the pre-determination result of the execution content pre-determination means (the effect control device 300). It functions as a variable display game display means for selecting and executing either a flat image effect (2D effect) displayed as a flat image or a stereo image effect (3D effect) displayed as a stereoscopic image.

[Starting memory display area change processing 1]
FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of the start storage display area changing process 1 (step B205) in the 3D effect setting process described above. The start memory display area changing process 1 is a process executed when the special figure variation display game based on the target start memory becomes a 3D effect.

  In the start memory display area changing process 1, first, the set hold display area is confirmed (step B211). In the hold display area, the normal hold display area 41b (see FIG. 25A) at the bottom of the display area and the special hold display at a position different from the normal hold display area 41b (here, the left side and the center of the display area). There is an area 41c (see FIGS. 25 (c) and 25 (d)), and when the start memory is generated, the hold symbol is displayed in any hold display area. Here, the holding display area is indicated by a broken line, but this is for explaining the display position of the holding symbol, and the display area is not actually partitioned by the broken line.

  When the set hold display area is not the normal hold display area 41b, that is, the special hold display area 41c (step B212; No), the start storage display area changing process 1 is terminated. When the set hold display area is the normal hold display area 41b (step B212; Yes), information on the display mode of the hold pattern being displayed is acquired (step B213), and the hold pattern in the normal hold display area 41b is acquired. Is cleared (step B214). Then, the special hold display area 41c is set as a hold display area (step B215), the hold symbol is displayed again in the special hold display area 41c (step B216), and the start memory display area changing process 1 is completed.

  As a result of this processing, when the reserved symbol is displayed in the normal hold display area 41b and there is a start memory that becomes a 3D effect (special 3, 4 reach) in this, the special figure fluctuation based on the start memory With the start of the display game (3D effect), the reserved symbol moves to the special reserved display area 41c.

[Starting memory display area change process 2]
FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of the start memory display area changing process 2 (step B208) in the 3D effect setting process described above. The start memory display area changing process 2 is a process executed when the special figure variation display game based on the target start memory becomes a 2D effect (planar image effect).

  In the start memory display area changing process 2, first, the set hold display area is confirmed (step B221), and when the set hold display area is the normal hold display area 41b (step B222; Yes). Then, the start memory display area changing process 2 is terminated. When the set hold display area is not the normal hold display area 41b, that is, the special hold display area 41c (step B222; No), the 3D effect is stored in the start memory stored after the target start memory. It is determined whether or not there is a game in which a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set to “special 3 reach” or “special reach 4” (step B223).

  Here, when there is no start memory to be a 3D effect (step B223; No), information related to the display of the hold symbol being displayed is acquired (step B224), and the display of the hold symbol in the special hold display area 41c is cleared ( Step B225). Then, the normal hold display area 41b is set as the hold display area (step B226), the hold symbol is displayed again in the normal hold display area 41b (step B227), and the start memory display area changing process 2 is ended.

  If it is determined in step B223 that there is a start memory that becomes a 3D effect (step B223; Yes), it is determined whether or not the reserved symbol corresponding to the start memory is a three-dimensional reserved symbol (step B228). Here, when it is a three-dimensional reserved symbol (step B228; No), the start memory display area changing process 2 is terminated. If it is not a three-dimensionally reserved symbol (step B228; Yes), the process proceeds to step B224 and the subsequent processing is performed.

  By this process, when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the 2D effect after the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the 3D effect (the reserved symbol is displayed in the special hold display area 41c), the 2D effect is displayed. With the start of, the hold symbol moves to the normal hold display area 41b. However, even when the special figure variation display game is performed in the 2D effect, if it is informed that the 3D effect will be performed again thereafter, the reserved symbol is continuously displayed in the special reserved display area 41c.

  In addition, by excluding the process of step B228, if the reserved symbol is a prior effect pattern that is stereoscopically displayed if the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, “no prior effect” You may make it continue displaying the hold | maintenance symbol which is the display mode of (2) on the special hold display area 41c. In this way, if the predetermined condition is satisfied in the reserved symbols, it is informed that the display mode is changed to the pre-production mode, so the player actively plays the game to satisfy the predetermined condition It becomes like this.

[3D effect setting process 2]
In the 3D effect setting process of FIG. 21, if the special 3 reach or the special 4 reach is set as the reach system of the special figure variation display game, the 3D effect is always performed regardless of the content of the prior effect. However, even if “no change → 3D1” or “no change → 3D2” is selected for the pre-production, if the predetermined symbol is not satisfied and the held symbol is not displayed in three dimensions, the variable display game The production contents may be changed to 2D production. In this case, in step B95 of the changing process (see FIG. 20), the 3D effect setting process 2 shown in FIG. 24 is executed instead of the 3D effect setting process shown in FIG. The 3D effect setting process 2 is different from the 3D effect setting process of FIG. 21 in that the process of step B231 is added.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the 3D effect is set in step B202, that is, the variation pattern of the corresponding special figure variation display game is to generate special 3 reach or special reach 4 (step B202; Yes) determines whether or not the predetermined condition unachieved flag is on. Here, when the predetermined condition unachieved flag is not turned on, that is, when the display pattern of the reserved symbols is in the pre-production effect (step B231; No), the process for performing the 3D effect after step B203. I do.

When the predetermined condition unachieved flag is turned on, that is, when the display pattern of the reserved symbols is not the pre-effect mode (step B231; Yes), a process for performing the 2D effect after step B206 is performed.
By this change, since the 3D effect is executed only when the three-dimensional reserved symbol is displayed, the relationship between the prior effect and the 3D effect can be further enhanced, and the degree of expectation of the three-dimensional reserved symbol can be increased.

(Display example 1 of 3D effect)
FIG. 25 shows an example of display in the 3D effect. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the three-dimensional holding symbol R1 (here, the pre-production effect “3D1”) is displayed in the normal holding display area 41b, the changing pattern of the corresponding special figure changing display game is “special”. This means “3 reach” or “special 4 reach”, and the 3D effect is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the special symbol that has fluctuated is stopped and the special symbol fluctuation display game is finished, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), a special figure based on the earliest start-up memory is obtained. The variable display game is started with a 3D effect. At this time, the reserved symbol R1 disappears, and the reserved symbols R2 to R4 move from the normal reserved display region 41b to the special reserved display region 41c. Since the special reserved display area 41c is located on the side of the display area of the display device 41, the special reserved display area 41c does not overlap with the special symbol that is stereoscopically displayed in the center of the display area. In this way, when performing the 3D effect, the reserved symbols R2 to R4 obstruct the 3D effect by moving the reserved symbols R2 to R4 to the special reserved display region 41c located at a position different from the normal reserved display region 41b. Can be prevented.

  In FIG. 25C, the side of the display area is the special reserved display area 41c as an example. However, as shown in FIG. 25D, the center of the display area may be the special reserved display area 41c. At this time, the reserved symbols R2 to R4 are displayed, for example, as symbols (here, flowers) related to the reach effect to be generated later, and are displayed behind the special symbols that are three-dimensionally displayed. As a result, what kind of reach will occur after this is notified, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced from the first half of the special figure variation display game, and compared with the plane holding symbols R2 to R4 behind. The three-dimensional effect of the special symbol displayed in three dimensions can be made to stand out.

(Display example 2-1 of 3D effect)
FIG. 26 shows another example of display in the 3D effect. For example, when a start memory is newly generated in a state where there is one start memory, and the pre-decision pattern of the reserved symbol is determined to be “3D1 from the beginning” as a result of the prior determination, it is shown in FIG. In this way, the three-dimensional reserved symbol R2 is three-dimensionally displayed at the second position of the normal reserved display area 41b so as to jump out before the special symbol.

  When a new start memory is generated in this state, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the hold symbol R3 corresponding to the newly generated start memory is displayed in the special hold display area 41c. In the special hold display area 41c, the hold symbols are displayed in a vertical row so that they are generated in order from the bottom, but two start-up memories already exist, and the corresponding hold symbols R1 and R2 are normally held display. Since it is displayed in the area 41b, the new reserved symbol R3 is displayed at the third position by skipping the first and second positions of the special reserved display area 41c as shown in FIG. 26 (b). .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the special symbol that has fluctuated stops and the special-figure fluctuation display game ends, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), a special symbol based on the earliest start-up memory is obtained. The figure change display game is started. At this time, the reserved symbol R1 disappears, and the three-dimensional reserved symbol R2 displayed second in the normal reserved display area 41b moves to the left by one. The reserved symbol R3 displayed in the special reserved display area 41c moves downward by one.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), when the special symbol that has fluctuated is stopped and the special-figure fluctuation display game is finished, as shown in FIG. The variable display game is started with a 3D effect. At this time, since the reserved symbol R2 disappears from the normal hold display area 41b, it does not get in the way even if the 3D effect is started. Then, the reserved symbol R3 displayed second in the special reserved display area 41c moves downward by one. If a start-up memory is newly generated during execution of the 3D effect, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), the corresponding reserved symbol R4 is displayed in the special reserved display area 41c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), when the special symbol that has fluctuated is stopped and the special-figure fluctuation display game is finished, as shown in FIG. A variable display game is started. At this time, if the last remaining start memory is not a 3D effect, the corresponding reserved symbol R4 moves to the normal hold display area 41b.

  When the 3D effect setting process described above is executed in the flow shown in FIG. 24, if the second start-up memory is a 3D effect and the predetermined condition has not yet been established, FIG. As shown in h), even after the running special-figure display game is finished, the corresponding reserved symbol R4 is continuously displayed in the special hold display area without returning to the normal hold display area 41b.

  In this way, by displaying the reserved symbol corresponding to the newly generated start memory before the execution of the 3D effect in the special reservation display area 41c, the special diagram variation display game to be executed thereafter has a high expectation of the 3D effect. It is possible to suggest to the player the possibility of development, and the interest of the player will be high in advance. In FIG. 26, when the reserved symbol in the normal hold display area 41b is three-dimensionally displayed, the hold symbol corresponding to the newly generated start memory is displayed in the special hold display area. Even if it is a case where the plane holding symbol is displayed on 41b, the holding symbol corresponding to the newly generated start memory may be displayed in the special holding display area.

(Display example 2-2 of 3D effect)
FIG. 27 shows still another example of display in the 3D effect. The flow of performance in this example is the same as the display example shown in FIG. 26, and only the display mode of the reserved symbols is different. That is, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the three-dimensional reserved symbol R2 is displayed in the normal reserved display area 41b, the reserved symbol R3 corresponding to the newly generated start memory thereafter is displayed in the special reserved display area 41c. Display. In this example, the central portion of the display area is the special reserved display area 41c, and the displayed reserved symbol R3 is related to the reach effect to be generated in the same manner as described in FIG. In this special hold display area 41c, the hold symbols are displayed in a horizontal row so as to be stored in order from the left, but two start-up memories already exist, and the corresponding hold symbols are displayed in the normal hold display area. Since it is displayed on 41b, the new reserved symbol R3 is displayed at the third position by skipping the first and second special reserved display areas 41c as shown in FIG. 27 (b).
The progress of the special figure variation display game shown in FIGS. 27C to 27H, the digestion of the start memory, the movement of the holding symbols, and the like are the same as the display examples shown in FIGS. Therefore, the description is omitted.

(Display example of 3D effect 3-1)
FIG. 28 shows still another example of display in 3D display. For example, there are three start memories, and the pre-effect patterns of the reserved symbols set in the start memories are “3D1 from the beginning”, “no change”, “no pre-effect → 2D2” in order from the earliest start memory. ”, In the stage before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reserved symbol R1 is displayed as a small three-dimensional circle at the first position as shown in FIG. 28 (a), and at the second and third positions. The reserved symbols R2 and R3 are displayed as flat white circles.

  When a predetermined condition is established before the special figure variation display game based on the earliest start memory is started, the display mode of the third reserved symbol R3 changes to a flat red circle as shown in FIG. . At this time, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the reserved symbols R2 and R3 at the second and third positions are three-dimensionally displayed together with the first reserved symbol R1, and the shape is changed (in this case, a star shape). Change).

  And as shown in FIG.28 (d), the special figure fluctuation display game based on the earliest start memory is started by 3D effect. At this time, the reserved symbols R2 and R3 fly around the special symbols that fluctuate. When the reserved symbols R2 and R3 that fly around pass in front of the special symbol, the pop-out amount of the reserved symbol is increased, and when it passes after the special symbol, the pop-out amount is decreased to make the movement of the reserved symbol more three-dimensional. it can. If a new start memory is generated during this period, as shown in FIG. 28 (e), the reserved symbol R4 corresponding to the start memory is also displayed three-dimensionally so as to fly around in the display area.

Then, when the special symbols and the suspended symbols that have been changed are stopped and the special symbol variation display game is ended, as shown in FIG. 28 (f), the special symbol variation display game based on the next start memory is a 2D effect. Be started. At this time, the display mode of the reserved symbols is returned to the flat display and is displayed again in the normal hold display area 41b.
In this way, by changing the display mode of the plane reserved symbol displayed at the time of executing the 3D effect and using it for the prefetch effect, it is possible to enhance the decorativeness of the variable display game and enhance the interest of the game.

(Display example of 3D effect 3-2)
FIG. 29 shows still another example of display in the 3D effect. For example, there are four start memories, and the pre-effect patterns of the reserved symbols set in the start memories are “3D1 from the beginning”, “no change”, “no pre-effect → 2D2” in order from the earliest start memory. ”And“ No change ”, in the stage before the predetermined condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the reserved symbol R1 is displayed as a small three-dimensional circle at the first position. The reserved symbols R2 to R4 are displayed as flat white circles at the fourth position.

  As shown in this display example, when there is a start memory whose pre-production pattern is “no change” immediately after the start memory that changes the display mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure variation display game based on the earliest start memory If the predetermined condition is satisfied before the start of the display, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the display mode of the fourth reserved symbol R4 determined as “no change” instead of the reserved symbol R3 is changed to a red circle on the plane. I will let you. Then, as shown in FIG. 29C, the shapes of the second to fourth reserved symbols R2 to R4 are changed (in this case, changed to a star shape) and displayed in a three-dimensional manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), when the special figure variation display game based on the earliest start-up memory is executed in the 3D effect, the reserved symbols R2 to R4 are made to fly around the fluctuating special symbols.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), when the special symbol or the suspended symbol that has been changed is stopped and the special diagram change display game is finished, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the next start memory is stored. A special figure variation display game based on the 2D effect is started. At this time, the display mode of the reserved symbols R3 and R4 is returned to the flat display, the reserved symbol R4 is displayed at the first position of the normal reserved display area 41b, and the reserved symbol R3 is displayed at the second position of the normal reserved display area 41b. Let As a result, the display order of the reserved symbols that have been previously produced seems to have changed, but the order of the start-up memory that is actually reserved is not changed. Thereby, it is possible to give the player the impression that the turn of the special figure variation display game in which the prefetch suspension is interrupted and the highly anticipated effect is performed is advanced.

(Supplementary example of 3D effect display)
As described above, the display device 41 of the present embodiment is attached so as to face the display surface 40a from the opening 40a of the center case 40. Therefore, the display area of the display device 41 is surrounded by the center case 40. The display surface 41a is located behind (backward) the three-dimensional object (here, fish) 40d formed on the front surface of the center case 40. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 30A, since the displayed stereoscopic image appears to jump out to the same position as the front surface of the stereoscopic object 40d, the stereoscopic effect of the stereoscopic image is further emphasized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), a stage 40b on which a game ball can roll in the left-right direction is formed at the lower part of the center case 40, and the game flows down outside the center case 40 by the warp channel 40c. It is possible to guide the sphere onto the stage 40b. Here, there is a start memory, and among the reserved symbols corresponding to the start memory, the prior effect pattern becomes “no prior effect → 3D1” or “no prior effect → 3D2” (here, the third reserved symbol) When there is R3), the reserved symbol R3 is switched to the three-dimensional reserved symbol when the game ball passes through the warp channel 40c. For this reason, the game ball rolls under the three-dimensional reserved symbol R3, and the protruding state of the three-dimensional reserved symbol R3 can be emphasized by the positional relationship with the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the three-dimensional display is made to stand out by the three-dimensional object 40d around the display device 41 and the game ball rolling below the display device 41. However, as shown in FIG. A partition frame 40e is formed in front of the display surface 41a so as to surround the normal hold display area 41b in front view, and the three-dimensional hold symbol R3 is displayed on the inner side of the partition frame 40e, thereby popping up the hold symbol R3. You may make it stand out. FIG. 31 shows an example in which the reserved symbols R1 to R3 are displayed in the normal reserved display area 41b. However, the partition frame 40e, for example, along the display surface 41a of the display device 41 with the left end as an axis. The three-dimensional holding symbol displayed in the special holding display area 41c may be surrounded.

Although illustration is omitted, when a start memory that becomes a 3D effect is newly stored in a state in which a start memory that becomes a 3D effect exists, this corresponds to a start memory that becomes a 3D effect stored later. The reserved symbols may not be displayed in three dimensions. In this way, when the hold display area moves from the normal hold display area to the special hold display area, it is possible to prevent the three-dimensional display of the hold symbols from moving and placing a burden on the player's vision. .
Moreover, when there are a plurality of start memories serving as 3D effects, the reserved symbol corresponding to the later stored one of these start memories may be set to a non-three-dimensional display mode. In this way, it is possible to enjoy the 3D effect in the special figure variation display game based on the previous reserved memory without the player being distracted by the three-dimensional reserved symbol corresponding to the subsequent reserved memory.

In addition, a predetermined condition for changing the display mode of the reserved symbol is set such that a start memory that becomes a 3D effect exists before the start memory corresponding to the reserved symbol, and the characteristics of the 3D effect based on the start memory are set. You may make it change a plane reservation symbol into a three-dimensional reservation symbol at the end of a figure fluctuation display game.
Moreover, you may make it display only with the collective display apparatus 50, without displaying a pending | holding symbol on the display apparatus 41. FIG. Further, the number of holds may be notified by the background type of the variable display game instead of the holding symbols, or the number of holds may be notified by various lamps provided on the opening / closing frame 12 instead of the display device 41. You may do it. In this way, a display area that can be used for 3D effects can be widened because the reserved symbol display area is not required.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the decorative display device (display device 41) is a position where the flat image visually recognized on the display surface 41a and the front surface or the rear surface of the display surface 41a are separated from each other in the front-rear direction. The game control means (game control device 100) relates to the execution of a variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area. A plurality of random numbers are extracted and stored as a start memory in the start memory holding means (game control device 100) capable of storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory for the variable display game. Game result prior determination means (game control device 100) for determining the result of the variable display game based on the random number before starting the variable display game and generating game result information; Advance determination information transmission means (game control apparatus 100) capable of transmitting the game result information generated by the game result advance determination means 100 as advance determination information (advance determination command) to the effect control means (effect control apparatus 300). The presentation control means 300 is based on the fact that the start memory is stored in the start memory holding means 100, so that the player can recognize the hold symbol corresponding to the start memory so that the player can recognize it. Execution of determining the execution contents of the variable display game based on the start storage display means (production control device 300) to be displayed in the area and the advance determination information transmitted by the advance determination information transmission means 100 before the start of the change display game. Based on the prior determination result of the content prior determination means (production control device 300) and the execution content prior determination means 300, the corresponding variable display game Displayed on the decoration display device 41 on the basis of the preliminary determination result (preliminary control device 300) capable of executing a preliminary notification (preliminary presentation) that suggests the content in advance and the preliminary determination result of the execution content preliminary determination unit 300 As the effect in the variable display game to be performed, the variable display game display means for selecting and executing either a planar image effect (2D effect) displayed as a flat image or a stereoscopic image effect (3D effect) displayed as a stereoscopic image (The production control device 300), and the start-up storage display means 300 can select a reserved symbol to be displayed in the reserved display area from a planar reserved symbol displayed as a planar image or a stereoscopic reserved symbol displayed as a stereoscopic image. The start memory that is not subject to the advance notice by the advance notice means is displayed as a plane holding symbol, while the start memory that is the subject of the advance notice is displayed. Can be displayed as a plane reserved symbol or a three-dimensional reserved symbol, and when a stereoscopic image effect is selected as an effect of a variable display game, the corresponding reserved symbol is displayed as a three-dimensional reserved symbol.

Therefore, since the reserved symbol is displayed in three dimensions and the notice is given, it is possible to give an impact to the player who is familiar with the conventional two-dimensional notice notice.
In addition, when the variable display game display means 300 selects a stereoscopic image effect as an effect of the variable display game, the corresponding reserved symbol is displayed as a three-dimensional reserved symbol. This is a notice that the variable display game that is performed based on the start-up memory corresponding to the three-dimensional reserved symbol is performed by the three-dimensional image effect. If a variable display game is played with a stereoscopic image effect, the expectation can be enhanced more than in the case of a flat image. The player's expectation for the game will increase, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the on-hold storage display means (the effect control device 300) is configured such that the plane image effect (2D effect) is selected as the effect of the variable display game (special drawing variable display game). When the normal hold display area 41b is selected as the hold display area and the hold symbol is displayed in the normal hold display area 41b, the stereoscopic image effect (3D effect) is selected as the effect of the variable display game. A special hold display area 41c different from the hold display area 41b is selected, and a hold symbol is displayed in the special hold display area 41c.

  Therefore, by displaying the reserved symbol in the stereoscopic reserved display area at a position different from the normal reserved display area, the visual effect of the stereoscopic image effect is impaired by the display of the reserved memory when the stereoscopic image effect is performed. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, the start-up memory display means (the effect control device 300) is configured to display the plane holding symbol, whether the variable display game (special drawing variable display game) is performed in the plane image effect (2D effect), or the stereoscopic image effect. Regardless of whether or not (3D effect) is being performed, the variable display game is displayed so that it appears to be positioned behind the symbol (special symbol) related to the effect of the variable display game. When it is played in a presentation, it is displayed so that it appears to be positioned in front of the symbol related to the planar image presentation, while when the variable display game is played in a stereoscopic presentation, the stereoscopic image presentation is performed. It is made to display so that it may be located in the front side or the back side of the symbol concerned.

  Accordingly, the plane holding symbol is displayed so that it appears to be located behind the symbol related to the effect of the variable display game, that is, in a form that seems to be behind the symbol related to the effect. On the other hand, if the variable display game is a plane image effect, the three-dimensional reserved symbol appears to be positioned in front of the symbol related to the effect of the variable display game, that is, it appears to be in front of the symbol related to the effect. If the variable display game is a stereoscopic image effect, it appears to be positioned in front of or behind the symbol related to the effect of the variable display game, that is, in front of or behind the symbol related to the effect. It is displayed in a form that looks like this. As described above, since the overlapping manner is different between the plane reserved symbol and the three-dimensional reserved symbol with respect to the symbols of the variable display game, the context can be emphasized and the three-dimensional effect can be made to stand out.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the prior notice notification means (production control device 300) does not perform the notice notification until the predetermined condition is satisfied for the start memory that is the subject of the notice notification, and the predetermined condition. As a result of the establishment of the above, the notice notification is started in the reserved symbol corresponding to the start-up memory that is the execution target of the notice notice.

  Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification of the start-up memory that is the execution target of the notification of notification is performed. For this reason, the player's interest in whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is gathered, and the interest of the game is enhanced. In particular, if a predetermined condition is set such that a game ball is allowed to pass through a predetermined area, the player will launch the game ball so as to pass the game ball through the predetermined area. The operating rate can be increased.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a frame-shaped center case 40 having an opening 40a is disposed in the game area 32, and the center case 40 allows a game ball flowing down the game area 32 to be placed in the opening 40a. And a stage 40b on which a game ball that has flowed into the opening from the warp channel can roll, and the decorative display device (display device 41) includes a center case 40. The display screen 41a is arranged so as to face the display surface 41a, and a normal holding display area 41b is provided below the display surface 41a so that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the warp channel 40c. ing.

  Therefore, when the reserved symbol corresponding to the start-up memory for which the notice notification is executed is displayed as a plane reserved symbol, the plane reserved symbol changes to a three-dimensional reserved symbol by passing the game ball through the warp channel 40c. . Then, the game ball rolls on the stage 40b in the vicinity of the three-dimensional reserved symbol. By comparing the rolling game ball with the three-dimensional reserved symbol, the three-dimensional effect of the reserved symbol can be made more prominent.

<Projection amount change effect>
Next, details of the pop-out amount changing effect will be described. This pop-out amount changing effect is an effect of changing the pop-out amount of a symbol or the like displayed three-dimensionally during the game (the distance between the symbol and the display surface 41a) as the game progresses. This is performed by executing the pop-out amount changing effect process (step B96: details omitted) of the changing process.

(Example 1 of pop-up amount change effect display)
In FIG. 32, as an example of display in the pop-out amount change effect, a case is shown in which the special symbol variation display game is applied to pseudo-continuous variation in which the variation and stop of the special symbol are repeated a plurality of times. When a predetermined variation pattern is set, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a pseudo-continuous effect that repeats the variation and stop of the special symbol a plurality of times in one special diagram variation display game. In other words, the production control device 300 generates a pseudo-continuous production state in which, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a production in which the identification information (decoration special symbol) is fluctuated and stopped a plurality of times during one fluctuation display game. It functions as a possible pseudo-continuous effect control means.

First, when the special figure fluctuation display game is started with a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern and the special symbol is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. ) To be displayed in a three-dimensional manner (in this case, the character “GO”, hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous symbol).
When the first quasi-continuous variation shown in FIG. 32 (c) is completed and the special symbol is stopped again as shown in FIG. Display the design. The second pseudo-continuous pattern is set to have a larger pop-out amount than the first pseudo-continuous pattern.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 32 (e) to (h), the variation of the special symbol, the stop of the special symbol, and the display of the pseudo-continuous symbol (third and fourth times) are repeated, and the pseudo-continuous symbol pops out each time. Increase the amount.
In this way, each time a pseudo-continuous change is executed, by increasing the pop-out amount of the pseudo-continuous pattern displayed in 3D, it is possible to produce an effect that the pseudo-continuous pattern approaches the player. , Can impact the player. Further, since the amount of popping out of the pseudo-continuous pattern increases as the number of times of repeated pseudo-variation increases (the higher the degree of expectation), the degree of expectation is easily transmitted to the player.

(Example 2 of pop-up amount change effect display)
In the above effect example 1, the three-dimensional display is performed only when the special symbol is stopped, but it is a burden on the player's eyes that the three-dimensional pseudo-continuous symbol and the plane special symbol are displayed interchangeably. Therefore, the stereoscopic display may be continuously performed even during the change of the special symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), after the pseudo-continuous pattern is once displayed, the pseudo-continuous pattern is changed to a three-dimensional oval frame at the start of fluctuation, Make the symbol display in a variable manner.
Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 33 (d) to 33 (h), every time the notification of the change of the special symbol, the stop of the special symbol, the start of the pseudo continuous variation (2-4 times) is repeated, The pop-out amount of the frame and the third special symbol is also increased.

  In this way, the pseudo-continuous symbol, the frame, and the third special symbol are displayed in a three-dimensional manner, so that switching between the three-dimensional image and the planar image is reduced, the burden on the player's eyes is reduced, and a three-dimensional symbol is always displayed. Since the displayed state continues, it is easy to draw the player's attention.

  In the above-mentioned production example, an example in which the amount of popping out of the symbol is changed in the case of pseudo continuous variation has been described. However, when a plurality of start memories are stored, continuous notice that continues across a plurality of special diagram variation display games. An effect can be executed, and the amount of pop-out of the continuous notice effect may be increased every time the continuous notice effect continues, that is, every time a new change is started. In this case, the production control device 300 is capable of generating a continuous production state in which a production is continuously performed over a plurality of variable display games when a plurality of startup memories are stored in the startup memory holding unit. It will function as a means.

<Modification 1 of pop-out amount change effect>
In the above-described pop-out amount change effect, the pop-up amount of the stereoscopic image is automatically increased every time the pseudo continuous change is repeated. Good.

[Projection amount change effect processing]
In this case, in step B96 of the changing process (see FIG. 20), the process as shown in FIG. 34 is executed. Specifically, first, the set variation pattern is confirmed (step B301), and when the set variation pattern is not a 3D effect (step B302; No), the pop-out amount changing effect process is terminated. When the 3D effect is set (step B302; Yes), the presence / absence of the pop-out amount change effect is determined (step B303). Here, it is determined whether or not the set 3D effect corresponds to the pop-out amount change effect. If there is no pop-out amount change effect (step B303; No), the pop-out amount change effect process is terminated. If there is a pop-out amount change effect (step B303; Yes), the push button is changed to valid (step B304), a pop-out amount change effect execution process (step B305) is performed, and the pop-out amount change effect process ends.

[Projection amount change effect execution processing]
FIG. 35 shows a flowchart of the pop-out amount change effect execution process (step B305) in the pop-out amount change effect process described above. In this pop-out amount change effect execution processing, first, it is determined whether or not the pop-out amount change period has ended (step B311). If the change period has ended (step B311; Yes), the push button is changed to invalid ( Step B312) and the pop-out amount changing effect execution process is terminated. If the change period has not ended (step B311; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation of the push button 25 (here, a predetermined number of times of pressing) has been detected (step B313), and is not detected. If this is the case (step B313; No), the pop-out amount changing effect execution process is terminated.

  When a predetermined operation is detected (step B313; Yes), it is determined whether or not the selected 3D level (maximum separation distance) has been reached (step B314). This 3D level is the amount of projection of the stereoscopic image, and as shown in FIG. 36B, there are 8 levels from MIN to MAX. 3D level 1 to 3D level MAX are from the reference plane on which the planar image is displayed. The 3D image appears so as to jump out, and the 3D level-1 to the 3D level MIN appear so that the 3D level MIN moves away from the reference plane on which the flat image is displayed. (In this modification, only four stages from “1” to “MAX” are used). Further, the color of the design changes with the change of the 3D level, and the change of the 3D level can be easily identified. Note that the 3D level in the present embodiment is determined in advance according to the expected degree of start-up storage. Although detailed description is omitted, other than this, it may be made to correspond to the reach system, or a random number may be extracted and determined by lottery.

Here, when the selected 3D level has been reached (step B314; Yes), the pop-out amount change effect execution process is terminated. If the selected 3D level has not been reached (step B314; No), a process of incrementing the 3D level by 1 (step B315) is performed, and the effect pop-out amount is changed according to the changed 3D level (step B316). Then, the pop-out amount change effect execution process is terminated.
Therefore, the rendering control device 300 can change the separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface based on the establishment of the predetermined condition so as to be close to the maximum separation distance, and the external operation means. It functions as an external operation detection means for detecting the operation mode.

(Example 3 of pop-up amount change effect display)
FIG. 37 shows an example of display in the pop-out amount change effect. First, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the special figure change display game in which the pop-out amount changing effect is set is started, and when the game is switched to the reach state as shown in FIG. 37 (b), FIG. As shown, the first and second special symbols on the left and right sides are switched to stereoscopic display. Although not shown, an instruction to push the push button 25 continuously is displayed.

  If the player hits the push button 25 continuously in this state, the 3D level of the first and second special symbols is raised every time the button is pressed a predetermined number of times as shown in FIGS. The 3D levels of the first and second special symbols notify the degree of expectation of the special figure variation display game being executed, and the degree of expectation increases as the pop-out amount increases. In this display example, the 3D level is set to “MAX”, but a 3D level of “3” or lower may be set. Further, in the present display example, the third special symbol is displayed on a plane, but the 3D level may be changed by stereoscopic display together with the first and second special symbols.

  In this way, by increasing the pop-out amount of the three-dimensionally displayed symbols in accordance with the player's operation, the player's feeling of participating in the game is increased, and the game is played more than the symbols are automatically expanded. The interest of the person increases. In addition, since the three-dimensionally displayed symbols are gradually popped out, the burden on the player's eyes can be reduced.

In addition, you may make it display as a standard the symbol which suggests the magnitude | size of the final special symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the first and second special symbols are displayed three-dimensionally, and at the same time, the first when the 3D level is “MAX” behind the first and second special symbols. , 2 The outline of the special symbol is displayed with a broken line, and it is notified that the first and second special symbols can be enlarged so far depending on the player's operation.
In this way, by clarifying the goal of the production, it becomes possible to recognize how much the current level is relative to the expected expectation, and the player participates in the production more actively It becomes like this.
Even if the set 3D level is “3” or less, displaying the size at the “MAX” level can greatly increase the player's expectation, but the maximum The size of the contour may be changed in accordance with the amount of protrusion.

<Modification 2 of the pop-out amount changing effect>
In the above display example, the change in the 3D level is increased, but the 3D level may be decreased depending on circumstances. That is, the stereoscopic image may be displayed at 8 levels of 3D levels including “−1” to “MIN” shown in FIG.

[Projection amount change effect execution processing 2]
In this case, in step B95 of the changing process (see FIG. 20), the pop-out amount change effect execution process 2 shown in FIG. 39 is executed instead of the pop-out amount change effect execution process shown in FIG. This pop-out amount change effect execution process 2 is different from the pop-out amount change effect execution process of FIG. 35 in that the processes of steps B321 to B323 are added.

  Specifically, when the predetermined operation of the push button 25 is not detected (step B313; No), it is determined whether or not the unoperated state in which the push button 25 is not operated continues for a predetermined period (step B321). To do. Here, when it does not continue for the predetermined time (step B321; No), the pop-out amount change effect execution processing is ended. If the non-operation state continues for a predetermined time (step B321; Yes), it is determined whether or not the 3D level is “MIN”. If the 3D level is the lower limit (step B322; Yes), the pop-out amount change effect execution processing is performed. Exit. When the 3D level is not “MIN” (step B322; No), the process of decrementing the 3D level by 1 is performed, and the process proceeds to the process of step B316.

(Example 4 of pop-up amount change effect display)
FIG. 40 shows an example of display in the pop-out amount change effect when the pop-out amount change effect execution process 2 is executed. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the push button 25 is hit repeatedly in the special figure variation display game in which the pop-out amount changing effect is set, the pop-out amount of the first and second special symbols is increased. Here, when the continuous hitting of the push button 25 stops and a predetermined time elapses in this state, the 3D level of the first and second special symbols is lowered as shown in FIG. After this, if the state where the push button 25 is not pressed continues, as shown in FIGS. 40C and 40D, the 3D level of the first and second special symbols is further lowered every time a predetermined time elapses.
By doing so, the player can actively participate in the game without stopping the continuous push of the push button on the way.

(Example 5 of pop-out amount changing effect)
FIG. 41 shows another example of display in the pop-out amount changing effect. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), when the special figure variation display game of 3D effect is switched to the reach state, the variation mode of the third special symbol is changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), a number to be a big hit (here 4) and a number adjacent to that number (here 5) are displayed side by side at a low 3D level (here minus). Then, to make it look like they are pushing each other, add a motion such as shaking the numbers.

Here, when the push button 25 is continuously hit, as shown in FIGS. 41C to 41E, the 3D level of the two numbers of the third special symbol is raised.
Here, if it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, if the push button 25 is hit repeatedly, the 3D level of the number “4” for winning the big hit is set to the number “5” adjacent to the number. "3" level is increased, and finally "4" skips "5" so that the big hit stop mode is determined.
Although not shown, when the result of the special figure variation display game is determined to be out of place, the number “5” is skipped over the number “4” and the outage stop mode is determined. .
In this way, since the final stop symbol that is a hit pops out and is emphasized, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a big hit. In addition, the player's feeling of participating in the game is increased, and the player's interest is higher than when the special symbol is automatically determined.

<Projection amount change effect modification 3>
Further, in the above display example, the expectation level of the special figure variation display game is shown only by the 3D level (the pop-out amount) of the stereoscopic image displayed on the display device 41, but the movable that operates according to the 3D level of the stereoscopic image. A three-dimensional object or the like may be used in combination.

  Specifically, the movable three-dimensional object 40f is provided in the vicinity of the end portion (here, the upper left portion) of the display surface 41a as much as possible at the position where it enters the field of view simultaneously with the display area. As shown in FIG. 42, the movable three-dimensional object 40f includes a plurality (four in this case) of rotating plates 40f1 to 40f4 arranged in the front-rear direction, and each of the rotating plates 40f1 to 40f4 has an end portion (here, the left end). Part) as an axis, it can be rotated and developed along the display surface 41a. The position in the front-rear direction of each of the rotating plates 40f1 to 40f4 corresponds to the 3D level of the symbol, the innermost rotating plate 40f1 is the 3D level 1 symbol, and the foremost rotating plate 40f4 is the 3D level. It is arranged so that the front and rear positions are the same as those of 4 symbols.

For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), when the special figure variation display game of 3D effect is in the reach state, the display mode of the first and second special symbols is changed as shown in FIG. 41 (b). At this time, since the first and second special symbols are displayed on a plane (since the 3D level is “0”), the movable solid accessory 40f is not operated.
Here, when the push button 25 is repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the 3D level of the first and second special symbols is raised to “1” and the rearmost part of the movable three-dimensional object 40f is raised. The rotating plate 40f1 is rotated clockwise. It is easy for the player to have a current 3D level of “1” due to the fact that the rotating plate 40f1 is lowered by one and the positional relationship between the rotating plate 40f1 and the first special symbol. Can be recognized.

Further, when the push button 25 is repeatedly hit, the 3D level of the first and second special symbols rises as shown in FIGS. 40f2 to 40f4 rotate more clockwise than the rear rotation plate.
In the state where the 3D level is “MAX”, all the rotating plates 40f1 to 40f4 of the movable three-dimensional object 40f are rotated and unfolded in a fan shape. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the current 3D level is “MAX”.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the decorative display device (display device 41) has a planar image visually recognized at a position that coincides with the display surface 41a, and before, after, or before and after the display surface 41a. Any one of a stereoscopic image visually recognized at a separated position can be displayed, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) can display a flat image effect using a flat image as a display content on the decoration display device 41, and a stereoscopic image. The stereoscopic image effect using the image can be executed, and when the stereoscopic image effect is performed in the variable display game (special figure variable display game), the stereoscopic image in the stereoscopic image effect of the variable display game and the display surface 41a In addition to determining the maximum separation distance, a stereoscopic image is displayed on the decoration display device 41 at a separation distance less than the maximum separation distance, and a stereoscopic image effect is started. Can, and the distance between the display surface 41a with the three-dimensional image, is gradually with the largest distance to the closer such that it can be changed stereoscopic image adjusting means (effect control device 300).

  Therefore, when the stereoscopic image effect is started, the stereoscopic image is not suddenly displayed at the position of the maximum separation distance from the display surface 41a, but is displayed at a position closer to the display surface 41a than the position of the maximum separation distance, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the stereoscopic image approaches the position of the maximum separation distance. Since the separation distance gradually changes in steps as described above, it is possible to suppress the burden on the player's vision even when performing a stereoscopic effect with impact.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) determines that the identification information (decoration special symbol) changes during one change display game when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A pseudo-continuous effect control means (effect control device 300) capable of generating a pseudo-continuous effect state in which a stop is repeated a plurality of times is provided, and the stereoscopic image adjusting means (effect control device 300) is identified by the pseudo-continuous effect control means 300. The case where the variation of information is repeated satisfies the predetermined condition, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image can be changed.

  Therefore, in addition to the continuation of the pseudo-continuous effect state, the distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface also changes as the stop and change of the identification information are repeated, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game control means (game control device 100) is a variable display game (special game) based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). A start memory holding means (game control device 100) capable of extracting a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the figure change display game) and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start storage of the change display game, and an effect control means The (production control device 300) generates a continuous production state in which production (continuous notice production) is continuously performed across a plurality of variable display games when a plurality of start memories are stored in the start memory holding means 100. The 3D image adjusting unit 300 includes a continuous production control unit (production and control device 300) that can perform the continuous production state continuously executed by the continuous production control unit 300. And the establishment, thereby enabling changing the distance of a stereoscopic image.

  Therefore, in addition to the continuous effect state continuing, the distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface 41a also changes as the continuous effect state continues, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes an external operation means (push button 25) for effect intervention that can be operated by the player, and an external operation detection means (effect control apparatus 300) that detects the operation mode of the external operation means 25. ), And the stereoscopic image adjusting means 300 changes the separation distance of the stereoscopic image effect by establishing a predetermined condition when a predetermined operation mode is detected by the external operation detecting means 300 during a predetermined operation effective period. It is possible.

  Therefore, since the distance between the three-dimensional images is changed by the player performing a predetermined operation using the external operation means 25, the player is more involved in the production contents and the game, and the sense of being involved is further increased. The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when performing a stereoscopic image effect, an image indicating the display state of the stereoscopic image when the stereoscopic image is in the position of the maximum separation distance is displayed along with the stereoscopic image as a decoration display device (display device 41). ) Is displayed.

  Therefore, since it is suggested how far the three-dimensional image can be separated, the player can know how far the current three-dimensional image is, and actively play a game to establish a predetermined condition. To do.

<Directoration>
Next, details of the hand-holding effect will be described. The hand-holding effect is an effect of detecting the position or movement of the hand or the like held by the player toward the game board 30 and changing the display mode of the symbol in accordance with the detected content. The pre-glass operation sensor 29 in FIG. 1 is used for detecting the position and movement.

FIG. 43 shows a specific configuration of the glass pre-operation sensor 29.
As shown in FIG. 43A, the glass pre-operation sensor 29 has a plurality of light emitting portions 29A (light emitting portions A1 to A12) provided on the glass frame 15, and the glass frame 15 so as to face each light emitting portion 29A. And a plurality of light receiving portions 29B (light receiving portions B1 to B12) provided in.

  The light emitting units A1 to A12 are configured by, for example, an infrared light emitting diode that emits infrared light. In addition, the light receiving parts B1 to B12 are configured by, for example, phototransistors that receive infrared rays. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the light emitting parts A1 to A12 and the light receiving parts B1 to B12 receive the infrared rays emitted from the light emitting part A1 by the light receiving part B1, and receive the infrared rays emitted from the light emitting part A2 as the light receiving part B2. Are arranged opposite to each other so that the light receiving part B12 receives the infrared rays emitted from the light emitting part A12.

  FIG. 43 (b) is a side view of the glass frame 15 shown in FIG. 43 (a). As described above, when the player holds his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32 (specifically, the portion of the cover glass 14 covering the game area 32), light from the light emitting unit 29A to the light receiving unit 29B is emitted. Blocked. Accordingly, the position of the player's hand or the like in the detection space can be detected.

Here, the detail of the position detection method by the glass front operation sensor 29 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 44 (b), for example, first, when the player holds his hand or the like over the position of E1 in the detection space, the light receiving parts B1, B2 from the light emitting parts A1, A2, A3, A7, A8 and A9. , B3, B7, B8 and B9 are blocked from light. Accordingly, a line connecting the light emitting unit A1 and the light receiving unit B1, a line connecting the light emitting unit A2 and the light receiving unit B2, a line connecting the light emitting unit A3 and the light receiving unit B3, a light emitting unit A7, and the light receiving unit B7. , A line connecting the light emitting part A8 and the light receiving part B8, and a line connecting the light emitting part A9 and the light receiving part B9, and it is detected that a player's hand is held near the intersection Is done.

  Thereafter, when the player slides his hand or the like leftward to the position E2 in the detection space, the light from the light emitting part A4 to the light receiving part B4, the light from the light emitting part A5 to the light receiving part B5, or the light emitting part A6 The light to the light receiving unit B6 is sequentially blocked, and the light from the light emitting unit A2 to the light receiving unit B2 and the light from the light emitting unit A3 to the light receiving unit B3 that have been blocked are detected sequentially by the light receiving units B2 and B3. Thereby, it is detected that the hand etc. which were in the position of E1 moved to the direction of E2. It is also possible to detect the speed of movement of the hand etc. by measuring the time from when the light from the light emitting part A4 to the light receiving part B4 is blocked until the light from the light emitting part A5 to the light receiving part B5 is blocked. Can do. In other words, if the time from when light is no longer detected by one light receiving unit to when no light is detected by the adjacent light receiving unit is short, it is detected that the hand etc. is moving fast, and conversely, if the time is long, the hand etc. Slow movement is detected

  In the present embodiment, the glass pre-operation sensor 29 is configured by an infrared sensor that detects a player's hand or the like using infrared light shielding, but is not limited thereto. The glass pre-operation sensor 29 is optional as long as it is a sensor (preferably a non-contact human sensor) that can detect the position where the player holds the hand or the like in the detection space. It may be configured by an infrared sensor (for example, a photo reflector such as the frame operation sensor 26) capable of detecting a player's hand or the like, or may be configured by other optical sensors.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43A and the like, 12 glass front operation sensors 29 (specifically, 12 light emitting units 29A and 12 light receiving units 29B) are connected to the game area 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pre-glass operation sensors 29 to be arranged is arbitrary.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 43B, the pre-glass operation sensor 29 is connected to the game area 32 so that a planar position can be detected from the positions where the player holds his hand or the like in the detection space. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), in order to detect not only the planar position but also the position in the depth direction among the positions where the player holds the hand or the like in the detection space, In addition to being arranged along the periphery of the game area 32, the game area 32 may be arranged along the depth direction (front-rear direction) of the detection space. In this case, the glass pre-operation sensor 29 may be arranged in multiple layers, and is arranged in three layers as shown in FIG. 43 (c) (specifically, the light receiving portion 29A is arranged in the front-rear direction). It is also possible to arrange three light receiving portions 29B along the front-rear direction, or two layers, or four layers or more. It is also possible to set up.

Thus, by arranging the glass pre-operation sensor 29 in multiple layers, not only the planar position detection in the vertical and horizontal directions but also the three-dimensional position detection including the longitudinal direction is possible. Therefore, the player can operate in a wider range, and the range of production is widened, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, by arranging the glass pre-operation sensor 29 in multiple layers, for example, the speed at which the player moves his / her hand or the like held over the detection space in front of the game area 32, that is, the speed at which the player pushes the detection space is increased. Since it can be detected, an effect corresponding to the player's “push” operation (for example, a screen on which the hero pushes down the enemy is configured to be displayed on the display device 41, and the speed and number of times the hero presses the enemy is displayed. Is changed according to the player's operation mode, or a movable accessory that can be swung back and forth is provided, and the swing speed and number of swings of the movable accessory are changed according to the player's operation mode. Can be performed).
That is, the plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29 function as operation detection means capable of detecting the player's operation mode in a predetermined area in front of the decorative display device (display device 41).

[Hand-holding effect setting processing]
FIG. 45 shows a flowchart of the hand-holding effect setting process (step B97) in the above-described changing process. In this hand-holding effect setting process, first, the set fluctuation pattern is confirmed (step B401). When the hand-holding effect is not a fluctuation pattern to be executed (step B402; No), the hand-holding effect setting process ends. To do. When the variation pattern is that the hand-holding effect is executed (step B402; Yes), the selected hand-holding effect is set (step B403). Here, a predetermined operation mode to be detected and display contents for instructing the player to perform a hand-holding operation are set. And the process (step B404) which validates the glass front operation sensors 1-N which are hand-holding sensors is performed, a sensor effect execution process (step B405) is performed, and the hand-holding effect setting process is complete | finished.

[Sensor effect execution processing]
FIG. 46 shows a flowchart of the sensor effect execution process (step B405) in the hand-holding effect setting process described above. In this sensor effect execution process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the hand-holding sensor has been effectively changed (step B411). If not (step B411; No), the hand-holding is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the hand-holding effect set by the sensor has been detected (step B412). The predetermined operation mode includes a hand position, a moving direction, a moving speed, and the like.

Here, when a predetermined operation mode is not detected (step B412; No), the process returns to step 411. When a predetermined operation mode is detected (step b412; Yes), a process for changing the effect (step B413) is performed, and the sensor effect execution process is ended. When it is determined in step B411 that the predetermined time has elapsed (step B411; Yes), the instruction of the hand-holding sensor operation mode is ended (step B414), and the process of disabling the hand-holding sensor is performed (step B415) Then, the sensor effect execution process ends.
Therefore, the effect control device 300 includes information on the display position of the stereoscopic image displayed on the decoration display device (display device 41) and the operation mode of the player detected by the operation detection means (pre-glass operation sensor 29). It functions as an operation determination unit that determines an operation result based on information, and an effect change unit that can change the display mode of a stereoscopic image according to the determination result of the operation determination unit.

(Display example 1 of hand-holding effect)
FIG. 47 shows a case where the present invention is applied to an effect informing the reliability of the special figure variation display game as an example of the display in the hand-holding effect. For example, when the special figure variation display game of 3D effect is started, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the special symbol is reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display device 41 (here, the upper left part). The character C1 is displayed in a three-dimensional manner at the center of the display area, and an instruction to start a hand-hold operation (here, “let's stroke the head of (character C1)”) is displayed.

Here, if the player holds his / her hand toward the character C1 and slowly moves his / her hand to the left / right to stroke the head of the character C1, the player can play the special figure change display game in accordance with the expression and the content of the dialogue of the character C1. Inform the reliability. For example, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the expression of the character C1 is changed so as to be pleasing (first expectation notification mode), and it is highly likely that it will be a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. This is suggested (in this case, the text “This time is very hot” is displayed).
On the other hand, if the player moves his / her hand up and down quickly so as to hit the character C1, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the expression of the character C1 changes so as to hurt (second expectation notification mode). The reliability in the special figure variation display game being executed is not notified.

  Thus, by performing the production according to the player's operation mode, an unprecedented operation feeling that cannot be obtained by operating the push button 25 is generated, and the hand is moved according to the image that has popped out, so the button is pressed. It feels like it is directly intervening in the game rather than only, and the player's interest is further enhanced.

(Display example 2 of hand-holding effect)
FIG. 48 shows another example of display in a hand-holding effect. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), when the special figure variation display game of 3D effect is started, the special symbol is reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display device 41, and a plurality of symbols are displayed at the center of the display area. The symbols for selection (here, two balloons C2 and two meters) are displayed in three dimensions.

Here, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the player holds his / her hand toward the left or right balloon C2 and moves his / her hand up and down quickly to strike the balloon C2, Raise the meter value of the meter displayed above. When the meter value reaches the maximum, the balloon is ruptured so that the character or the like pops out from inside.
Here, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), when the crown pops out, it is a notification that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed.

On the other hand, if a ghost pops out as shown in FIG. 48 (d), this is a notification that there is a low possibility of a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed.
When the balloon is not struck or when the meter value cannot be maximized until the predetermined time has passed, the meter is turned off as shown in FIG. No further hand-holding effects can be performed, and there is no notification of the possibility of a big hit in the special figure variation display game being executed.

(Display example 3 of hand-holding effect)
FIG. 49 shows another example of display in a hand-holding effect. As shown in FIG. 49 (a), when the special figure variation display game of 3D effect is executed, the special symbol is reduced and moved to the end of the display area of the display device 41, and the central part of the display area is moved. The symbol (fish C3 in this case) and the symbol (fishing rod C4 here) for capturing the symbol are displayed in three dimensions.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), when the hand is held toward the fish C3, the movement of the fish C3 is restricted so that the movement follows the locus of the hand only when the hand is slid. (Show as if you caught fish C3 by hand). Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the hand is slid to bring the mouth of the fish C3 close to the tip of the fishing rod C4, and when the fish C3 is picked up as shown in FIG. This is a notification that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the special figure variation display game.
By performing such an effect, the player feels as if he / she is directly moving the stereoscopic image, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(Display example 4 of hand-holding effect)
FIG. 50 shows another example of display in a hand-holding effect. As shown in FIG. 50 (a), when the special figure variation display game of 3D effect is switched to the reach state, the variation mode of the third special symbol is changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), a number (here, 8) for a big hit is displayed small so that it is far away, and a number adjacent to that number (here, 7) is high. 3D display in 3D level.

Here, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), when the player holds his / her hand toward the third special symbol and moves the hand up / down (or front / rear) so as to dismiss the third special symbol, When it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, as shown in FIG. 50C, the number “7” is not moved no matter how much the hand is moved, as shown in FIG. Finally, the stop mode of deviation is finally determined.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the number “7” is dismissed when the hand is moved, and FIG. 50 (f). As shown in FIG. 4, the big hit stop mode is finally determined.
Even with such an effect, the player feels as if he / she is directly moving the stereoscopic image, which can enhance the interest of the game.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes the operation detection means (pre-glass operation sensor 29) capable of detecting the player's operation mode within a predetermined range in front of the decoration display device 41, and includes a decoration display device ( The display device 41) is configured to be able to display a stereoscopic image viewed at a position spaced forward from the display surface 41a, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is displayed on the decoration display device 41. According to the display information and the operation determination means (effect control device 300) for determining the operation result based on the player operation mode information detected by the operation detection means 29, and the stereoscopic image according to the determination result of the operation determination means 300 Production changing means (production control device 300) capable of changing the display mode.

Therefore, the operation detection means detects the position and movement (operation mode) of the hand and the object by holding the hand or the object over the stereoscopic image visually recognized in front of the decoration display device, and changes the display mode of the stereoscopic image. Since it is changed, the player can intervene in the production of the variable display game with a new sense of operation that does not use conventional operation members (buttons, levers, etc.), and can further enhance the interest of the game.
In addition, since the display mode of the stereoscopic image is changed according to the player's operation mode, the player can more feel that his operation is reflected in the production, and the player's willingness to operate is increased. Can be increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation detecting means includes a sensor (pre-glass operation sensor 29) for detecting that an object has approached the front of the decorative display device (display device 41), and a front of the decorative display device 41. A plurality of spaces are provided so as to surround the display surface 41a, and a plurality of spaces are provided so as to be aligned in the front-rear direction.

  Accordingly, the operation detection means 29 is arranged in front of the decoration display device 41 by a plurality of sensors 29 provided so as to surround the space in front of the decoration display device 41 along the display surface 41a and a plurality of sensors 29 arranged in the front-rear direction. The position of the hand or the object in is detected not only in the direction (up / down / left / right) along the display surface 41a but also in the front / rear direction. Thereby, it becomes possible to detect the player's operation mode (stroking, stroking, etc.) in more detail, and the relevance between the effect and the operation mode can be further increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect changing means (the effect control device 300) uses a stereoscopic image display mode, and a stop result mode of a variable display game (special map variable display game) is a special result mode (big hit). Can be selected from a plurality of display modes including a first expectation notification mode for notifying that there is a possibility of becoming a special result mode and a second expectation notification mode for notifying that there is a possibility of becoming a special result mode. Yes, when it is determined by the operation determination means (effect control device 300) that a predetermined operation mode has been detected, the expectation degree notification mode is selected.

  Therefore, a player who wants to know the possibility that the variable display game will have a special result will actively perform an operation of holding a hand or an object so that a predetermined operation mode is detected on the gaming machine. Can be increased.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect change means (the effect control device 300) displays the decoration so as to follow the trajectory of the player's operation detected by the operation detection means (the pre-glass operation sensor 29). A stereoscopic image displayed on the device (display device 41) is moved.

  Therefore, since the stereoscopic image moves according to the movement of the hand or object held by the player, the player can intervene in the game with a new operation feeling like touching and moving the stereoscopic image, The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 gaming machine 25 push button (external operation means)
29 Glass front operation sensor (operation detection means)
30 game board 32 game area 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
40 Center case 40a Opening 40b Stage 40c Warp channel 41 Display device (decorative display device)
41a Display surface 41b Normal hold display area 41c Special hold display area 100 Game control device (starting storage holding means, game result predetermination means, predetermination information transmission means)
300 effect control device (starting memory display means, execution content advance determination means, advance notice notification means, variable display game display means, stereoscopic image adjustment means, continuous effect control means, external operation detection means, operation determination means, effect change means)

Claims (5)

A decoration display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information; a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in a start winning area of a game ball flowing down the game area; Production control means for performing display control of the variable display game based on command information from the game control means,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
The decorative display device includes:
It is possible to display either a planar image that is visually recognized at a position that matches the display surface, and a stereoscopic image that is visually recognized before or after the display surface, or at a position separated from the front or back.
The production control means includes
As display contents in the decoration display device, it is possible to execute a planar image effect using the planar image and a stereoscopic image effect using the stereoscopic image,
When performing the stereoscopic image effect in the variable display game, the maximum separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface in the stereoscopic image effect of the variable display game is determined, and the stereoscopic image is displayed at a separation distance less than the maximum separation distance. Display an image on the decorative display device to start a stereoscopic image effect,
A gaming machine, comprising: a stereoscopic image adjusting unit capable of gradually changing a separation distance between the stereoscopic image and the display surface so as to gradually approach the maximum separation distance based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The production control means includes
Provided with a pseudo-continuous effect control means capable of generating a pseudo-continuous effect state for performing an effect of repeatedly changing and stopping the identification information a plurality of times during a single variable display game when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The stereoscopic image adjusting means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the variation of the identification information is repeated by the pseudo-continuous effect control unit, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image can be changed. The game control means includes
Start memory holding means capable of extracting a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as the start memory of the variable display game Prepared,
The production control means includes
When a plurality of start memories are stored in the start memory holding means, a continuous effect control means capable of generating a continuous effect state for continuously performing effects over a plurality of variable display games is provided,
The stereoscopic image adjusting means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the continuous effect state is continuously executed by the continuous effect control unit, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image can be changed. . External operation means for production that can be operated by the player,
An external operation detection means for detecting an operation mode of the external operation means,
The stereoscopic image adjusting means includes
The case where a predetermined operation mode is detected by the external operation detection means during a predetermined operation effective period is satisfied as the predetermined condition, and the separation distance of the stereoscopic image effect can be changed. The gaming machine described in 1.   When the stereoscopic image effect is executed, an image suggesting a display position state of the stereoscopic image in the position of the maximum separation distance is displayed on the decorative display device together with the stereoscopic image. Item 5. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4.

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