JP2018029694A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing a player from having feelings of incongruity and anxiety when restarting a performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a plurality of types of operation means; and performance means for executing a performance on the basis of operation of the plurality of types of operation means. The performance means executes a display progress performance of progressing a display to a target position, and a notification performance of notifying of abnormality. When the notification performance is executed, it becomes hard for a player to view the display in the display progress performance. Further, the performance means can execute the notification performance in a state where the display in the display progress performance is not progressed to the target position and, when the notification performance is executed, if an operation by notification performance termination operation means is executed, terminates the notification performance and executes the display progress performance of defining a position of the display as the target position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball ball game machine (pachinko machine), a revolving game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  A conventional game machine is equipped with an image display device capable of displaying video relating to a game, and is configured to resume display before interruption when the video display is interrupted due to power interruption or the like. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2015-13050, A

  However, since the conventional game stand uniformly resumes the display before the interruption, there is a problem that the player who does not know the situation before the interruption gives a sense of discomfort and anxiety. In particular, in the situation where the video was changed before the interruption, if the video was changed when the display was resumed, the display at the time of the restart may have changed, or there may be an overlooked video There is a risk of giving the player a sense of discomfort or anxiety.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that does not give the player a sense of discomfort or anxiety when resuming production.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of operation means and a production means for producing an effect based on the operation of the plurality of types of operation means, wherein the production means It is a means for performing a display progress effect for advancing the display, and the effect means is a means for performing a notification effect for notifying abnormality, and when the notification effect is performed, the display in the display progress effect is visually recognized by a player. The rendering means is a means capable of performing the notification effect in a state where the display in the display progress effect has not progressed to the target position, and is one of the plurality of types of operation means. One is a notification effect end operation means for performing an operation for ending the notification effect, and when the operation of the notification effect end operation means is performed while the notification means is performing the notification effect, While terminating the serial notification effect, a means for performing the display progress effect to the target position a position of the display, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which does not give a discomfort and anxiety to a player at the time of resumption of production can be provided.

2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine 100. FIG. (A) It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly. (B) It is the figure which showed the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of point data. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of point history data. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the integration point. It is a figure showing an example of bonus production data. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a flowchart of effect control processing. It is a flowchart of a continuous production execution process. (A) It is a flowchart of continuous production resumption setting. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the position instruction information of the image A. It is a flowchart of a continuous effect setting process. It is a flowchart of a bonus effect process. It is a flowchart of an error effect process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (A), (b) It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous production. (A) It is the figure which showed the structural example of the coordinate data for fixed positions of the image A. FIG. (B) It is the figure which showed the structural example of the coordinate data for position change display of the image A. FIG. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the display period of a fixed position display and a position change display. (A) It is the figure which showed the aspect of the fixed position display and the position change display. (B) It is the time chart which showed the production | presentation aspect of the continuous production (1st game). (C) It is the time chart which showed the production | presentation aspect of continuous production (2nd game). (D) It is the time chart which showed the production | presentation aspect of continuous production (5th game). (A)-(c) It is the time chart which showed the relationship between the 3rd stop operation of stop button 137 thru | or 139, and the period of a fixed position display. It is the figure which showed the princess point production in the time series as a specific example of continuous continuation. It is the figure which showed the princess point production in the time series as a specific example of continuous continuation. (A) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the effect when the interruption effect is executed during the continuous effect. (B) It is the figure which showed the change of the production | presentation aspect when the interruption production is performed during the continuous production. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the coordinate data for position change display referred at the time of execution of the position change display in a continuous production. (A) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the effect when the interruption effect (modification example 1) is executed during the continuous effect. (B) It is the figure which showed the change of the production | presentation aspect when the interruption production | generation (modification 1) is performed during a continuous production. (A), (b) It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the start time of the position change display in a continuous production. It is the figure which showed the modification of the coordinate data for (a) and (b) position change display. (A) It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the continuous production which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. (B) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the continuous production which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the continuous production which concerns on the modification 2. FIG. (B) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the continuous production which concerns on the modification 2. FIG. (A), (b) It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the interruption effect using a production movable body. (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect using the image C which can move. (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect using the image A and the image C which can move. (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect using a moving image. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific production using a production movable body. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific production using a production movable body. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect using a production movable body and a transmissive liquid crystal display device. (A) It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode of the princess point effect when a slow stop operation is performed. (B) It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode of the princess point effect when a quick stop operation is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the display mode of the effect image display apparatus 157 when a stop operation is performed slowly. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the display mode of the effect image display apparatus 157 when a quick stop operation is performed. (A) It is the schematic flowchart which showed the flow of the process of the 1st sub control part 400 and the 2nd sub control part 500 when a slow stop operation is performed. (B) It is the schematic flowchart which showed the flow of the process of the 1st sub control part 400 and the 2nd sub control part 500 when quick stop operation is performed. It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode by an effect image in time series. It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode by another effect image in time series. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the display mode of the effect image display apparatus 157 in the early notification which concerns on a modification. (A) (c) It is the figure which showed typically the mode of VRAM518 of the 2nd sub control part 500 at the time of display control of an effect image. (A) It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode of the princess point effect when a slow stop operation is performed. (B) It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode of the princess point effect when a quick stop operation is performed. (A) It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode of the effect image when a slow stop operation is performed. (B) It is the figure which showed the change of the display mode of the effect image when quick stop operation is performed. (A) It is the schematic flowchart which showed the flow of the process of the 1st sub control part 400 and the 2nd sub control part 500 when a slow stop operation is performed. (B) It is the schematic flowchart which showed the flow of the process of the 1st sub control part 400 and the 2nd sub control part 500 when quick stop operation is performed. (A) (i) It is the figure which showed the example of an audio | voice output when performing a stop operation slowly. (A) (ii) It is the figure which showed an example of the early notification by the audio | voice when a quick stop operation is performed. (B) This is a modification of FIG. (A) (i) It is the figure which showed the example of an output of an audio | voice and an image | video at the time of performing a slow stop operation. (A) (ii) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the image | video at the time of performing a quick stop operation. (B) This is a modification of FIG. (A) (i) It is the figure which showed the example of an output of an audio | voice and an image | video at the time of performing a slow stop operation. (A) (ii) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the image | video at the time of performing a quick stop operation. (B) This is a modification of FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the output of an audio | voice and an image | video at the time of performing slow stop operation, and presentation operation | movement. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the image | video at the time of performing a quick stop operation. (A) (i) It is the figure which showed the lighting example of the lamp | ramp when carrying out slow stop operation slowly. (A) (ii) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the light (lamp) at the time of performing a quick stop operation. (B) This is a modification of FIG. (A) (i) It is the figure which showed the example of an output of light and an image | video in the case of performing a slow stop operation. (A) (ii) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the image | video at the time of performing a quick stop operation. (B) This is a modification of FIG. (A) (i) It is the figure which showed the example of an output of light and an image | video in the case of performing a slow stop operation. (A) (ii) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the image | video at the time of performing a quick stop operation. (B) This is a modification of FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the output of light and an image | video, and production | presentation operation | movement at the time of performing slow stop operation. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the quick notification by the image | video at the time of performing a quick stop operation. It is the figure which showed an example of the display progress effect and the alerting | reporting effect in time series. (A), (b) It is a figure for demonstrating the other Example 1 of a display progress effect. (A), (b) It is a figure for demonstrating the other Example 2 of a display progress effect. (A) It is the figure which showed Example 1 of a progress suggestion effect. (B) It is the figure which showed Example 2 of the progress suggestion effect. (A)-(c) It is the time chart which showed the relationship between operation by the operation means for progressing a game, and the production period of a display progress effect. It is the figure which showed an example of the stand-by effect in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the background effect performed after a notification effect in time series. It is the figure which showed the example of the other game stand.

  First, a gaming table (in this example, a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100. A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, and the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Internal structure>
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores the main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. Below the three reels 110 to 112 are arranged. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as a main control unit 300 and sub-control units 400 and 500 described later. To do. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. Yes.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. An upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit of the slot machine 100.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later.

  The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time it receives a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315a (this circuit incorporates two random value generation circuits). And an activation signal output circuit 338 that outputs an activation signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The random value generation circuit 316 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random value generation in the random value generation circuit 316 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random value. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs a calculation by a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using the seed of the random number value, and derives the calculation result as a random number value. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random value. The random value generation circuit 316 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on signals input from the various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit S320. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed for a random value, or determines a read start position of a random number table. Use.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 at every interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, optical type of the reel 110 Sensor, optical sensor of reel 111, optical sensor of reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “bell” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7” for BB1, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” for BB2. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “bonus-bonus-bonus”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game) (details will be described later), the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally and the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning line. In addition, the regular bonus game is started after the start of the big bonus game, and when the regular bonus game is finished once, the regular bonus game is automatically started so that the next regular bonus game is immediately started. It is good.

  “Short (cherry, watermelon, bell)” (hereinafter, simply referred to as “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations are “cherry-ANY-ANY” for cherry, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for watermelon, and “bell-bell-bell” for bell. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay” for replay.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. The gaming state is information for identifying the type of lottery data selected in a lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). However, the internal winning game may be a division included in the normal game.

<Normal game>
The winning combinations that are internally won for normal games include a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay), and small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell).

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. “Regular Bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. The “replay” (replay) is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without a medal being inserted in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning.

  In addition, the internal winning probability of each combination is a range of random values obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared for normal games. It is calculated by the value divided by the numerical data (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for the normal game is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  In the normal game, the internal lottery result is almost lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay) and small role won), or any stop display result A setting is made so that the stop display result of the losing that does not correspond to the symbol combination of the combination is generally derived, and the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of inserted medals. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a gaming state that may be changed to increase the probability of internal winning of replaying. In this case, Consumption of medals used for games is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, resulting in a gaming state where the total number of medals exceeds the total number of medals inserted, which is beneficial to the player. May become a gaming state.

<BB game>
The BB game is set to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning a big bonus (BB), and an RB game (described later) can be continuously executed repeatedly, and a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained. However, the BB game only needs to be able to execute the RB game a plurality of times. For example, when a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay) is set for starting the RB game, and this combination is won internally, or The RB game may be set to start when winning. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

<RB game>
The RB game is set so as to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the RB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning a regular bonus (RB), and a predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” or “normal game”). The internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” is increased to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2, which is a predetermined value), and a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is a prize. In the RB game, when a predetermined number of times (at least 2 times) is won (for example, 8 times), or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, (8 times). Since the BB game described above can execute the RB game a plurality of times, when a single RB game is performed, the number of medals less than the total number of medals obtained in the BB game is acquired and terminated. Become.

<Big winning (BB) and regular bonus (RB) internal winning games>
The winning combination that is internally won for the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small role. The big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are not won internally, and are game states in which a symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) can be won.

  However, the probability of the internal winning of the replay may be changed from the next game that has been internally won to the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB), for example, the probability of increasing the internal winning probability of the replay is changed. Until the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player. It should be noted that BB game and RB game are both game states that are beneficial to the player, and may be generally referred to as bonus games or special games.

<Main control unit main processing>
The main process of the main control unit executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.
As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 5 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of a medal, and preparations for transmitting a medal insertion command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made. In preparation for command transmission, the command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S211) described later (the same applies hereinafter). Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined. In step S107, the random value generated by the random value generation circuit 316 is acquired. In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON. In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S113, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S111. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the bell. In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step S121, game state control processing is performed.

  In this game state control process, a process related to transition of each game state of normal game, BB game, RB game, and internal winning game is performed, and the game state is shifted when those start conditions and end conditions are satisfied. In addition, every time one game is finished, preparation is made to send a game end command to the first sub-control unit 400, and every time a transition is made to a bonus game (in this example, BB game or RB game), the first Prepare to send a bonus start command to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>
The main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S207, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process). In step S209, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. Bits 0 to 10 are command data (a stop button reception command accompanying the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command accompanying the medal payout processing, a payout end command, a command indicating a gaming state, etc.). Predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality (for example, hopper empty error, hopper full error, medal selector) The presence or absence of an error or vibration detection error is monitored, and if an error is detected, error processing is executed and preparations for sending an error start command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made. Further, when the error is resolved, preparation is made for transmitting an error end command to the first sub-control unit 400. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. On the other hand, in step S221, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Data of the first sub-control unit 400>
Next, various data stored in the storage unit (for example, the ROM 406 and the RAM 408) of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Point data>
FIG. 7A illustrates an example of point data. This point data is data referred to in “point lottery” to be described later, and is stored in the storage means (the ROM 406 in this example) of the first sub-control unit 400. There are six types of point data in this example, 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25, and the winning probability in the point lottery is defined in advance for each point data.

  The type of point data and the winning probability are not particularly limited, but in this example, the point data 0 is configured to win with a probability of 4/12 in the point lottery, and the point data 15 is 2 / in the point lottery. The point data 25 is configured to win with a probability of 1/12 in the point lottery. That is, in this example, the larger the point data value, the lower the winning probability in the point lottery (so that it is difficult to win the point lottery). The winning probability may be defined regardless of the point data value.

<Point history data>
FIG. 7B is a diagram showing an example of point history data. This point history data is data in which points are stored for each game, and is stored in the storage means (in this example, the RAM 408) of the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7B, since point data 5 was won in the first game by point lottery, 5 was stored as point history data corresponding to the first game, and point lottery in the third game. Since data 15 is won, 15 is stored as point history data corresponding to the third game, and since point data 5 is won by point lottery in the fifth game, point history data corresponding to the fifth game Is stored as 5.

<Accumulation points>
FIG. 7C shows an example of the integration points. This accumulated point is data storing the accumulated value of points from the specific game, and is stored in the storage means (RAM 408 in this example) of the first sub-control unit 400. Specifically, when the bonus game ends, the accumulated points are set to 0, the points are memorized from the game where the points can be obtained by performing the continuous performance, and the continuous performance is performed until the next bonus game starts. The acquired points are accumulated and stored.

  The example shown in FIG. 7C shows the integrated value of points between the five games described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this example, the integrated value (integrated value) of points from one game to five games is shown. 25 (= 5 + 0 + 15 + 0 + 5) is stored as a point. For example, when the integrated value of the point is 30 in the next continuous effect, 55 is stored as the integrated value of the point plus 25 in the previous continuous effect. In other words, if the period when the bonus game is not played is long, the possibility that the number of continuous effects will be increased increases, and it can be expected that many points are obtained when the next bonus game starts.

<Bonus production data>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of bonus effect data. This bonus effect data is data referred to in “bonus effect processing” to be described later, and is stored in the storage means (in this example, the ROM 406) of the first sub-control unit 400. There are five types of effect data 1 to 5 in the bonus effect data of this example, and the accumulated points described with reference to FIG. 7C are associated with each bonus effect data.

  In this example, when the accumulated points are 0 to 100, effect data 1 (for example, effect data for performing a normal bonus effect) is set as bonus effect data in the bonus effect process, and the accumulated points are 401 or more. In this case, effect data 5 (for example, effect data for performing a special bonus effect) is set as bonus effect data in the bonus effect process. That is, in this example, there is an effect that is conditional on a small number of accumulated points (for example, 100 or less) and an effect that is conditional on a large number of accumulated points (for example, 400 or less). It becomes possible to entertain the player regardless of the number of accumulated points.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 9B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 9C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300. In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S307, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S309. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S309, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed. In step S317, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309 is performed. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 9A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S503, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S317, update processing of the effect random number value, and the like are performed.

<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process (step S309) of the first sub-control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the effect control process.

  In step S601, continuous effect execution processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this continuous effect execution process, processing related to execution of the continuous effect is performed. In step S603, continuous effect setting processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this continuous effect setting process, a continuous effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect, setting of effect data for executing a continuous effect, and the like are performed.

  In step S605, bonus effect processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this bonus effect processing, effect data for executing the bonus effect is set. In step S607, an error effect process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this error effect process, effect data for executing the error effect is set. In step S609, the process ends after performing another effect control process.

<Continuous production execution processing>
Next, the continuous effect execution process (step S601) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the continuous effect execution process.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect is being performed (whether a later-described continuous effect flag is on or off). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S707. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the continuous update timing has come. If not, the process proceeds to step S707, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S705 to execute the effect update process.

  In this effect update process, when an effect switching condition is established during a continuous effect, an effect setting predetermined in accordance with the condition is performed. For example, when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed during the continuous effect, the second sub-control unit 500 is instructed to execute the effect of moving the image using the effect image display device 157. On the other hand, in order to transmit a “continuous effect switching command” for instructing image switching of the continuous effect, and to execute effects by sound and light according to the effect by the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277 and various lamps 420 is controlled.

  In addition, when the end condition of the continuous effect is satisfied, a process for ending the continuous effect is performed. For example, when a predetermined number of games (for example, five games) are completed, in order to end the continuous effect, the “continuous effect end command” is instructed to the second sub-control unit 500 to end the continuous effect. ”And the speakers 272 and 277 and various lamps 420 are controlled in order to mute the sound and turn off the light.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command has been received from the main control unit 300 (whether or not a medal has been inserted). If not, the process ends. If yes, the process proceeds to step S709. . In step S709, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect is being performed (whether a later-described continuous effect flag is on or off). If not applicable, the process is terminated, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, it is determined whether or not there is a demonstration effect setting. If there is no demonstration effect setting, the process ends, and if there is, the process proceeds to step S713. In step S713, the process ends after executing the continuous effect resumption setting. Although details will be described later, in this continuous production resumption setting, various settings for resuming the continuous production are performed.

<Continuous production resumption setting>
Next, the continuous effect resumption setting (step S713) in the above-described continuous effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a flowchart of the continuous effect resumption setting.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a specific image (image A in this example) in the continuous performance is displayed at the fixed position. If the specific image is displayed at the fixed position, the process proceeds to step S805, and the fixed position is displayed. If not displayed, the process proceeds to step S803.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of the position instruction information of the image A. This position instruction information is data for instructing the display position of the image A, and is stored in advance in the storage means (the ROM 406 in this example) of the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the image A is displayed at the fixed position 3, the image A is displayed using the position instruction information 5. When there is a display in which the image A moves from the fixed position 3 to the fixed position 4, the image A is displayed using the position instruction information 6. The display at a fixed position may be a display that completely stops a specific image, but may not be a display that moves between fixed positions, and is, for example, a display that continues to move without moving. Alternatively, the display may be a display that moves instead of a display that moves between fixed positions. In displaying moving between fixed positions, if the player expresses some movement before that, the player can assume the next movement, so that there may be a natural expression as an effect.

  In the determination process of step S801 described above, the position instruction information of the image A is referred to, and when the position instruction information is a numerical value indicating a fixed position, that is, in this example, the position instruction information is 1 (fixed position 1). ), 3 (displayed at the fixed position 3), 5 (displayed at the fixed position 3), 7 (displayed at the fixed position 4), 9 (displayed at the fixed position 5), It is determined that “the home position is being displayed”.

  On the other hand, when the position instruction information is a numerical value indicating a non-fixed position (moving display), that is, in this example, the position instruction information is 2 (moved and displayed from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2), 4 (fixed position 2). If the numerical value is any one of 6 (moving display from fixed position 3 to fixed position 4), 8 (moving display from fixed position 4 to fixed position 5), Is not being displayed ", and the image A display update process of step S803 is executed.

  In the image A display information update, 1 is added to the position instruction information of the image A to update the numerical value indicating the fixed position. For example, when the position instruction information of the image A is 2 (moved and displayed from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2), the position instruction information is updated from 2 to 3 (displayed at the fixed position 2), and the position instruction of the image A is updated. When the information is 4 (moving display from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3), the position instruction information is updated from 4 to 5 (displayed at the fixed position 3). That is, the display is changed from the display for moving the image A to the display for stopping.

  In step S805, the process ends after the restart setting is performed. In this restart setting, a “continuous effect restart command” including the latest position instruction information is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

<Continuous production setting process>
Next, the continuous effect setting process (step S603) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the continuous effect setting process.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not one game (one game) has been completed (whether or not a game end command has been received from the main control unit 300). In that case, the process proceeds to step S903. In step S903, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect is being performed (whether a later-described continuous effect flag is on or off). If the continuous effect is being performed, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, a continuous production execution lottery is executed. In step S907, it is determined whether or not the continuous lottery is won. If the lottery is lost, the process ends. If the lottery is won, step S909 is executed. Proceed to In step S909, a point lottery is performed. In this point lottery, the point data described with reference to FIG. 7A is referred to, and the point data in the current game is determined by lottery.

  In step S911, the point history data described using FIG. 7B and the accumulated point data described using FIG. 7C are updated based on the point data determined by the point lottery. . In this example, the accumulated points are initialized (cleared) to 0 at the end of the bonus.

  In step S913, the process ends after performing the continuous production setting. In this continuous production setting, in order to start the continuous production from the next game, a “continuous production start command” for instructing the second sub-control unit 500 to start the continuous production, the point data in this game, In addition to transmitting accumulated point data and the like, the speakers 272 and 277 and various lamps 420 are controlled in order to execute effects by sound and light according to the effects by the effect image display device 157. Further, information indicating that a continuous performance is being performed (a flag during continuous performance) is set to ON.

<Bonus production process>
Next, the bonus effect process (step S605) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the bonus effect process.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been started (whether or not a bonus start command has been received from the main control unit 300). If it has not started, the process ends. If it has started, step S1003 is determined. Proceed to In step S1003, the bonus effect data described with reference to FIG. 8 is referred to, and after setting the effect data according to the accumulated points, the second sub-control unit 500 is instructed to start the bonus effect “bonus” The “production start command” is transmitted, and the process is terminated.

<Error rendering process>
Next, the error effect process (step S607) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the error effect process.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not an error has started (occurred) (whether or not an error start command has been received from the main control unit 300). If not, the process ends. Advances to step S1103. In step S1103, error production setting is performed. In this error effect setting, after the effect that is being executed is temporarily interrupted and effect data is set to execute an error effect that suggests (or notifies) that an error has occurred, the second sub-control is performed. An “error effect start command” for instructing start of the demonstration effect is transmitted to unit 500.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the error has ended (resolved) (whether or not an error end command has been received from the main control unit 300). If not, the process ends. Advances to step S1107. In step S1107, information related to the effect being executed is stored, and in step S1109, a demonstration effect is set.

  In this demonstration effect setting, after setting the effect data for ending the error effect being executed, an “error effect end command” for instructing the end of the error effect is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500. After setting the effect data for executing the demonstration effect indicating or notifying that the player is not playing, a “demonstration effect start command” for instructing the second sub-control unit 500 to start the demonstration effect is issued. Send.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 16B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 16C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 16D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1301 in FIG. 16A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1301. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S1307, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 receives commands from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 (for example, commands for instructing start and end of continuous effects, commands for instructing image switching of continuous effects, error effects) It is determined whether or not a command for instructing the start or end of a command or a command for instructing the start of a demonstration effect is received.

  In step S1309, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S1307, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S1311, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S1309. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1309, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step S1303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1501, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1303 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 16A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1503, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S1313 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S1601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 518. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 516. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S1605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S1601, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1607, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S1609, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S1611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Continuous running>
Next, the above-described continuous production will be described. FIGS. 17A and 17B are diagrams illustrating an example of a continuous effect.

  In this example, when the second sub-control unit 500 receives a command for instructing the start of a continuous effect from the first sub-control unit 400, the display of the effect image display device 157 is performed as shown in FIG. The image B (in this example, a still image having the same size as the display area of the effect image display device 157) is displayed on the back layer of the area, and the layer before the display area of the effect image display device 157 is displayed. Image A (in this example, a still image smaller than image B) is displayed. Needless to say, the types and sizes of the images A and B are not limited to this example.

<Continuous display / Position display>
FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the coordinate data for fixed position of the image A. This fixed position coordinate data is coordinate data to be referred to when displaying the image A at the fixed position. In this example, five types of coordinate data corresponding to the fixed positions 1 to 5 are the second sub-control unit 500. Is stored in advance in the storage means (in this example, the ROM 506).

  The second sub-control unit 500 receives a continuous production start command, a continuous production restart command, or a continuous production switching command from the first sub-control unit 400, and the position indication information included in these commands is a fixed position. 18 is referred to, the fixed position coordinate data shown in FIG. 18A is referred to, and based on the fixed position coordinate data, the image A is set at the fixed position of the display area of the effect image display device 157. indicate.

  For example, when the continuous effect start command including the position instruction information = 1 (displayed at the fixed position 1) shown in FIG. 12B is received, the fixed position coordinate data No. 1 shown in FIG. Based on 1 (coordinate data to be displayed at the fixed position 1), control is performed to display the image A at the fixed position 1 indicated by reference numeral P1 in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b) (i). Further, for example, when a continuous effect start command including the position instruction information = 5 (displayed at the fixed position 3) shown in FIG. 12B is received, the fixed position coordinate data No. shown in FIG. . 3 (coordinate data to be displayed at the fixed position 3), control is performed to display the image A at the fixed position 3 indicated by reference numeral P3 in FIG. 17 (b) (iii).

<Continuous display / position change display>
FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the coordinate data for position change display of the image A. The coordinate data for position change display is coordinate data that is referred to when the image A is moved from the first fixed position to the second fixed position. In this example, four types of coordinate data are used for the second sub-control. It is stored in advance in storage means (in this example, ROM 506) of unit 500.

  Here, in this example, as the position change display of the image A, the control is performed to move the image A in a straight line in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the Y coordinate in the vertical direction is not changed in the position change display coordinate data. Coordinate data for increasing only the X coordinate of the direction by a predetermined amount is stored. Needless to say, the moving direction of the image A is not limited to this example.

  The second sub control unit 500 receives a continuous production start command, a continuous production restart command, or a continuous production switching command from the first sub control unit 400, and the position instruction information included in these commands is undefined. In the case of the information indicating the position, the position change display coordinate data shown in FIG. 18B is referred to, and the image A is displayed in the display area of the effect image display device 157 based on the position change display coordinate data. The display (movement display) which moves to a predetermined distance and a predetermined direction is performed.

  For example, when a continuous effect switching command including position indication information = 2 (moving display from fixed position 1 to fixed position 2) shown in FIG. 12B is received, the position change display shown in FIG. Coordinate data No. 6 (coordinate data moved and displayed from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2), the fixed position 1 indicated by the reference symbol P1 in FIGS. 17B and 17I is indicated by the reference symbol P2 in FIG. 17B and FIG. Control to move and display the image A up to the fixed position 2 is performed.

  For example, when a continuous effect switching command including the position instruction information = 8 (moving display from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5) shown in FIG. 12B is received, the position shown in FIG. Coordinate data for change display No. 9 (coordinate data moved and displayed from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5), from the fixed position 4 indicated by the reference symbol P4 in FIGS. 17B and 17I to indicated by the reference symbol P5 in FIG. 17B and FIG. Control to move and display the image A up to the fixed position 5 is performed.

  FIG. 18C is a diagram showing an example of the display period of the fixed position display and the position change display. Although details will be described later, in this example, the display period (number of frames) of the fixed position display of the image A is determined by the operation timing of the operation means by the player, and the display period (number of frames) of the position change display of the image A. Is set to 60 frames (about 2 seconds).

  In the continuous production of this example, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the fixed position display of the image A is displayed for each game over a predetermined number of games (5 games in this example). By alternately performing the position change display, an effect of moving the image A from the fixed position 1 (start point) indicated by the reference symbol P1 to the fixed position 5 (end point) indicated by the reference symbol P5 is performed.

<Continuous production / Details>
Next, the continuous effect will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a form of fixed position display and position change display. Further, FIG. 19B is a time chart showing an effect aspect of a continuous effect (first game), and FIG. 19C is a time chart showing an effect aspect of a continuous effect (second game). Yes, FIG. 19 (d) is a time chart showing the effect mode of the continuous effect (fifth game).

  As shown in FIG. 19B, in the continuous performance (first game), after the image A is displayed at the fixed position 1 when the bet button 132 is operated, the stop buttons 137 to 137 are displayed. When the third stop operation 139 is performed, the position change display for moving and displaying the image A from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2 is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19C, in the continuous effect (second game), the position change display (from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2) in the continuous effect (first game) is displayed for 60 frames (about 2 seconds). ) Continues, and after the image A is displayed at the fixed position 2, the princess character image A1 is displayed at the fixed position 2 in response to the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. The position change display for moving and displaying from 3 to the fixed position 3 is started.

  Subsequently, although illustration is omitted, in the continuous effect (the third game), 60 frames (about 2 seconds) of the position change display (from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3) in the continuous effect (the second game) elapses. After the image A is displayed at the fixed position 3, the princess character image A1 is moved from the fixed position 3 to the fixed position 4 when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. Starts the position change display that moves and displays.

  Subsequently, although illustration is omitted, in the continuous effect (fourth game), 60 frames (about two seconds) of the position change display (fixed position 3 to fixed position 4) in the continuous effect (third game) elapses. After the image A is displayed at the fixed position 4, the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed, and then the princess character image A1 is moved from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5. The position change display that moves and displays up to is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19D, in the continuous effect (fifth game), the position change display (from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5) in the continuous effect (fourth game) is displayed for 60 frames (about 2 seconds). ) Is continued, and after the image A is displayed at the fixed position 5 and the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed, the fixed position display is terminated. The continuous production performed over 5 games is completed.

<Continuous production / position display period>
Next, a fixed position display period will be described with reference to FIG. 20A to 20C are time charts showing the relationship between the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and the fixed position display period.

  As described above, in this example, the fixed position display is terminated when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is triggered. For this reason, the period of the fixed position display in each game during the continuous performance varies depending on the timing of the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20A, the operation of the bet button 132 is performed after the end of the position change display, and then the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. Compared to the examples shown in (b) and (c), the fixed position display period is longer.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20B, the operation of the bet button 132 is performed during the position change display. However, the operation of the start lever 135 is performed after the position change display is completed, and then the stop buttons 137 to 137. Since the third stop operation 139 is performed, the fixed position display period is longer than that in the example shown in FIG. 20C, and the fixed position display period is longer than that in the example shown in FIG. Is shorter.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20C, the bet button 132 and the start lever 135 are operated during the position change display, and the timing of the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is shown in FIG. , (B) is earlier than the example shown in FIG. 20, the fixed position display period is shorter than the example shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b).

  In this example, the fixed position display is terminated by the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operations (for example, the bet button operation of the next game) ) Or establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, when there is a winning determination, when payout is completed, when one game is completed), the fixed position display may be ended.

  In this example, the position display change period is fixed (in this example, 60 frames (about 2 seconds)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position change display period is variable. In this case, the position change display may be started or ended in response to an operation by the operation means or establishment of a predetermined condition.

  In addition, since the minimum time of one game on the game table is defined to be 4.1 seconds or more, in this example, by setting the position display change period to about 2 seconds, the stop buttons 137 to 139 Even if the third stop operation is performed at the fastest timing, the position display change is always finished before the third stop operation is performed, and the position display change is not interrupted.

<Continuous production / specific example>
Next, specific examples of continuous effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIGS. 21 and 22 are diagrams showing princess point effects in time series as a specific example of continuous continuous display.

  In this example, a background image including the character image of the lord and the eagle is applied as the image B in FIG. 17, and the princess character image A1 is applied as the image A in FIGS.

  FIG. 21A is an example of the first game effect in the continuous effect. In this effect, the princess character image A1 is displayed at a fixed position 1 and an image C1 is displayed to notify that 5 points (points) have been won by winning the point data 5 in the game point lottery. doing. During continuous production, production sounds are output from the speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with these displays, and production by various lamps 420 (not shown) is executed.

  Thereafter, when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed, the position change display for moving and displaying the princess character image A1 from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2 is performed. After the princess character image A1 is displayed at the fixed position 2 at the eyes, the princess character image A1 is moved from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. A position change display that moves to 3 is displayed.

  FIG. 21B is an example of the third game effect in the continuous effect. In this effect, the princess character image A1 is displayed at the fixed position 3 and the image C1 is displayed to notify that the point lottery of the game is not won and the points cannot be acquired.

  Although not shown in the figure, after this, the position change for moving and displaying the princess character image A1 from the fixed position 3 to the fixed position 4 triggered by the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. In the fourth game, after the princess character image A1 is displayed at the fixed position 4, the princess character image A1 is displayed when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. A position change display for moving and displaying from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5 is performed.

  FIG. 21C is an example of the effect of the fifth game in the continuous effect. In this effect, the princess character image A1 is displayed at the fixed position 5, and an image C1 is displayed to notify that 15 points (points) have been won by winning 15 point data in the game point lottery. Yes.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), after the image C2 notifying the points acquired in the fifth game is displayed, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. As shown in FIG. 6B, an image C3 in which an image C4 (see FIG. 22C) for notifying the accumulated points acquired during the continuous performance is covered with the effect image is displayed (for details, refer to “Fast stop”). (This will be described later as an “advance notification by operation”) In addition, when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 has been performed, as shown in FIG. The image C4 to be displayed is displayed, and the continuous effect is ended.

  Here, the effect image is a special effect display for applying a special effect. The special effect is an effect that deteriorates the visibility of an image (hereinafter referred to as “game information display”) that reports the accumulated points, and the special effect display is the visibility of an image that reports the accumulated points (hereinafter “game information display”). It is a display that makes it worse. By reducing the visibility of the game information display, the desire of the player who wants to see the game information display can be increased and the player's expectation can be increased. The special effect display is, for example, a display that covers a part of the game information display and deteriorates the visibility of the game information display by being displayed over the game information display. The special effect display is information that processes the game information display itself, for example. Specifically, it is information for processing color data in pixel units for game information display. With this information, it is possible to perform processing that deteriorates the visibility of the game information display. The special effect display is, for example, another game information display displayed instead of the game information display. Specifically, this other game information display is a display that makes it difficult to grasp the contents of the game information display (for example, a display in which a part of the game information display is hidden. A display in which all of the game information display is blurred).

<Interrupt production>
Next, the interruption effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23A is a time chart showing the flow of the effect when the interrupt effect is executed during the continuous effect, and FIG. 23B is the time chart when the interrupt effect is executed during the continuous effect. It is the figure which showed the change of the production | presentation aspect, The figure (c) is a figure which showed an example of the coordinate data for position change display referred at the time of execution of the position change display in a continuous production.

  In this example, the second sub-control unit 500, as indicated by reference numeral VI in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), is indicated by reference numeral P3 from a fixed position 2 indicated by reference numeral P2 as a position change display in continuous production. Position change display for moving and displaying the image A up to the fixed position 3 is performed. When the position change display is executed, the position change display is performed by referring to the position change display coordinate data (in this example, coordinate data moved and displayed from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3) shown in FIG. Is realized.

  Subsequently, the second sub control unit 500 receives the error effect start command from the first sub control unit 400 during the execution of the position change display, as indicated by reference numeral VII in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b). (In this example, the occurrence of a hopper error) is used as an opportunity to perform an error effect that notifies that an error has occurred.

  Subsequently, during execution of the error effect, the second sub control unit 500 receives the error effect end command from the first sub control unit 400 (in this example, the hopper error has been eliminated by the error canceling operation). As an opportunity, the error effect is ended, and the demonstration effect suggesting that the game is not being played is performed when the demonstration effect start command is received from the first sub-control unit 400.

  Subsequently, as shown by reference numeral VIII in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the second sub control unit 500 has received a continuous effect resumption command from the first sub control unit 400 during execution of the demonstration effect. (In this example, the game is started by the operation of the bet button 132), the fixed position display for displaying the image A at the fixed position 3 indicated by the symbol P3 is performed as the fixed position display in the continuous effect. .

  In this example, when an interruption effect (in this example, an error effect and a demo effect) is executed during the continuous effect, the coordinate data for position change display (in this example, moving from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3 is displayed). Instead of the coordinate data, the fixed position display coordinate data (in this example, coordinate data displayed at the fixed position 3) shown in FIG. Displays the position.

  According to this example, even when the continuous production is interrupted / resumed, the image A is not displayed at a halfway position, so the player is not displayed at a disadvantageous position for him. In other cases, it is possible to avoid such extra worries, and to keep the game motivation by concentrating the player on the game.

<Variation 1 of interrupt production>
Next, modification example 1 of the interrupt effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24A is a time chart showing the flow of the effect when the interrupt effect (modification example 1) is executed during the continuous effect, and FIG. 24B shows the interrupt effect ( It is the figure which showed the change of the production | presentation aspect when the modification 1) is performed.

  In this example, the second sub-control unit 500, as indicated by reference numeral VI in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b), is indicated by reference numeral P3 from a fixed position 2 indicated by reference numeral P2 as a position change display in continuous performance. Position change display for moving and displaying the image A up to the fixed position 3 is performed.

  Subsequently, as shown by reference numeral VII in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the second sub control unit 500 issues a command for instructing the adjustment display from the first sub control unit 400 during the execution of the position change display. A payment display for notifying that the game medium is being settled is performed on the basis of the reception (start of paying out the game medium by the operation of the settlement button 134 (see FIG. 1)).

  Subsequently, as shown by the symbol V in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the second sub-control unit 500 instructs the end of the settlement display from the first sub-control unit 400 during the settlement display. The settlement display is terminated with the receipt of the game (the payout of the game medium has been completed) and the game is not being played with the receipt of the demonstration effect start command from the first sub-control unit 400 A demonstration that suggests

  Subsequently, as shown by reference numeral VIII in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the second sub control unit 500 has received a continuous effect restart command from the first sub control unit 400 during execution of the demonstration effect. (In this example, the game is started by the operation of the bet button 132), the fixed position display for displaying the image A at the fixed position 3 indicated by the symbol P3 is performed as the fixed position display in the continuous effect. .

  In this example, when an interruption effect (in this example, a settlement display and a demonstration effect) is executed during a continuous effect, the coordinate data for position change display (in this example, moving from a fixed position 2 to a fixed position 3 is displayed). Instead of the coordinate data, the fixed position display coordinate data (in this example, the coordinate data displayed at the fixed position 3) is referred to, and the fixed position display for displaying the image A at the fixed position 3 is performed.

  According to this example, even when the continuous production is interrupted / resumed, the image A is not displayed at a halfway position, so the player is not displayed at a disadvantageous position for him. In other cases, it is possible to avoid such extra worries, and to keep the game motivation by concentrating the player on the game.

<Modified example of start time of position change display>
Next, a modified example of the start time of the position change display in the continuous effect will be described. FIGS. 25A and 25B are time charts for explaining a modification of the start timing of the position change display in the continuous performance.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the display of the position change of the image is started when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. However, in the example shown in FIG. When there is a payout of game media due to winning, etc., the display of the position change of the image is started at the end of the payout of the game media, and the position change over a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) It is configured to display.

  In this example, since the period required for payout varies depending on the number of game media to be paid out, the maximum time required for payout (for example, approximately 1 second when paying out 12 medals) is taken into consideration. Is set to 1 second, so that the total of the time required for payout and the position change display period does not exceed 2 seconds. Further, when there is no payout of game media such as lose, the position change display of the image is started when one game is finished (for example, the third stop operation is performed). .

  In the example shown in FIG. 25B, the position change display of the image is started when the winning determination is finished in the game, and the position change display is displayed over a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds). Configured to do. According to this example, the position change display is not started unless the winning determination is completed, and therefore, for example, contrary to the intention of the player who wants to enjoy twisting (operation of continuing to press the stop button for performing the third stop operation). Thus, there is a case where the position change display is not started without permission and a situation in which the player's willingness to play is reduced can be avoided.

<Modification of coordinate data for position change display>
Next, a modification of the position change display coordinate data will be described. FIGS. 26A and 26B are diagrams showing a modification of the coordinate data for position change display.

  In the description using FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 described above, when an interruption effect is executed during a continuous effect, the position change display coordinate data (coordinate data moved from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3) is replaced with The example of performing the fixed position display for displaying the image A at the fixed position 3 that is the movement destination of the position change display by referring to the fixed position display coordinate data (the coordinate data displayed at the fixed position 3) has been described.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such control. For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, when an interruption effect is executed during a continuous effect, coordinate data for position change display ( By referring to the fixed position display coordinate data (coordinate data displayed at the fixed position 2) instead of the coordinate data moved from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3), the image A is moved from the position change display source. The fixed position display may be performed at the fixed position 2.

  In this way, if the fixed position display is performed at the movement source of the position change display, it is possible to give a sense of re-partitioning of the production, compared with the case where the fixed position display is performed at the movement destination of the position change display, and the player feels uncomfortable. In some cases, it can be further reduced.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the interruption effect is executed during the continuous effect, the position change display coordinate data (coordinate data moved and displayed from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3) is changed. By referring to the coordinate data for displaying the fixed position (coordinate data displayed at the fixed position X (initial position)), the image A is displayed at the fixed position X which is the initial position where the image A is first displayed in the continuous effect. A fixed position display may be performed.

  Thus, by displaying the image A at the initial position in the fixed position display after the interrupting effect, the effect can be initialized, and the player's discomfort may be further reduced.

<Modified example of continuous production>
Next, a modified example of the continuous effect will be described. FIG. 27A is a diagram illustrating a display example of a continuous effect according to the first modification, and FIG. 27B is a time chart illustrating a flow of the continuous effect according to the first modification.

  The continuous effect according to the first modification is an effect performed over five games. In this continuous production, as shown in FIG. 27A, at the start of the continuous production, winning probabilities of point lotteries executed in 1 to 5 games respectively (in this example, 5%, 10%, 20%, 20 %, 30%) are displayed in advance. Further, in the continuous production according to the modified example 1, as shown in FIG. 27B, a specific winning combination (in this example, a bell) is won by a winning combination lottery and executed with a winning probability being displayed. When a point lottery is won, a predetermined point (in this example, 100 pt) is given.

  FIG. 28A is a diagram showing a display example of a continuous effect according to the second modification, and FIG. 28B is a time chart showing the flow of the continuous effect according to the second modification.

  The continuous effect according to the second modification is an effect performed over an indefinite number of games. In this continuous performance, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), at the start of the continuous performance, points awarded at the time of 1-5 winning lotteries (in this example, 10pt, 15pt, 10pt, 20pt, 5pt) is displayed in advance.

  Here, the progressive lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute position change display in continuous production. In this example, when the progressive lottery is won, the position of the character image of the princess The position change display is executed to move and display from the first fixed position to the second fixed position. In this example, the winning probability of the progressive lottery is fixed at 50%. However, for example, the winning probability of the progressive lottery may be changed according to the number of lotteries, and the winning probability decreases as the number of lotteries increases ( (Or higher).

  Moreover, in this example, when winning a progress lottery, it is comprised so that a predetermined | prescribed point may be provided, and when winning a 1st progress lottery, 10pt will be provided, and after that, the 2nd-4th time At the time of winning the progressive lottery, 15 pt, 10 pt, 20 pt, and 5 pt are provided. Furthermore, when the bonus is won, the bonus effect corresponding to the accumulated points is executed after the continuous effect is ended even if the points that can be awarded remain.

  In this example, since the position change display in the continuous effect is performed only when the progressive lottery is won, the position change display (movement of the image A) can be given unexpectedness, and the effect can be enhanced. is there.

<Specific production and interruption production according to the present invention>
Next, specific effects and interrupt effects according to the present invention will be described. In the above-described embodiment, as a representative example of the specific effect and the interrupt effect according to the present invention, the continuous effect by the video and the interrupt effect by the video have been described.

  However, the specific effect according to the present invention is “an effect including a position change effect that moves a moving object (an intangible object such as an image or a character, or a tangible object such as a movable object) from the first position to the second position”. As long as it is, it may be based on a movable moving body in addition to a video. Further, the interrupting effect according to the present invention may be “an effect performed while a specific effect is being performed”, and may be an effect movable body in addition to an image. Hereinafter, specific examples will be described.

<Interrupt production using a movable production>
FIGS. 29A and 29B are diagrams for explaining an example of the interruption effect using the effect movable body. In this example, as a specific effect, an effect image display device 157 is used to perform a continuous effect by an image (an effect of moving the image A from the first position P1 to the second position P2), and an effect as an interrupt effect. An effect using the movable body 601 is performed. This effect movable body 601 is vertically between a third position P3 that does not cover the display area of the effect image display device 157 and a fourth position P4 that covers at least a part of the display area of the effect image display device 157. It is configured to be movable in the direction.

  And in this example, among the continuous effects by the image using the effect image display device 157 (the effect of moving the image A from the first position P1 to the second position P2), FIG. As shown in the figure, while the position change display for moving and displaying the image A from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is being performed, triggered by the establishment of the first condition (in this example, the occurrence of an error). As shown in FIGS. 29B and VII, the interrupting effect of moving the effect movable body 601 upward from the third position P3 to the fourth position P4 is performed.

Due to this interruption effect, the continuous effect by the video using the effect image display device 157 becomes invisible from the front. In addition, when the second condition is satisfied (in this example, cancellation of the error), the effect movable body 601 is moved downward from the fourth position P4 to the third position P3 to end the interrupt effect. The continuous effect is resumed by performing the fixed position display in which the image A is displayed at the second position P2.
<Other examples of specific effects>
Next, another example of a specific effect will be described.

<Example of performing a specific effect using the movable image C>
FIGS. 30A to 30C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a specific effect is performed using a movable image C (moving body). In this example, an image C having a width that is longer than the width of the display area of the effect image display device 157 is prepared, and the image C is changed from the first position P1 shown in FIG. A specific effect is realized by performing an effect of moving toward the left side in the horizontal direction up to the second position P2 shown. In the specific effect of this example, the image C performs position change display and fixed position display, but the other images A and B are configured to maintain fixed position display.

<Example of performing a specific effect using movable image A and image C>
FIGS. 31A to 31C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a specific effect is performed using a movable image A and an image C (moving body). In this example, while performing the effect of moving the image C from the first position shown in FIG. 31A to the second position P2 shown in FIG. The image A is moved from the first position P1 shown in FIG. 31A to the second position P2 shown in FIG. 31C toward the right side in the horizontal direction at a speed V2 (<speed V1). In this way, a specific performance is realized. In the specific effect of this example, the image C and the image A perform position change display and fixed position display, while the other images B are configured to maintain the fixed position display.

  In this example, since the moving speed V2 of the image A is slower than the moving speed V1 of the image C, the player pays attention to the image A having a slower moving speed than the image C having a higher moving speed. become. Therefore, when notifying the player of game information (for example, information on points awarded or winning winning combination), it is preferable to apply the game information to the image A. On the other hand, when emphasizing the dynamic feeling of the production, it is preferable to apply the image of the production to the image C having a fast moving speed.

<Example of performing a specific effect using a moving image>
FIGS. 32A to 32C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a specific effect is performed using a moving image. In this example, a moving image (movie, moving object) is prepared instead of the image C shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, and a specific image in this moving image (in this example, the word “end” is applied. By performing an effect of moving the signboard G1 or the rectangular mark G2 on the road from the first position shown in FIG. 32A toward the second position shown in FIG. Realize a specific production. Although the moving image does not move to change the display position, the moving image is the content of how the display content moves. In the specific effect of this example, the signboard G1 and the mark G2 in the moving image perform position change display and fixed position display, but other images (for example, road images) in the moving image, and other images A and B Is configured to maintain a fixed position display.

<Example of performing a specific production using a production movable body>
FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are diagrams showing an example of performing a specific effect using the effect movable body. In this example, a continuous effect using the first effect movable body 603 is performed as a specific effect, and an effect using the second effect movable body 605 is performed as an interrupt effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C, the first effect movable body 603 is configured to be movable in the horizontal direction including the first position P1 to the fifth position P5. The second effect movable body 605 has a third position P3 that does not cover the display area of the effect image display device 157 and a fourth position that covers at least a part of the display area of the effect image display device 157 (not shown). ) In the vertical direction.

  In the specific effect of this example, as shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C, a position change display for moving the first effect movable body 603 between the first position P1 to the fifth position P5; Then, a fixed position display is performed in which the first effect movable body 603 is stopped at any fixed position of the first position P1 to the fifth position P5.

<Example of performing a specific effect using an effect movable body and a transmissive liquid crystal display device>
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a specific effect is performed using the effect movable body and the transmissive liquid crystal display device. In this example, a continuous effect using the first effect movable body 603 is performed as a specific effect, and an effect using the transmissive liquid crystal display device 607 is performed as an interrupt effect. The transmissive liquid crystal display device 607 includes two liquid crystal panels stacked in the front-rear direction. In this example, the first effect movable body 603 is movably disposed between the two liquid crystal panels. ing.

  In the interrupting effect of this example, by performing an error effect using the front liquid crystal panel of the two liquid crystal panels, the first effect movable body 603 becomes invisible from the front, and the front liquid crystal panel is in a transparent state. After completing the error effect, the first effect movable body 603 is moved to the third fixed position P3.

<Early notification by quick stop operation>
Next, “early notification by quick stop operation” provided in the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail.

<Slow stop operation>
The “slow stop operation” in this example is a first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 after a predetermined time (in this example, 666 milliseconds) has elapsed after the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started. On the other hand, for this “slow stop operation”, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed within a predetermined time (in this example, 666 milliseconds) after the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started. This is called “fast stop operation”.

  Here, the condition “performed after the elapse of a predetermined time after the rotation of the reels 110 to 112” is an example. For example, the first stop operation is performed within a predetermined time after the acceptance of the stop button operation becomes valid. It may be done. The “fast stop operation” is an operation at an early timing, and is not intended to cause the pressing operation itself to be performed quickly.

  FIG. 36A is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 22 and shows a change in the display mode of the princess point effect when the slow stop operation is performed. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a change in the display mode of the effect image display device 157 when a slow stop operation is performed. FIG. 39A is a schematic flowchart showing the flow of processing of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 when the stop operation is performed slowly.

<Slow stop operation / end of previous game>
The first sub-control unit 400 gives the second sub-control unit 500 the number of points earned by the player in the previous game when receiving a command to notify the end of one game from the main control unit 300. A display instruction command for instructing display (30 pt in this example) is transmitted. 36A and 37, the second sub-control unit 500 receives the display instruction command from the first sub-control unit 400 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. , 30 pt) is displayed on the effect image display device 157. The display of the number of acquired points is a game information display.

<Slow stop operation / game start>
Subsequently, when the player performs an operation with the start lever 135 and the main controller 300 starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, the first sub controller 400 causes the second sub controller 500 to On the other hand, effect display information (in this example, information for displaying three effect images made up of images simulating smoke) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted.

  36A and 37, the second sub-control unit 500, based on the received effect display information, has a predetermined time (the minimum time for displaying the most recently acquired points. For example, 666 milliseconds), after waiting, the number of acquired points displayed (30 pt in this example) is covered with the effect image of “smoke / smoke / smoke”, and the number of acquired points is displayed from the front. Visible.

<Slow stop operation / First stop operation>
Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 sends numerical information to the second sub-control unit 500 when the first stop operation (slow stop operation) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed by the player. (In this example, information related to accumulated points) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted, and effect display information (in this example, information for displaying two effect images) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted.

  Based on the received numerical information, the second sub-control unit 500 switches the display of the number of acquired points (30 pt in this example) to the display of the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example), and the received effect display information Based on, the number of effect images is reduced from three to two, and a part of the accumulated points (in this example, hundreds and tens) is covered with the effect image of “smoke / smoke /” By performing the above, only a part of the accumulated points (the number of the first place) is visible from the front.

<Slow stop operation / second stop operation>
Subsequently, when the player performs the second stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the second sub-control unit 500 of the effect display information (in this example, , Information for displaying one effect image) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted. Based on the received effect display information, the second sub-control unit 500 reduces the number of effect images from two to one, and reduces a part of the total number of points (in this example, hundreds of places) to “smoke”. By displaying with the effect image of “//”, only a part of the accumulated points (numbers of 1 and 10) can be visually recognized from the front.

<Slow stop operation / third stop operation>
Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the second sub-control unit 500 of the effect display information (in this example, triggered by the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 performed by the player. , Information for deleting the effect image) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted. 36A and 37, the second sub-control unit 500 deletes the “smoke //” effect image based on the received effect display information, thereby obtaining the accumulated point number. Are all visible from the front.

  That is, when the player performs “slow stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player grasps the accumulated points only after performing the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 ( Visual recognition).

<Quick stop operation>
FIG. 36B is a diagram illustrating a change in the display mode of the princess point effect when a fast stop operation is performed. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a change in the display mode of the effect image display device 157 when a fast stop operation is performed. FIG. 39B is a schematic flowchart showing the flow of processing of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 when a fast stop operation is performed.

<Quick stop operation / End of previous game>
The first sub-control unit 400 gives the second sub-control unit 500 the number of points earned by the player in the previous game when receiving a command to notify the end of one game from the main control unit 300. A display instruction command for instructing display (30 pt in this example) is transmitted. 36B and 38, the second sub-control unit 500 receives the display instruction command from the first sub-control unit 400 as an opportunity to receive the most recently acquired points (in this example, , 30 pt) is displayed on the effect image display device 157.

<Quick stop operation / game start>
Subsequently, when the player performs an operation with the start lever 135 and the main controller 300 starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, the first sub controller 400 causes the second sub controller 500 to On the other hand, effect display information (in this example, information for displaying three effect images made up of images simulating smoke) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted.

  When the slow stop operation is performed, as described above, the second sub-control unit 500 waits for a predetermined time (in this example, 666 milliseconds) based on the received effect display information, and then displays The number of acquired points (in this example, 30 pt) is displayed covered with the effect image of “smoke / smoke / smoke”. If it is performed within (milliseconds) (when a quick stop operation is performed), “early notification” described below is performed.

<Quick stop operation / first stop operation>
When the first stop operation (fast stop operation) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed by the player, the first sub control unit 400 sends numerical information (this example) to the second sub control unit 500. Then, the information on the accumulated points is included in the display instruction command and transmitted, and the effect display information (information for displaying two effect images in this example) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted.

  The second sub-control unit 500 switches the display of the number of acquired points (30 pt in this example) to the display of the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example) based on the received numerical information and effect display information. In the example, since the predetermined time (666 ms which is the minimum time for displaying the most recently acquired points) has not elapsed, the display of the effect image is suspended until the predetermined time elapses. Accordingly, only the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example) is displayed on the effect image display device 157 at the timing indicated by the symbol T22 in FIGS.

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points immediately after performing the first stop operation. .

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T23 in FIGS. 36B and 38, the second sub-control unit 500 counts the number of effect images based on the received effect display information when a predetermined time has elapsed. By reducing the number from 3 to 2 and displaying a part of the accumulated points (hundreds and tens digits) covered with the effect image of “smoke / smoke /”, a part of the accumulated points ( Only the first digit) is visible from the front.

<Quick stop operation / second stop operation>
Subsequently, when the player performs the second stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the second sub-control unit 500 of the effect display information (in this example, , Information for displaying one effect image) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted. Based on the received effect display information, the second sub-control unit 500 reduces the number of effect images from two to one, and reduces a part of the total number of points (in this example, hundreds of places) to “smoke”. By displaying with the effect image of “//”, only a part of the accumulated points (numbers of 1 and 10) can be visually recognized from the front.

<Quick stop operation / third stop operation>
Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the second sub-control unit 500 of the effect display information (in this example, triggered by the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 performed by the player. , Information for deleting the effect image) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted. 36B and 38, the second sub-control unit 500 visually recognizes all the accumulated points from the front by deleting the effect image based on the received effect display information. Make it possible.

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player immediately performs the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. The accumulated points can be grasped (viewed) at least at two different timings after performing the above.

<Effect image>
Next, the effect image will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a change in display mode by an effect image in time series.

  In this example, the number of points (for example, the number of acquired points or the total number of points described above) is displayed on the back layer in the effect image display device 157, and smoke is imitated on the front layer in the effect image display device 157. By displaying the effect image, all (or a part) of the number of points is covered with the effect image. In this example, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, every time a stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed), an effect of erasing the effect image in stages is performed.

  Thus, by covering at least a part of the number of points with the effect image, the information on the number of points can be concealed, and the player may be interested. In addition, by performing the effect of erasing the effect image step by step with time, information on the number of points can be disclosed little by little, and the player's expectation may be enhanced.

  In this example, the transmittance of the effect image is set to 0% (no transmission). However, a portion with a transmittance of 100% is provided in a part of the effect image, or the entire effect image has a certain transmittance ( For example, it may be set to 30%). That is, the effect image according to the present invention may be an image that can make the number of points invisible or difficult to view.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a change in display mode by another effect image in time series. In this example, the number of points (for example, the number of acquired points or the total number of points described above) is displayed on the back layer in the effect image display device 157, and a can is imitated on the front layer in the effect image display device 157. By displaying the effect image, all (or a part) of the number of points is covered with the effect image. Further, in this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when there is a third stop operation), an effect of erasing the effect image at once is performed.

  In this way, by covering at least part of the number of points with an effect image, the information on the number of points can be concealed, and the player can be concentrated on the game until the information on the number of points becomes visible There is. In addition, by performing the effect of erasing the effect image at once, the processing load can be reduced as compared with the case of erasing the effect image in stages, and there may be an effect that can surprise the player.

<Variation of early notification>
Next, a modified example of the above-described early notification will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 38 and is a diagram for explaining a change in the display mode of the effect image display device 157 in the early notification according to the modified example.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the second sub-control unit 500 of the effect display information when the player performs the second stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. (In this example, information for deleting the effect image) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted. Receiving this display instruction command, the second sub-control unit 500 deletes the effect image based on the received effect display information, thereby making it possible to visually recognize all the accumulated points from the front.

  That is, in this example, the effect image is deleted at a timing earlier than the example described with reference to FIG. 38 so that all the accumulated points can be visually recognized from the front. Thus, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, immediately after performing the first stop operation, and the second stop of the stop buttons 137 to 139. The accumulated points can be grasped at at least two different timings after the operation.

  In this example, the effect that the player has performed the second stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is the effect image deletion condition. However, after the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, The effect image may be deleted on the condition that time (for example, a short time of about 500 milliseconds) has elapsed.

  43 (a) to 43 (c) are diagrams schematically showing the state of the VRAM 518 of the second sub-control unit 500 at the time of effect image display control. In this example, a dedicated storage area (smoke image area) for storing the effect image is provided in the VRAM 518. Further, when the second sub-control unit 500 is instructed to display the effect image from the first sub-control unit, the effect image stored in the smoke image area of the VRAM 518 with respect to the VDP 516 is directly used as the effect image display device 157. To output.

  With such a configuration, the second sub-control unit 500 does not need to sequentially transmit information such as the number of effect images and coordinates (display position in the display area) to the VDP 516. By reducing the required load, game control may be able to be performed smoothly.

<Modification of effect image>
Next, a modified example of the above-described effect image will be described. FIG. 44 (a) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the princess point effect when the slow stop operation is performed, and FIG. 45 (a) is a diagram of the effect image when the slow stop operation is performed. FIG. 46A is a schematic flowchart showing the processing flow of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 when a slow stop operation is performed. is there.

  The first sub-control unit 400 gives the second sub-control unit 500 the number of points earned by the player in the previous game when receiving a command to notify the end of one game from the main control unit 300. A display instruction command for instructing display (30 pt in this example) is transmitted. In addition, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the latest acquired point number (30 pt in this example) on the effect image display device 157 when the display instruction command is received from the first sub-control unit 400.

  Subsequently, when the player performs an operation with the start lever 135 and the main controller 300 starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, the first sub controller 400 causes the second sub controller 500 to On the other hand, the effect display information (in this example, information of the numerical deformation display 1 instructing to change the numerical value) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted. The second sub-control unit 500 represents the number of acquired points (30 pt in this example) being displayed after waiting for a predetermined time (in this example, 666 milliseconds) based on the received effect display information. The numbers are changed according to the display mode of FIG.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 sends numerical information to the second sub-control unit 500 when the first stop operation (slow stop operation) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed by the player. (In this example, information relating to the accumulated points) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted, and the effect display information (in this example, information on the numerical deformation display 2 instructing that the numerical value deformation is restored) is displayed. Send it in the command.

  Based on the received numerical information, the second sub-control unit 500 switches the modified display of the number of acquired points (30 pt in this example) to the modified display of the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example) and receives the received effect. Based on the display information, a process of returning the deformed display of the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example) to the original in accordance with the display mode shown in FIG.

  FIG. 44 (b) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the princess point effect when a fast stop operation is performed, and FIG. 45 (b) is a diagram of the effect image when the fast stop operation is performed. FIG. 46B is a schematic flowchart showing a processing flow of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 when a quick stop operation is performed. is there.

  The first sub-control unit 400 gives the second sub-control unit 500 the number of points earned by the player in the previous game when receiving a command to notify the end of one game from the main control unit 300. A display instruction command for instructing display (30 pt in this example) is transmitted. In addition, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the most recently acquired points (30 pt in this example) on the effect image display device 157 when the display instruction command is received from the first sub-control unit 400.

  Subsequently, when the player performs an operation with the start lever 135 and the main controller 300 starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, the first sub controller 400 causes the second sub controller 500 to On the other hand, the effect display information (in this example, information of the numerical deformation display 1 instructing to change the numerical value) is included in the display instruction command and transmitted.

  When the slow stop operation is performed, as described above, the second sub-control unit 500 waits for a predetermined time (in this example, 666 milliseconds) based on the received effect display information, and then displays The number representing the number of acquired points (in this example, 30 pt) is deformed according to the display mode of FIG. 45A, but the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed for a predetermined time (in this example, 666 mm). Seconds) (when a quick stop operation is performed), the “early notification” described below is performed.

  When the first stop operation (fast stop operation) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed by the player, the first sub control unit 400 sends numerical information (this example) to the second sub control unit 500. Then, the information on the accumulated points is included in the display instruction command and transmitted, and the effect display information (in this example, information on the numerical deformation display 2 instructing to return the numerical value deformation) is included in the display instruction command. To send.

  Based on the received numerical information, the second sub-control unit 500 switches the deformed display of the number of acquired points (30 pt in this example) to the deformed display of the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example), and at a predetermined time ( 666 ms), the process of returning the modified display of the accumulated point number (100 pt in this example) to the original state according to the display mode shown in FIG. 45B based on the received effect display information. Do.

That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points immediately after performing the first stop operation. .
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Next, another example of the above-described early notification will be described.

<Other examples of early notifications / Voice early notifications>
47 (a) and 47 (i) are diagrams showing an example of sound output when a slow stop operation is performed, and FIGS. 47 (a) and (ii) are diagrams showing an example of fast sound output when a fast stop operation is performed. It is the figure which showed an example of notification.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), the production sound 1 (in this example, “30 points get”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  In addition, when the stop operation is performed slowly after the production sound 1 is output, a special sound effect (in this example, a voice “in still yet”) is output as shown in FIGS. After that, when another stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, the production sound 2 (sound “100 points get” in this example) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the production sound 1 is output, the production sound 2 (in this example, “100 points get” is obtained from the speakers 272 and 277, as shown in FIGS. ”Is output, and a special sound effect (in this example,“ not yet ”) is output after a predetermined time has passed, and then another stop operation (for example, When the 2 stop operation is performed, the production sound 2 (in this example, a voice “100 points get”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 again.

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points by voice immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information by voice at an earlier timing than the original, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  In this example, when a slow stop operation (or a fast stop operation) is performed, only the special sound effects are output from the speakers 272 and 277. However, FIGS. 47B and 47I show examples. As described above, when the stop operation is performed slowly (or when the fast stop operation is performed as shown in FIGS. 47 (b) and (ii)), the special effect sound and the effect sound 2 are output from the speakers 272 and 277. May be output simultaneously. Further, although not shown, the special effect sound may be output from the speakers 272 and 277 and the effect sound 1 may be output simultaneously.

<Other examples of early notification / early notification by video>
48 (a) and 48 (i) are diagrams showing examples of audio and video output when a slow stop operation is performed, and FIGS. 48 (a) and (ii) are images when a fast stop operation is performed. It is the figure which showed an example of the early notification by.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), the production sound 1 (in this example, “30 points get”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  In addition, when the stop operation is performed slowly after the production sound 1 is output, a special sound effect (in the present example, a voice “in still yet”) is output as shown in FIGS. Thereafter, when another stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, the effect image display device 157 is used to output a video (displayed as “100 pt get” in this example).

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the production sound 1 is output, the production image display device 157 is used to display a video (in this example, “100 pt get” as shown in FIGS. ”Is output), and a special sound effect (in this example,“ not yet ”) is output after a predetermined time has passed, and then another stop operation (for example, When the 2 stop operation is performed, the effect image display device 157 is used again to output a video (in this example, “100 pt get” display).

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points from the video immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using a video, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  In this example, when the slow stop operation (or the fast stop operation) is performed, only the video is output using the effect image display device 157. However, FIGS. 48B and 48I show examples. As shown in FIG. 48, when a special sound effect is output from the speakers 272 and 277 when the stop operation is performed slowly (or when a fast stop operation is performed as shown in FIGS. 48 (b) and (ii)). At the same time, the effect image display device 157 may be used to output the video. In addition, although not shown, the effect sound 1 may be output simultaneously with outputting the video using the effect image display device 157.

<Another example of early notification / early notification 2 by video>
49 (a) and 49 (i) are diagrams showing examples of audio and video output when a slow stop operation is performed, and FIGS. 49 (a) and (ii) are images when a fast stop operation is performed. It is the figure which showed an example of the early notification by.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), the production sound 1 (in this example, “30 points get”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  In addition, when the stop operation is performed slowly after the production sound 1 is output, a special effect display is output as shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (i), and then another stop operation (for example, When the second stop operation is performed, the effect image display device 157 is used to output a video (displayed as “100 pt get” in this example).

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the production sound 1 is output, the production image display device 157 is used to display a video (in this example, “100 pt get”, as shown in FIGS. ), The special effect display is output when a predetermined time has passed, and then another stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, Again, the effect image display device 157 is used to output a video (in this example, a display of “100 pt get”).

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points from the video immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using a video, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  In this example, an example in which only the video is output using the effect image display device 157 when a slow stop operation (or a fast stop operation) is performed is shown, but FIGS. 49B and 49I show the example. As shown in FIG. 49, when the stop operation is performed slowly (or when the quick stop operation is performed as shown in FIGS. 49B and 49), the special effect display is performed using the effect image display device 157. And video may be output simultaneously. In addition, although not shown, the effect sound 1 may be output simultaneously with outputting the video using the effect image display device 157.

<Other examples of early notification / Early notification 3 by video>
FIG. 50 (a) is a diagram showing an example of audio and video output and rendering operation when a slow stop operation is performed, and FIG. 50 (b) is a video based on a fast stop operation. It is the figure which showed an example of notification.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), the production sound 1 (in this example, “30 points get”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  If a slow stop operation is performed after the output of the effect sound 1, the first special effect operation (in this example, the shutter (shielding device) 163 is closed) as shown in FIG. When a stop operation (for example, a second stop operation) is performed after that, an output of an image (in this example, “100 pt get”) is output using the effect image display device 157. And a second special effect operation (in this example, an operation to open the shutter (shielding device) 163).

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the production sound 1 is output, the production image display device 157 is used to display a video (in this example, “100 pt get”, as shown in FIGS. The first special effect operation (in this example, the operation of closing the shutter (shielding device) 163) is performed when a predetermined time has passed after the output of “ When a stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, an image (in this example, “100 pt get” is displayed) is output again using the effect image display device 157, and the second special operation is performed. An effect operation (in this example, an operation of opening the shutter (shielding device) 163) is performed.

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points from the video immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using a video, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation. In addition, by moving the movable body, the player may be able to focus on the movable body or its vicinity (in this example, the display area of the effect image display device 157).

  In this example, an example in which a special effect operation is performed using a movable body is shown. However, instead of (or in addition to) this special effect operation, for example, a special effect by light using various lamps 420 is used. (Special lamp production) may be performed.

<Another example of early notification / early notification by light>
51 (a) and 51 (i) are diagrams showing an example of lamp lighting when a slow stop operation is performed, and FIGS. 51 (a) and (ii) show light (lamp) when a quick stop operation is performed. FIG.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), a status display 1 (in this example, “(30 points of acquired points is represented) using a status indicator 620 made of LEDs. ) 30) is displayed.

  Further, when a slow stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (i), special lamp light emission (in this example, the status indicator 620 is turned on and off). When the other stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed after that, the status display 2 (in this example, “(100 of accumulated points) is used. (Indicating 100) is displayed.

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIGS. 51A and 51I, the status display 2 (in this example, “( Special lamp light emission (in this example, blinking that repeatedly turns on and off the status indicator 620) after a predetermined time has passed since the output of “100” (which represents 100 points of the accumulated points) is output. After that, when another stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, the status display 620 is used again to display the status display 2 (in this example, “(100 points of accumulated points). (Representation) 100 ”).

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player grasps the accumulated point by light (lamp) immediately after performing the first stop operation. Can do. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using light (lamp), so that the player can have a special feeling. May increase the willingness of the game.

  When the stop operation is performed slowly as shown in FIGS. 51 (b) (i) (or when the fast stop operation is performed as shown in FIGS. 51 (b) (ii)), Status display 2 (in this example, “100 (representing 100 accumulated points)”) and special lamp light emission (in this example, the status indicator 620 is repeatedly turned on and off) are alternately displayed. You may go. Although not shown, when a slow stop operation (or a fast stop operation) is performed, status display 1 (in this example, “30 (representing 30 of the acquired points) 30”) and status display 2 (in this example, “displaying 100 (representing 100 accumulated points)”) may be alternately performed.

<Other examples of early announcement / Early announcement 4 by video>
52 (a) and 52 (i) are diagrams showing examples of light and video output when a slow stop operation is performed. FIGS. 52 (a) and (ii) are images when a fast stop operation is performed. It is the figure which showed an example of the early notification by.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), a status display 1 (in this example, “(30 points of acquired points is represented) using a status indicator 620 made of LEDs. ) 30) is displayed.

  Further, when a slow stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (i), special lamp light emission (in this example, the status indicator 620 is turned on and off). When the other stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed thereafter, a video (displayed as “100 pt get” in this example) is displayed using the effect image display device 157. Is output.

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and (ii), the effect image display device 157 is used to display a video (in this example, “100pt get”). When a predetermined time has passed, a special lamp light is emitted (in this example, the status indicator 620 is turned on and off repeatedly), and then another stop is performed. When an operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, the effect image display device 157 is used again to output a video (displayed as “100 pt get” in this example).

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points from the video immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using a video, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  52 (b) (i), when a slow stop operation is performed (or when a fast stop operation is performed as shown in FIGS. 52 (b) (ii)), When a slow stop operation (or a quick stop operation) is performed, an output of a video (displayed as “100 pt get” in this example) using the effect image display device 157 and a special lamp emission (in this example, the state) The display 620 may be alternately turned on and off to blink. Although not shown, when a slow stop operation (or a fast stop operation) is performed, status display 1 (in this example, “30 (representing 30 of the acquired points) 30”) and status display 2 (in this example, “displaying 100 (representing 100 accumulated points)”) may be alternately performed.

<Other examples of early notification / Early notification 5 by video>
FIGS. 53A and 53I show examples of light and video output when a slow stop operation is performed. FIGS. 53A and ii show images when a fast stop operation is performed. It is the figure which showed an example of the early notification by.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), a status display 1 (in this example, “(30 points of acquired points is represented) using a status indicator 620 made of LEDs. ) 30) is displayed.

  Further, when a slow stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, a special effect display is output as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (i), and then another stop operation (for example, When the second stop operation is performed, the effect image display device 157 is used to output a video (displayed as “100 pt get” in this example).

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and (ii), a video (in this example, “100pt get” is displayed using the effect image display device 157. ), The special effect display is output when a predetermined time has passed, and then another stop operation (for example, the second stop operation) is performed, Again, the effect image display device 157 is used to output a video (in this example, a display of “100 pt get”).

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points from the video immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using a video, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  When the stop operation is performed slowly as shown in FIGS. 53 (b) (i) (or when the fast stop operation is performed as shown in FIGS. 53 (b) (ii)), The output of the video using the effect image display device 157 (in this example, the display “100 pt get”) and the special effect display may be performed simultaneously. Although not shown, when a slow stop operation (or a quick stop operation) is performed, the status display 1 (in this example, “30 (representing 30 of the acquired points) 30”) and a special effect are displayed. Display may be performed simultaneously.

<Other examples of early notification / early notification 6 by video>
FIG. 54 (a) is a diagram showing an example of the output of light and video and the rendering operation when a slow stop operation is performed, and FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of notification.

  In this example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when one game is finished), a status display 1 (in this example, “(30 points of acquired points is represented) using a status indicator 620 made of LEDs. ) 30) is displayed.

  If a slow stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the first special effect operation (in this example, the shutter (shielding device) 163 is closed). When a stop operation (for example, a second stop operation) is performed after that, an output of an image (in this example, “100 pt get”) is output using the effect image display device 157. And a second special effect operation (in this example, an operation to open the shutter (shielding device) 163).

  On the other hand, when a fast stop operation is performed after the output of the status display 1, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), an image (in this example, “100 pt get” is displayed using the effect image display device 157. ), The first special effect operation (in this example, the operation of closing the shutter (shielding device) 163) is performed when a predetermined time has passed, and then another stop operation ( For example, when a second stop operation) is performed, an image (in this example, “100 pt get”) is output again using the effect image display device 157 and the second special effect operation ( In this example, an operation of opening a shutter (shielding device) 163 is performed.

  That is, when the player performs a “fast stop operation” in the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the player can grasp the accumulated points from the video immediately after performing the first stop operation. According to this example, a player who has performed a quick stop operation can acquire game information at an earlier timing than the original by using a video, so that the player can have a special feeling, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100, the pachinko machine) according to the present embodiment has the effect means (for example, the effect image display device 157 shown in FIG. 23 and the like, FIGS. 33 to 35). And a stage for receiving medal insertion (for example, medal insertion / starting operation reception processing shown in FIG. 5). For example, the image A shown in FIG. 23 and the like, the image C shown in FIG. 30, the signboard G1 and the mark G2 in the moving image shown in FIG. 32, and the effect movable body 603 shown in FIGS. For example, a position change effect (for example, FIG. 23 (FIG. 23 (b)) is moved to the second position (for example, the fixed position 3, denoted by reference P 3 in FIG. 23 (b)) from the fixed position 2 (in FIG. a) and (b) A means for performing a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C) including a position change display and an effect by the effect movable body 603 shown in FIGS. The effect means starts the position change effect by establishing the first condition in the specific effect (for example, the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139), and then moves the moving body in the position change effect. The first position is changed from the first position to the second position within a predetermined time, and the first condition can be satisfied before the insertion of the medal is accepted by the insertion receiving means in the current game. The production means performs an interruption production (for example, the error production and the demonstration production shown in FIG. 23, the interruption production shown in FIGS. 24, 29, 34, and 35) while performing the specific production. ), And when the interrupting effect is performed, the moving body can be prevented from being visually recognized, and the effecting unit starts the position change effect, When the interruption effect is performed before time elapses, the interruption effect ends when the insertion acceptance unit accepts the insertion of the medal, and the position of the moving body in the position change effect is set to the first position. Alternatively, the second position is a means for changing the position to a predetermined position (for example, the fixed position 3 indicated by reference symbol P3 in FIG. 23B) and visually recognizing the moving body. If the interruption effect is not performed before the predetermined time has elapsed after the position change effect is started, the insertion receiving means accepts the insertion of a medal during the predetermined period. However, it is means for continuing the change of the position of the moving body in the position change effect and not changing to the predetermined position of the first position or the second position. It is a game machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the position change effect for moving the moving object from the first position to the second position is interrupted, the position of the moving object is changed to the first when the position change effect is resumed. Can be changed to a predetermined position of the position or the second position, so that the player can concentrate on the game without giving a sense of discomfort or anxiety to the player when the performance is resumed. .

  In addition, when the position change effect that stops the moving object at any one of the first position P1 to the fifth position P5 (final position) is interrupted, the position of the moving object is resumed when the position change effect is resumed. May be changed to the fifth position. Thereby, the player can concentrate on the game without giving a sense of incongruity or anxiety to the player who has waited for the game when the production is resumed.

  Further, when it is determined in advance that the moving body moves a plurality of positions in one movement (for example, it has been determined to move the image A from the second position P2 to the fourth position P4). When the position change effect is interrupted, when the position change effect is resumed, the position of the moving body may be the position after moving a plurality of positions (for example, the fourth position P4). Thereby, the player can concentrate on the game without giving a sense of incongruity or anxiety to the player who has waited for the game when the production is resumed.

  Further, when it is determined in advance that the moving body moves to a specific position (for example, when it is determined that the image A moves to the third position P3), the position change effect is interrupted. When the position change effect is resumed, the position of the moving body may be set to a specific position (for example, the third position P3). Thereby, the player can concentrate on the game without giving a sense of incongruity or anxiety to the player who has waited for the game when the production is resumed.

  In addition, when the effect means performs the interrupt effect before the predetermined time has elapsed after starting the position change effect, if the medal insertion is accepted by the insertion accepting means, the interrupt effect , And may change the position of the moving body in the position change effect to the second position (for example, the fixed position 3 indicated by P3 in FIG. 23B).

  With such a configuration, by moving the position of the moving body to the destination, the player can be aware that the presentation has advanced first, and the specific presentation has been interrupted by the interrupting presentation. The negative image can be wiped out.

  Further, the game privilege setting means for setting a game privilege (for example, the point shown in FIG. 21, the winning combination shown in FIG. 27) at the first position and the second position are set by the game privilege setting means. And a gaming privilege granting means for granting the gaming privilege.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation every time the moving body moves, and to maintain the game motivation.

  Further, the predetermined time is shorter than a regulation time for regulating one game (for example, 4.1 seconds), and the game privilege granting unit is a unit for granting the game privilege for each game. Also good.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for each game, and to maintain the game motivation.

  Further, the effect means may be a means for moving the position of the moving body at a constant speed (for example, speed V2 shown in FIG. 31) in the position change effect.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the progress of the game and the specific performance, and the performance effect can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the effect means includes the position change effect and a fixed position effect (for example, a fixed position display shown in FIG. 17B) that stops the moving body at the first position or the second position for a certain period. ) May be alternately and repeatedly executed over a plurality of games (for example, five games shown in FIG. 17B).

  With such a configuration, even when the game is for a long period of time, it is possible to increase the player's ability to concentrate on the game.

  Further, the effect means is a means for displaying an image (for example, an effect image display device 157 shown in FIG. 23 or the like), and the moving image as the moving body is changed from the first display position to the second display position. A means for performing the specific effect including the position change display effect to be moved (for example, the position change display shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B) may be used.

  With such a configuration, when the position change display effect for moving the moving image from the first display position to the second display position is interrupted, the position of the moving image is changed when the position change display effect is resumed. Since the display position can be changed to a predetermined display position of the first display position or the second display position, the player does not feel uncomfortable or uneasy when the production is resumed, and the player concentrates on the game. can do.

  In addition, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100 or the pachinko machine) according to the present embodiment has display means (for example, an effect image display shown in FIG. 36, etc.) for displaying game information (for example, displaying acquired points and accumulated points). 51, a status indicator 620 shown in FIG. 51 and the like, and operation accepting means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for accepting the player's operation, the game information display The first game information display (for example, the display of the acquired point 30pt indicated by the symbol T21 in FIG. 36B) and the second game information display (for example, the accumulated point 100pt indicated by the symbol T22 in FIG. 36B) The display means displays the first game information when the first condition is satisfied (for example, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed). And when the first condition is satisfied, the second game information display is displayed instead of the first game information display. Of the first operation accepting means (for example, the first stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139) is satisfied, and the display means is satisfied when the second condition is satisfied (for example, When a predetermined waiting time (for example, 666 milliseconds has elapsed since the reels 110 to 112 have started rotating), a special effect display for applying a special effect to the game information display (for example, symbol T12 in FIG. 36A) The display of the effect image simulating smoke shown by the symbol T23 in FIG. 4B, the display of the effect image simulating the can shown in FIG. 41, and the numerical values shown in FIG. 45A and FIG. Display) The second condition is a condition that is satisfied without being based on the acceptance of the operation to the first operation accepting means, and the first condition is an operation to the first operation accepting means. Is received at the first operation timing (for example, the operation timing of the stop button 137 shown in FIG. 37. Slow stop operation) is a condition that can be satisfied after the second condition is satisfied. When the operation reception to one operation reception means is performed at the second operation timing (for example, the operation timing of the stop button 137 shown in FIG. 37. Fast stop operation), before the second condition is satisfied. When the first condition is established after the second condition is established, the display means performs the special effect display instead of the first game information display, and displays the special effect. Effect A means for displaying the second game information after displaying the result, wherein the display means is configured to display the first game information when the first condition is satisfied before the second condition is satisfied. Means for displaying the second game information instead of display, displaying the special effect after displaying the second game information, and displaying the second game information after performing the special effect display It is a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, if the player performs an operation on the first operation reception unit at the second operation timing, the player performs an operation on the first operation reception unit at the first operation timing. Since the second game information display can be visually recognized at a timing earlier than when performed, the enjoyment of the operation by the operation accepting means can be enhanced as compared with the conventional case.

  The display means is a means for displaying the special effect display on the front side of the game information display, and the special effect display includes a first special effect display (for example, FIGS. 36 and 37). , Image display of “smoke / smoke / smoke” in FIG. 40) and second special effect display (for example, image display of “smoke / smoke /” in FIG. 36, FIG. 37, FIG. 40), The first special effect display is a display having a larger area overlapping the game information display than the second special effect display, and the display means is configured such that the first condition satisfies the second condition. A means for displaying the first special effect as the special effect display when the second condition is established; and the display means is configured to display the special effect when the first condition is established before the second condition is established. Means for displaying the second special effect as an effect display It may be.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make the second game information display easier to see while enhancing the effect by performing special effect display.

  The display means is a means for terminating the special effect display when a third condition, which is a condition that is satisfied after the second condition is satisfied, is set. The condition may be satisfied based on reception of an operation (for example, a second stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139) to the second operation reception unit among the units.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to visually recognize the second game information display earlier by terminating the special effect display, so that the enjoyment of the operation by the operation accepting unit can be further enhanced. Further, it is possible to advance the game according to the player's intention that has quickly grasped the second game information display.

<Display progress effect and notification effect>
Next, the display progress effect and the notification effect according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of the display progress effect and the notification effect in time series.

<Display progress effect and notification effect / display progress effect>
The display progress effect according to the present invention is an effect of progressing display to a target position. For example, the continuous performance described with reference to FIG. 17 (fixed position display and position change display) is changed from the initial position (fixed position 1 indicated by reference numeral P1 in FIG. 17A) to the target position (referenced in FIG. 17A). This is one of the display progress effects because it is an effect that advances the display of the image A (moving display in this example) up to the fixed position 5 indicated by P5. Further, the princess point effect (fixed position display and position change display) described with reference to FIG. 21 is changed from the initial position (fixed position 1 shown in FIG. 21A) to the target position (fixed position shown in FIG. 21C). This is one of the display progress effects because it is an effect that the display of the princess character image A1 progresses (moving display in this example) until 5).

  Further, the specific effects described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 are performed from the initial position (first position P1 shown in FIG. 30A) to the target position (second position P2 shown in FIG. 30C). This is one of the display progress effects because it is an effect that advances the display of the image C (moving display in this example). Further, the specific effect using the moving image described with reference to FIG. 32 is from the initial position (first position shown in FIG. 32A) to the target position (second position shown in FIG. 32C). ) Until the display of a specific image (in this example, a signboard G1 with the letters “End” or a rectangular mark G2 on the road) is advanced (in this example, it is moved and displayed by a moving image). Since it is an effect, it is one of the display progress effects.

  Also, the effects shown in FIGS. 55A and 55C are obtained from the position different from the target position (the fixed position 2 indicated by reference numeral P2 in FIG. 55A) to the target position (FIG. 55C). Since this is an effect of progressing display (moving display in this example) up to the fixed position 4) indicated by P4, this is one of the display progress effects.

<Display progress effect and notification effect / notification effect>
The notification effect according to the present invention is an effect to notify the abnormality. In the present invention, when the notification effect is performed, the display in the display progress effect is difficult for the player to visually recognize (a state in which the player cannot be viewed from the front, Or, it is configured such that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize from the front. For example, the error effect (image C shown in FIG. 23 (b)) among the interrupt effects described with reference to FIG. 23 is an effect for notifying an abnormality in the game machine, and when the error effect is performed, the error effect is continuously performed. Since the display of the image A in the effect is configured to be difficult for the player to visually recognize (in this example, the player cannot be visually recognized from the front), this is one of the notification effects.

  Further, the effect shown in FIG. 55B is an effect for notifying an error (abnormality), and when the error effect is performed, the display of the image A in the display progress effect is difficult for the player to visually recognize (in this example). Since it is configured to be in a state in which the player cannot be seen from the front), it is one of the notification effects. Note that the abnormality to be notified by the notification effect may be any abnormality that occurs in the game machine, and examples thereof include a hopper empty error, a hopper full error, a medal selector error, a vibration detection error, and a communication error.

<Display progress effect and notification effect / operation means, notification effect end operation means>
The game table according to the present invention includes a plurality of types of operation means, and one of the plurality of types of operation means is a notification effect end operation means for performing an operation to end the notification effect. The operation means according to the present invention includes bet buttons 130 to 132, a start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 138, a medal return button 133, a settlement button 134, a power switch 244, a reset switch (not shown) (in FIG. In this example, a reset switch is used as a notification effect ending operation means, for example, by a key inserted into a lock provided on the back surface of the front door 102 shown in FIG. Is applied (details will be described later).

<Display progress effect and notification effect / effect means>
The game table according to the present invention includes effect means for performing effects (for example, the above-described display progress effect and notification effect) based on operations of a plurality of types of operation means. As the effect means according to the present invention, for example, control means such as the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, effect image display device 157, multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic Examples thereof include display means such as an EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), and a display device including a projector and a screen.

  The effect means according to the present invention can perform the notification effect in a state where the display in the display progress effect has not progressed to the target position. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 55A to 55B, the display of the image A in the display progress effect has not progressed to the target position (the fixed position 4 indicated by P4 in FIG. 55C). In other words (in other words, in a state where the vehicle has traveled to the fixed position 2 (intermediate position) indicated by symbol P2 in FIG. 55A), an error effect (notification effect) is performed.

  In addition, if the operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed while performing the notification effect, the effect means according to the present invention ends the notification effect while performing the display progress effect with the display position as the target position. Configured as follows. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 55 (b) to FIG. 55 (c), when the error effect (notification effect) shown in FIG. Since the operation by the operation means) is performed, the error effect (notification effect) is ended, while the display progress effect is performed with the display position of the image A as the target position P4.

  In addition, when an error effect (notification effect) is not performed, an operation by a reset switch (notification effect end operation means) may be performed by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. For example, although an error effect (notification effect) is not performed, an operation of opening a front door 102 is performed by a store clerk of an amusement shop, and a reset switch (notification effect end is inadvertently performed by a store clerk of an amusement store that has completed this operation. This is a case where an operation by the operation means is performed.

  The work at this time is not likely to be an error effect (notification effect), so there is a high possibility that it was a minor work, and there is a possibility that a player who knew the work content is continuously watching the effect. is there. That is, if the display position of the image A is changed, there is a possibility that the player who is continuously watching the effect will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when a display switch effect is being performed (when an error effect is not being performed), if an operation by a reset switch (notification effect end operation means) is performed by a store clerk or the like of the amusement store, the display progress effect is continued. I am doing so.

  Specifically, when the error effect (notification effect end operation) is not performed, the main control unit 300 that monitors the operation by the reset switch (notification effect end operation means) performs the operation by the reset switch (notification effect end operation means). Even if it exists, the command regarding this operation is not transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Therefore, the first sub-control unit 400 or the like continuously executes the display progress effect, and the corresponding effect is not performed even if an operation by the reset switch (notification effect end operation means) is performed.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine that can proceed with a game even if an abnormality has occurred (during an error), before the store clerk comes to the player to check the state of the gaming machine The player may progress the game. However, according to the gaming table according to the present example, even when the player progresses the game, the notification effect is ended, while the display progress effect with the display position as the target position is performed. Therefore, the player's satisfaction can be increased without giving the player a sense of discomfort or anxiety when the game (production) is resumed. It should be noted that in a game stand that is not capable of proceeding with a game when an abnormality has occurred (during an error), the game stand according to the present example is in a standby state in which the player is not allowed to play until the notification effect is finished. According to the stand, since it is configured to perform a display progress effect with the display position as the target position when the standby state is completed, the player does not feel discomfort or anxiety when the game (effect) is resumed. , The satisfaction of the player can be increased.

  In particular, when performing a display progress effect such that display is advanced by a predetermined amount of movement (for example, the number of frames) for each game, the amount of movement (number of frames) during the notification effect is interrupted by the notification effect. However, when the game (direction) is resumed, the player may feel uncomfortable or uneasy. However, according to the game stand according to the present example, the display progress effect is performed with the display position as the target position. Because of this configuration, the player does not feel uncomfortable or uneasy when the game (direction) is resumed.

  In addition, this invention can be applied besides this display progress effect, and is suitable, for example, a range of predetermined movement amount (for example, 0 square-3 by performing lottery for every game) You may apply to the display progress effect which determines the amount of movement within a square. When the notification effect is performed during execution of such a display progress effect, and the operation by the notification effect end operation means is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, but before the notification effect (or notification) If the display position is advanced by the amount of movement (number of frames) determined by the lottery (during production), and the display position is set as the target position, the actual display and the amount of movement (number of frames) can be matched. It is possible to improve the player's satisfaction without giving the player a sense of discomfort or anxiety when the game (production) is resumed.

<Other example 1 of display progress effect>
Next, another embodiment 1 of the display progress effect will be described. FIGS. 56A and 56B are diagrams for explaining another example 1 of the display progress effect.

  In this example, when the second sub control unit 500 receives a command instructing the start of the display progress effect from the first sub control unit 400, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the second sub control unit 500 of the effect image display device 157 The image B (in this example, a still image having the same size as the display area of the effect image display device 157) is displayed on the back layer of the display area, and the layer before the display area of the effect image display device 157 is displayed. The image A (in this example, a still image smaller than the image B) is displayed. Needless to say, the types and sizes of the images A and B are not limited to this example (the same applies to other examples).

  Further, the second sub-control unit 500 receives a display progress effect start command, a display progress effect restart command, or a display progress effect switching command from the first sub control unit 400, and the positions included in these commands When the instruction information is information indicating a fixed position, the reference position coordinate data (not shown) is referred to, and based on the fixed position coordinate data, the image A is set to the fixed position of the display area of the effect image display device 157. indicate. For example, when a display progress effect start command including position instruction information = 1 (displayed at the fixed position 1) is received, based on the fixed position coordinate data (coordinate data displayed at the fixed position 1), FIG. The control which displays the image A in the fixed position 1 shown by the code | symbol P1 in a) and the figure (b) (i) is performed.

  Subsequently, the second sub control unit 500 performs display progress including display area instruction information = 2 (display area is enlarged from the current position (fixed position 1) to the fixed position 2) from the first sub control unit 400. When the effect switching command is received, from the fixed position 1 indicated by the reference symbol P1 in FIGS. 56 (b) and 56 (i), based on the coordinate data displayed by expanding the display area from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 2, In the same figure (b) and (ii), the display area of the image A is controlled to be enlarged and displayed up to the fixed position 2 indicated by reference numeral P2.

  Subsequently, the second sub control unit 500 performs display progress including display area instruction information = 3 (display area is enlarged from the current position (fixed position 2) to the fixed position 3) from the first sub control unit 400. When the effect switching command is received, based on the coordinate data for displaying the enlarged display area from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 3, from the fixed position 2 indicated by the reference symbol P2 in FIG. In the same figure (b) and (iii), the display area of the image A is enlarged and displayed up to the fixed position 3 indicated by reference numeral P3.

  Subsequently, the second sub control unit 500 performs display progress including display area instruction information = 4 (display area is enlarged from the current position (fixed position 3) to the fixed position 4) from the first sub control unit 400. When the effect switching command is received, based on the coordinate data to be displayed by expanding the display area from the fixed position 3 to the fixed position 4, from the fixed position 3 indicated by the symbol P3 in FIG. In the same figure (b) and (iv), the display area of the image A is enlarged and displayed up to the fixed position 4 indicated by the reference symbol P4.

  Subsequently, the second sub control unit 500 performs display progress including display area instruction information = 5 (display area is enlarged from the current position (fixed position 4) to the fixed position 5) from the first sub control unit 400. When the effect switching command is received, from the fixed position 4 indicated by the symbol P4 in FIGS. 56 (b) and 56 (iv), based on the coordinate data displayed by expanding the display area from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5, Control is performed to enlarge and display the display area of the image A up to a fixed position 5 indicated by reference numeral P5 in FIGS.

  In the display progress effect of this example, the display area of the image A is enlarged and displayed for each game over a predetermined number of games (5 games in this example), so that the first position (symbol A display progress effect is performed to advance the display of the image A from the fixed position 1) indicated by P1 to the second position (fixed position 5 indicated by reference numeral P5). Although illustration is omitted, when the notification effect is performed during execution of such a display progress effect, and the operation by the notification effect end operation means is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, while the image is displayed. The display position of A is the target position (for example, when the notification effect is performed when the display area of the image A is between the fixed position 4 and the fixed position 5, if the notification effect ends, the fixed position If the display area of the image A is enlarged and displayed up to 5), the player's satisfaction can be increased without giving the player a sense of discomfort or anxiety when the game (production) is resumed. .

  In addition, when the notification effect is performed during the execution of the display progress effect, and the operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended while the display position of the image A is finally set. (For example, when the notification effect is performed when the display area of the image A is between the fixed position 2 and the fixed position 3, the end of the notification effect causes the image A to reach the fixed position 5). If the display area is enlarged and displayed), the satisfaction of the player who waited for the game when the game (effect) is resumed may be increased.

  In addition, when it is determined in advance to move a plurality of fixed positions (for example, when it is determined that the display area of the image A is moved from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 4 by one movement), When the notification effect is performed during execution of the display progress effect and an operation by the notification effect end operation means is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, while the display position of the image A is determined in a plurality of positions. If it is configured to be the target position after the position is moved (for example, the display area of the image A is enlarged and displayed up to the fixed position 4), the player who waited for the game at the time of restarting the game (production) Satisfaction may be increased.

  Further, the display mode of the image A may be changed as long as the player can recognize that the image A is enlarged. For example, when the display area of the image A is enlarged, the color of the image A may be changed. For example, the image A may be blue up to the fixed position 2, the image A may be yellow from the fixed position 2 to the fixed position 4, and the rainbow color from the fixed position 4 to the fixed position 5. Thereby, it may be possible to easily grasp the change in position.

<Other example 2 of display progress effect>
Next, another embodiment 2 of the display progress effect will be described. FIGS. 57A and 57B are diagrams for explaining another example 2 of the display progress effect.

  In this example, when the second sub control unit 500 receives a command instructing the start of the display progress effect from the first sub control unit 400, as shown in FIG. The image B (in this example, a still image having the same size as the display area of the effect image display device 157) is displayed on the back layer of the display area, and the layer before the display area of the effect image display device 157 is displayed. The image A (in this example, a still image smaller than the image B) is displayed.

  Further, the second sub-control unit 500 receives a display progress effect start command, a display progress effect restart command, or a display progress effect switching command from the first sub control unit 400, and the positions included in these commands When the instruction information is information indicating a fixed position, the reference position coordinate data (not shown) is referred to, and based on the fixed position coordinate data, the image A is set to the fixed position of the display area of the effect image display device 157. indicate. For example, when a display progress effect start command including position instruction information = 1 (displayed at a fixed position 1) is received, the position data shown in FIG. The control which displays the image A in the fixed position 1 shown by the code | symbol P1 in a) and the figure (b) (i) is performed.

  Subsequently, when the second sub-control unit 500 receives a display progress effect switching command including image addition instruction information = 2 (additional display of an image at the fixed position 2) from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 Based on the coordinate data of the position 2, control is performed to display the image A at the fixed position 2 indicated by the symbol P2 in FIGS. 57 (b) and (ii). Subsequently, when the second sub-control unit 500 receives a display progress effect switching command including image addition instruction information = 3 (additional display of an image at the fixed position 3) from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 Based on the coordinate data of the position 3, control is performed to display the image A at the fixed position 3 indicated by the symbol P3 in FIGS. 57 (b) and (iii).

  Subsequently, when the second sub-control unit 500 receives a display progress effect switching command including image addition instruction information = 4 (additional display of an image at the fixed position 4) from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 Based on the coordinate data of the position 4, control is performed to display the image A at the fixed position 4 indicated by reference numeral P4 in FIGS. 57 (b) and (iv). Subsequently, when the second sub-control unit 500 receives a display progress effect switching command including image addition instruction information = 5 (additional display of an image at the fixed position 5) from the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500 Based on the coordinate data of the position 5, control is performed to display the image A at the fixed position 5 indicated by reference numeral P5 in FIGS.

  In the display progress effect of this example, the first position is increased by increasing the display number of the image A by one for each game over a predetermined number of games (5 games in this example). A display progress effect is performed to advance the display of the image A from (a fixed position 1 indicated by reference sign P1) to a second position (a fixed position 5 indicated by reference sign P5). Although illustration is omitted, when the notification effect is performed during execution of such a display progress effect, and the operation by the notification effect end operation means is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, while the image is displayed. If the display position of A is set as the target position (for example, the image A is displayed from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 5), the player feels uncomfortable or uneasy when the game (production) is resumed. There is no, and the satisfaction of the player can be increased.

  In addition, by increasing the number of images displayed in the display progress effect, it is possible to easily tell the player that the game is progressing and the level of benefits that the player can obtain. In addition, the display progress effect is not limited to the one in which the number of displayed images is increased. For example, only when the lottery for determining whether to increase the number of displayed images for each game and winning the lottery, the image is displayed. An effect of increasing the number of images to be displayed may be performed, or the number of images to be increased may be determined by lottery. In addition, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to increase the number of images displayed for each game. If the lottery is not won, only the display area is advanced (moved) without displaying the image, and the next lottery is performed. In the case of winning, an image may be displayed in the display area after progress. Moreover, the image to increase may increase the same image like this example, and may increase the image from which an aspect differs. Although the number of displayed images A is increased, images having different aspects within a range that can be recognized by the player, for example, the image A at the fixed position 1 is blue, and the images A at the fixed position 2 and the fixed position 3 are yellow. The images A at the fixed positions 4 and 5 may be rainbow colors. Thereby, it may be possible to easily grasp the change in position.

  In addition, when the notification effect is performed during the execution of the display progress effect and the operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, while the display number of the image A is set to the final number. If the display number is set (for example, the image A is displayed in all positions from the fixed position 1 to the fixed position 5), the satisfaction of the player who waited for the game at the time of resumption of the game (production) is increased. May be possible.

  When it is determined in advance that the image A is displayed at a plurality of fixed positions (for example, when it is determined that the image A is additionally displayed at the fixed position 2 and the fixed position 3), the display progress effect is displayed. When a notification effect is performed during execution and an operation by the notification effect end operation means is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, while the display number of images A is displayed at a plurality of fixed positions. (For example, additional display at the fixed position 2 and fixed position 3) may increase the satisfaction level of the player who has waited for the game when the game (effect) is resumed. .

  Further, when it is determined in advance that the image A is displayed up to a specific fixed position (for example, when it is determined that the image A is additionally displayed up to the fixed position 3), notification is made during the execution of the display progress effect. When an effect is performed and an operation by the notification effect end operation means is performed during the notification effect, the notification effect is ended, while the display number of the display of the image A is the number displayed up to a specific fixed position. If it is configured such that it is displayed at the fixed position 1, the fixed position 2, and the fixed position 3, for example, the satisfaction of the player who has waited for the game when the game (effect) is resumed may be increased.

<Progress suggestion>
Next, the progress suggestion effect according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The progress suggestion effect according to the present invention is an effect suggesting that the display has progressed when the display in the display progress effect has progressed to the target position. The effect means according to the present invention terminates the notice effect when an operation by the notice effect end operation means is performed while the notice effect is being performed, while the display progress effect having the display position as the target position and the progress suggestion It is comprised so that there may be a production.

<Progress suggestion / Example 1>
FIG. 58A is a diagram showing Example 1 of the progress suggestion effect. In this example, while performing the notification effect (not shown), the operation of the reset switch (notification effect end operation means) has been performed by a store clerk or the like of the game store. While performing the display progress effect with the display position as the target position, the image C is displayed above the image A as the progress suggestion effect that suggests that the image A has traveled to the target position.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, when an operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the notification effect is ended, while the display progress effect (the book is set at the display position). In the example, since the image A is moved and displayed) and the progress suggestion effect (in this example, the effect of displaying the image C at the target position of the image A) is displayed, the progress suggestion effect is displayed in the display progress effect. It is possible to inform the player that the player has reached the target position in an easy-to-understand manner, and to increase the player's satisfaction. The image C may be an image displayed near the image A, and may be an image displayed below the image A or an image displayed around the image A. Note that the image A ′ (for example, an image having a different aspect such as color and brightness from the image A) may be displayed instead of the image A without additionally displaying the image C.

  The progress suggestion effect may be performed both when the notification effect is ended and the image A is displayed at the target position, and when the image A is displayed at the target position without performing the notification effect. If the player recognizes the progress suggestion effect performed when the image A is displayed at the target position without performing the notification effect, the player saw the progress suggestion effect performed after the notification effect was performed. In some cases, it may be easier to grasp that the image A is displayed at the target position.

  Further, the progress suggestion effect may be an effect that is performed for a predetermined time after the display position of the image A is set as the target position. Furthermore, if a certain period of time is set to a long time, there may be an impression that a game result advantageous to the player is awaited. However, if the certain period of time is set to a short time, only that the image A has moved to the target position. It may be recognized that the production suggests For example, the fixed time may be shorter than the time required for the image A to move from the previous fixed position to the next fixed position. Thereby, it may become easy to recognize that it is a short time. In addition, after performing a progress suggestion effect only for a fixed time, it is good to display only the image A in the target position. Thus, by displaying only the image A, it may be possible to gather the player's expectations as to when the movement of the image A is started.

<Progress suggestion / Example 2>
FIG. 58B is a diagram showing a second example of the progress suggestion effect. In this example, while performing the notification effect (not shown), the operation of the reset switch (notification effect end operation means) has been performed by a store clerk or the like of the amusement shop. As a progress suggestion effect that indicates that the princess character image H has traveled to the target position while performing the display progress effect with the display position of the image H as the target position, “STOP” is displayed above the princess character image H. An image S composed of character strings is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, when an operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the notification effect is ended, while the display progress effect (the book is set at the display position). In the example, in order to perform the effect of moving and displaying the princess character image H) and the progress suggestion effect (in this example, the effect of displaying the image S at the target position of the princess character image H), In the display progress effect, it is possible to inform the player that the display has reached the target position in an easy-to-understand manner, and the satisfaction of the player can be increased. In addition, since the character string having meaning (in this example, the character string “STOP” indicating that the image is stopped and displayed) is displayed as the progress suggestion effect, the display position is further displayed in the display progress effect. It is possible to inform the player that he has reached The second embodiment is an example of the display in the first embodiment, and “stop” or “stop” may be displayed as a more meaningful character string.

<Progress suggestion / Others>
In the continuous performance described with reference to FIG. 21, the princess character image A1 is displayed at a fixed position, and an image C1 for notifying that a point has been acquired in the point lottery of the game is displayed at a fixed position (image A1). Therefore, the image C1 is also one of “a progress suggestion effect that suggests that the display has progressed when the display in the display progress effect has progressed to the target position”.

  The display progress effect combined with the progress suggestion effect is not limited to the effect of this example, and the display progress effect described with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57 may be combined with the progress suggestion effect of this example. Further, the image used for the progress suggestion effect may not be a character or a character string. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 58B, an effect of displaying an image such as a garland above the princess character image H is provided. It may be performed or an effect of displaying an image such as lighting around the character image H of the princess may be performed. With such a configuration, the display mode of the image used for the display progress effect and the display mode of the image used for the progress suggestion effect can be clearly different, so the display in the display progress effect is progressing. In addition, it is possible to inform the player that the display in the display progress effect has progressed to the target position in an easy-to-understand manner, and the player's uncomfortable feeling can be further reduced.

  In particular, after an abnormality occurs, the player may have suspended the game for a considerable amount of time and waited for the game to resume, and the player will immediately hold back the desire to advance the game. Usually, after waiting for the player, if the display at the target position is shown by the display progress effect and there is a display that emphasizes it by the progress suggestion effect, the player's In addition to satisfying the desire to advance the game immediately, the player can resume the game immediately and can increase the satisfaction of the player.

<Direction period of display progress effect>
Next, the effect period of the display progress effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 59A to 59C are time charts showing the relationship between the operation by the operating means for progressing the game and the display progress effect production period.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 59 (a), the display progress effect is started on the condition that the operation of the bet button 132 is accepted, and the counter for counting the effect period is set to 1 second, and the start condition is satisfied. The display progress effect is ended on the condition that 1 second has passed. In this example, since the operation by the operating means for progressing the game is performed at a speed, the display progress effect is ended after the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is accepted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 59 (b), the display progress effect is started on the condition that the operation of the bet button 132 is accepted, and the counter for counting the effect period is set to 2 seconds, and the start condition is satisfied. The display progress effect is ended on the condition that 2 seconds have passed since the end. In this example, the operation by the operating means for proceeding with the game is performed more slowly than in the example described with reference to FIG. 59 (a), and the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is delayed. The display progress effect has ended before accepting the third stop operation.

  In the example shown in FIG. 59 (c), after an abnormality is detected during the display progress effect, the display progress effect is ended on the condition that the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 has been accepted. More specifically, the main control unit 300 detects the abnormality (for example, medal selector error) in the device monitoring process (step S215) shown in FIG. After preparing to transmit the error start command, an error start command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is accepted.

  More specifically, when the main control unit 300 detects an abnormality until the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is received (while at least one of the reels 110 to 112 is rotating), the main control unit 300 immediately Do not enter error state. For this reason, since the main control unit 300 does not immediately transmit an error start command to the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500 performs a notification effect to notify that an error has occurred immediately. Absent. On the other hand, after accepting the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 determines the presence or absence of an error. If there is an error, the main control unit 300 enters an error state and sends an error start command to the second sub-control unit 500. Send.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 59 (c), there are a period in which an error state cannot be achieved and a period in which an error state can occur. In the former period, the display progress effect does not become difficult to visually recognize due to the error effect. Therefore, the player can set a scene where all the display progress effects can be seen depending on the operation.

  The first sub-control unit 400 transmits an error effect start command to the second sub-control unit 500 when the error start command is received from the main control unit 300. The second sub-control unit 500 performs a notification effect for notifying that an error has occurred when the error effect start command is received from the first sub-control unit 400 during execution of the display progress effect.

  Subsequently, the second sub-control unit 500 receives an error effect end command from the first sub-control unit 400 during execution of the error effect (in this example, an operation by a reset switch (notification effect end operation means)). When the medal selector error has been resolved), the notification effect (error effect) is terminated, and the display in the interrupted display progress effect is advanced to the target position to start the fixed position display. In addition, when the operation by the reset switch (notification effect end operation means) is not accepted, the notification effect (error effect) is continuously executed.

<Standby production>
Next, the standby effect according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing an example of the standby effect in time series. The standby effect according to the present invention is an effect executed after the end of the notification effect. The effect means according to the present invention may execute a standby effect when the notification effect is ended, and may perform a display progress effect and a progress suggestion effect whose display position is the target position when the standby effect is ended. Configured.

  In this example, the second sub-control unit 500 (production means) starts the display of an error effect from the first sub-control unit 400 during the execution of the display progress effect after starting the display progress effect that advances the display to the target position. In response to receiving a command (in this example, a hopper error has occurred), a notification effect (error effect) for notifying that an error has occurred is performed.

  In addition, the second sub-control unit 500 receives the error effect end command from the first sub-control unit 400 during the execution of the notification effect (error effect) (in this example, the hopper error has been eliminated by the error canceling operation). )) Is used as an opportunity to end the error presentation, and when the demonstration presentation start command is received from the first sub-control unit 400, a demonstration display that suggests that the player is not playing is performed.

  In addition, the second sub-control unit 500 receives an effect restart command from the first sub-control unit 400 during execution of the demonstration display (in this example, the next game is started by operating the bet button 132). ), The demonstration display is terminated, the display in the suspended display progress effect is advanced to the target position and the fixed position display is started, and then the effect start command is received from the first sub-control unit 400 (this In the example, the position change display is started when the game is ended by the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

  Generally, since the end of the notification effect is triggered by an operation by a store clerk at the game store, it is often the store clerk that is near the game stand at the end of the notification effect. For this reason, when the notification effect is finished and the display progress effect is started immediately, the player may not be able to see a part of the display progress effect (for example, the beginning part). According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the standby effect (in this example, the demonstration display) is executed after the notification effect, the player can prepare to resume the game during the period in which the standby effect is executed. .

<Standby / Others>
The demonstration effect (interrupt effect) described with reference to FIG. 23 is an effect executed after the end of the notification effect (error effect), and thus is one of the standby effects according to the present invention. Also, the type of effect that is performed after execution of the standby effect is not particularly limited, and the standby effect according to the present invention is (interrupted) after execution of the standby effect (demonstration display), for example, as shown in FIG. ) Position change display may be performed without performing a display progress effect. Further, in the demonstration effect, a display for introducing the game table, a display for preventing an unauthorized operation, a display for confirming forgotten items, or the like may be performed. Further, the standby effect is not limited to the demonstration effect or the demonstration display, but may be a background effect using an image of the background (normal background) in the normal game.

  FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of the background effect executed after the notification effect in time series. In this example, a plurality of types of background effects (in this example, a background effect A for displaying the Tono-sama, a background effect B for displaying the niece, and a princess display) are performed by a background effect lottery executed for each game. One background effect is determined from the three types of background effects (background effect C), and the determined background effects are sequentially performed.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), the background effect B is executed as the display progress effect, and the display in the background effect B (for example, the display of the character image of the niece) is at the target position. When an abnormality is detected in a state where it is not progressing (in this example, at a timing indicated by a symbol (i) in FIG. 61 (b)), a notification effect for notifying the abnormality is started. Subsequently, when this notification effect is being performed, if an operation by the notification effect end operation means (in this example, an operation by a reset switch) is performed (in this example, it is indicated by a symbol (ii) in FIG. 61 (b)). At the same time, the notification effect is ended, while the display in the interrupted display progress effect is advanced to the target position (in this example, the first of the background effect B), and the fixed position display is started.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, when an abnormality occurs in the middle of the background effect, after the reset operation, the background effect is executed from the beginning, so the effect after the interruption can be resumed from a well-delimited place. In some cases, the player can play with a new feeling.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of operation means (for example, the bet buttons 130 to 132, the start lever 135, and the stop button shown in FIG. 1). 137 to 138, medal return button 133, checkout button 134, power switch 244, reset switch (not shown), and production means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 or the like) that produces an effect based on the operation of the plural types of operation means. Control means such as second sub-control unit 500, effect image display device 157, multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display, reel (drum), display comprising projector and screen Device), etc., in front of The effect means is a display progress effect (for example, display progress effect shown in FIG. 55 (a), FIG. 55 (c), continuous effect shown in FIG. 17), and the princess point described with reference to FIG. The effect means is means for performing a notification effect for notifying the abnormality (for example, a notification effect shown in FIG. 55 (b), an error effect shown in FIG. 23 (b)), and When the notification effect is performed, the display in the display progress effect becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize (a state where it cannot be visually recognized or a state where it is difficult to visually recognize), and the effect means displays the display in the display progress effect as the target position. The notification effect ending operation means for performing the operation for ending the notification effect is one of the plurality of types of operation means. And when the operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the display means ends the notification effect while the display progress with the display position as the target position. It is a gaming machine characterized by being a means for performing an effect.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine that can proceed with a game even if an abnormality has occurred (during an error), before the store clerk comes to the player to check the state of the gaming machine The player may progress the game. However, according to the gaming table according to the present embodiment, even if the player progresses the game, the notification effect is ended, and the display progress effect is performed with the display position as the target position. Therefore, the player's satisfaction can be increased without giving the player a sense of discomfort or anxiety when the game (production) is resumed. In particular, when performing a display progress effect such that display is advanced by a predetermined amount of movement (for example, the number of frames) for each game, the amount of movement (number of frames) during the notification effect is interrupted by the notification effect. However, when the game (production) is resumed, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable or uneasy. Since it is configured to perform, the player does not feel uncomfortable or uneasy when the game (direction) is resumed.

  Further, the effect means may be means for continuing the display progress effect even if there is an operation by the notification effect end operation means when the display progress effect is performed without performing the notification effect.

  With such a configuration, since the display progress effect is not interrupted by the notification effect, the display progress effect can be performed smoothly, and the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, the effect means is a progress suggestion effect (eg, image C shown in FIG. 58 (a), FIG. 58 (b)) indicating that the display has progressed when the display in the display progress effect has progressed to the target position. ), And when the operation by the notification effect end operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the effect unit ends the notification effect while The display progress effect having the position as the target position and the progress suggestion effect may be performed.

  With such a configuration, the progress suggestion effect can inform the player that the display has reached the target position in the display progress effect in an easy-to-understand manner, and the player's satisfaction can be increased. In particular, after an abnormality occurs, the player may have suspended the game for a considerable amount of time and waited for the game to resume, and the player will immediately hold back the desire to advance the game. Usually, after waiting for the player, if the display at the target position is shown by the display progress effect and there is a display that emphasizes it by the progress suggestion effect, the player's In addition to satisfying the desire to advance the game immediately, the player can resume the game immediately and can increase the satisfaction of the player.

  Moreover, the said production | presentation means will perform the standby production (For example, the demonstration display shown to FIG. 60 (a), (b), the demonstration production shown in FIG. 23), if the said notification production is complete | finished, Means for performing the display progress effect and the progress suggestion effect having the display position as the target position may be used.

  Generally, since the end of the notification effect is triggered by an operation by a store clerk at the game store, it is often the store clerk that is near the game stand at the end of the notification effect. For this reason, when the notification effect is finished and the display progress effect is started immediately, the player may not be able to see a part of the display progress effect (for example, the beginning part). With this configuration, since the standby effect is executed after the notification effect, the player can prepare for the game resumption during the period in which the standby effect is executed.

  In addition, the display progress effect is displayed in the first position (for example, any one of the fixed positions 2 to 4 shown in FIG. 56 or the fixed positions 2 to 5 shown in FIG. 57) before the display progresses to the target position. )), And the effect means is a means capable of performing the notification effect in a state where the display in the display progress effect has not progressed to the first position. And when the operation of the notification effect ending operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the effecting unit ends the notification effect while the position of the display is the first position. A means for starting a display progress effect may be used.

  With such a configuration, the display progress effect can be resumed from the middle, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling excessive expectations.

  Further, the display progress effect is an effect of increasing the display number or the display area of the display at least once to the target position (for example, increasing the display area of the display as shown in FIG. 56 in five stages). 57, or an effect of increasing the number of displays in five stages as shown in FIG.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to easily tell the player that the game is progressing and the level of the privilege obtained by the player, and the satisfaction of the player can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, an example of the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine using game balls (for example, pachinko balls) as game media is shown. Is also applicable.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), “inserts bills into the bill insertion slot 2002, executes lottery based on the bet button 2004 and start 2006 operation, and displays the lottery result. Displayed on the device 2008, the number of bonus coins is added to the number of remaining credits at the time of winning, and when cashout 2009 is selected, a receipt with a code corresponding to the number of remaining credits is issued from the receipt issuing machine 2010 Casino machine 2000 "may be used.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the cellular phone 3000 in FIG. 6B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Further, the portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 10C includes an operation unit operated by the player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data about the game ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  In addition, the home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 5C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and an acquired game. A storage unit that stores data (electronic data that implements the present invention), and a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit are provided.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4D, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG. Further, the present invention may be applied to an arrange ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, and a pinball machine. In addition, the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a casino machine, a video game machine, an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine) that can be played with the input of gaming media, and a gaming machine that uses the gaming media itself for gaming (for example, It may be applied to a medal dropping game machine). Here, “inserting game media” means “betting”, and “bet” is also agreed. “Input of game media” includes “input of currency” and “input of electronic money”. A casino machine is a casino in which a game can be started by inserting a currency, and when a lottery result is won, a symbol set in association with the corresponding selection result is stopped, and a payout as a bonus to a player is performed. Machine.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball game machine (pachinko machine), a revolving game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine. it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Production image display device 163 Shutter 272,277 Speaker 300 Main control part 400 First sub control part 420 Various lamps 500 Second sub control part 516 VDP
518 VRAM

Claims (6)

Multiple types of operation means;
Production means for producing an effect based on the operation of the plurality of types of operation means;
A game machine equipped with
The effect means is a means for performing a display progress effect that advances the display to a target position,
The directing means is a means for performing a notification effect for notifying abnormality,
When the notification effect is performed, the display in the display progress effect becomes difficult for the player to see,
The effect means is means capable of performing the notification effect in a state where the display in the display progress effect has not progressed to the target position,
One of the plurality of types of operation means is notification effect end operation means for performing an operation to end the notification effect,
When the operation of the notification effect ending operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the effect means ends the notification effect, while the display progress effect having the display position as the target position is displayed. Is a means to do,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The effect means is means for continuing the display progress effect even if there is an operation by the notification effect end operation means when performing the display progress effect without performing the notification effect.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The effect means is a means for performing a progress suggestion effect that suggests that the display has progressed when the display in the display progress effect has progressed to the target position,
If the operation by the notification effect ending operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the effect means ends the notification effect, while the display progress effect having the display position as the target position. The means for performing the progress suggestion effect,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 3,
The effect means is a means for executing the standby effect when the notification effect is ended, and performing the display progress effect and the progress suggesting effect with the display position as the target position when the standby effect is ended. is there,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1-4,
The display progress effect is an effect in which the display may be stopped and displayed at the first position before proceeding to the target position.
The effect means is a means capable of performing the notification effect in a state where the display in the display progress effect has not progressed to the first position,
If the operation of the notification effect end operation unit is performed while the notification effect is being performed, the effect means ends the notification effect, while the display progress with the display position as the first position. A means to start production,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1-5,
The display progress effect is an effect of increasing the display number of the display or the display area of the display at least once to the target position.
A game stand characterized by that.