JP2018068537A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement of games.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a display device 41 capable of displaying images regarding games; operation means (presentation operation unit 550) for receiving operations; and presentation control means (presentation control device 300) for controlling presentations for games. Further, the presentation control means can perform an operation reflection presentation that can reflect an input from the operation means on the presentation, and can display in the display device 41 a suggestion presentation for suggesting a presentation after an operation of the operation means has been reflected. The suggestion presentation is a presentation in which a plurality of first images 91 gather to become a second image, and the presentation after the operation of the operation means has been reflected can be suggested by the modes of the plurality of first images. A part or the whole of the plurality of first images can be displayed before the start of a game performing the operation reflection presentation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a start condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the game becomes a special result.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Can be stored up to a predetermined number as a right to execute the variable display game. Then, the variable display game is executed based on the stored start-up memory, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the special game state in which the special variable prize winning device is released is set. In addition, a push button that can be operated by the player is provided, and an effect that requires an operation of the push button can be executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-148192 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is impossible to give a sense of expectation to the operation of the push button, and as a result, it is not possible to improve the interest by changing the performance by not performing the operation as requested by the player. There is a case. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a start condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result,
A display device capable of displaying an image relating to a game;
An operation means for receiving an operation;
Production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The production control means includes
An operation reflecting effect capable of reflecting the input from the operation means to the effect can be executed, and an indication effect suggesting an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected can be displayed on the display device.
The suggestion production is
It is an effect that a plurality of first images are gathered to become a second image,
The aspect of the plurality of first images can suggest an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected,
Part or all of the plurality of first images can be displayed before the start of the game for executing the operation reflection effect.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining the detail of a package display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the detail of an effect operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a figure explaining the kind and selection ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a single-shot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol type command process. It is a flowchart explaining a variable system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure hold information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining an effect change process. It is a figure explaining the display mode in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating replacement of production. It is a figure for demonstrating replacement of production. It is a figure explaining the example of the production to change. It is a figure explaining operation preparation production. It is a figure explaining another example of operation preparation production. It is a figure explaining another example of operation preparation production. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation at the time of operation being made. It is a figure explaining the operation reflection mode based on operation of a production operation part. It is a figure explaining change operation of button operation mode. It is a figure explaining volume change operation. It is a flowchart explaining an effect button input process. It is a flowchart explaining a volume control process. It is a flowchart explaining an input result information storage process.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 through a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, an effect operation unit 550 that receives an operation input from the player is provided at the upper edge of the upper plate 21. The effect operation unit 550 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

  Also, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect operation unit 550, in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), an effect in which the player's operation is performed is performed. Can do.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.
In addition, the left and right portions of the center case 40 are provided with a board effect device 44 that produces an effect of a game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate) 34 for providing a start condition for the normal figure change display game is provided. The game ball that has won the normal start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5).
In the game area 32, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning prize is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the normal start gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 5).

  In addition, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 5).

Also, an ordinary variation winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided immediately below the starting winning opening 36.
The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the near side. A closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which a game ball cannot flow is maintained. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 37 by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 5).
Also, below the normal variation winning device 37, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

Further, in the game area 32, below the center case 40 and on the right side of the start winning opening 36, a special variation that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A winning device (large winning opening) 38 is provided.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 5) as a driving device, for example, in a special gaming state or a small hit game. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 where the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player can aim for winning at the start winning opening 36 by adjusting the firing force and firing the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed), and launch the game ball to the right game area (so-called By right-handing), it is possible to aim to win the normal start gate 34, the normal variation winning device 37, and the special variable winning device 38.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is disposed at a position corresponding to the right game area, and is fired to the right game area. The played game ball is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. The material of at least the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows a game ball passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside. A game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball flowing down the right game area) can be viewed through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42. .

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 which form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a game of variable display with a win as a trigger and displaying various information.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display section) for a first special figure fluctuation display game, which is composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. ) 51 (D1) and the special figure 2 display (second special figure fluctuation display part) 52 (D2) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation display for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp. Part (common figure display) 53 (D8, D10, D18), and memory display parts 54, 55, 56 (D11 to D16) for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game similarly configured by LED lamps. Prepare.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a short-time state occurs, and turns on to notify the occurrence of the short-time state (second gaming state display unit, short-time state notification unit) 58 (D17), the gaming machine 10 The third gaming state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59 (D9) for displaying that the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the power is turned on, the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot ( Round display units 60 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38 are provided. The collective display device 50 is further lit when a big hit occurs, and a display unit (display) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, or that the game state is advantageous in that the right hit is more advantageous than the left hit. A display unit (right-handed notification unit) or the like may be provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, as shown in FIG. 3B, it is provided on the lower right side of 7 segments in addition to the central segment. The eighth segment is also driven to blink to indicate that it is changing so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is “out of”, as a result mode of out of game, for example, the central segment (in the case of Special Figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on, and the result of the game is In the case of “winning”, the game results are displayed with the result modes (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the off-result mode being turned on as the winning result mode (special result mode).

  The normal display 53 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the game result is out of the lamp D8, the lamp D10, and the lamp D18 constituting the universal display 53, only the lamp D8 is turned on. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is "1", only the lamp D10 is lit. When the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "2", only the lamp D18 is lit. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is “3”, the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 are turned on.

  In addition, the general figure hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 53 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the number of reservations is “0” among the lamps D15 and D16 constituting the general-purpose hold indicator 56, both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D15 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on, and when the hold number is “3”. Is configured such that the lamp D15 is blinked and the lamp D16 is lit, and both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are blinked when the holding number is “4”.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 indicates the number of first start memories (special figure 1 hold) which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), among the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 constituting the special figure 1 hold indicator 54, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0”, the lamp D11 and Both lamps D12 are turned off. When the special figure 1 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D11 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "3", the lamp D11 is blinked and the lamp D12 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "4", the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 indicates the number of the second start memory (special figure 2 hold) which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), among the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 constituting the special figure 2 hold indicator 55, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0”, the lamp D13 and Both lamps D14 are turned off. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D13 is turned on. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set. Is turned on, and when the special figure 2 starting memory number is "3", the lamp D13 is blinked and the lamp D14 is turned on. When the special figure 2 starting memory number is "4", the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The second game state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and, for example, as shown in FIG. When the function is not activated, the lamp is turned off, and when the time-short state occurs (when the variable time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

  The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and, for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of a probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (probability variation state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not in effect, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, it corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Set the lamp to light up. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3G, among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 60, when the selected number of rounds is “16”, the lamps D5 to D7 are turned on. The lamps D4 to D6 are turned on when the selected number of rounds is “8”, and the lamp D3 is turned on when the selected number of rounds is “2”. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  FIG. 4 shows details of the effect operation unit 550. FIG. 4A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 550. As shown in FIG. 4A, the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment includes an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. Has been. That is, the rendering operation unit 550 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to a physical push button function.

  Sensitivity setting data, LED luminance data, and the like are transmitted from the production control board (production control device) 300 to the production operation unit 550, and a production button is provided from the production operation unit 550 to the production control board (production control device) 300. A push button signal (press detection signal) from the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a provided in the touch panel 29 are output. It is configured to be.

  In the case of the present embodiment, a push operation on the top surface of the production operation unit 550 (an operation to push down the production operation unit 550 and depress the production operation unit 550 with the production button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the production button (push button) 25. ) Is detected. In addition, a plurality of points are provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 550, and a touch operation with respect to the points provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 550 is detected by a touch sensor included in the touch panel 29.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, nine points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” points are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided at the center of the top surface of the production operation unit 550, the “TSW1” point provided on the left side of the “TSW4” point, and the back side from the “TSW4” point (game “TSW3” point provided on the board 30 side), “TSW6” point provided on the right side of the “TSW4” point, and “TSW8” provided on the near side (player side) from the “TSW4” point Point, “TSW2” point provided between “TSW1” point and “TSW3” point, “TSW5” point provided between “TSW3” point and “TSW6” point, and “TSW6” Between the “TSW7” point provided between the points and the “TSW8” point, and between the “TSW8” point and the “TSW1” point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. Further, in FIG. 4B, for convenience, the points “TSW1” to “TSW8” are indicated as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  There are eight points from “TSW1” to “TSW8” that can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29, and no contact operation is detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the contact operation may be detected also at the “Pa” point. In addition, each of nine points of the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points and the “Pa” points has LEDs of independent systems (full color LEDs in the case of the present embodiment).

  The “Pa” point is, for example, that the LED of the “Pa” point is used as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or that the LED of each point on the top surface of the production operation unit 550 is turned on sequentially like a roulette. Can be used for deterministic effects, such as using the LED at the “accurate (or probability change confirmation)” point, or using the LED at the “Pa” point for a certain effect of prefetching.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” points, etc.) is adjusted by brightness adjustment (hole setting). , And player adjustments) are excluded. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor forcibly turns off the touch when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops the output of the touch-on signal and turns off the touch. Signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or longer.

  Examples of the player's operation detected by the effect operation unit 550 include an operation shown in FIG. “Single stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 550 is pressed once, and “continuous stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 550 is pressed several times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation in which the effect operation unit 550 is kept pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation to touch the touch panel 29. “Pa” operation (TSW1or8) + long press ”is long in a state in which one (or both) of the“ Pa ”point or two adjacent points“ TSW1 ”and“ TSW8 ”is touched. “Flick” is an operation of sliding to touch the touch panel 29 and play it. Of course, the operation to detect is not limited to these operations.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 5), the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (win random number value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored in the normal chart start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  The usual figure change display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a change display portion (common figure display) 53 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 53 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a usual figure specifying result, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and normally fluctuates. The game ball that has won the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 5). Are stored in the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54, the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the center. Also on the display device 41 of the case 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

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

  For example, in the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result form constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

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

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable winning device 37) in the state of not being played, in the special game state or in the small hit game state, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number is 1 or more, the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state, At the end of the small hit gaming state), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not limited in particular, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ing. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When this RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as the second half fluctuation group table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table), and the fluctuation before reaching the reach state. A table for determining a first-half variation pattern as a pattern (first-half variation group table, first-half variation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

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

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

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expectation value is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach) and special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (winning (big hit or small hit) or off) or the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure changing display game as the current gaming state. State), the operation state (short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the starting memory number, etc., and selects one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables. Get. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby Control to make it pay out. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, It is connected to the gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning apparatus 38, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that receives a logic signal and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. . Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs from the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Furthermore, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36 a and the start port 2 switch 37 a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

  As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  The data held in the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

  The input unit 120 also includes a fraud radio signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output when the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detects radio waves), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be received), a payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball cut switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the data bus 140 and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. Data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced product) installed in the game shop. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing test apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives a switching data signal of the special prize opening solenoid 38b and the general power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal 138a. The second driver 138b for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71 Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 and lighting of the decoration lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives an upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and a lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An ornamental special figure holding number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 via this command I / F 331 are produced as a production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and a glass frame 15. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). There is provided a board effect movable body control circuit 334 that drives and controls the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. Note that a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates an effect device) is provided on the glass frame 15, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device is provided. good.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25 a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect actor switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting the sound and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 And a switch input circuit 336 for inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, and DC5V as the power supply voltage for command I / F 331, a voltage of DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers is generated. Is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), sound source LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps and motors, etc., are output from main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. In addition, a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven in a state in which the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display device, a process for displaying the universal symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first per stop symbol to the third per stop symbol is displayed on the general diagram display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated. The movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure variation display game to be stopped is performed. In other words, the game control unit 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the start winning area (the first start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning apparatus 37). Make.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit In addition, processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, for example, the CPU 111A can open the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable prize device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b and allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the release is set as one round, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a short time state (a specific game state, a general figure high probability state) as a game state after the special game state is ended, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) of 0 (normal high probability state). Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to 0 so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal gaming state.

  Also, in the short time state, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is, for example, 500 milliseconds, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is, for example, 600 milliseconds. When the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the first stop symbol opening time (general power release time) and the number of releases (for example, 500 msec × 1), Opening time (general power opening time) of the second per stop symbol and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 msec × 2 times), opening time of the third per stop symbol (general power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms ×) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the general map variable display game, the general map stop time, the number of general power releases, and the general power open time are appropriately set so as to control the normal map variable display game and the normal variable winning device 37 to be in the short-time operation state. For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game (ordinary variation time) to be the second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. (For example, 10,000 milliseconds is 1000 milliseconds). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). 704 ms). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 milliseconds is 1352 milliseconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) is greater than the number of times of opening the first time (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal-probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low-probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operation state. Probability (usually high probability state, eg 250/251) is possible.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, first, the process for prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer is counted using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). Thereby, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to be checked is set (step S8) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of power-on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15) and read first. Whether the initialization switch has been turned on is determined from the state of the first input port 122 (step S16).

  When the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S17). If so (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19). It is determined whether the checksums match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 8 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

  In step S21 of FIG. 8, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S22). Here, when the special figure is not in high probability (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when the special figure is in a high probability (step S22; Y), the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), for example, a high probability notification LED (error display) provided in the collective display device 50, for example. Data) is saved in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later reasonably is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S25), and step S31 Proceed to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (a customer waiting demonstration screen command if waiting for a customer, otherwise) If so, send multiple commands such as recovery screen commands). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibition area is set to access permission (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The region to be initialized here is a region relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration region and the production mode. And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S30), and it progresses to step S31. In this embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and a predetermined time ( A plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization with light and sound (for example, for 30 seconds) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  In step S31, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Thereafter, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers for determining the hit pattern of the special figure) RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (per random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (per hit random number) After saving to the area (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S35) is performed for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the winning symbol random number are generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. The big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are processed by the program. This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated on the basis of a CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number, each time the random number makes a round, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. Is adopted. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) for reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S36), It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S35) (step S34), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  The initial value random number update process in step S35 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game, and the slave control means (payout control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control apparatus) for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

  The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) includes When a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received over a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) or the like is performed. Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105), a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. After that, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, and error monitoring ( A prize opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a panel radio wave fraud that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S114) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S109) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning prize switch 38a provided in the special variable winning apparatus 38 is performed.

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4). When the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already expired, the process is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game process number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A10) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure ordinary process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “7”, in order to perform the process of setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting process when the small hit occurs A small hitting fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “8”, a small hitting process (step A16) for setting an ending command and setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed. .
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “10”, a small hit end process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A21), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A22) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and a special figure game process is complete | finished. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game process timer is not “0” in step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (actual accessory continuous operation device is operated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at one start opening (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first start opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure is running shortly (under normal power support) (step A104). ).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is not short (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is short (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and an effect command setting process (step A106) is performed. . That is, if the time is short, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and the effect command setting process (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first starting port (start winning port 36) is not left unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 is not winning unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the short-time state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a winning at the first starting port during the short-time state (that is, when left-handed during the short-time state). Is configured such that a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) for instructing to right-hand is performed by the effect control device 300.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start opening (start winning prize opening 36) (step A107), special figure start opening switch common processing (step A108) is performed.

Next, a winning start monitoring table is prepared for the second starting opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning at the second starting opening. Determine (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning at the second start opening (step A111; N), the start opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, normal variation. If the winning device 37 is activated to determine whether or not the game ball is open (step A112), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A113).

  In determining whether the electric power fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (for example, 5). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step A113 that there is no unauthorized power transmission (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A113 that the power transmission fraud has occurred (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, information on the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is obtained from the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count that is the output count to the external management device is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservation (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitoring target starter switch among the starter 1 switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (step A135). When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If the number of special figure hold to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), update the number of special figure hold to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or number of special figure 2 hold) by +1 ( Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (Step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the special figure hold number is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 is saved in the big hit random number storage area of the RWM ( Step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the first start opening (start winning opening 36) is won (step A142).
If it is determined in step A142 that the winning is not for the first start opening (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A142 that the winning is to the first start opening (step A142; Y), a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A143), and the RWM small hit symbol is selected. Save in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding RWM fluctuation pattern random number storage area (step A145), and special figure hold information determination processing (step A146) is performed.
Next, a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start opening switch and the special figure hold number is prepared (step A147), a production command setting process (step A148) is performed, and a special figure start opening switch common process is performed. finish.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as starting storage is provided. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses, as a first start storage, various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. The random number value stored based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is stored as the second start storage up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, the starting opening prize flag saved in step A137 is checked to determine whether or not the winning is for the first starting opening (start winning opening 36) (step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not for the first start opening (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A151 that the winning is to the first start opening (step A151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (step A152).

If it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is short (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special drawing time is not short (step A152; N), it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is being made (step A153).
In step A153, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is being made (step A153; Y), the special figure holding information determination processing is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that no big hit or small hit is being made (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit is a big hit depending on whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value. A big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. If the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A156), and the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140 is corresponded. Stop symbol information is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the first start opening (start winning opening 36) is a win (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the winning is not to the first start opening (step A158; N), the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A158 that the first start opening is won (step A158; Y), whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not is a small hit. A small hit determination process (step A159) for determining whether or not. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the detachment is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A143 is obtained. (Step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

  Then, a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the target start opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A165). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A166) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S166). A167).

  After that, a pre-reading variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number representing the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

  Through the above processing, a prefetch symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched and a prefetch variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (whether it is a big hit or the type of the fluctuation pattern) is controlled before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. It is possible to notify.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). Etc.) Pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is “0” (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is “0” (step A306). Then, if it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is “0” (step A306; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A311), and if the customer waiting demonstration has not started (step A311). A311; N) sets a customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A312).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A313), an effect command setting process (step A314) is performed, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. . On the other hand, when the customer waiting demonstration has been started in step A311, (step A311; Y), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

In step A301, if the special figure 2 hold number is not “0” (step A301; N), a special figure 2 change start process (step A302) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is executed. A reservation number command is prepared (step A303), and an effect command setting process (step A304) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A305) of special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.
In step A306, when the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (step A306; N), a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A307) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is executed. A reserve number command is prepared (step A308), and an effect command setting process (step A309) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A310) of special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.

  As described above, the special figure 2 hold count is checked before the special figure 1 hold count check. If the special figure 2 hold count is not “0”, the special figure 2 change start process (step A302). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, the game control device 100 serves as game execution control means for executing a game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means. In addition, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A307) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 15, first, a special figure fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A331), and the first special figure fluctuation is performed. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A332) is performed to set the shift information and the jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a jackpot.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A333) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A334) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A335). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A336) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A337) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Is what you do.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second special figure fluctuation is performed. A jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting the shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a jackpot.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the above-described special figure hold information determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and the fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A167, A336, A346) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start will be described. Note that the fluctuation patterns are the first half fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation that is a fluctuation aspect from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the variation pattern setting process, first, a variation group selection address table is set (step A471), and the address of the latter half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step A472), the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step A473). In the present embodiment, the structure of the latter-half variation group table differs depending on whether it is a hit or not. Specifically, the hit use has a 1-byte size and the out-use use has a 2-byte size. The hit occurrence rate is lower than the occurrence rate of loss, and even 1 byte is sufficient. Therefore, from the viewpoint of saving the data capacity, the use is 1 byte size. Therefore, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used for the hit. In addition, the occurrence rate of deviation is higher than the occurrence rate of hits, and in order to make more various effects appear, the size for removal is a 2-byte size.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (step A474). If it is out of place (step A474; Y), a 2-byte distribution process (step A475) is performed, and step A477 is executed. Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is not out of step (step A474; N), a sorting process (step A476) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A477.

  Then, the address of the latter half fluctuation selection table obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A477), and the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the number of holdings 1), Prepare (Step A478). Then, a sorting process (step A479) is performed, the latter half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and saved in the latter half variation number area (step A480). By this process, the latter half fluctuation pattern is set.

  Next, the first half variation group table is set (step A481), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the variation distribution information 1 and the second half variation number (step A482). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (step A483), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of holdings 1). (Step A484). Thereafter, a sorting process (step A485) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired, saved in the first half variation number area (step A486), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern that is a game execution mode from among a plurality of variations.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (steps A337 and A347) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number storage areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are cleared (step A491). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A492), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A493). Further, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A494), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A495).

  Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A496), and the added value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A497). Thereafter, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is prepared (step A498), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second variation number is prepared (step A499), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A500). ). Next, the special symbol hold number corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is updated by -1 (step A501), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A502). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (step A503), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step A504), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the variation pattern selection ratio in the processing of FIG. This selection ratio is a selection ratio that is used in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game when they are in a low probability state and are not in a short time state, and the result is out of place. The starting memory number is a value before subtraction of the starting memory in the special figure type for starting the special figure variation display game. For example, when the special figure 1 variable display game is started from a state where the first start memory is one, the start memory number that is the first start memory number before the start memory is subtracted by the start of the special figure 1 variable display game. A variation pattern is selected according to the selection ratio of 1.

  In the selection ratio shown in FIG. 19, the selection ratio of the variation pattern varies depending on the number of start memories, and the selection ratio of the variation pattern that becomes reach increases as the number of start memories decreases. The variation time of each variation pattern is the number of seconds indicated after the name of the variation pattern. However, the smaller the start memory number, the higher the variation pattern selection ratio with a long variation time when there is no reach. .

  The game control device 100 selects a variation pattern according to this selection ratio, and executes a special figure variation display game according to the selected variation pattern. Also, information on the selected variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 is configured to set the effect of the decoration special figure variation display game according to the selected variation pattern. There are two types of effects for the decoration special figure change display game: a first half effect corresponding to the first half change until reaching the reach state and a second half effect corresponding to the second half change after reaching the reach state. If the variation pattern does not reach the reach state, only the first half effect is set and the second half effect is not set. That is, it is possible not to set the second half production (reach production) at a predetermined ratio, and when the number of start memories is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 2), the second half production is set more than when the number is greater than the predetermined value. The ratio is made higher.

  There are multiple selection ratios, such as those used when the selection ratio is in a high probability state, but at least for the selection ratio when the result is out of place, the variation pattern that reaches as the starting memory number decreases The higher the selection ratio is, the lower the starting memory number, the higher the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time when there is no reach.

  Here, the selection ratio is selected depending on whether or not it is a high probability state or a short time state as a result of the special figure variation display game, but other factors may be considered. . For example, according to the number of winnings to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 in a certain period, the selection ratio of the variation pattern may be different even with the same start memory number. In this case, the number of winnings in a certain period is counted, and the larger the number of winnings, the higher the selection ratio of the variation pattern with a short variation time. By doing so, it is possible to effectively prevent the starting memory number from reaching the upper limit number.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs a main process shown in FIG. 20 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

  After the processing at the start of the program from steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, effect button input processing (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interruption process. In this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, a process of changing the effect contents is performed.

  Then, hall / player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as setting of changeable ranges such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal is performed (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update a random number that determines details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.

  Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) for editing settings and control for drawing commands. ) To set the end of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is a frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C17).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C17) for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like. C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board rendering device 44 is performed. Then, an initial operation process for setting the initial operation of the movable effect device is performed (step C20), and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 21 shows the received command check process in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, a command reception counter value that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C206). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, a command (data) can be moved and a vacancy can be made in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during command analysis. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  If it is determined in step C206 that the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. If it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210). If it is determined that command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to step C207. If it is determined that the command analysis for the number of received commands has been completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 22 shows a received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

  Further, when it is determined in step C232 or step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step In C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command for an operation related to a small hit effect (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the design command range (step C239). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what is to be the stop symbol of the special symbol). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C239; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-based commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as a pending number command and an error command. (Step C241). A single command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C241; Y), the single command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the pre-read symbol command (step C243). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol command (step C243; Y), the pre-read symbol command processing (step C244) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetched symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the prefetched variation system command (step C245). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C245; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  Note that the prefetch variation command and the prefetch symbol command are commands including information necessary for executing the prefetch effect. Pre-reading effect (also referred to as pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory (hold) for which the special figure fluctuation display game has not been executed is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance (or what variation pattern is to be obtained) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a different manner from the normal mode, or the display device 41 For example, an effect display is performed. The prefetch command (prefetch variation command and prefetch symbol command) is a command for informing a change pattern and a stop symbol corresponding to the start memory to be prefetched in advance, and from the game control device 100 at the start winning prize It is transmitted to the production control device 300. Note that normal variation commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variation display.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 23 shows single command processing in the received command analysis processing described above. In this single-shot command processing, first, it is determined whether MODE corresponds to a model designation command including information related to the model set in the game control apparatus 100 (step C261). If it is determined that MODE corresponds to a model designation command (step C261; Y), model setting processing for rewriting internal information with model information corresponding to the command is performed (step C262), and single command processing is performed. Exit.

  If it is determined in step C261 that MODE does not correspond to the model designation command (step C261; N), whether or not the MODE corresponds to a RAM initialization command indicating that the RAM 111C has been initialized. Determination is made (step C263). When it is determined that the MODE corresponds to the RAM initialization command (step C263; Y), the RAM initialization process is performed (step C264), and the one-shot command process is terminated. In the RAM initialization process (step C264), an area that needs to be initialized is initialized, and RAM initialization screen information is set. Furthermore, scenario data for RAM initialization is set in order to produce an effect when RAM initialization is performed.

  If it is determined in step C263 that MODE does not correspond to the RAM initialization command (step C263; N), MODE returns a power failure recovery command indicating that the RAM 111C has been recovered from the power failure without initialization. It is determined whether it corresponds (step C265). If it is determined that MODE corresponds to the power failure recovery command (step C265; Y), the power failure recovery processing is performed (step C266), and the single-shot command processing is terminated. In the power failure recovery process (step C266), the area that needs to be initialized is initialized, and recovery screen information for displaying the power failure recovery screen is set. Furthermore, scenario data for power failure recovery is set in order to produce an effect upon power failure recovery.

  If it is determined in step C265 that MODE does not correspond to the power failure recovery command (step C265; N), it is determined whether MODE corresponds to the customer waiting demo command indicating the start of the customer waiting demo. (Step C267). If it is determined that MODE corresponds to the customer waiting demo command (step C267; Y), the customer waiting demo processing is performed (step C268), and the single-shot command processing is terminated. In the customer waiting demonstration process (step C268), the state of the P machine (pachinko machine) is set to the customer waiting demonstration, and the customer waiting scenario data is set to perform the customer waiting effect.

  If it is determined in step C267 that the MODE does not correspond to the customer waiting demonstration command (step C267; N), it is determined whether the MODE is a special figure hold (step C269). If MODE is special figure hold (step C269; Y), the special figure start memory display corresponding to the generated hold is displayed on the display device 41, and the special figure corresponding to the digested hold is displayed. A special figure hold information setting process for performing a process for erasing the start memory display or the like is performed (step C270), and the one-shot system command process is terminated. It should be noted that processing is performed for either of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 according to the command. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a start memory display means for performing a start memory notification display for displaying information related to the start memory by a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to each start memory.

  When it is determined in step C269 that the MODE does not correspond to the special figure hold (step C269; N), it is determined whether the MODE is probability information (probability information command) (step C271). If MODE is probability information (step C271; Y), probability information setting processing for setting the current probability state is performed (step C272), and the one-shot command processing is terminated.

  If the MODE is not probability information in Step C271 (Step C271; N), it is determined whether the MODE is error / invalid (Step C273). If the MODE is error / illegal (step C273; Y), an error / illegal setting process for performing a corresponding process such as error notification is performed (step C274), and the one-shot command process is terminated.

  If the MODE is not an error / incorrect at step C273 (step C273; N), it is determined whether the MODE is effect mode switching (step C275). If MODE is effect mode switching (step C275; Y), effect mode switching processing for performing effect mode switching processing is performed (step C276), and the single command processing is terminated.

  In step C275, when MODE is not effect mode switching (step C275; N), it is determined whether MODE is symbol stop (step C2777). If MODE is not a symbol stop (step C277; N), the single command processing is terminated. If MODE is symbol stop (step C277; Y), it is determined whether the command is a normal command (step C278). In determining whether the command is normal, it is determined, for example, whether the target of the decoration special figure stop command is a special figure that is currently changing.

  If the command is not normal (step C278; N), the single command processing is terminated. If the command is normal (step C278; Y), the corresponding special figure is set to stop (step C279), and if all symbols are stopped, the state of the P machine is set to special figure stopped (step S279). C280), the single command processing is terminated. Thereby, the change display of the corresponding decorative special figure change display game is stopped. The P machine status indicates the current gaming state, and there are other states such as during special figure suspension, during special figure fluctuation, during big hits, during small hits, etc., and an appropriate state is set according to the situation Is done.

[Design command processing]
FIG. 24 shows the symbol system command processing (step C240) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this symbol system command processing, first, a special symbol type corresponding to MODE (either special graph 1 or special graph 2) is set (step C351), and a symbol type corresponding to a combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C352), and the symbol-type command processing ends.

  The symbol type is a category of symbols such as outlier symbol, 16R probability variable A big hit symbol, 16R probability variable B big hit symbol, 16R normal A big hit symbol, 16R normal B big hit symbol, 4R normal variable big hit symbol, 4R probability variable big hit symbol, small hit symbol, etc. Associated with data. Since the ratio of symbols varies between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 (the probability variation ratio is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and it corresponds to MODE data from a plurality of symbol type setting tables. And the symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 25 shows the variable command processing (step C236) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If this special figure type is unconfirmed (step C361; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. When the special figure type is not yet determined (step C361; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variation command and the symbol type are determined. It is determined whether they are inconsistent (step C363).

  When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a symbol category. For example, the symbol type includes, for example, an off symbol, 16R probability variation A big hit symbol, 16R probability variation B big hit symbol, 16R normal A big hit symbol, 16R normal B big hit symbol, 4R probability variable big hit symbol, small There are winning designs. When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the effect is the same as when the symbol command of the 16R probability variation A big hit symbol is received although the variation command (variation pattern command) of the deviation is received. It means a combination (a combination of a variation command and a symbol type) that conflicts with the above.

  In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, variation effect setting processing for setting information for performing an effect according to the variation command is performed (step C365).

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366). Here, during the special map change, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit or during a fanfare, etc.). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by −1 (a process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command process is terminated.

[Variation production setting processing]
FIG. 26 shows the changing effect setting process (step C365) in the above-described changing command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C381). If the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C381; Y), the first half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code and special figure type and the presenting mode is set (step C382). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without reach, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and there is no need to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The production mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the production control device 300 and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, a latent mode, and the like. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different are provided.

  Next, referring to the first-half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first-order notice allocation group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure types is acquired (step C383). As a result, in the case of fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effects that appear during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holds. Thereafter, a first half notice setting process for setting a notice that appears during the first half change is performed (step C386).

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C381; N), the first half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, presentation mode and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the notice that appears during the first half change is set. The first half notice setting process is performed (step C386).

  Next, the notice effect of the second half change is drawn. Note that the latter half of the special figure fluctuation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a special result mode (a special combination of symbols) in which a display area excluding a specific area out of a plurality of display areas of the special figure is a big hit) Is a variable display in a state in which the variable is displayed only in a specific area. On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

  First, a second half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C387). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the second half notice allocation group table address corresponding to the ACT is obtained by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and the second half notice distribution group table is used to change the second half (during reach). A lottery for notice of appearance is performed (step C389).

  Thereafter, the contents of the variable effects corresponding to MODE and ACT are determined (step C390), and the contents of the effects corresponding to the notice lottery result are determined (step C391). As a result, effects such as the variation time and main reach contents of the decoration special figure variation display game, the advance notice, the display mode of the running storage display unit 84, and the like are determined. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as a running memory display control means for controlling the running memory display for displaying information related to the starting memory corresponding to the game being executed.

  Thereafter, stop symbol setting processing for determining a stop symbol is performed with reference to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special symbol variation display game and the notice content (step C392). Next, the display setting of the fluctuating effect is performed (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C394). With these processes, it is possible to execute effects and notices in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above. Then, a sound number that is a BGM number, a decoration number that is a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp, and the like are set (step C395), and the variation effect setting process ends.

[Special figure hold information setting process]
FIG. 27 shows the special figure hold information setting process (step C270) in the single-shot command process described above. In this special figure hold information setting process, first, the special figure hold number currently stored for the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to be processed corresponding to the received command is loaded and set as the previous hold number (step C501), the command value is set in the special figure hold number as the new hold number of the target special figure (step C502), and it is determined whether the new hold number and the previous hold number are the same (step C503).

  When the new hold number and the previous hold number are the same (step C503; Y), the special figure hold information setting process is terminated. If the new pending number and the previous pending number are not the same (step C503; N), the index of the motion control table for holding corresponding to the new pending number is calculated and saved (step C504), and the scenario layer number 6 is set. Prepare (step C505). Next, the address of the special figure hold scenario data table (hold X) is prepared (step C506), and scenario data setting processing is performed (step C507). By this process, the display of the decoration special figure start memory display associated with the change in the number of holds and the decoration display (animation) associated therewith are set.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the number of holds has increased (step C508). When the number of holdings increases (step C508; Y), a display pattern of holding normal lighting is set in the color information area corresponding to the number of new holdings (step C509). Thereby, the display in the normal display mode in which the pre-reading notice effect or the like is not performed is set for the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory generated this time. Note that the prefetching notice effect in the decoration special figure start memory display is set by prefetching variation command processing. Furthermore, an effect change process that enables an effect that is being executed to be changed is performed (step C510), and the special figure hold information setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of holdings has not increased (step C508; N), that is, when the number has decreased, the special figure prefetch information area is shifted (step C511), and the color information area of the decorative special figure start storage display is shifted. (Step C512), the special figure hold information setting process is terminated. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as start memory display control means for controlling the start memory display for displaying information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100).

[Direction change processing]
FIG. 28 shows the effect changing process (step C510) in the above-described special figure hold information setting process. The effect change process is a process for changing the effect scheduled when the start memory increases. When the number of starting memories is small, the selection ratio of the reach state having a long variation time is increased to provide a time for generating the starting memories. Thereby, it is prevented that the special figure fluctuation display game is interrupted and the interest of the game is lowered. However, for a player who knows such a situation, since it is understood that it is a reach production that can not be expected so much, by executing such a reach production after a new start memory is generated, There is a risk that the entertainment will be reduced by feeling that the game is redundant. Therefore, in such a case, a change is made so that the reach effect is not performed, and a decrease in the interest of the game is prevented.

  In this effect change process, first, it is determined whether the current start memory number is 2 or less (step C521). If the current start memory number is 2 or less, the reach state with a long variation time is highly likely to be selected, and is therefore subject to change. When the current start memory number is not 2 or less (step C521; N), the effect changing process is terminated. If the current start memory number is 2 or less (step C521; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed (step C522).

  If the special figure variation display game is not being executed (step C522; N), the effect changing process is terminated. If the special figure variation display game is being executed (step C522; Y), it is determined whether the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is out of order (step C523). If the result is not out of step (step C523; N), the effect changing process is terminated. If the result is out of order (step C523; Y), it is determined whether the change pattern can be changed (step C524).

  The changeable change pattern is, for example, a change pattern in which the reliability of the special result is low and the player cannot have a sense of expectation. Here, the N reach is a change pattern that can be changed, and the SP reach is a change pattern that cannot be changed. Further, the fluctuation pattern without reach does not need to be changed because the fluctuation time itself is not so long, and is a fluctuation pattern that cannot be changed. Of course, the changeable change pattern is not limited to N reach, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, a so-called pseudo display that derives a result mode by performing unit variation display that is temporarily stopped after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time in a special variability display game in the middle of a special variability display game. The continuous variation pattern may be a changeable variation pattern, and the pseudo-continuation may not be performed by the change.

  If the change pattern is not changeable (step C524; N), the effect changing process is terminated. If the change pattern is changeable (step C524; Y), it is determined whether the first half of the change is in the state before reaching the reach state (step C525). And when it is not changing in the first half (step C525; N), the effect changing process is terminated. If the first half change is in progress (step C525; Y), it is determined whether the reach confirmation notice has been made (step C526).

  When the reach confirmation advance has been made (step C526; Y), the effect changing process is terminated. In this case, the change that does not perform the reach effect causes a contradiction with the notice, so the effect is not changed. If the reach confirmation notice has not been made (step C526; N), it is determined whether the production has already been replaced (step C527). If the effect has already been replaced (step C527; Y), the effect change process is terminated. If the effect has not been replaced (step C527; N), the latter half change is replaced (step C528), and the effect change process is terminated.

  By the above processing, the N reach effect scheduled at the start of the special figure variation display game is replaced by satisfying a predetermined condition. As the effect after the replacement, there is a reachless effect in which the variable display is continued without reaching the reach state. In addition to simply continuing the variable display, a specific effect may be executed. The specific effect may be a special effect that can be executed only when the effect is replaced, or may be a pre-reading notice effect that informs information about the currently stored start memory.

  Next, an example of such production replacement will be described. First, an effect in the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying a first decoration game among the decoration special figure variation display games. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas. In the upper left part of the display area, there is provided a second decoration game display section 88 for displaying a second decoration game of the decoration special figure change display games. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 is the same as the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85. After the identification information is variably displayed, the result is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a memory display unit 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided at the lower center of the display area. The memory display unit 83 is provided with a first memory display unit 83a for displaying the first start memory and a second memory display unit 83b for displaying the second start memory. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83a has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Here, there are three first start memories. It is shown that. The decoration special figure start memory display at the left end is a decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested.

  Further, it is possible to suggest the result of pre-reading such as the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each start memory by the display mode. In FIG. 29 (a), a pre-reading effect is performed to change the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display for the first start memory having the first digestion order. In addition, the second memory display unit 83b displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory one-on-one in the same manner as the first memory display unit 83a. Here, the second start memory is zero.

  On the left side of the first memory display unit 83a, a running memory display unit 84 that displays information related to the startup memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. The special display starting memory display at the left end of the first storage display section 83a or the second storage display section 83b is shifted to the in-execution storage display section 84 at the start of the special figure variation display game and executed. The result of the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, and the like are suggested by the display mode.

  In the upper right part of the display area, a start memory number display unit 86 for displaying the start memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first starting memories, and a second starting memory number display unit 86b that displays the number of second starting memories. ing.

  When the first start memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 29 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the first memory display portion 83a is displayed as the in-execution memory display as shown in FIG. 29 (b). The display which flows into the part 84 is performed. Here, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are suggested in the same manner as the pre-reading effect also in the running storage display section 84. In the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a decreases by one.

  Then, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 starts the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and identifies each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas. Information change display is started. In the second decoration game display unit 88, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is started, and the identification information is displayed in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Fluctuation display is started.

  After that, first, the identification information temporarily stops in the left variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 as shown in FIG. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that it is not completely stopped. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the identification information temporarily stops in the right variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85. In this case, the same identification information is stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, and the reach effect is started. Of course, different identification information may be stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area and may not reach the reach state. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. In this way, the first fluctuation is in the reach state until the right fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the latter is the latter fluctuation.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), the identification information temporarily stops in the middle variation display area of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85, and is identified in all the fluctuation display areas of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85. The information is temporarily stopped. Note that the temporarily stopped state is the same as that during the variable display, and here is the state during the variable display. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region.

  Thereafter, when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the identification information on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variation display of the identification information is finished in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region, the identification information is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. That is, the first decoration game and the second decoration game are asynchronous from the time when the identification information is temporarily stopped in one variation display area in the first decoration game until the variation display ends and the identification information stops. Become. By doing so, even when the reach effect is not performed by replacing the effect, the second decoration game does not need to be changed, and the process becomes simple.

  Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation display game and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game are ended with the end of the stop time. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the display of the in-execution storage display unit 84 is erased, and the next decoration special figure variation display game can be started. If there is no start memory in the state of FIG. Also, if the result is a special result in the state of FIG. 29 (g), a special gaming state is entered.

  30 and 31 show examples in which effects are replaced. In the example shown in FIG. 30A, there are two first start memory numbers before the start of the special figure change display game, and the second start memory number is zero. From this state, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is started (t11). With the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the game control apparatus 100 determines a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and starts the special figure 1 fluctuation display game according to the fluctuation pattern. Here, the result is out of order, and N reach is selected as the variation pattern. These pieces of information are transmitted as commands to the effect control device 300.

  In the production control device 300, based on the command from the game control device 100, the production mode or the advance notice of the decoration special figure change display game according to the change pattern is determined, and the decoration special figure change display game is started according to the determination. Here, the variation pattern is N reach, and after the first half variation (t11 to t13) of a predetermined period, an effect for executing the second half variation (t13 to t14) that is a reach effect is set. Here, the reach confirmation notice is not selected as the notice.

  During the first half variation of this special figure 1 variation display game, the game ball is won at the start winning opening 36 and detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a, whereby the first start memory number is increased to 2 (t12). ). As the number of start memories increases, the change in the latter half is performed by the effect changing process (see FIG. 28), and the N reach effect is changed to the replacement effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30B, there is one first start memory number before the start of the special figure variation display game, and the second start memory number is zero. From this state, the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first start memory is started, and the first start memory number is 0 (t21). Similarly to FIG. 30A, the result is out of order, N reach is selected as the variation pattern, and reach confirmation notice is not selected.

  During the first half variation of the special figure 1 variation display game, the game ball is won at the start winning opening 36 and detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a, whereby the first start memory number is increased to 1 (t22). ). As the number of start memories increases, the change in the latter half is performed by the effect changing process (see FIG. 28), and the N reach effect is changed to the replacement effect. Thereafter, during the first half variation of the special figure 1 variation display game, the game ball is won at the start winning opening 36 and detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a, whereby the first start memory number is increased to 2 ( t23). Here, since the production has already been replaced, the replacement process is not performed.

  Although the winning timing that triggers the replacement of the production is in the first half, it is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily set. In the case of the N reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 30C, for example, it may be from the variation start (t31) to the timing (t32) when the identification information temporarily stops in the left variation display area. That is, the timing at which the identification information temporarily stops among the plurality of variable display areas may be used.

  Further, it may be from the start of the fluctuation (t31) to the timing when the identification information starts to decrease at a timing (t33) when the identification information temporarily stops in the right fluctuation display area where the first half fluctuation ends. That is, it may be a predetermined time before the timing (t33) when the first half fluctuation ends. In the case where the winning timing that triggers the replacement of the production is set to the end of the first half variation as in the above example, the variation speed of the identification information toward the timing (t33) when the identification information temporarily stops in the right variation display area. When replacing production during the period of decline, it is necessary to add an effect such as sliding the right identification information +1 frame just before stopping so as not to reach the reach state, but the fluctuation speed of the identification information It is possible to prevent the reach production without a sense of incongruity by setting it to be before the drop.

  Further, depending on the content of the replacement effect, the effect may be replaced after the start of the reach effect. In this case, from the start of variation (t31) to the timing (t34) when the identification information temporarily stops in the middle variation display area, It may be until the timing at which the identification information is temporarily stopped in the variable display area. In addition, until the timing at which the identification information fluctuates at a timing (t34) at which the identification information temporarily stops in the middle fluctuation display area, that is, until a predetermined time before the timing at which all the identification information temporarily stops. good. Further, a predetermined time may elapse from the start of the change regardless of the temporary stop timing of the identification information.

  Further, the content of the effect to be replaced may be different depending on the winning timing that triggers the replacement of the effect. For example, when winning is made from the start of change (t31) to the timing (t32) when the identification information temporarily stops in the left change display area, the effect is replaced so that the reach effect is not performed. Further, when the winning is performed from the imming (t32) in which the identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area to the timing (t33) in which the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right variation display area, the reach effect is performed but the contents of the reach effect Replace. In addition, when winning is performed from the timing (t33) when the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right variation display area to the timing (t34) when the identification information is temporarily stopped in the middle variation display area, the pre-read information about the start memory is notified. You may make it replace with.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of display on the display device 41 in the example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 31A, first, there are two first start memories and the second start memories are zero. In this state, the reach special notice start memory display corresponding to the first start memory to be digested next displayed on the first memory display portion 83a (the left special ornament start figure memory display) is determined as a pre-reading advance notice. Is not done.

  Then, when the special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the first start memory, the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 and the second decorative game display unit 88 display the variable display as shown in FIG. Is started (t11 in FIG. 30A). In addition, the leftmost decorative special figure starting storage display displayed on the first storage display portion 83a is transferred to the ongoing storage display portion 84. Note that the reach confirmation notice is not performed as a notice in the running storage display unit 84 as well.

  Here, the result is out of order, the variation pattern is N reach, and the effect mode set at the start of the decoration special figure variation display game is in the reach state as shown in FIG. As shown in (), an effect mode that ends with the result of the deviation is set. However, in this example, as shown in FIG. 31C, a new start-up memory is generated during the first half fluctuation, and accordingly, the second half fluctuation is changed from the N reach effect to the replacement effect (FIG. 30). (T12 of (a)).

  The replacement effect here is an effect in which the reach effect is not performed, and the variable display is continued as shown in FIG. 31 (d) in the period scheduled as the second half change, and as the change time ends, FIG. As shown in (e), the result is stopped and displayed.

  Note that the replacement effect is not limited to the one that does not perform the reach effect as described above. FIG. 32 shows another example of the replacement effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), a notice about the start-up memory that has already been stored at the start of the special figure variation display game may be made. Also, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), a notice may be given about the special figure changing display game based on the start memory generated by winning that has been triggered to change to the replacement effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), not only the advance notice of the fluctuation pattern but also a part of the reach effect image by the fluctuation pattern may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), in the replacement effect, an operation reflecting effect that can change the effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 may be performed. When the effect operation unit 550 is operated, a notice may be given by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display as shown in FIG. Of course, when the production operation unit 550 is operated, a notice may be given by a display as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b). In addition, when the effect operation unit 550 is operated, the decoration special figure variation display game may be temporarily stopped in the result mode as shown in FIG. In this case, the temporarily stopped state is continued until the end of the fluctuation time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), in the decorative special figure change display game being executed at the scheduled start timing of the latter half change, the deviation result is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 32 (g). A notice may be given. Further, the second half fluctuation itself may be performed as planned without replacement, and only the notice effect as shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B may be performed as the replacement effect. Moreover, you may make it select by lottery from the replacement effects mentioned above, and it is good also as the selection which does not replace an effect.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 30B, the first start memory is generated (t22) without changing the production, and the production is changed based on the start memory number being 2 (t23). good. That is, the replacement condition may be selected according to the number of start memories at the start of the special figure variation display game. In selecting the conditions, not only the number of starting memories at the start of the special figure variation display game but also whether it is in a high probability state, whether it is in a short time state, the type of effect mode, etc. may be considered. .

  Further, the production may be replaced by the occurrence of the first start memory (t22), and further the production may be replaced by the occurrence of the second start memory (t23). In this case, an effect to be replaced is selected using the same selection table in the replacement of the effect at the occurrence of the first start memory (t22) and the replacement of the effect at the occurrence of the second start memory (t23). You may make it do.

  In addition, an effect to be replaced is selected by using a different selection table in the replacement of the effect at the occurrence of the first start memory (t22) and the replacement of the effect at the occurrence of the second start memory (t23). You may do it. In this case, the effect included in the selection table used in the occurrence of the first start memory (t22) and the effect included in the selection table used in the occurrence of the second start memory (t23) are the same, but the selection rate. May be different, or part or all of the effects may be different. Thereby, for example, a change is made so that the reach effect is not performed by the occurrence of the first start memory (t22), and the pre-read information about the start memory is obtained by the occurrence of the second start memory (t23). A change to be notified can be performed.

  Furthermore, the selection table used for the second start memory generation (t23) may be different depending on the effect replaced by the first start memory generation (t22). It is possible to have a game such that an effect selected by the occurrence of the first start memory (t22) is promoted and developed by the occurrence of the second start memory (t23). In other words, the content of the effect that is replaced every time the start memory is generated can be changed, or can be changed in stages according to the effect before the change, and the player is motivated to generate the start memory. You can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the production corresponding to the first half variation until reaching the reach state is the first half production, and the production corresponding to the second half variation after reaching the reach state is the second half production, but this is not a limitation. Regardless of the presence or absence of reach, it may be divided into a first-half effect and a second-half effect at a predetermined time, and the second-half effect may be changed.

  In the above example, the case of occurrence of the first start memory during execution of the special figure 1 variable display game has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the production can be similarly changed in the case of occurrence of the second start memory during execution of the special figure 1 variable display game. In the case of the occurrence of the second start memory during the execution of the second special figure variation display game, the effect can be changed similarly.

  In the case of the occurrence of the first start memory during execution of the second special figure variation display game, the presentation can be changed in the same manner, but the second start memory is preferentially digested as in the present embodiment. In this case, it may be selected whether to change the game state. That is, in the short time state (specific gaming state, ordinary high-probability state) in which the generation of the second start memory becomes easy, the time at which the first start memory generated this time is digested is delayed by the generation of the second start memory. Therefore, the presentation may not be changed depending on the occurrence of the first start memory during the execution of the second special figure variation display game. Further, since the occurrence frequency of the second start memory is low when the time is not short, the effect can be changed by the occurrence of the first start memory during the execution of the second special figure variation display game.

  In addition, when an effect corresponding to the game is executed on the display device 41 or the like for the general map variable display game, the effect may be changed in accordance with the occurrence of the general map start memory during the execution of the general map variable display game. .

  Further, the operation of the movable accessory such as the board effect device 44 provided on the game board 30 or the frame effect device provided on the front frame 12 may be changed as the start-up memory is generated. For example, when the start memory is generated in the first half variation and the production is changed, when the movable accessory is operating, any one of the following processes (1) to (3) may be performed. good. (1) Immediately cancel the operation and return to the initial position. (2) Return to the initial position after operating to the point where the break is good. (3) All scheduled operations are executed regardless of the change in performance. In the case of the process (3), all of the scheduled actions may be executed even when the action spans the replacement effect or the next decorative special figure variation display game.

  Further, which process is to be performed may be selected according to the operation to be executed. For example, in the case of performing an operation in which the movable accessory swings in the vicinity of the initial position, there is no problem even if the operation is executed. Further, when the movable accessory moves to the vicinity of the center of the display device 41 and returns, the process (1) is performed in accordance with the replacement of effects. In addition, after performing the first operation in which the movable accessory operates to the vicinity of the center of the display device 41, the second operation is performed near the center of the display device 41, and the third operation is performed. The processing of (2) is performed so that the operation is performed until either the end of the first operation, the end of the second operation, or the end of the third operation and return to the initial position.

  Such a process can be applied not only to a movable accessory, but also to a light effect by a lamp or LED or a sound effect by sound. One of the processes (1) to (3) is executed. Alternatively, any one of the processes (1) to (3) may be selected according to the effect to be executed. For example, since there is not a sense of incongruity even if the light emission effect is canceled immediately, it is basically possible to deal with the processing of (1), but it is cyclic (continuous) in which the light emission part sequentially moves to adjacent positions. In the case of a light emission effect, the processing of (2) and (3) is less uncomfortable. In addition, since the sound production is uncomfortable if it is immediately canceled as in (1), it is preferable to basically perform the processing of (2) or (3). Of course, which processing is to be performed can be arbitrarily set.

  Based on the above, when a game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the game results in a special result, an inflow of game balls is detected in a gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player Possible start areas (usual start gate, start winning opening 36, ordinary variable prize winning device 37) and start memory as the right to execute the game based on the inflow of game balls into the start area can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number Start memory means (game control device 100), game execution control means (game control device 100) for executing a game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means, and effect control means (effect) for controlling the effect of the game Control device 300), and the effect control means can change the effect corresponding to the game when a new start-up memory is generated during the execution of the game. Therefore, unlike the case of simply superimposing and executing an effect on a new start memory, a novel effect that the effect corresponding to the game being executed is changed with the occurrence of the start memory becomes possible, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means sets an effect corresponding to the game at the start of the game, and corresponds to the game set at the start of the game when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the game. The production can be changed. Since it is possible to change the production whose contents have already been determined, it is possible to make a variety of production changes and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the production control means can set the first half production and the second half production to be executed after the first half production as the production corresponding to the game. When the memory is generated, the latter half production can be changed. Therefore, it is only necessary to change the second half production, and the control process related to the change becomes simple.

  Further, the production control means can not set the latter half production at a predetermined ratio, and when the number of start memories is smaller than the predetermined value, the ratio of setting the latter half production is higher than when the number is greater than the predetermined value. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the latter half effect in a state where the start memory is small, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant by changing the latter half effect with the occurrence of the start memory.

  Next, an effect using the effect operation unit 550 will be described. As described above, the effect operation unit 550 includes the effect button 25 that receives a pressing operation input and the touch panel 29 that is provided on the upper surface of the effect button and receives a contact operation input. Information based on the operation on the effect operation unit 550 is input to the effect control device 300. Based on this information, the effect control device 300 changes the effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game and changes the setting information of the gaming machine such as the volume.

  When performing an operation reflecting effect that changes the effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game based on the operation of the effect operating unit 550, before the operation reflecting period in which the operation of the effect operating unit 550 is reflected in the effect is started. Then, an operation preparation effect for informing the start of the operation reflection period is performed. FIG. 33 shows an example of the operation preparation effect.

  When the operation preparation effect is started, first, as shown in FIG. 33A, a plurality of first images 91 are displayed, and they move so as to gather toward a predetermined position (here, the center of the screen). . Then, when the first image 91 is gathered at a predetermined position as shown in FIG. 33 (b), it changes to a second image 92 imitating the effect operation unit 550 as shown in FIG. 33 (c). In addition, as shown in FIG.33 (c), it does not alert | report that the operation reflection period was started in the stage only by which the 2nd image 92 was displayed. As shown in FIG. 33 (h), which will be described later, an operation reflecting period is displayed when an operation instruction display such as “Press!” Or an operation reflecting period display 93 is displayed. Become.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), a new first image 91 is displayed and moved toward the second image 92 to be integrated with the second image. As shown in FIG. Two images 92 change. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), a new first image 91 is displayed and moved toward the second image 92 so as to be integrated with the second image 92, as shown in FIG. 33 (g). The second image 92 changes. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), when the operation indication display such as “Press!” And the operation reflection period display 93 are displayed, the operation reflection period is notified. The operation reflection period starts from here. In other words, it can be said that the operation instruction display is performed with the start of the operation reflection period, thereby changing to an operation promotion image. By performing such an operation preparation effect, a preparation period for performing an operation can be given to the player. That is, the period for executing the operation preparation effect is the operation preparation period. In addition, the first image 91 and the second image 92 can also indicate the degree of expectation, leading to the promotion of the operation of the production operation unit 550 and improving the fun of the game.

  The second image 92 includes a second image 92 in the first stage shown in FIG. 33 (c), a second image 92 in the second stage shown in FIG. 33 (e), and a second image 92 in the third stage shown in FIG. 33 (g). The two images 92 are changed in stages. Here, the degree of the stage is indicated by the size of the second image 92, but may be indicated by other elements such as a color. Then, an operation instruction display such as “Press!” Or an operation reflection period display 93 is displayed, and the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is performed according to the type of the second image 92 that notifies the operation reflection period. It seems to suggest the production after is reflected. This second image 92 (operation promotion image) is displayed until the end of the operation reflection period.

  That is, the second stage 92 of the first stage shown in FIG. 33C, the second stage 92 of the second stage shown in FIG. 33E, and the second stage 92 of the third stage shown in FIG. Among them, there is a possibility that an operation instruction display is displayed at any stage and an operation promotion image is obtained. This suggests that the second image 92 in which this stage has progressed is likely to reach a high degree of expectation for the player, such as the possibility that the reach will develop and the possibility that a special result will be obtained. It is like that. That is, the operation preparation effect is a suggestion effect that suggests an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected. Note that the second image 92 may be changed for the first time at the start of the operation reflection period.

  The operation preparation effects as described above are set in the variation effect setting process shown in FIG. When performing an operation reflecting effect that changes the effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 as a part of the decoration special figure change display game, a process of determining the contents of the change effect corresponding to MODE and ACT (step C390). The operation reflection effect and the operation preparation effect corresponding to the operation reflection effect are selected. Further, when the operation reflecting effect is performed as part of the first half notice executed before reaching the reach state, the operation reflecting effect and the operation preparation effect corresponding to the operation reflecting effect are performed in the first half notice setting process (step C386). Selected. When performing an operation reflecting effect as a part of the latter half of the notice executed in the reach state, the operation reflecting effect and the operation reflecting effect are selected by a lottery of the notice appearing during the latter half of the change (during reach) (step C386). A corresponding operation preparation effect is selected.

  Further, for example, even if a new first image 91 is assembled as shown in FIG. 33D from the state of FIG. 33C, the stage of the second image 92 does not proceed as shown in FIG. The stage of the second image 92 in FIG. 33C may be maintained. In addition, a change in which a plurality of stages progress at a time such that the state changes from the state of FIG. 33C to the second image 92 of FIG. 33G after the first image 91 is assembled as shown in FIG. 33D. You may make it do.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), an operation instruction display is displayed to notify that the operation reflection period is in effect, and after the operation reflection period is started, a new first image 91 is displayed in the operation reflection period. It may be displayed and moved toward the second image 92 so as to be integrated with the second image 92 so that the second image 92 changes. The first image 91 at this time may be the same type as the first image 91 that can be displayed before the operation reflection period, or may be the first image 91 that can be displayed only within the operation reflection period. . For example, an operation instruction display is displayed at the stage of FIG. 33 (c) to notify that it is an operation reflection period, and after the operation reflection period is started, as shown in FIGS. 33 (d) to 33 (g). Two images may be changed step by step.

  In addition, it is possible to suggest an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected by the first image 91. FIG. 34 shows an example of suggestion by the first image 91. This can be suggested by the number of first images 91 as shown in FIG. In this case, for example, it is suggested that the larger the number of the first images 91 is, the higher the expectation level for the player is. Also, the color of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the size of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. 34 (d), and the shape of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. 34 (d). It can be suggested by In this case, for example, the first image 91 can be selected from a plurality of types with different expectations as the color, size, or shape, and the more the first images 91 with higher expectations, the higher the expectations for the player. To suggest that is high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), it is possible to suggest by the position where the first image 91 is displayed. In this case, for example, the display position of the first image 91 can be selected from a plurality of positions with different expectation levels, and the more the first image 91 with a high expectation display position, the higher the expectation level for the player. To suggest that is high. In FIG. 34 (e), the first image 91 at the left position is larger than that in FIG. 33 (b).

  Further, it can be suggested by the operation of the first image 91 as shown in FIG. In this case, for example, the operation of the first image 91 can be selected from a plurality of operations with different expectation levels, and the more the first image 91 with a high expectation operation, the higher the possibility that the player will have a higher expectation level. Try to suggest that. In FIG. 34 (f), there are a first image 91 that operates linearly and a first image 91 that operates while meandering.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35A, it is possible to suggest by the position where the first image 91 is gathered. In this case, for example, the position of the first image 91 can be selected from a plurality of positions with different expectations, and it is suggested that the higher the degree of expectation, the higher the degree of expectation for the player. To do. In FIG. 35 (a), the first image 91 is gathered at the right position as compared with FIG. 33 (b).

  Further, it can be suggested by the number of first images 91 assembled as shown in FIG. In this case, for example, it is suggested that the more the number of the first images 91 gathered, the higher the expectation for the player is. In FIG. 35 (b), there are four first images 91 initially displayed, but the number of aggregated images is three. Furthermore, the degree of expectation may be suggested based on the type of the first image 91 that has been aggregated and the order in which the first image 91 has been joined. In addition, a plurality of first images 91 may not be collected, but one first image 91 may be changed to a second image 92 at a specific position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the type of the first image 91 assembled may be confirmed. In FIG. 35 (c), the types of the first images 91 assembled in the second image 92 are shown, but other methods such as displaying them as separate images may be used. Further, when the degree of expectation can be notified according to the order of assembly, it is possible to check not only the type but also the order by arranging and displaying in the order of assembly as shown in FIG. In addition, what was shown to FIG. 34, FIG. 35 is an example, and you may make it suggest by the event other than this. Moreover, it is also possible to apply a combination of those shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of a display when the operation reflection period is ended by operating the effect operation unit 550 in the operation reflection period or when the operation reflection period is up. As shown in FIG. 36A, the second image 92 may be changed to the disappearance display 94 and disappear as the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is performed. A high expectation degree may be suggested by the disappearance display 94 displayed at the time of disappearance.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the first image 91 may be changed so as to change and the first image 91 diverges with the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The type and number of the first images 91 displayed may be the same as or different from the first images 91 assembled when the second images 92 are displayed. If the second image 92 is the same as the first image 91 collected when the second image 92 is displayed, it can be said that the original image is restored. If the second image 92 is different from the first image 91 collected when the second image 92 is displayed, It can be said that the image changes to a different image from the original image. Furthermore, a high degree of expectation may be suggested by the type, number, operation, and the like of the first image 91 displayed at this time. In addition, as shown in FIG. 36C, the second image 92 itself may be divided and diverged in accordance with the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The degree of expectation may be suggested by the division mode and operation at this time. Of course, the second image 92 may simply disappear without displaying as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the operation reflecting period is ended by operating the effect operation unit 550 during the operation reflecting period, and the operation is performed because the necessary operation is not performed without operating the effect operating unit 550 during the operation reflecting period. The display mode when the second image 92 disappears may be different from when the reflection period ends and ends. Of course, the same display mode may be used in any case.

  Although the display of the first image 91 is started with the start of the operation preparation effect, the first image 91 may be displayed before the start of the operation preparation effect, and may be gathered with the start of the operation preparation effect. . For example, the display of the first image 91 may be started at the start of the special figure variation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. Alternatively, the display of the first image 91 may be started in a special figure fluctuation display game before the special figure fluctuation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. In this case, the operation reflection period in the prefetch symbol command processing (step C244) or the prefetch variation command processing (step C246) based on the prefetch information about the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. The display of the first image 91 may be started when it is grasped that the image is set, or the first image 91 may always be displayed like the background.

  Furthermore, it may be possible to suggest an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected at the timing at which the display of the first image 91 is started for the aggregated first images 91. For example, in the aggregated first images 91, the more expected the first image 91 that is displayed before the start of the special figure variation display game that executes the operation reflection effect, the higher the expectation may be.

  Further, the second image 92 may be displayed before the start of the special figure variation display game for executing the operation reflecting effect. For example, until the stage shown in FIG. 33 (g), it can be executed before the start of the special figure variation display game for executing the operation reflecting effect, and the “Press!” Display and the operation reflecting period as shown in FIG. The operation instruction display such as the display 93 can be executed only in the special figure fluctuation display game that executes the operation reflection effect. Of course, also in this case, an operation is performed in the prefetch symbol command processing (step C244) or the prefetch variation command processing (step C246) based on the prefetch information about the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the operation reflection period is set. The display of the second image 92 may be started by grasping that the reflection period is set, or the second image 92 may always be displayed like the background. Furthermore, it is possible to suggest an effect after the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected at the timing when the display of the second image 92 is started.

  Further, the board effect device 44 operable toward the center side of the display device 41 may be operable to a position where the first images 91 are gathered in accordance with the set of the first images 91. Further, the degree of expectation may vary depending on whether or not the board effect device 44 operates according to the set of the first images 91. Further, as shown in FIG. 33B, a part of the first images 91 that are aggregated may be separable, and the number of aggregates may be reduced to change the expected degree of notification. Further, the aggregation and separation can be executed a plurality of times, and the expected degree may be suggested by the first image 91 finally assembled.

  Moreover, although the example which the 1st image aggregates and changes to a 2nd image was given as an operation preparation effect, you may make it perform the same effect by effects other than this. For example, during the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game, the first image is gathered in any one or more of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and changed to identification information forming the second image, and a reach state or a pseudo state is realized. You may make it become a series. In addition, a pre-reading effect may be performed in which the first image 91 is gathered on the decoration special figure start storage display and changes to the decoration special figure start storage display including the pre-read information forming the second image.

  Based on the above, when a game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the game results in a special result, an image relating to the game can be displayed on a gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player Display device 41, an operation means for receiving an operation (effect operation unit 550), and an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game (effect control device 300). The effect control means receives an input from the operation means. An operation reflecting effect that can be reflected in the effect can be executed, and a suggestion effect that suggests an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected can be displayed on the display device 41. This is an effect that becomes two images 92, and the first image 91 can suggest an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected. Thereby, it becomes possible to give a player a sense of expectation with respect to the operation of the effect operation unit 550, and the operation of the effect operation unit 550 can be promoted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the suggestion effect is an effect in which a plurality of first images 91 are aggregated to become the second image 92, and the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected can be suggested by the form of the plurality of first images 91. It will be. This allows more detailed suggestions.

  In addition, the effect control means can set an operation reflection period in which the input from the operation means can be reflected in the effect, and in the suggestion effect, a plurality of first images 91 displayed before the start of the operation reflection period are gathered. Thus, the second image 92 is displayed before the start of the operation reflection period, and the second image 92 is displayed over the period until the end of the operation reflection period. Thereby, it becomes possible to notify that it is the operation reflection period.

  Further, the effect control means can suggest the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected by the number of the plurality of first images 91 assembled.

  Further, the effect control means can suggest the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected by the type of the plurality of first images 91 that are gathered.

  In addition, the effect control means can select the aspect of the second image 92 according to the suggestion contents by the aspects of the plurality of first images 91 regarding the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected.

  Further, the effect control means can change the suggested content of the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected by adding the first image 91 to the second image 92 displayed in the operation reflection period. There will be.

  Further, the effect control means can display a part or all of the plurality of first images 91 before the start of the game that executes the operation reflecting effect.

  In addition, the effect control means can suggest the effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected at the timing when the display of the plurality of first images 91 is started.

  Next, an operation reflection mode based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 will be described. In the operation reflection effect, the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is reflected in the effect, but the operation mode of the effect operation unit 550 is not reflected as it is, but is reflected in the effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The operation reflection mode is set, and the production changes according to the operation reflection mode. FIG. 37 shows a pressing operation input and an operation reflection mode based on the pressing operation input.

  In the example of FIG. 37 (a), an operation reflection period in which a pressing operation on the effect operation unit 550 is reflected in the effect is started (t51), and then the pressing operation is started and the effect button switch 25a that detects the pressing operation is started. Is ON (t52). This pressing operation continues for a predetermined period within the operation reflection period, and the effect button switch 25a is kept ON for the predetermined period (t52 to t57).

  The effect control device 300 sets the operation reflection mode to ON so that only one press operation (single stroke) is made based on the start of the press operation and the change of the effect button switch 25a to the ON state ( t52). Thereafter, the operation reflection mode is turned OFF so that the pressing operation is not performed for a predetermined time (t53 to t54), and the pressing operation is completed (t57) from the lapse of the predetermined time (t54). The operation reflection mode is set so that a single hit is made at a predetermined interval (t55 to t56) (that is, consecutive hits).

  By making the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 continued (long press), the operation becomes the same as that of continuous hitting, which makes it easy for the player to concentrate on the effect. , You can improve the fun of the game. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from unintentionally repeatedly hitting by assuming that the player has made a single stroke with the start of the pressing operation and thereafter does not perform the operation for a predetermined period.

  In the example of FIG. 37 (b), the pressing operation is started before the operation reflecting period in which the pressing operation on the effect operation unit 550 is reflected in the effect is started (t61). Since it is not the operation reflection period at this point, the operation reflection mode is not turned ON. Then, the operation reflection period is started while the pressing operation is continued (t62). In this case, the operation is reflected so that a single hit is made at a predetermined interval (t63 to t64) from the start of the operation reflection period (t62) to the end of the pressing operation (t65) (that is, continuous hitting). Set the aspect.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), a period in which no operation is performed for a predetermined period after the single shot is made is not provided, and it is handled as consecutive hits from the start of the operation reflecting period. By doing in this way, the player who wants to end the operation reflection effect at an early stage can perform a long press before the operation reflection period, and the control according to the player's intention can be achieved.

  Note that the start of the operation reflection period can be grasped by performing the operation preparation effect described above. Therefore, only in the case of the pressing operation started during the execution of the operation preparation effect, the operation reflection mode as shown in FIG. 37B is adopted, and in the case of the pressing operation started before the operation preparation effect starts, the operation reflection period is set. Even if it is started, the operation reflection mode may be a single shot or a state in which no operation is performed. When the pressing operation is started during the execution of the operation preparation effect, it can be assumed that the player intends to perform the pressing operation in order to complete the operation reflecting effect at an early stage, and the operation as shown in FIG. By adopting the reflection mode, the control is in line with the player's intention. On the other hand, if the pressing operation is started before the operation preparation effect is started, it is unlikely that the pressing operation is performed in order to complete the operation reflecting effect at an early stage. By controlling only or not being operated, the control is in line with the player's intention.

  In the example of FIG. 37, the pressing operation is finished within the operation reflecting period. However, when the pressing operation is finished after the operation reflecting period ends, the effect reflecting aspect becomes a continuous hit until the operation reflecting period ends. Is in an unoperated state. In the case of an operation reflection effect that ends by a predetermined number of operations, the operation reflection period ends when it is determined that the predetermined number of operations have been performed according to the operation reflection mode, and the subsequent operation reflection modes are operated. Not in a state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the effect operation unit 550 is operated before the start of the operation reflection period, a notification is given to indicate to the player that the operation is accepted. Also good. For example, when a teammate character performs an effect of cutting an enemy character with a sword by operating the rendering operation unit 550 during the operation reflection period, the teammate character swings the sword by the operation of the rendering operation unit 550 in the operation preparation rendering. You may make it perform. That is, an effect display that suggests the contents of the effect of the operation reflection effect may be performed by the same operation as the operation reflection effect. Further, by continuing the operation until the operation reflecting period, it may be notified that the hitting is repeated from the start of the operation reflecting period.

  In addition, when the operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started in the operation reflection period as shown in FIG. 37A, in the case of an operation after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the operation reflection period, the pressing operation is performed for a predetermined time. The operation reflection mode may be repeated from the beginning of the operation without providing a period (t53 to t54) in which the operation reflection mode is turned off so that the operation is not performed. As a result, even if the operation is started at a timing close to the end of the operation reflection period, the requested operation is easily completed due to repeated hits from the beginning.

  Further, it may be possible to select whether or not to set consecutive hits as the operation reflection mode depending on the operation target. For example, although it is possible to set consecutive hits for an operation reflecting effect, it is possible not to set consecutive hits in the case of operations such as changing the effect mode so that the player can easily perform the operation.

  Further, it may be possible to select single hit or continuous hit according to the operation mode of the effect operation unit 550. For example, the detection result on the touch panel 29 is also used, and if the left half of the effect operation unit 550 is touched and pressed, the single hit is not set as a single shot, and the right half of the effect operation unit 550 is touched and pressed. In such a case, you may make it set the continuous hit. Further, when the effect operation unit 550 is pressed shallowly, the continuous hitting may not be set only as a single hit, and when the effect operation unit 550 is pressed deeply, the continuous hit may be set.

  In view of the above, when the game is executed on the basis of the establishment of the start condition and the game result is a special result, the operation means for accepting the operation in the gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player ( And an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the game. The effect control means can set an operation reflection period during which the input from the operation means can be reflected in the effect. Yes, when the operation reflection period is started in a state where the input from the operation means is continued, the operation means is at predetermined intervals from the start of the operation reflection period until the input from the operation means is continued. This means that it is reflected in the performance as being operated. Thereby, the operation of the effect operation unit 550 can be simplified, the player can be motivated to perform the operation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means reflects the input from the operation means started within the operation reflection period in the effect as if a single operation was performed with the start of the input, and for a certain time from the start of the input. If there is no operation even if the input continues for a certain period of time, and the input continues even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the operating means will continue for the period during which the input has continued from the elapse of the predetermined time Is reflected in the performance as being operated every predetermined time shorter than a certain time. As a result, it is possible to prevent repeated hits against the player's will and to perform operations in accordance with the player's intention.

  Further, the production control means can set an operation preparation period for notifying that the operation reflection period starts before the operation reflection period starts, and when there is an input from the operation means during the operation preparation period Means that the input has been made.

  FIG. 38 shows the switching of the button operation mode. There are two button operation modes: manual and automatic. The manual mode is a mode in which the effect is changed according to the operation of the effect operation unit 550 in the operation reflecting effect. On the other hand, the automatic mode is a mode in which the effect is changed assuming that a necessary operation is performed without operating the effect operation unit 550 in the operation reflecting effect.

  As shown in FIG. 38A, the button operation mode can be switched by pressing the effect operation unit 550 for a predetermined mode switching time (for example, 2 seconds) in the switchable period. Note that the switchable period is a period that is not at least the operation reflection period. Within the switchable period and the button operation mode is automatic, the press operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started and the effect button switch 25a for detecting the press operation is ON (t71). When this pressing operation continues for the mode switching time (t71 to t72) within the switchable period, the button operation mode is switched to manual (t72). In addition, in the state where the switch operation period is within the button operation mode is manual, the pressing operation of the rendering operation unit 550 is started, and the rendering button switch 25a for detecting the pressing operation is turned on (t73). When this pressing operation continues for the mode switching time (t73 to t74) within the switchable period, the button operation mode is switched to the automatic mode (t74).

  In FIG. 38B, when the button operation mode is the manual mode, the pressing operation of the rendering operation unit 550 is started (t81), but the time during which the pressing operation is continued reaches the mode switching time. Shows the case where the operation reflection period is started (t82). In this case, even if the time during which the pressing operation is continued within the operation reflection period reaches the mode switching time (t83), the button operation mode is not switched. Further, since the pressing operation is continued before the start of the operation reflection period, the operation reflection mode is repeated (t82 to t84) with the start of the effect reflection period (t82) as in FIG. 37 (b). . Thus, by giving priority to the operation input for the effect reflecting effect, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the operation for the operation reflecting effect is not performed. Then, when the operation reflection period ends, the switchable period is reached (t85), and the button operation mode is switched when the pressing operation (t86) of the effect operation unit 550 newly started in the switchable period reaches the mode switching time. The automatic mode is entered (t87).

  As shown in FIG. 38C, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started in the switchable period (t91), but the operation is reflected before the time during which the pressing operation is continued reaches the mode switching time. When the period is started (t92), the shortage time (t92 to t93) that is the time from the start of the operation reflection period (t92) to the time (t93) that should have reached the mode switching time is stored. You may make it leave. Then, the button operation mode may be switched when the pressing operation is continued (t95 to t96) from the end of the operation reflecting period (t95) for the shortage time stored.

  In the case of FIG. 38C, the button operation mode may be switched when the pressing operation is continued over the mode switching time instead of the shortage time from the end of the operation reflecting period (t95). In the case of FIG. 38C, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started in the switchable period (t91), but the operation reflection period is before the time during which the pressing operation is continued reaches the mode switching time. Even when the operation is started (t92), the button operation mode may be switched when the pressing operation is continued for the mode switching time (t91 to t93).

  FIG. 39 shows the adjustment of the volume by the operation of the effect operation unit 550. The volume can be adjusted in a predetermined range (here, five levels of 1 to 5) by performing a volume adjustment operation on the touch panel 29 of the effect operation unit 550 during the volume changeable period. The volume adjustment operation includes an increase operation for increasing the volume and a decrease operation for decreasing the volume, which are different operations.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, the volume is not changed even if the volume change operation is performed when the volume change period is not possible (t101). After the period in which the volume can be changed is started (t102), the volume decreases by one step each time a decrease operation is performed as the volume change operation (t103, t104, t105, t106). Further, every time an increase operation is performed as a volume change operation, the volume increases by one level (t107, t108, t109, t110).

  In addition, when the decreasing operation is continuously performed for a specified time (t111 to t112), the sound volume is decreased by one step at the start of the decreasing operation, and the sound volume is set to the minimum value as the specified time elapses. Yes. On the other hand, when the increase operation is continued, the sound volume increases by one step at the start of the increase operation, and the sound volume increases by one step every certain time. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the sound volume from suddenly increasing.

  39 (b) and 39 (c) show a case where the decreasing operation started outside the volume changeable period is continued after the start of the volume changeable period and continued for a specified time or more from the start of the operation. Indicated. In this case, the volume is set to the minimum value when the specified time elapses or the volume changeable period starts, whichever is later.

  In the example of FIG. 39B, the decrease operation is started outside the volume changeable period (t121), the specified time is reached outside the volume changeable period (t122), and then the volume changeable period is started (t123). ) Operation continues after that. In this case, since the start of the volume changeable period (t123) is later than the lapse of the specified time (t122), the volume is set to the minimum value with the start of the volume changeable period (t123). In the example of FIG. 39C, the decrease operation is started outside the volume changeable period (t131), and the specified time has been reached after the volume changeable period is started (t132) (t133). In this case, since the elapse of the specified time (t133) is later than the start of the volume changeable period (t132), the sound volume is set to the minimum value as the specified time is reached (t133).

  Although the sound volume is set to the minimum value by continuously performing the decreasing operation for a predetermined time or more, it may be set to a predetermined value other than the minimum value. Also, in the case of an increase operation, the volume may be set to the maximum value by performing the operation continuously for a specified time or may be set to a specified value other than the maximum value. Further, although the volume adjustment has been described here, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same control is possible as long as the output mode of effects such as the brightness of the display device 41, the lamp, and the LED is adjusted. Furthermore, for example, by performing a predetermined operation such as continuously performing a decrease operation for a predetermined time or more, all the output modes of the production such as the luminance of the display device 41, the lamp, and the LED are set to predetermined values in addition to the volume. You may make it do.

  In view of the above, when the game is executed on the basis of the establishment of the start condition and the game result is a special result, the operation means for accepting the operation in the gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player ( And an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the game. The effect control means can change the output mode of the effect based on the input from the operation means. Based on the fact that the input from the means has continued for a predetermined time or more, the output mode can be set to a predetermined default mode. Thereby, the output mode of the effect can be adjusted by a simple method.

  Further, the production control means can change the volume as an output mode of the production based on the input from the operation means, and the volume is predetermined as a default mode based on the fact that the input from the operation means has continued for a specified time or more. It can be set to the value.

  Further, the effect control means is configured to increase or decrease the volume according to the operation mode of the operation means, and for the operation to decrease the volume, when the input of the operation to decrease the volume continues for a specified time or more The volume is set to the minimum value as the prescribed mode, and for the operation to increase the volume, the volume is increased step by step over a period during which the input of the operation to increase the volume continues. It will be done.

  Further, the production control means can set a volume changeable period in which the volume can be changed by the operation of the operation means, and an operation for decreasing the volume is started before the start of the volume changeable period, The volume is set to the minimum value at the later of either the elapse of the specified time or the start of the volume changeable period if it continues after the start of the possible period and continues for the specified time or longer from the start of the operation. It will be done.

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In order to perform the control as described above, the effect button input process (step C9) in the main process shown in FIG. 20 performs the process shown in FIG. In this effect button input process, first, the value of the current effect button state area is copied to the previous effect button state area (step C601), and the port status data of the effect operation unit (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29) is obtained this time. The effect button state area is copied (step C602). Then, the state change data of the effect operation unit (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29) is generated based on the value of the previous effect button state area, the value of the current effect button state area, and the like, and is saved in the effect button rising edge area. (Step C603). Here, reading of the input from the effect operation unit is performed, for example, in a timer interrupt process with a period of 1 ms, and chattering is removed to determine the state. For example, in the effect button input process with a period of about 33.3 milliseconds, the state of input from the effect operation unit is confirmed, the input content is confirmed, and a process of switching effects is performed according to the result.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 29a is in an effective period (step C604). The effective period of the touch sensor 29a is a period during which input using the touch sensor 29a is possible, such as the above-described volume adjustment operation and other operations related to effects. If it is determined that the touch sensor 29a is not in an effective period (step C604; N), the process proceeds to step C611. On the other hand, when it determines with it being during the effective period of the touch sensor 29a (step C604; Y), it is determined whether any touch sensor has an input (step C605).

  When it is determined that there is no input to any touch sensor (step C605; N), the process proceeds to step C611. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C605 that any touch sensor has an input (step C605; Y), a touch sensor control process (step C606) is performed. Then, as a result of the touch sensor control process (step C606), it is determined whether or not the input content of the touch sensor 29a is confirmed (step C607).

  Specifically, for example, the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like that prompts a contact movement operation with respect to the effect operation unit 550 on the display device 41 and must monitor a plurality of inputs such as a flick operation and a round tracing operation. If an operation that cannot be confirmed is requested, it is determined that the input content has been confirmed when it can be confirmed that the requested operation has been performed based on a plurality of input results.

  Here, the multiple input results are, for example, the state change data of the rendering operation unit generated in each step C603 of the multiple rendering button input processing executed within a predetermined input content confirmation period. That is. Also, since the effect button input process is performed at a cycle of about 33.3 milliseconds, for example, when the input content confirmation period is set to 333 milliseconds, the effect button input process is executed 10 times within the input content confirmation period. Ten state change data are generated. For example, the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like that prompts a contact operation on the effect operation unit on the display device 41, and requests an operation that can be confirmed only by monitoring one input such as a touch operation. Determines that the input content has been determined when it can be determined that the requested operation has been performed based on the current input result.

  When it is determined that the input content of the touch sensor 29a is not fixed (step C607; N), the process proceeds to step C611. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input content of the touch sensor 29a has been confirmed (step C607; Y), it is determined whether the operation is a volume adjustment operation that is an operation for increasing or decreasing the volume (step C608). .

  If it is not a volume control operation (step C608; N), the input result information of the touch sensor 29a is stored (step C609), and the process proceeds to step C611. A corresponding process such as changing the effect according to the stored input result information is performed. If the operation is a volume adjustment operation (step C608; Y), a volume control process is performed (step C610), and the process proceeds to step C611.

  In step C611, it is determined whether the push sensor (the effect button switch 25a) is in an effective period (step C611). When it is determined that the PUSH sensor is not in an effective period (step C611; N), the process proceeds to step C614. On the other hand, when it is determined that the PUSH sensor is in an effective period (step C611; Y), it is determined whether there is an input to the PUSH sensor (production button switch 25a), that is, whether a pressing operation on the production operation unit 550 is detected. (Step C612).

  When it is determined that there is an input to the PUSH sensor (step C612; Y), input result information storage processing is performed (step C613), and the process proceeds to step C614. Moreover, when it determines with there being no input in a PUSH sensor (step C612; N), it transfers to step C614. Then, it is determined whether the button operation mode is the automatic mode (step C614). When the button operation mode is not the automatic mode (step C614; N), the effect button input process is terminated. When the button operation mode is the automatic mode (step C614; Y), it is determined whether the operation reflection effect is being executed (step C615).

  When the operation reflecting effect is not being executed (step C615; N), the effect button input process is terminated. Further, when the operation reflecting effect is being executed (step C615; Y), it is determined whether it is a predetermined timing when it is considered that the effect button has been operated (step C616). The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing at which a certain period of time that allows the player to perform an operation has elapsed since the start of the operation reflection period. Thereby, if it is before this timing, even if it is an automatic mode, operation will become possible by a player's intention, and it can be set as control according to a player's intention more. In addition, it is possible to enjoy an operation-promoting image that prompts the operation of the effect operation unit 550, a background, a lamp, and the like at a certain time.

  If it is not this predetermined timing (step C616; N), the effect button input process is terminated. If it is the predetermined timing (step C616; Y), the input result information corresponding to the effect is stored (step C617), and the effect button input process is terminated. By storing the input result information corresponding to the effect, it is considered that the operation of the effect operation unit 550 corresponding to the effect has been performed.

  The predetermined timing (step C616) is a timing at which a certain time allowing the player to perform an operation is used, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be considered that a necessary operation has been performed at the timing when the operation reflection period ends. Further, in the operation reflecting effect that requires a plurality of operations, it may be assumed that the operation is performed at regular intervals from the start of the operation reflecting period, and the player may be shown to see how the effect is gradually changed by the operation. . In this case, it is assumed that the first operation is performed along with the start of the operation reflection period, and further, processing is performed so that the operation is performed at an interval such that the necessary number of operations is performed before the operation reflection period ends. Do. In the same way as described above, the first operation is considered to have been performed after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of the operation reflection period, and at an interval such that the necessary number of operations is performed in the remaining operation reflection period. It is good also as processing which performs operation.

  In addition, the timing at which it is assumed that the operation has been performed in the automatic mode may be indicated. For example, in order to visually display a change in the remaining time of the operation reflection period, it is considered that an operation has been performed in the operation reflection period display 93 which is a time bar in which a portion displayed in a specific color decreases with the passage of time. A mark may be displayed at the timing position, and it may be considered that the operation has been performed when the portion displayed in a specific color is reduced to the position of the mark. Further, the countdown display may be performed toward the timing at which the operation is considered to have been performed.

[Volume adjustment processing]
FIG. 41 shows the volume adjustment process (step C610) in the effect button input process. In the volume adjustment process, first, it is determined whether the operation is an increase operation (step C621). If it is an increase operation (step C621; Y), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the volume changeable period (step C622).

  If it is the start timing of the volume changeable period (step C622; Y), 0 is set in the continuous operation timer (step C625), and the continuous operation timer is updated by +1 (step C626). The continuous operation timer when the increase operation is performed is for measuring the predetermined time in order to increase the sound volume step by step over a period during which the increase operation is continued. On the other hand, when it is not the start timing of the volume changeable period (step C622; N), it is determined whether it is within the volume changeable period (step C623).

  If it is not within the volume changeable period (step C623; N), the volume control process is terminated. If it is within the volume changeable period (step C623; Y), it is determined whether the touch sensor state has changed (step C624). When the touch sensor state is changed (step C624; Y), that is, when the increase operation is started, 0 is set in the continuous operation timer (step C625), and the continuous operation timer is updated by +1 (step C625). C626). If the touch sensor state is not changed (step C624; N), that is, if the increase operation is continued, the continuation operation timer is updated by +1 (step C626).

  And it is determined whether a continuation operation timer is a predetermined value (step C627). If the continuous operation timer is a predetermined value (step C627; Y), it is determined whether the volume is the maximum value (step C628). If the volume is not the maximum value (step C628; N), the volume is updated by +1. (Step C629), and the sound volume control process ends. The predetermined value of the continuous operation timer includes a case of 1, and further includes a value corresponding to an interval at which the volume is increased stepwise. As a result, the volume increases by one step at the start of the increase operation, and when the increase operation is continued, the volume increases by one step each time the increase operation continues for a certain period of time.

  On the other hand, if it is not an increase operation (step C621; N), that is, if it is a decrease operation, it is determined whether the touch sensor state has changed (step C630). When the touch sensor state is not changed (step C630; N), that is, when the decrease operation is continuously performed, the process proceeds to step C635. When the touch sensor state is changed (step C630; Y), that is, when it is the timing when the decrease operation is started, the continuous operation timer is set to 0 (step C631), and within the volume changeable period. It is determined whether it exists (step C632). The continuous operation timer when the decreasing operation is performed is for measuring the specified time in order to minimize the volume when the decreasing operation is continued for a specified time.

  If it is not within the volume changeable period (step C632; N), the volume control process is terminated. If the volume is within the changeable period (step C632; Y), if the volume is not the minimum value (step C633; N), the volume is updated by -1 (step C634). Thereafter, the continuation operation timer is updated by +1 (step C635), and it is determined whether the volume changeable period is reached (step C636).

  If it is within the volume changeable period (step C636; Y), the continuous operation timer is not less than a predetermined value (step C637), and the volume is not the minimum value (step C638; N), the volume is set to the minimum value. (Step C639), and the sound volume control process ends. As a result, when the decreasing operation is continuously performed for a specified time, the sound volume is decreased by one step at the start of the decreasing operation, and the sound volume becomes the minimum value as the specified time elapses. In addition, if the decrease operation started outside the volume changeable period continues after the start of the volume changeable period and continues for a specified time or more after the start of the operation, the specified time has elapsed or the volume changeable period The volume is set to the minimum value at any later time of the start of.

[Input result information saving process]
FIG. 42 shows the input result information storage process (step C613) in the effect button input process. In this input result information storage process, first, it is determined whether the effect button state has changed, that is, the timing at which the operation of the effect button 25 has started, and whether the effect button switch 25a has changed from OFF to ON (step C651). ). When the effect button state is changed (step C651; Y), it is determined whether it is within the operation reflection period (step C652).

  If it is not within the operation reflection period (step C652; N), a standby flag is set (step C659), and it is determined whether it is a switchable period in which the button operation mode can be switched (step C660). If it is not the switchable period (step C660; N), the input result information storage process is terminated. If it is the switchable period (step C660; Y), a mode change standby flag is set (step C661), and an initial value is set in the mode change timer for measuring the mode switching time for changing the button operation mode. (Step C662), and the input result information saving process is terminated. In this case, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started before the operation reflecting period starts. When the operation reflecting period is started in a state where the pressing operation is continued, the operation reflecting period A standby flag is set in order to change the effect reflection mode from the start to the state of continuous hitting. In addition, if it is a switchable period, timing of the mode switching time is started.

  On the other hand, if it is within the operation reflection period (step C652; Y), a single shot is set in the input result information (step C653), and a first initial value is set in the interval timer (step C654). Thereby, a single shot is set as the operation reflection mode (t52 in FIG. 37). In addition, the interval timer is for counting an interval that is regarded as a pressing operation in the operation reflection mode. The first initial value is a predetermined time (t53 in FIG. 37A) that no pressing operation is performed after a single stroke is set as the operation reflecting mode based on the pressing operation being started within the operation reflecting period. This is a value corresponding to t54).

  Thereafter, if the interval timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step C655), and it is determined whether the interval timer has reached 0 (step C656). If the interval timer is not 0 (step C656; N), the input result information saving process is terminated. When the interval timer reaches 0 (step C656; Y), a single shot is set in the input result information (step C657), a second initial value is set in the interval timer (step C658), and the input result information The saving process ends. The second initial value is a value corresponding to the interval between single shots (t55 to t56 in FIG. 37A) when setting continuous hits as the operation reflection mode.

  If the effect button state does not change (step C651; N), that is, if the effect button switch 25a remains ON, it is determined whether it is within the operation reflection period (step C663) and the operation is reflected. If it is within the period (step C663; Y), it is determined whether there is a standby flag (step C664). If there is a standby flag (step C664; Y), the standby flag is cleared (step C665), and the process proceeds to step C657. In this case, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started before the operation reflecting period is started, and the operation reflecting period is started in a state where the pressing operation is continued. In this case, the process proceeds to step C657 in order to set consecutive hits as the operation reflection mode.

  If there is no standby flag (step C664; N), the process proceeds to step C655. In this case, the pressing operation of the effect operation unit 550 is started within the operation reflection period, and this pressing operation is continued. In this case, since the first initial value or the second initial value is set in the interval timer and the time is being measured, the process proceeds to step C657.

  On the other hand, if it is not within the operation reflection period (step C663; N), it is determined whether there is a mode change standby flag (step C666), and if there is no mode change standby flag (step C666; N), the input result information is stored. The process ends. If there is a mode change standby flag (step C666; Y), if the mode change timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step C667), and if the mode change timer becomes 0 (step C668), the button The operation mode is changed (step C669), the mode change standby flag is cleared (step C670), and the input result information saving process is terminated. In this case, the button operation mode is switched because the pressing operation is continued for the mode switching time.

  In addition, although the operation in the operation reflection effect and the mode switching operation are the pressing operations of the effect operation unit 550, these operations may be performed by a touch operation on the touch panel 29. In this case, in the process related to the operation on the touch panel 29, a process that results in an operation mode as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 is performed. In addition, although the sound volume changing operation is performed by the touch operation of the touch panel 29, the sound volume changing operation may be performed by pressing a button different from the effect operation unit 550. In this case, the configuration is such that the operation for increasing the volume and the operation for decreasing the volume can be discriminated. In addition to the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, a sensor that detects the presence of an object in the space may be provided, and an operation using this sensor may be performed in the same manner as described above.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses game balls.

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

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Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a start condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result,
A display device capable of displaying an image relating to a game;
An operation means for receiving an operation;
Production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The production control means includes
An operation reflecting effect capable of reflecting the input from the operation means to the effect can be executed, and an indication effect suggesting an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected can be displayed on the display device.
The suggestion production is
It is an effect that a plurality of first images are gathered to become a second image,
The aspect of the plurality of first images can suggest an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected,
A gaming machine characterized in that a part or all of the plurality of first images can be displayed before the start of the game for executing the operation reflection effect. The production control means includes
It is possible to set an operation reflection period in which the input from the operation means can be reflected in the production,
In the suggestion effect, a plurality of first images displayed before the start of the operation reflection period are gathered to form a second image by the start of the operation reflection period, and the operation reflection period is over the period until the end of the operation reflection period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second image is displayed. The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect after the operation of the operation unit is reflected can be suggested by the number of the plurality of first images assembled. The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected can be suggested by a type of the plurality of first images that are gathered. The production control means includes
5. The effect after the operation of the operation means is reflected can be suggested by the timing at which the display of the plurality of first images is started. 5. Game machines.

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