JP2018102788A - Game board - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game board for preventing information update during a game from being overlooked even if the information update is displayed along with a performance image.SOLUTION: A slot machine 100 displays an insertion image d30, and displays an AT background image d2 after displaying the insertion image d30 when a first condition is satisfied in a state where an AT background image d2 is under display on a performance image display device 157 (1), updates an AT count and changes an AT count image d40 when a second condition is satisfied in a state where the AT count image d40 is under display on the performance image display device 157 (2), and updates the AT count and changes the AT count image d40 during display of the insertion image d30 when both of a first condition and a second condition are satisfied in a state where the AT background image d40 and the game information image d40 are under display on the performance image display device 157, and further displays a notification image d43 during display of the AT background image after displaying the insertion image d30 in satisfaction of a third condition (3).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine (cylinder game machine) and a pachinko machine (ball ball game machine).

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established. When a winning combination with payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

  Such a game stand displays a wide variety of information during the game. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game machine that displays the number of medals paid out together with the effect image on the screen of the effect image display device.

Japanese Patent No. 5392791 (FIG. 10 etc.)

  However, when displaying information to be updated together with the effect image in this way, if the display of the effect image is distracted, there is a risk of overlooking that the information has been updated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that does not overlook information update during a game even if it is displayed together with an effect image.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising image display means for displaying an image in an image display area as one aspect thereof. A first background image that suggests a second background image, a second background image that indicates a second state, and a transition from the first background image to the second background image. An inserted image, a first game information image indicating first game information that can be updated, and a second game information image indicating second game information different from the first game information, In the state where the first background image is displayed in the image display area, the image display means displays the insertion image in the image display area and displays the insertion image when the first condition is satisfied. After the display, the second background image is displayed in the image display area. The first background image is transferred to the second background image, and the image display means displays the first game information image in the image display area. The first game information is updated to change the first game information image when the second condition is satisfied, and the image display means is configured to display the first game information image in the image display area. In the state where the background image and the first game information image are displayed, when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the display of the insertion image is started and the insertion image is displayed. The first game information is updated to change the first game information image while the third condition is satisfied, and the second image after the insertion image is displayed. While displaying the background image, the second game information A means for displaying an image, characterized in that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if it displays with an effect image, the game stand which does not overlook the information update in a game can be provided.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the inside of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a planar arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of grants, and the like of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a game state transition diagram of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 shows a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the production of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting aspect of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the operation correct picture of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting aspect of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change of the display mode of the operation specific image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting aspect of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting aspect of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the full display time of the insertion image in the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the effect image display apparatus in case the operation condition alerting | reporting effect and a state transition suggestion effect are performed simultaneously in the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the effect image display apparatus in case the operation condition alerting | reporting effect and a state transition suggestion effect are performed simultaneously in the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram showing exchanges between the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit when executing a state transition suggestion effect in the AT state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the effect at the time of winning the AT addition lottery of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the effect at the time of winning the AT addition lottery of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the effect at the time of winning the AT addition lottery of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the game state control process of step S111 of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT update processing in step S201 in FIG. 24, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT addition lottery processing in step S304 in FIG. 25 (a). 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub control unit main process, a first sub control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The second sub control unit main process, the second sub control unit command reception interrupt process, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, and the second sub control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows a flow. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the effect control process of step S3005 of Fig.26 (a). It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the AT effect setting process of step S3302 of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the normal effect setting process in step S3305 in FIG. 28, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT addition setting process in step S3304 in FIG. FIG. 38 is a view for explaining the entire display time of an inserted image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 38 is a view for explaining the entire display time of an inserted image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 38 is a view for explaining the entire display timing of the inserted image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 38 is a view for explaining the entire display timing of the inserted image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 38 is a view for explaining the entire display timing of the inserted image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). FIG. 38 is a view for explaining the entire display timing of the inserted image of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the production of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the execution period of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the execution period of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the movement method of the insertion image of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the movement method of the insertion image of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the display position of the operation specific image in FIG. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the insertion picture of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention (modification example). It is a figure explaining the display mode of the insertion picture of the state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention (modification example). It is a figure which shows the operation correct image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure which shows the operation correct image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation specific image of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation condition alerting | reporting effect and state transition suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is a figure explaining the operation specific image of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is an example of the game information updated during the game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention (modified example). It is a figure which shows the update timing and the update aspect in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification example). It is a figure which shows the update timing and the update aspect in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification example). It is a figure which shows the update timing and the update aspect in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification example). It is a figure which shows the update timing and the update aspect in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification example). It is a figure which shows the update timing and the update aspect in the case of updating the game information image of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention (modification example). It is a perspective view (perspective view seen from the front side) which shows the appearance of a pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure (figure seen from the back side) which shows the appearance of a pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the special figure display apparatus of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a decoration design display apparatus, the special figure which a universal display display stops, and the kind of common figure. It is a flowchart which shows the main control part main process of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration design display device of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration design display device of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration design display device of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is determined by lottery, each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation, If the condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped matches a predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and the game is ended. It is a game machine that advances a series of games that are terminated without being paid out.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

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

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

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

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

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination 1 and a special combination 2) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or is in a special gaming state described later. It is a lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons (also referred to as bet buttons) 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. In this embodiment, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 is operated. As a result, the right reel 112 can be stopped.

  Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is called an operation order or a pressing order. The operation sequence of the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the operation sequence of the stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 is “intermediate press operation”. The order of stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is called “reverse push operation order” or simply “reverse push”. In the present embodiment, a light emitter is provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

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

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

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games.

  An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become.

  The device for displaying an image is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be any display device that can display various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix A display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Internal configuration>
FIG. 2 is a view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 100 and is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened.

  The main body 101 is a box body that is surrounded by an upper surface plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a lower surface plate 264, and a back plate 242 and has an open front surface. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 in which a main control board (a board on which a main control unit 300 to be described later is mounted) is stored in a position where it does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper part of the back plate 242. And three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below the main control board storage case 210. The side board 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112 stores a first sub control board (a board on which a first sub control unit 400 to be described later is mounted) inside. A sub control board storage case 220 is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

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

  On the right side of the medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage case 240 for storing medals overflowing from the medal payout device 180 is provided, and an overflow terminal is provided behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and a second control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. Omission of illustration: a board on which a second sub-control unit 500 described later is mounted) and an upper speaker 272 are provided. Below the symbol display window 113 are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which the medal passes when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like on the medal tray 161. ing. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 is activated when a power is turned on, and a random value generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a signal (reset signal). When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later) To start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right reel 112, etc.).

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

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

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

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the respective reels 110 to 112, and a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

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

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) is output.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, game medal are inserted into the drive circuit 422 through an input / output interface. Enable lamp 124, bet button lamp, reel backlight, stop button 137 to 139 lamp, etc.) are connected.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs display control of the effect image display device 157.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. Timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

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

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

  A plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination, small combination 1 to small combination 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing role is a role that enables re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. Includes a special role 2 and a prize for replaying.

  The special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special role 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”, and the special role 2 is “BAR-BAR-BAR”. (RB) ".

  When the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is not won, the special combination will be selected in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination (for example, the special combination) In the case of winning an internal winning 1, the combination of “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”) will be in a state where it is easy to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT3) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT4) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-gamer is a winning player (operator) who can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. Note that the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer is “replay-replay-replay”.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a re-game is won. It is also possible to use a medal that has been thrown into the next game as it is in the next game.

  A “small role (small role 1 to small role 3)” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, and “small role 3” respectively), a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the winning combination, the small combination 1 is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon (watermelon)”, the small role 2 is “ANY-cherry-ANY”, and the small role 3 is “bell-bell-”. "Bell". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  As for the small role 3 (bell), there are “small role 3a” for winning when the order of the stop operation is correct and “small role 3b” for winning regardless of the order of the stop operation (for details) Later).

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a game state transition diagram of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

  The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 has a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4). . In the present embodiment, these four gaming states are referred to as RT gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 also controls a state related to a so-called AT (assist time) (hereinafter referred to as an AT gaming state), and according to the AT gaming state determined by the main control unit 300, The first sub-control unit 400 sets an effect. As shown in FIG. 6, the AT gaming state of the main control unit 300 has two gaming states, a normal state and an AT state.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state (RT gaming state), and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state to be described later is a random number obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data in a numerical range (for example, 65535). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 × 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values. In addition, the internal winning probability shown in this figure is an example, and is not limited to this probability.

  Hereinafter, the RT gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The replay low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of replay is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state), and is referred to as a normal game state There is also. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  The winning combination for internal winning in the low replay state includes special role 1, special role 2, special role 1-small role 1, special role 1-small role 2, special role 2-small role 1, special role 2- There are a small role 2, a replaying role, a small role 1, a small role 2, and a small role 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “special role 1—small role 1” indicates that special role 1 and small role 1 have been internally elected simultaneously. Similarly, “special role 1—small role 2” means that special role 1 and small role 2 were simultaneously elected internally, and “special role 2-small role 1” means that special role 2 and small role 1 were simultaneously “Special Special 2—Small 2” indicates that Special Special 2 and Small 2 were simultaneously elected internally. In these cases, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations is displayed according to the player's operation. More specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning line are stopped unless any of the winning combinations in the winning line is impossible.

  The “small role 3a” is set such that the player's advantage and disadvantage differ according to the player's operation order. When “Pocket 3a” is won internally, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed on the winning line according to the player's operation order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). . More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line, and eight medals are displayed. To be paid out. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed according to the correct operation sequence, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is not displayed on the winning line.

  In this embodiment, when the “small role 3a” is won internally, one reel stop data is selected from a plurality of types (specifically, six types) by lottery. This reel stop data A correct operation sequence is provided for each. More specifically, (1) when the reel stop data d-1 is selected, the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. The stop operation to be performed (hereinafter also referred to as “left middle right” stop operation) is a stop operation according to the correct operation sequence. (2) When the reel stop data d-2 is selected, the first stop reel is moved to the left. A stop operation in which the reel 110, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 (hereinafter also referred to as “left middle right” stop operation) is a stop operation according to the correct operation sequence (3 ) When the reel stop data d-3 is selected, a stop operation (hereinafter referred to as “middle”) in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. Also referred to as a “left and right” stop operation Is a stop operation according to the correct operation sequence, and (4) when reel stop data d-4 is selected, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is Stop operation for the left reel 110 (hereinafter also referred to as “middle right left” stop operation) is a stop operation in accordance with the correct operation sequence. (5) When the reel stop data d-5 is selected, the first stop is performed. A stop operation in which the stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as a “right / left / middle stop operation”) in which the reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111, is in accordance with the correct operation sequence; (6) When the reel stop data d-6 is selected, a stop operation (hereinafter, referred to as a right reel 112, a second stop reel as a middle reel 111, and a third stop reel as a left reel 110) , "Right middle left Of also referred to as a stop operation) has become a stop operation in accordance with the correct operation order. That is, in this embodiment, the correct operation order regarding the first to third stop operations is determined for each selected reel stop data.

A combination in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as “small combination 3a”, may be referred to as “operation order combination”.
In the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which there is a payout in the case of correct answer in the operation order, but no payout in the case of an incorrect answer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of payouts may be different depending on whether the operation order is correct or incorrect. In other words, any configuration may be used in which the correct answer in the operation order is more advantageous than the incorrect answer in the operation order. In the above description, the correct operation condition is the operation order. However, the correct operation condition is not limited to the operation order. Not only the operation order but also a configuration in which advantages and disadvantages may be generated by a stop operation timing or a combination of the operation order and the stop operation timing. The “small role 3a” described here is the same in the gaming state described below.

In addition, when “Pocket 3a” is won internally, the reel stop data is selected by lottery. However, the reel stop data having different correct operation order is associated with each of the plural types of small roles, A small combination may be awarded when an operation according to the correct operation sequence is performed. For example, the small role 3a is divided into six types of small roles 3a-1 to 3a-6, and eight medals are paid out regardless of which of the small roles 3a-1 to 3a-6 wins. On the other hand, when the small combination 3a-1 is internally won, the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and when the small combination 3a-2 is internally selected, the reel stop data d-2 is selected. If the small combination 3a-3 is won internally, the reel stop data d-3 is selected. If the small combination 3a-4 is internally selected, the reel stop data d-4 is selected, It is assumed that the reel stop data d-5 is selected when the internal winning is performed for 3a-5, and the reel stop data d-6 is selected when the internal winning is performed for the small combination 3a-6.
In this embodiment, the correct operation order is set for the reel stop data when the small combination 3a is won by itself. However, when the multiple small combinations are selected simultaneously, the correct operation order is set for the reel stop data. May be. For example, when a small role 3a wins, eight medals are paid out, and further, a small role 3a-1, a small role 3a-2, and a small role 3a-3 are provided. Medals will be paid out. Then, when the small combination 3a and the small combination 3a-1 are internally won, the reel stop data d-1x is selected, and when the small combination 3a and the small combination 3a-2 are internally selected, the reel stop data d When -2x is selected and the small combination 3a and the small combination 3a-3 are internally won, the reel stop data d-3x is selected. Reel stop data d-1x, d-2x, and d-3x are set such that eight medals are paid out when an operation in accordance with the correct answer operation order in which the largest payout is obtained, and the highest payout is obtained. If an operation according to the obtained correct answer operation sequence is not executed, one medal is paid out or the medal payout is zero. Since there may be a payout even if the operation according to the correct operation sequence is not executed, it may be an interesting game.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the AT lottery is won in the replay low probability state (RT1), the state shifts to a replay high probability state (RT2) described later. Also, the figure shows that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is displayed on the active line (when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won), the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later. It has been shown.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the re-game low probability state (RT1). In the re-playing high probability state (RT2), the winning combination to be won internally is lottery with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the re-playing high probability state (RT2), the winning combination that is elected internally is special role 1, special role 2, special role 1-small role 1, special role 1-small role 2, special role 2-small role 1, special There are a role 2-a small role 2, a replaying role, a small role 1, a small role 2, and a small role 3 a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the AT end condition is satisfied in the replay high probability state (RT2), the state shifts to the above-mentioned replay low probability state (RT1). In the present embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect (details will be described later) executed when the small role 3a is internally won is a specified number of times (initial value is 20 times, AT addition lottery (details will be described later) is won. Whenever it is won, 10 times are added), and the AT end condition is satisfied. In addition, in the same figure, it is shown that if special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT3) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line (when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won), it is shown that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT3)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is set to ON, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, this flag is set. This is a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding special combination can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special combination internal winning state includes a re-playing combination, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed in the special role internal winning state (RT3), the state shifts to a special game state (RT4) described later. Has been.

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states. In the special game state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The only winning combination that is won internally in the special gaming state is only the small combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  When “small role 3b” is won internally, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line regardless of the operation order, and eight medals are paid out. (See Figure 7 remarks column).

  FIG. 6 shows that in the special game state (RT4), when the specified number is paid out, the game shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT1). Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is entered. Transition. In addition, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2, when the payout of 96 or more medals is completed, the transition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is performed.

  In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<Transition of AT gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 6, the AT gaming state is uniquely determined based on the RT gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the replay low probability state (RT1), the special role internal winning state (RT3), and the special game state (RT4) are normal states, and the replay high probability state (RT2) is AT. State.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the AT state is a state in which a notification effect (hereinafter referred to as an operation condition notification effect) regarding the operation sequence of the stop operation is performed, and in the normal state, the operation condition notification effect is not performed. State. In the present embodiment, (1) when winning a small combination 3a which is an operation order combination in the winning combination internal lottery process, or (2) in the winning combination internal lottery process, the re-playing combination is internally won and notified. When the lottery is won, an operation condition notification effect is performed. The operation condition notification effect is executed not only when the internal combination is won for the small combination 3a which is the operation order combination, but also when the re-playing combination is internally won by executing the operation condition notification effect more times. This is because the player is accustomed to the stop operation in accordance with the notification of the operation condition notification effect.

  More specifically, the AT state refers to a gaming state in which an operation condition notification effect including an operation timing or an operation sequence of stop operations is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. A game in the AT state is also referred to as an AT game. In other words, the AT state is a gaming state in which the player can play the game without performing a small role winning by performing an operation according to the performance. In addition, in the AT state, in the gameability where the game state is promoted and demoted, the player can perform the operation according to the production, and can maintain the advantageous game state without demoting the advantageous game state. It is also a gaming state that can be promoted from an unfavorable gaming state to an advantageous gaming state. The effect of notifying the operation order is an effect of notifying information related to the operation order that is the correct answer to the stop operation for winning the operation order combination. Further, the effect of notifying operation timing is an effect of notifying information related to an operation order combination in which so-called oversight occurs. For example, it is an effect of displaying a watermelon image on the liquid crystal display device 157 as information related to winning of the small role 1. Of course, an operation condition notification effect that notifies both the operation timing and the order of the stop operation may be used. Thus, the AT state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  Specifically, in the AT state, when the small winning combination 3a is won internally, an effect of notifying the correct operation sequence is executed. Therefore, when the player wins the small winning combination 3a internally, the player follows the effect. A medal can be obtained by performing the stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, when winning an AT lottery executed when winning a small combination 1 in RT1, the AT state (replay high probability state) is entered, and the AT state is internally winning a small combination 3a in RT2. When the operation condition notification effect that is sometimes executed is executed for the given specified number of times, the operation is ended, and the state shifts to the normal state (replay low probability state).

  In the present embodiment, when the transition is made from the normal state to the AT state, the specified number of times of 20 is given as the initial value. That is, the operation condition notification effect when the small combination 3a is internally won in RT2 is performed 20 times. Further, when winning the AT extra lottery executed when the small role 3a is internally won in the AT state, 10 is added to the current specified number of times. For example, if the AT is added and the lottery is won when the specified number is 20, the specified number is 30. In this case, the AT state is ended when the operation condition notification effect for the specified number of times of 30 is executed in the AT state. Of course, the AT state also ends when the transition of the gaming state of another RT system is accompanied (when transitioning from RT2 to another gaming state), and the AT system corresponding to the transitioning RT system gaming state Transition to gaming state.

  Note that the AT state of the present embodiment ends when a plurality of games are executed, but may be ended when one game is executed.

  In the following description, for example, when the RT gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in RT1 and the AT gaming state is in the normal state, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT1 (normal state). ), The RT system gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in RT2, and the AT gaming state is in the AT state, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in RT2 (AT state). May be abbreviated. In addition, hereinafter, the number of operation condition notification effects executed when the small role 3a is internally won in RT2 (AT state) may be simply abbreviated as “AT number”. For example, “AT state is terminated when the number of ATs reaches a specified number” is described. That is, the number of ATs means the number of times that the small role 3a is internally won in the AT state, and does not include the number of times that the internal winning is in the replay in the AT state.

<Reel stop control>
Next, an outline of the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control is performed by selecting one of a plurality of predetermined reel stop control data based on a predetermined condition (for example, the result of the internal winning process of the winning combination described above), and the selected reel stop control. Based on control data.

  In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. With the pull-in control, the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 is shifted within a certain number of frames (number of symbols) (drawing range; here, a maximum of four frames) after each stop button 137 to 139 is operated by the player. Refers to control. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data includes a permissible control that allows a combination of symbols of a predetermined winning combination to be displayed on the winning line, and a prohibition control that does not display a combination of all winning combinations on the winning line. It is divided roughly.

  An example of the permissible control is, for example, when a winning combination is won internally, or when a special winning combination is being won internally (flag carryover), and when the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Even if it is bad, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are displayed together within the range of the number of frames. However, since it is only “permitted”, there are cases where the symbol combinations are not aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  For example, when a small combination 1 (watermelon) is won internally, the watermelon symbol is arranged over 4 frames, so if the timing of operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not suitable, the watermelon symbol is placed on the winning line. Do not stop.

  However, 100% may be arranged depending on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn frames. For example, since the replay symbol arrangement interval corresponding to the re-gamer (replay) is a maximum of 4 frames, if a re-gamer is won internally, 100% will be won regardless of the timing.

  On the other hand, an example in which prohibition control is performed is, for example, a case where the internal lottery result is lost, and the internal winning of the special role is not being performed (flag carryover), and the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139 Even if it is good, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are not displayed together within the range of the number of frames.

<Operation condition notification effect, state transition suggestion effect>
Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the execution timing of an effect executed in the AT state when the AT gaming state transitions.

  Here, the normal effect means an effect generally executed when the AT gaming state is in a normal state. For example, a normal background image d1 displayed in many periods in the normal state is displayed as an effect image display device. The background effect displayed in 157 is one of the normal effects, and the continuous effect executed over a plurality of games in order to increase the expectation for the bonus during the normal state is also one of the normal effects. The AT effect means an effect generally executed when the AT gaming state is in the AT state. For example, an operation condition notification for displaying the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 on the effect image display device 157. The effect, the background effect for displaying the AT background image d2 on the effect image display device 157, the AT number notification effect for displaying the AT number image d40 on the effect image display device 157, and the AT extra number image d50 on the effect image display device 157 The AT extra number notification effect to be displayed is one of the AT effects.

  In this embodiment, the AT effect is taken as an example of an effect that is executed in a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, but the effect that is executed in a state that is advantageous to the player is limited to the AT effect. is not. For example, a bonus effect executed during the bonus may be used, and various effects described later may be executed during the bonus.

(Operation condition notification production)
First, the operation condition notification effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the operation condition notification effect is executed when the small combination 3a that is an operation order combination is won internally in the AT state (see time points t1 and t2). In addition, even if the re-game player is won internally, the operation condition notification effect is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. However, in the following, the operation condition notification is mainly performed when the small role 3a is internally won. Describe the production.

  Fig.9 (a) is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of operation condition alerting | reporting effect. In the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, the operation specifying image d10 indicating the order of the correct stop operation is displayed on the effect image display device 157, and the order of the correct stop operation is displayed using the speakers 272 and 277. (For example, when the next stop operation is the left stop button 137, a sound such as “left”) is output, and various lamps 420 are used to light and blink (for example, the order of the correct stop operation) If the next stop operation is the left stop button 137, the left side lamp 144 is turned on and blinked).

  In the operation condition notification effect, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 9B and the like, (1) when the player performs a correct stop operation, the operation specifying image d10 corresponding to the performed stop operation is deleted. Then, while displaying the operation correct answer image d20 suggesting that each individual stop operation is correct, (2) when the player performs an incorrect stop operation, the individual stop operation is incorrect. The operation incorrect answer image d20a that suggests that the error occurred is displayed.

  FIG. 9B shows a case where a small role 3a is won internally in the midway game G3 in the AT state (the AT extra lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed is shown.

  Since the AT background image d2 is displayed as a background image in the AT state, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed on the AT background image d2. In the present embodiment, an effect image in which two characters (dono and niece) confront each other at night is the AT background image d2. Further, an AT number image d40 indicating the number of ATs is always displayed on the AT background image d2. For example, “AT05th” shown in FIGS. 9 (b-1) to (b-5) and “AT06th” shown in FIGS. 9 (b-6) to (b-7) indicate the past number of ATs. This indicates that the number of ATs in the current game is 6. This embodiment displays the AT number image d40 with the updated number of ATs triggered by the third stop operation. .

  FIG. 9B-1 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 based on the start lever operation. Specifically, when the correct stop operation is “left middle right”, the operation specifying image d10 in which the number 1 is written in the square frame at the lower center position of the screen, The operation specifying image d10 in which a number of 2 is written and the operation specifying image d10 in which a number of 3 is written in a square frame are displayed from the left in accordance with the positions of the stop buttons 137 to 139. As a result, the player determines that the first stop operation is an operation for the left stop button 137, the second stop operation is an operation for the middle stop button 138, and the third stop operation is a right stop button 139 based on the sequence of the numbers in the operation specific image d10. Know that this is an operation.

  FIG. 9B-2 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 9 (b-2), since the player operates the left stop button 137 as the first stop operation and the first stop operation is correct, the slot machine 100 performs an operation corresponding to the first stop operation. The specific image d10 is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the first stop operation was correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed.

  Here, the operation correct answer image d20 is specifically a graphic image in which OK characters are written in a frame of a shape representing explosion / rupture, and a predetermined time L1 from the start of display (in the present embodiment, about 1 second (hereinafter also referred to as “display time L1”).

  FIG. 10A shows how the operation correct answer image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation changes. From time t11 of the first stop operation until the time t12 when the predetermined time M1 (<L1) elapses, the operation correct image d20 with a transparency of 0 is displayed, and from time t12, the predetermined time L1 has elapsed from the time t11 of the first stop operation. Until the time t13, the operation correct image d20 whose transparency gradually changes from 0 to 100 is displayed (the operation correct image d20 gradually disappears), and finally the operation correct image d20 at the time t13. Disappears.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram comparing the size of the operation correct image d20 and the operation specifying image d10 after the first stop operation. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the operation correct image d20 is an image larger than the operation specific image d10 and is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10. Is more conspicuous than the operation specific image d10. This is because the player emphasizes and notifies that there is a correct operation. Hereinafter, displaying the operation correct image d20 larger than the operation specifying image d10 may be referred to as “enlarged display of the operation correct image d20”.

  In the present embodiment, the operation correct image d20 based on the second stop operation and the third stop operation is also the same animation image, and the operation is also the same. Of course, the operation correct image d20 is not limited to the shape, pattern, and color shown in FIG. 10, and may be, for example, an image without characters or a moving image with characters moving. In addition, the operation correct images d20 based on the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be images corresponding to the respective operations. In some cases, it may be easier to grasp the progress of the operation.

  In the present embodiment, the transparency of the operation correct image d20 is changed. However, the transparency of the operation correct image d20 may not be changed. For example, the operation correct image d20 may be displayed with the same transparency (for example, 50) from time t11 to time t13. In this case, the visibility of the background image d2 is not hindered (the display area of the background image d2 is the same as before and after the operation correct answer image d20 is displayed).

  FIG. 9B shows a display mode of the operation condition notification effect when the small combination 3a is internally won in the AT state but is not won in the AT addition lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the small combination 3a is won internally in the AT state, the AT extra lottery is executed, and when the win is made, the AT number is added.

  FIG. 11 shows a display mode of the operation condition notification effect when the small combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery is won. As shown in FIG. 11, the operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S when winning the AT addition lottery are different from the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 when not winning the AT adding lottery, respectively. Yes. Specifically, the operation specifying image d10S is an image obtained by adding a flame image to the operation specifying image d10 and changing the color in the rectangular frame. The operation correct answer image d20S is an image obtained by further emphasizing the operation correct image d20 with a plurality of frames having a shape representing explosion / rupture. Hereinafter, for convenience, the operation condition notification effect when the AT addition lottery is not won is referred to as a “normal operation condition notification effect”, and the operation condition notification effect when the AT addition lottery is selected is referred to as a “special operation condition notification effect”. There is a case.

  As described above, in the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, the player can determine whether or not the AT number has been added from the difference in the effect mode.

  In FIG. 11, only the display mode of the effect image display device 157 for the special operation condition notification effect is shown, but the normal operation condition is also applicable to the sound (for example, stop operation sound) output from the speakers 272 and 277. The notification effect and the special operation condition notification effect may be different. Further, the operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S shown in FIG. 11 are examples, and are not limited to these images. The operation specific image d10S and the operation correct answer image d20S are particularly limited as long as the images are different from the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 so as to increase the color scheme and increase the player's expectation. Not.

  Further, in the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing changes in the display mode of the operation specific image d10. FIG. 12 (a) is an operation specifying image d10 of an operation condition notification effect that is executed when a re-gamer is internally won in the AT state, and FIG. 12 (b) is an internal winner for the small role 3a in the AT state. In addition, the operation condition notification effect operation specific image d10 executed when the AT extra lottery is not won is shown in FIG. 12C when the small role 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT extra lottery is won. The operation specific images d10 and d10S of the operation condition notification effect to be executed are shown.

  In the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the display mode of the operation specifying image d10 that has been started based on the start lever operation is changed based on the start of reel rotation. Specifically, when the re-playing role is won internally, the color in the rectangular frame of the operation specific image d10 changes from white to blue indicating the re-playing role (replay) pattern, and the small role 3a If the winner is selected and there is no AT addition, the color in the rectangular frame of the operation specific image d10 changes from white to yellow, which suggests the symbol of the small role 3 (bell), and the small role 3a is elected internally and the AT is added. If there is, the operation specifying image d10 is changed to the operation specifying image d10S that gives the above-mentioned expectation.

  Note that the reel rotation start timing is determined by the relationship with the time required for one game (one game requires at least 4.1 seconds). When the reel rotation start time (referred to as initial image display time) L11 is 0.8 seconds and there is a wait time until the reel rotation start, the initial image display time L11 is added to the wait time of 0.8 seconds. It was time. That is, the operation specific image d10 that is displayed when the start lever is operated is displayed in the display mode as it is for at least 0.8 seconds.

  Returning to FIG. 9, FIG. 9B-3 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). Show. At this time, the slot machine 100 continuously displays the operation specifying image d10 regarding the remaining stop operations (second stop operation, third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 9B-4 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. In FIG. 9 (b-4), since the player operates the middle stop button 138 as the second stop operation and the second stop operation is correct, the slot machine 100 determines the operation corresponding to the second stop operation. The image d10 is erased, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the second stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation was displayed.

  FIG. 9B-5 shows a display mode of the output image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specifying image d10 regarding the remaining stop operation (third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 9B-6 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. In FIG. 9 (b-6), since the player performed the operation on the right stop button 139 as the third stop operation, and the third stop operation was correct, the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the third stop operation. The image d10 is erased, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the third stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation was displayed. Note that the number of AT times image d40 is updated from 05 to 06 based on the third stop operation.

  FIG. 9B-7 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the third stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). Since the operation condition notification effect has ended, the slot machine 100 displays only the AT background image d2 and the AT count image d40.

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect according to the present embodiment not only displays the operation specific image d10 to notify the operation contents advantageous to the player, but also when the correct operation is performed, each time the operation correct image is displayed. d20 is displayed to notify that the operation is correct. Further, since the operation correct answer image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10 and is emphasized, the player can more easily recognize that the correct answer stop operation has been performed.

  Here, the AT background image d2 will be described. The AT background image d2 is a moving image in the display contents (for example, wild grasses are moving left and right, suddenly dead leaves and newspapers appear in the wind, This is an image that displays various information. Therefore, when the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the AT background image d2, the operation specific image d10 may be regarded as one of various pieces of information displayed by the AT background image d2 and may not stand out. That is, the AT background image d2 sometimes becomes a factor that makes the operation correct answer image d20 inconspicuous. To make the operation specific image d10 as conspicuous as possible, it is possible to make the operation specific image d10 a huge image. However, if the display mode is different from the conventionally used operation specific image d10, the player may think that Therefore, there is a possibility that an unexpected feeling of expectation may be given, and it has been difficult to make the display mode different from the operation specific image d10 conventionally employed.

  This problem also applies to the normal background image d1. Since the normal background image d1 is also an image that displays various information, if the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the normal background image d1, the operation specific image d10 displays various information displayed by the normal background image d1. Sometimes it is considered inconspicuous.

  Particularly in recent years, there is a tendency to increase the size of the effect image display device 157 in order to enhance the effect. However, with the increase in the size of the effect image display device 157, various new problems have arisen. The display of the background image (AT background image d2, normal background image d1) described above is one of them.

  Conventionally, the background image is displayed as a moving image (display of moving content) instead of a still image, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game. In this regard, when the effect image display device 157 is small, the player can grasp the entire display content at a glance, so that if there is a partial display of moving content, the impression that it is a moving image can be obtained. Given the.

  On the other hand, when the effect image display device 157 is enlarged, it is not easy for the player to grasp the entire display contents at a glance. There is a possibility that an impression that is a still image is not given. Therefore, in the display of the background image, the moving content is displayed at many places.

  However, when both the background image display and the display related to the player operation (for example, the operation correct answer image d20) are displayed, the display related to the player operation is displayed on the background image. In some places, it was a part of the display of moving content, and it sometimes received an inconspicuous impression.

  As described above, in the display of the background image (AT background image d2, normal background image d1), there is a factor that makes the display related to the player operation (for example, the operation correct answer image d20) inconspicuous. There was a possibility that it might cause the sense of operation to go crazy.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation correct answer image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10 and emphasized to improve the above problem.

  FIG. 13 shows the case where the small role 3a is internally won in the mid-game G3 in the AT state (the AT extra lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the operation condition notification effect when the (stop operation for the right stop button 139 is the first stop operation) is shown. Hereinafter, the difference from the correct stop operation will be mainly described.

  FIG. 13A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 13 (a-2), since the player operates the right stop button 139 as the first stop operation and the first stop operation is incorrect, the slot machine 100 performs an operation corresponding to the first stop operation. An operation incorrect answer image d20a suggesting that the first stop operation was incorrect is displayed at the position where the specific image d10 was displayed.

  Here, the operation incorrect answer image d20a is specifically a graphic image in which a character of NO is written in a frame of a shape representing explosion / rupture, and has the same size as the operation correct answer image d20, Similar to the operation correct image d20, the animation image disappears after a predetermined time L1 from the start of display. That is, the display change of the operation incorrect answer image d20a with the lapse of time involves the same process as the operation correct answer image d20 shown in FIG. 10A, and the size thereof is greater than that of the operation specifying image d10. And is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10. Hereinafter, displaying the operation incorrect answer image d20a larger than the operation specifying image d10 may be referred to as “enlarged display of the operation incorrect answer image d20a”.

  In the present embodiment, the operation incorrect answer image d20a based on the second stop operation and the third stop operation is also the same animation image, and the operation is also the same. Of course, the operation incorrect answer image d20a is not limited to the shape, pattern, and color shown in FIG. 13, and may be, for example, an image without characters or a moving image with characters. . The correct operation image d20a based on the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be an image corresponding to each operation. In some cases, it may be easier to grasp the progress of the operation.

  FIG. 13A-3 shows a display mode of the output image display device 157 after the operation incorrect image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation has disappeared. At this time, unlike the correct stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specifying image d10 regarding all stop operations (first stop operation, second stop operation, and third stop operation).

  FIG. 13A-4 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation, and FIG. 13A-6 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. Yes. Since the correct operation sequence of the present embodiment is so-called “6 choices”, if the first stop operation is incorrect, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are incorrect. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a-4) and (a-6), the slot machine 100, at each position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is displayed. An operation incorrect answer image d20 suggesting that the second stop operation and the third stop operation are incorrect is displayed.

  In addition, after the operation incorrect answer image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears, the operation specifying image d10 regarding all stop operations (first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation) is similarly displayed. Is displayed (see FIG. 13A-5).

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment not only displays the operation correct image d20 and notifies that the operation is correct each time a correct operation is performed, but also performs an incorrect operation. In each case, the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed to notify that the operation is incorrect. Since the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10 and emphasized, the player can more easily recognize that the incorrect answer stop operation has been performed.

(State transition suggestion production)
Next, the state transition suggestion effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the state transition suggestion effect is an image effect executed in the final game G1 in the normal state and the final game G2 in the AT state, and a game operation (start lever operation, first stop operation, second stop). This is an effect of displaying an insertion image d30 that gradually covers the background image (the normal background image d1 in the normal state and the AT background image d2 in the AT state) each time the operation or the third stop operation). Specifically, the inserted image d30 is an effect image that is inserted when the normal background image d1 changes to the AT background image d2 when transitioning from the normal state to the AT state, and changes from the AT state to the normal state. In this case, the effect image is inserted when the AT background image d2 changes to the normal background image d1. That is, in the present embodiment, the background image is changed through the display of the insertion image d30.

  In addition, the state transition suggestion effect of the present embodiment includes (1) the case where the background image is changed in accordance with the transition of the gaming state of the AT system, and (2) a game that is won in the AT addition lottery in the AT state, And (3) a game that has reached a predetermined number of ATs in the AT state (hereinafter referred to as an AT state break game). Here, the predetermined number of ATs refers to the number of ATs at which the AT state may end. In the case of this embodiment, the number of ATs is 20, 30, 40, etc. The number of times in 10 increments of 20 or more is shown. That is, the inserted image d30 is displayed at the start and end of the AT state of (1) and in the middle of the AT state of (2) and (3).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the insertion image d30 is a “border” image, and the “bamboo” is gradually lowered from the upper side of the screen toward the lower side. The display area (display area) of the image d30 is enlarged, and the display area (display area) of the background image is gradually shielded. Specifically, the slot machine 100 is triggered by one game operation (start lever operation, first to third stop operations) for a predetermined time L2 (in the present embodiment, about 0.1 second, hereinafter also referred to as a travel time L2). ) Is displayed at a constant speed, and after the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, the “stop” image that has stopped moving is displayed until the next stop operation is performed. Yes. In the case of the third stop operation, the display of “binder” is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed after the movement of “binder” has stopped.

  FIG. 14A is a time chart showing a change in the inserted image d30 displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the state transition suggestion effect. FIG. 14A shows a state transition suggesting effect in the final game G1 in the normal state in which the normal background image d1 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect image in which two characters (dono and niece) appear is the normal background image d1.

  FIG. 14A-1 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 starts displaying the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and enlarges and moves the area of the insertion image d30 from the top to the bottom of the screen. Then, after the start lever operation, the movement of the insertion image d30 is stopped when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, and the insertion image d30 is displayed in about 1/3 of the display area of the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped is continuously displayed.

  FIG. 14A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. The slot machine 100 further enlarges and moves the region of the insertion image d30 downward based on the first stop operation. Then, after the first stop operation, the movement of the insertion image d30 is stopped when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, and the insertion image d30 is displayed in about 2/5 of the display area of the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped is continuously displayed.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a display change of the insertion image d30 that operates based on the first stop operation. Here, FIG. 14B shows a change in display of the inserted image d30 when the left stop button 137 is operated as the first stop operation, and the inserted image d30 that starts to move downward with the left stop button 137 as a trigger. Indicates that the movement is continued and the movement is stopped when a predetermined time L2 (about 0.1 second) elapses.

  In this embodiment, since the time until the next stop operation becomes effective after the stop operation is about 0.2 seconds, the next stop operation is not effective during the movement of the blind, and the movement of the blind After stopping, the next stop operation becomes effective. That is, in the present embodiment, the change of the insertion image d30 is quickly completed, so the change of the insertion image d30 does not interfere with the stop operation.

  Returning to FIG. 14 (a), FIGS. 14 (a-3) and 14 (a-4) show the display modes of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation and after the third stop operation, respectively. ing. As in the case of the first stop operation, the slot machine 100 further enlarges and moves the region of the insertion image d30 downward based on the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Then, after the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the movement of the insertion image d30 is stopped when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed, and the insertion image d30 is displayed in about half of the display area of the effect image display device 157, Or displayed in about 3/4 of the display area of the effect image display device 157. Thereafter, the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped is continuously displayed.

  After the third stop operation, the effect image display device 157 is entirely covered with the insertion image d30 as shown in FIG. 14 (a-5). When a predetermined time (hereinafter also referred to as full display time; approximately 0.5 seconds) L3 has elapsed from this state, the slot machine 100 erases the inserted image d30, as shown in FIG. 14 (a-6). The AT background image d2 indicating the AT state is displayed on the effect image display device 157, and the AT number image d40 (for example, a character image such as “AT number 00”) and the AT are displayed on the AT background image d2. A notification image d41 (for example, a character image such as “AT start”) indicating that has started is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the AT state has been entered from the change of the background image and the notification wording.

  In the present embodiment, the inserted image d30 is a “blade” image, but the inserted image d30 is not limited to this. The inserted image d30 may be any image as long as it is an inconspicuous plain pattern image (for example, a single color, a uniform uniform pattern, etc.). This is because in the present embodiment, it is desired to make the player pay attention to the operation correct answer image d20 (operation incorrect answer image d20a) described above.

  The insertion image d30 of the present embodiment is a so-called wipe image, and is an image displayed when the screen is changed. Since the display of the next background image is a leading role, the inserted image d30 plays a supporting role, so that the configuration is generally simple. In the present embodiment, the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2 are moving images whose display contents are moving as described above, and are images that display various information, while the insertion image d30 is the display contents. It is an image that does not display various information. If the inserted image d30 is expressed in another language, it can also be referred to as a background switching suggestion image that suggests background switching from the previous background to the subsequent background, and the entire display area (partially displayed) is displayed in a short time. It may also be referred to as a short-time all-region display image displayed in a case where there is a region that is not displayed), and can also be referred to as a curtain image because it serves as a curtain.

  In other words, the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2 take a first time (for example, 30 seconds) for one reproduction and are repeatedly reproduced, and the insertion image d30 is a portion that is repeatedly reproduced. Is a replayed image that takes a second time (for example, 0.033 seconds. If it is a still image, the same frame image is continuously replayed, so it takes one frame of display time). The reproduction cycle of the portion of the inserted image d30 that is repeatedly reproduced is shorter than the reproduction cycle of the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2, and this is shorter than the insertion image d30 in the normal background image d1 and the AT background image d2. It is also a factor that gives the impression of displaying various information.

  In the present embodiment, the method of erasing the inserted image d30 in an instant is adopted. However, the method is not limited to this, and the erasing may be gradually performed. Moreover, you may give a variation in the time until the insertion image d30 displayed on the whole surface of the effect image display apparatus 157 is deleted. For example, 3 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second are provided as a plurality of types of time, and one of these times is selected. When the gaming state after displaying the insertion image d30 is a gaming state advantageous to the player, 3 seconds, which is a long time, is easily selected, and the gaming state after displaying the insertion image d30 is a disadvantageous game for the player. If it is easy to select 1 second, which is a short time in the state, the player's expectation may be changed depending on the time until the inserted image d30 displayed on the front side is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the inserted image d30 may be an inconspicuous plain image. However, an image using a conspicuous image (for example, a floral pattern or a rainbow color) is also prepared, and an inconspicuous plain image appears. You may set so that display frequency may be increased and the appearance display frequency of a conspicuous image (for example, a floral pattern, a rainbow color, etc.) may be decreased. When an image that stands out rarely appears, the benefit may be expected.

  Note that the display of the inserted image d30 according to the present embodiment is started when the start lever is operated. However, another display may be used, for example, the display may be started based on the end of one game. The display may be started based on the insertion of a game medal. In the present embodiment, the case where the insertion image d30 is displayed in front of the normal background image d1 has been described. However, the insertion image d30 and the normal background image d1 may not be displayed in an overlapping manner. In a situation where the insertion image d30 and the normal background image d1 do not overlap, the display of the normal background image d1 may be reduced as the display of the insertion image d30 is enlarged.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the entire display time L3 of the insertion image d30. In the present embodiment, the display time L3 of the insertion image d30 is determined based on the AT gaming state before and after displaying the insertion image d30. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, when the inserted image d30 is displayed in the AT state, that is, (1) when shifting from the normal state to the AT state, and (2) the AT state. The entire display time L3b of the inserted image d30 when the inserted image d30 is continued is the normal state after displaying the inserted image d30, that is, (3) when the AT state is shifted to the normal state, and (2) the normal state is continued. In this case, the entire display time L3a of the inserted image d30 is longer.

  As described above, in the state transition suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when the later gaming state is advantageous (specifically, when the AT background image d2 is displayed), the entire display time L3 of the insertion image d30 is long. Is set. As a result, the player can determine whether or not the next gaming state is an advantageous state based on the entire display time L3 of the insertion image d30. That is, it can be expected that an advantageous state is obtained when an impression of a long entire display time L3 is obtained.

  When the entire display time L3 of the insertion image d30 is lengthened, when displaying based on the player proceeding the game during the period during which the insertion image d30 is displayed, the display is displayed on the insertion image d30. It is good to display. The said display can be made conspicuous and the omission of information transmission to a player can be prevented.

(When operating condition notification effect and state transition suggestion effect are executed in the same game)
Next, a case where the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed in the same game will be described. In the present embodiment, (1) in the final game in the AT state, when the operation order combination is internally won, both the operation condition notification effect and the execution condition of the state transition suggestion effect are established, so the operation condition notification effect and the state transition The suggestion effect is executed at the same time. In addition, in (2) a game in which an operation order is won internally in the AT state and a game in which the AT is added and a lottery is won, and (3) an execution condition for the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect Since both are established, the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed simultaneously.

  Here, since the state transition suggestion effect executed in the AT state is executed in a part of the game that is internally won in the operation order in the AT state, the execution probability of the state transition suggestion effect in the AT state is the AT state The probability that the insertion image d30 is displayed in the AT state is lower than the probability that the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed in the AT state. .

  To explain using numerical values, in the AT state, since the operation condition notification effect is executed in the case of the internal winning of the small role 3a and the case of the internal winning of the re-game player, the operation condition notification effect is AT The game is executed about once every three games in the state (the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect is about 1/3). On the other hand, the state transition suggestion effect is executed when the number of executions of the operation condition notification effect is 10 or more in increments of 10, so even if the execution probability is estimated to be the highest, about 1/3 × 1/20 = about (To be exact, since the state transition suggestion effect is also performed in the AT winning lottery game (winning probability is 1/30), the probability is slightly higher than this, but both execution probabilities There is no effect on the size relationship). Of course, this numerical comparison is an example of setting the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect and the execution probability of the state transition suggestion effect, and the execution probability of the state transition suggestion effect is determined from the execution probability of the operation condition notification effect by another setting method. May be lowered.

  In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where an operation condition alerting | reporting effect and a state transition suggestion effect are performed simultaneously, operation | movement of each effect performs the same operation | movement as the case where it performs independently. . In other words, both the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect have the same effect data when executed independently and when both effects are executed. Is set in consideration of the case where both effects are executed simultaneously.

  FIG. 16 (a) shows a case where in the final game G2 in the AT state, the small role 3a is internally won (the AT extra lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. This shows changes in the effect condition notification effect effect images (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) and state transition suggestion effect insertion image d30 when a stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is performed.

  FIG. 16A-1 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 before the start lever operation. Since the slot machine 100 is in the AT state, the AT background image d2 is displayed as a background image.

  FIG. 16A-2 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. After the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 on the AT background image d2 and starts displaying the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and the region of the insertion image d30 is displayed from the top of the screen. Enlarge and move downward.

  Here, the operation specifying image d10 and the insertion image d30 shown in FIG. 16 (a-2) are the insertion specifying image d30 shown in FIG. 14 (a-1) and the operation specifying image shown in FIG. 9 (b-1). It is the same as d10. In other words, the movement time of the “border” that is the insertion image d30, the movement mode such as the movement position (stop position), and the display mode of the operation specifying image d10 are exactly the same as when executed alone. Note that the insertion image d30 and the operation specifying image d10 that change based on the subsequent stop operation are also the same as the insertion image d30 shown in FIG. 14A and the operation specifying image d10 shown in FIG. 9B. .

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the start lever operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 16A-3 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. Based on the first stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation is displayed, and further enlarges the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let Moreover, although it repeats, the display mode of the operation correct image d20 shown to Fig.16 (a-3) is completely the same as the display mode of the operation correct image d20 shown to Fig.9 (b). That is, even when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed at the same time, the operation correct answer image d20 is displayed to be larger and more conspicuous than the operation specifying image d10.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the first stop operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 16A-4 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. Based on the second stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation is displayed, and further expands the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the second stop operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 16A-5 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. Based on the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation was displayed, and further expands the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-5), when the operation correct image d20 and the insertion image d30 overlap, the operation correct image d20 is made to stand out so that the operation correct image d20 is conspicuous. Is displayed in front of. The AT number image d40 is updated based on the third stop operation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, while the area of the AT background image d2 is being reduced, the player can recognize that there is no need to pay attention to the AT background image d2, and the area of the insertion image d30 can be recognized. In the middle of the movement, the display area of the insertion image d30, which is the area that the player wants to pay attention to, can be made smaller than when the entire insertion image d30 is displayed. Therefore, while both are compatible, the player only has to pay attention to this limited area, and thus it becomes easy to recognize the update of the AT number image d40 in this attention area.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the third stop operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 16 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 when the movement of the insertion image d30 based on the third stop operation is completed. The effect image display device 157 is the entire insertion image d30. Covered with. Further, in a state where the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen, a notification image d41 (for example, a character image such as “AT end”) indicating that the AT state has ended is displayed. When the predetermined time L3 has elapsed from the entire display state of the insertion image d30, the slot machine 100 erases the insertion image d30, indicating that it is in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-7). The normal background image d1 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. As a result, the player can grasp that the normal state is reached from the change of the background image. If the special operation condition notification effect is not executed and the operation specific image d10S is not displayed in the AT state break game, the player has not won the AT addition lottery. It can be determined from the display mode that the AT state is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed at the same time, the inserted image d30 is directed toward the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression that the peripheral region of the operation correct image d20 is narrowed, and the operation correct image d20 can be further emphasized. More specifically, each time the stop operation is performed three times, the inserted image d30 is enlarged and moved downward at substantially the same rate (the AT background image d2 that can cause the operation correct image d20 to be inconspicuous is reduced and displayed). ) And the operation correct image d20 corresponding to each stop operation are enlarged and displayed, so that each operation correct image d20 can be made conspicuous.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the insertion image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect is displayed, the display related to the player operation (for example, the operation correct answer image d20) is made conspicuous.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display time L1 (about 1 second) of the operation correct image d20 is longer than the movement time L2 (about 0.1 second) of the insertion image d30, so that the player can move the insertion image d30. The operation correct image d20 in the completed state can be shown for a longer time (about 0.9 seconds) than the operation correct image d20 being moved. As a result, the player can more easily understand that the stop operation is correct.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, although the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved, the region of the operation specific image d10 is not blocked, so that the notification content of the operation specific image d10 is visually disturbed during the stop operation. Absent. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating display positions of the insertion image d30 and the operation specifying image d10 immediately before the third stop operation of the game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are simultaneously executed. Specifically, FIG. 17A shows a case where the correct third stop operation is an operation on the right stop button 139, and FIG. 17B shows a case where the correct third stop operation is an operation on the middle stop button 138. FIG. 17C shows a case where the correct third stop operation is an operation on the left stop button 137. Here, “immediately before the third stop operation” means a time point between (a-4) and (a-5) in FIG. 16A, and the enlarged movement of the insertion image d30 based on the second stop operation is stopped. The time when the inserted image d30 is in a stopped state. That is, immediately before the third stop operation, the lower end of the insertion image d30 is at the lowest limit position P4 based on the second stop operation.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, the inserted image d30 immediately before the third stop operation is the operation specific image d10 for the third stop operation, regardless of the correct stop operation. Since it is not hidden, the contents of the operation specific image d10 from the first stop operation to the third stop operation are surely confirmed even when any operation specific image d10 is selected from among the plurality of types of operation specific images d10. The player can be notified. As a result, the player can perform a correct stop operation without being disturbed by the enlarged movement of the insertion image d30.

  As described above, in the game that simultaneously executes the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the enlarged movement of the insertion image d30 highlights the operation correct image d20, while the insertion image d30 is the operation specific image. Since the movement is performed in consideration not to hide d10, the player can perform the stop operation with peace of mind.

  In the game in which the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect of the present embodiment are executed simultaneously, the AT number image d40 is displayed on the insertion image d30 (see FIGS. 16A-2 to 16A-6). The AT number image d40 is in front of the inserted image d30), and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the update of the AT number. That is, when displaying the AT number image d40 including the update of the numerical value on the background image, the background image is composed of a variety of colors and patterns. In some cases, the AT number is overlooked. However, when displaying the AT number image d40 on the plain insertion image d30 having a single pattern, character information such as the AT number is relatively conspicuous. It is possible to make the player recognize the update of the number of times more reliably.

  The AT number notification effect is always executed in the AT state, and the AT number image d40 is updated in the game in which the small role 3a is internally won, while the state transition suggestion effect executed in the AT state is the AT state. This is executed in the game of the following (in which the small role 3a is internally elected) or in the game that is won in the AT addition lottery (in which the small role 3a is internally elected), the state transition suggesting effect is performed in the AT state. The frequency of execution is lower than the frequency of updating the AT count image d40 in the AT state. Therefore, when the player sees the update of the AT count image d40 in the AT state, the case where the AT count image d40 is updated alone (the case where the insertion image d30 is not displayed) is overwhelmingly large. There are few cases where the AT count image d40 is updated on the inserted image d30. For this reason, when the AT number image d40 is updated when displaying the insertion image d30 having a low execution frequency, the player pays more attention to the AT number image d40, and the player is more likely to update the AT number. I can tell you with certainty. That is, through the insertion image d30, the player's consciousness can be directed to the AT number image d40 that is often forgotten to be seen.

  In addition, using FIG.16 and FIG.17, although the case where the player performed correct stop operation in the game which performs an operation condition alerting | reporting effect and a state transition suggestion effect simultaneously was demonstrated, incorrect stop operation was performed. Even in this case, the slot machine 100 performs substantially the same operation. That is, the slot machine 100 performs the same operation except that the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed instead of the operation correct answer image d20, and the enlarged movement of the insertion image d30 emphasizes the operation incorrect answer image d20 to make it stand out. Thus, the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved so as not to hide the operation specific image d10.

  FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram showing an exchange among the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 when the state transition suggesting effect is executed in the AT state. The flow of the transition suggestion effect and the update timing of the AT number notification effect are shown. Hereinafter, description will be made while comparing with the image shown in FIG.

  First, when the player performs an operation on the start lever 135, the main control unit 300 transmits a start lever operation command and an internal lottery command to the first sub control unit 400 based on the start lever operation. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 1 based on the command received from the main control unit 300 (step S1), and transmits an instruction to display the insertion image 1 to the second sub-control unit 500. . As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the inserted image 1 (specifically, the inserted image d30 after the start lever operation shown in FIG. 16A-2) on the effect image display device 157 ( Step S2).

  Next, when the player performs a first stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button reception 1 command to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 2 based on the stop button reception 1 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S3), and displays the insertion image 2 display on the second sub-control unit 500. Send instructions. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the insertion image 2 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the first stop operation shown in FIG. 16A-3) on the effect image display device 157 ( Step S4).

  Next, when the player performs a second stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button reception 2 command to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 3 based on the stop button reception 2 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S5), and displays the insertion image 3 display on the second sub-control unit 500. Send instructions. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the insertion image 3 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the second stop operation shown in FIG. 16A-4) on the effect image display device 157 ( Step S6).

  Next, when the player performs a third stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139, the main control unit 300 transmits a stop button reception 3 command to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 4 based on the stop button reception 3 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S7), and displays the insertion image 3 display on the second sub-control unit 500. Send instructions. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the insertion image 3 (specifically, the insertion image d30 of the third stop operation shown in FIG. 16A-5) on the effect image display device 157 ( Step S8). Further, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the update setting of the AT number image d40 based on the stop button reception 3 command received from the main control unit 300 (step S9), and performs AT setting on the second sub-control unit 500. Sends an instruction to update and display the number of times. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the updated AT number image d40 on the effect image display device 157 (specifically, the AT of the third stop operation shown in FIG. 16 (a-5)). The number-of-times image d40) is displayed (step S10).

  Next, the main control unit 300 performs a winning determination process and transmits a winning determination command to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the insertion image 5 based on the winning determination command received from the main control unit 300 (step S11), and instructs the second sub-control unit 500 to display the insertion image 5. Send. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays the inserted image 5 (specifically, the full-screen inserted image d30 shown in FIG. 16A-6) on the effect image display device 157 (step S6). ). Although not shown, the first sub-control unit 400 sets a notification image indicating that the AT state has ended based on the winning determination command received from the main control unit 300, and the second sub-control unit A notification image display instruction is transmitted to 500. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 displays a notification image (specifically, a notification image d41 shown in FIG. 16 (a-6)) on the effect image display device 157.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 sets insertion image erasure when a predetermined time L3 has elapsed from the start of displaying the insertion image 5 (step S13), and the second sub-control unit 500 sets the insertion image. Send an erasure instruction. As a result, the second sub-control unit 500 deletes the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface of the effect image display device 157 (normal background image d1 shown in FIG. 16A-7). In the present embodiment, the insertion image d30 is erased based on the passage of time. However, the insertion image d30 may be erased based on a player's operation (for example, an insertion operation).

(Direction when winning a lottery with AT)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19 to FIG. 21, effects (AT number notification effect, AT addition number notification effect) in the case of winning the AT extra lottery in the AT state will be described.

  The AT extra number notification effect is an effect that is set when the small role 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT extra lottery is won, and the AT number added (specifically, one AT extra) 10 times in the lottery win). The timing of notification of the AT extra number notification effect is (1) at the time of winning determination of the game won in the AT extra lottery, or (2) AT state break games (AT number is 20, 30, 40, etc. or more) At the time of winning determination of the 10-step game) and is determined by lottery. As described above, the AT extra number notification effect is not necessarily executed in the game won in the AT extra lottery, but is also executed in the game in which the player pays attention to the end of the AT state. This is to give the player a sense of tension regarding whether or not the AT state can be continued.

  In both cases (1) and (2), in the AT state, there is a game that is won internally by the small role 3a and a game that is won in the AT addition lottery or a delimited game. It is executed in a game in which an operation condition notification effect and a state transition suggestion effect are executed simultaneously.

  FIG. 19 shows a case in which the small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in the AT state (the AT number is 6th and the AT lottery is won by this win), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect when the person performs the correct stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is shown. FIG. 19 shows a case where the AT extra number notification effect is executed in the game in which the AT extra lottery is won.

  In this case, since the AT extra number notification effect is executed in the game that has won the AT extra lottery, as shown in FIG. 19 (a-6), the slot machine 100 inserts the inserted image after the third stop operation. In a state where d30 is displayed on the entire screen of the effect image display device 157, the AT additional number of times image d50 (for example, words such as “with +10 times added”) is displayed on the inserted image d30 for a predetermined time L4. . Thus, the player can grasp that the AT addition number of 10 times is given. The predetermined time L4 is shorter than the entire display time L3 of the insertion image d30.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the AT extra number image d50 is displayed on the inserted image d30, so that the AT extra number can be made conspicuous, and the player can be more surely recognized the AT extra number.

  Next, after a predetermined time L4 has elapsed, the slot machine 100 deletes the AT extra number image d50, and displays a notification image d42 (for example, “up to the 30th”) indicating the specified number of times reflecting the AT extra number. ) Is displayed on the insertion image d30 together with the AT count image d40. Thereby, the player can know that the prescribed number of times has increased and the end of the AT state has moved away. In subsequent AT games, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number of times is always displayed together with the AT number image d40. That is, even when the inserted image d30 is deleted and only the AT background image d2 is displayed, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number of times is displayed together with the AT number image d40 (see FIG. 19 (a-8)).

  In addition, since the midway game G3 shown in FIG. 19 is also a game won by AT addition lottery, special operation condition notification effects are executed (see FIGS. 19A-2 to 19A-5).

  FIG. 20 shows a case where the small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in the AT state (this win is the 20th AT number and the AT lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect when the player performs a correct stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is shown. FIG. 20 shows a case where the AT extra lottery has already been won before the game, and the AT extra number notification effect is executed in the game won for the AT extra lottery. Therefore, in the midway game G3 shown in FIG. 20, the AT number image d40 and the notification image d42 indicating the specified number are always displayed. As a result, the player already knows that the AT state continues, although the game is a break in the AT state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 20 (a-7), the slot machine 100 deletes the insertion image d30 that has been displayed on the entire surface, and the AT state continues in a state in which the display of the AT background image d2 is started again. A notification image d43 indicating this (for example, a word image such as “I will continue”) is displayed on the effect image display device 157. That is, the notification image d43 is displayed in a state where the insertion image d30 is not displayed. As a result, the player can reconfirm the continuation of the AT state.

  FIG. 21 shows a case where the small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in the AT state (this win is the 20th AT number and the AT lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect when the player performs a correct stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is shown. FIG. 21 shows a case where an AT extra lottery is won in a game before the game, and an AT extra number notification effect is executed in a delimited game (AT number of times 20).

  In this case, since the AT extra number notification effect is executed in the segmented game, as shown in FIG. 21 (a-6), the slot machine 100 displays the inserted image d30 as the effect image display device after the third stop operation. In the state displayed on the entire screen of 157, the AT additional number of times image d50 (for example, a phrase such as “with additional time +10 times”) is displayed on the inserted image d30 for a predetermined time L4. Thus, the player can grasp that the AT addition number of 10 times is given.

  Next, after a predetermined time L4 has elapsed, the slot machine 100 deletes the AT extra number image d50, and displays a notification image d42 (for example, “up to the 30th”) indicating the specified number of times reflecting the AT extra number. ) Is displayed on the insertion image d30 together with the AT count image d40. Thereby, the player can know that the prescribed number of times has increased and the end of the AT state has moved away. In subsequent AT games, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number of times is always displayed together with the AT number image d40. That is, even when the inserted image d30 is deleted and only the AT background image d2 is displayed, the notification image d42 indicating the specified number of times is displayed together with the AT number image d40 (see FIG. 21 (a-8)).

  In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a plurality of AT addition lotteries are won before the game of the AT state break. In such a case, when displaying the notification image d42 indicating the specified number of times, the specified number of notification images d42 reflecting the winning of a plurality of AT addition lotteries are displayed. For example, when the AT extra lottery is won three times, as shown in FIG. 21 (b-8), the AT extra number is reflected in the 20th AT number as the AT state break game. A notice image d42 indicating the specified number of times (for example, a sentence such as “until 50th”) and a notice image d43 indicating a blessing (for example, a word image such as “congratulations”) are displayed on the effect image display device 157. Here, the timing of FIG. 21 (b-8) is the same as the timing of FIG. 21 (a-8), and the inserted image d30 displayed on the entire surface is deleted, and the display of the AT background image d2 is started. It is in a state.

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 22 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S102, a bet number setting / start operation accepting process is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and preparation for sending an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted is made. Note that when a re-game player is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, when there is an operation of the start lever 135, preparation is made to transmit a start lever operation command indicating that the start lever has been operated to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S103, a winning line determination process for determining the number of inserted medals and determining a valid winning line is performed.

  In step S104, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is performed.

  In step S105, a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and the internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S104. Preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on. The internal lottery command includes information related to the result of the winning lottery internal lottery process and the result of the AT lottery and the AT extra lottery. For example, when the winning combination winning lottery process results in winning the small combination 1 and winning the AT lottery, the internal lottery command includes information indicating the small winning combination 1 winning and the AT winning combination. Further, in the case of RT2 (AT state), when the small combination 3a is internally won and the AT extra lottery is won, the internal lottery command includes information indicating the small combination 3a winning and the AT extra winning.

  In step S106, a reel stop data selection process for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In step S106, preparations are made to transmit a reel stop data command including information on the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400. When the small combination 3a is won internally, the reel stop data and the correct stop operation sequence have a one-to-one relationship, so the first sub-control unit 400 stops the correct answer from the received reel stop data command. It is possible to grasp the operation order.

  In step S107, a reel rotation start process is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110 to 112. In step S107, preparation is made to transmit a reel rotation start command indicating that all the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S108, a reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, a reel stop data stop table is set to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. With reference, any of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In this step S108, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command relating to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been operated to stop (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation In response to the stop button reception 2 command and the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, a reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, a reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, and a reel stop for the third stop operation. 3 commands) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S109, a winning determination process for determining a winning is performed. In this winning determination process, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination 3 (bell) is won. Further, in this step S109, preparation is made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S110, a medal grant process is performed. In the medal granting process, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S111, a game state control process (described later in detail) is performed. In the gaming state control processing, processing relating to transition of each gaming state of the RT system and the AT system is performed, and the gaming state is shifted when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. Also, preparation is made for transmitting a game state command including information (RT system and AT system) indicating the current game state.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Note that the various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S1006 in FIG. 23) of a main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

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

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

  In step S1001, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S1002, the count value of WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment), and WDT 314 is periodically updated (so as not to detect a processing abnormality) so that a WDT interrupt does not occur. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1003, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S1004, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S1005, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S1006, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S1007, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S1008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S1003 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  In step S1009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be shut off), the process proceeds to step S1011. If the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not shut off), the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1001 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S1011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Game state control processing>
Next, the gaming state control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process in step S111 of FIG.

  In step S201, AT update processing (details will be described later) is performed. In the AT update processing, processing is performed when the AT gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the AT state (RT gaming state is RT2).

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the special combination 1 or special combination 2 has been won. If the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S203, since the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the RT gaming state is set to RT4 and the AT gaming state is set to the normal state. After the process of step S203 is complete | finished, it progresses to step S210.

  In step S204, whether or not the number of ATs has reached the specified number, specifically, the number of operation condition notification effects executed when the small role 3a is internally won in RT2 (AT state) reaches the specified number. Determine whether or not. In the case of the present embodiment, the initial value of the specified number of times is 20 times, and 10 times is added to the specified number of times every time an extra lottery is won. If the number of ATs reaches the specified number, the process proceeds to step S205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S205, since the AT number has reached the specified number in the AT state, the RT gaming state is set to RT1, and the AT gaming state is set to the normal state. After the process of step S205 is completed, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not AT is won in the current game. If AT is won in the current game, the process proceeds to step S707, and if not, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S207, since the AT lottery is won in the current game of RT1, the RT game state is set to RT2, and the AT game state is set to the AT state. After the process of step S207 is completed, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S208, it is determined whether the special combination 1 or special combination 2 has been won internally. If the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S209. If not, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S209, since the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is internally won, the RT gaming state is set to RT3 and the AT gaming state is set to the normal state. After the process of step S209 ends, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, other game state control processing is performed. For example, when the gaming state wins special role 1 and shifts to RT4 (normal state), RT4 (normal state) is terminated by paying out more than 360 medals, and RT1 (normal state) is set. Further, when the gaming state wins special role 2 and shifts to RT4 (normal state), RT4 (normal state) is terminated by paying out more than 96 medals, and RT1 (normal state) is set. In step S210, the main control unit 300 prepares to transmit a gaming state command indicating the gaming state of the RT system and the AT system. In the case of the AT state, information regarding the number of ATs is also included in the gaming state command.

<AT update processing>
Next, the AT update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process in step S201 of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2 (AT state). If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2 (AT state), the process proceeds to step S302. If not, the AT update process is terminated.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3a has been internally won in the current game. When the small combination 3a is won internally in this game, the AT count process is performed. For example, in the case where the number of ATs is 10 times, if the small game 3a is internally won in this game, the number of ATs is 11 times.

  In step S303, since the small combination 3a has been internally won in the AT state, an AT extra lottery process (details will be described later) is executed.

<AT lottery process>
Next, the extra lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT addition lottery process in step S304 of FIG. 25 (a).

  In step S401, an AT is added and a lottery is performed. In the AT addition lottery of the present embodiment, the winning probability is about 1/30, and when winning, 10 times is added to the specified number of AT states.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the AT addition lottery in step S401 has been won. If it is determined that the AT extra lottery is won in step S401, the process proceeds to step S403, and if the winner is not selected, the AT extra lottery process is terminated.

  In step S403, the specified number of AT states is reset. Add 10 to the specified number of times for the current AT state. For example, if the current AT state has a prescribed number of times of 20 (initial value), it is 30 times, and if the current AT state has a prescribed number of times of 30 (when the AT has been won once in the lottery), then 40 times. It becomes. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT extra lottery is won, the special operation condition notification effect is executed in the game won for the AT extra lottery, and the AT extra notification effect is won for the AT extra lottery. The game is executed in the game or the game in the AT state.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 26B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 26C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S3005, an effect control process (details will be described later) is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S3006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S3005, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S3007, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S3005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S3008, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, when there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S3005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S3009, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S3005 is performed. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S3005, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S3002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 26A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S3202, a command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S3008, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 27B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 27C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 27D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S5001 in FIG. 27A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S5001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S5002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S5003.

  In step S5003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S5004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S5005, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S5004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S5006, image control processing (described in detail later) is performed based on the processing result in step S5005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S5005, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S5002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S5101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S5201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S5002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 27A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S5002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S5202, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S5007 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S5301, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S5302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S5303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S5304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S5305, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S5306; Wait for input.

  In step S5306, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect control process in step S3005 of FIG.

  In step S3301, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is RT2 (AT state) based on the content of the received gaming state command. If the gaming state is RT2 (AT state), the process proceeds to step S3302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3302, since the gaming state is RT2 (AT state), AT effect setting processing (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S3303, based on the received internal winning command, it is determined whether or not the game is won in the AT addition lottery in the game. If the game is won in the AT addition lottery, the process proceeds to step S3304. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3306.

  In step S3304, since the AT extra lottery has been won, an AT extra setting process (details will be described later) regarding the extra AT is executed.

  On the other hand, in step S3305, since the AT gaming state is in the normal state, a normal effect setting process (described later in detail) is executed. After executing the process of step S3305, the process proceeds to step S3306.

  In step S3306, other effect control processing is performed.

<AT effect setting process>
Next, the AT effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT effect setting process in step S3302 of FIG.

  In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the game is an AT state separation game. Since the first sub-control unit 400 counts the number of ATs based on the game state command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 is a delimited game in which the number of ATs is 20 times, 30 times, etc. It is determined whether or not. If it is an AT state separation game, the process proceeds to step S3403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3402.

  In step S3402, based on the internal lottery command, it is determined whether or not the player has won the AT lottery in the game. If the game is won in the AT addition lottery in the game, the process proceeds to step S3403. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3405.

  In step S3403, based on reception of the start lever operation command, it is determined whether a start lever operation has been performed. If the start lever operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S3404. If not, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3404, since the start lever operation has been performed in the AT state separation game or the AT winning game, the state transition suggestion effect is set. Thereby, the state transition suggestion effect is started, and the inserted image d30 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 16 (a-2), FIG. 19 (a-2), FIG. 20 (a-2), (See FIG. 21 (a-2)).

  In step S3405, based on the content of the received internal lottery command, it is determined whether or not an operation order combination (specifically, a small combination 3a) has been internally won. If an internal winning combination is made for the operation order combination, the process proceeds to step S3406. If not, the process proceeds to step S3409.

  In step S3406, in the AT state, the operation order combination (specifically, the small combination 3a) has been internally won, so “normal operation condition notification effect” is set. Thereby, the normal operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, and the like is executed, and the operation specifying image d10 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 9 ( b-1)). The correct operation order to be notified is set based on the content of the reel stop data command.

  In step S3407, it is determined whether a third stop operation has been performed based on the stop button acceptance command. If the third stop operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S3408; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3408, the AT number notification effect is updated. Thereby, the AT number notification effect using the effect image display device 157 or the like is executed, and the AT number image d40 with the updated AT number is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 9 (b-6)). (Refer FIG. 13 (a-6), FIG. 16 (a-5), etc.).

  On the other hand, in step S3409, based on the content of the received internal lottery command, it is determined based on the content of the received internal lottery command whether the re-game player has been internally won. If the re-game player has been won internally, the process proceeds to step S3410. If not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3410, since a re-game player is internally won in the AT state, a notification lottery is executed.

  In step S3411, it is determined whether or not the winning in the notification lottery of step S3410 has been won. If the notification lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S3412. If not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3412, in the AT state, an internal winning combination for the re-gamer and a winning lottery for the notification are also set, so an operation condition notification effect is set. Thereby, the operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, and various lamps 420 is executed, and the operation specifying image d10 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 12A). )reference). The operation order to be notified is determined by a predetermined process of the first sub-control unit 400 (for example, a lottery process for selecting one of six options). After the process of step S3410, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3413, other AT effect setting processing is performed. For example, when the state transition suggestion effect is being executed in the AT state, the state transition suggestion effect is updated based on the stop operation (first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation). Through this state transition suggestion effect update process, the effect image display device 157 displays the inserted image d30 that enlarges and moves the region. In addition, if the correct answer stop operation is performed while the operation condition notification effect is being executed in the AT state, the effect setting for displaying the operation correct image d20 is performed. If the incorrect answer stop operation is performed, the incorrect operation is performed. An effect setting for displaying the image d20a is performed. Thereby, the operation correct answer image d20 is displayed on the effect image display device 157, or the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed. Further, when the normal state is shifted to the AT state, the initial setting of the AT number notification effect is performed. With the initial setting of the AT number notification effect, the effect image display device 157 displays the AT number image d40 (see FIG. 14A-6) and the like. In addition, when a reel rotation start command is received while the operation condition notification effect is being executed, a setting for changing the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is performed. As a result, the operation specifying image d10 whose display mode is changed is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see FIG. 12).

<Normal production setting process>
Next, the normal effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the normal effect setting process in step S3305 of FIG.

  In step S3501, it is determined based on the received gaming state command whether the RT gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). If the RT game state of the main control unit 300 is RT1, the process proceeds to step S3502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3504.

  In step S3502, based on the received internal winning command, it is determined whether or not there is an AT win in the current game. If there is an AT win in this game, the process proceeds to step S3503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3504.

  In step S3503, since the current game is the final game in the normal state, the state transition suggestion effect is set. Thereby, the state transition suggestion effect is started, and the inserted image d30 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see FIG. 14A-1).

  In step S3504, other normal effect setting processing is performed. For example, when the RT gaming state is the special gaming state (RT4), the bonus effect indicating that the bonus gaming state is set.

<AT addition setting process>
Next, the AT addition setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT addition setting process in step S3304 of FIG.

  In step S3601, the operation condition notification effect is reset. That is, the “normal operation condition notification effect” set in step S3406 of FIG. 29 is changed to “special operation condition notification effect” and set. Thereby, the special operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, and various lamps 420 is executed, and the operation specifying image d10S is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 11, FIG. 11). (See FIG. 19).

  In step S3602, a time for notifying the number of AT additions (specifically, 10 times) is set. Specifically, it is set as a time at which either (1) the game won in the AT addition lottery by lottery or (2) the game at the break of the AT state displays the number of additions.

  In step S3603, an AT extra number notification effect is set based on the AT extra number notification timing in step S3602. As a result, in (1) the game in which the AT extra lottery is won, or (2) the AT state break game, the AT extra number notification using the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, and the like is made. The effect is executed, and the effect image display device 157 displays the AT added number-of-times image d50 (see FIGS. 19 (a-6) and 21 (a-6)).

<Other variations>
(Full display time of inserted image)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the entire display time L3b of the inserted image d30> the entire display time L3a of the inserted image d30. However, the entire display time of the inserted image d30 according to the state is not limited to this. A difference may be provided between the time when the inserted image d30 is displayed in the AT state and the normal state in the switching time from when the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire screen until the next background image appears.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the switching time L3b-1 when the gaming state after the entire display of the insertion image d30 is the AT state is the game time after the insertion image d30 is displayed. It may be longer than the switching time L3a-1 when the state is the normal state. In this case, the entire display time L3 of the inserted image d30 is the same (for example, about 1 second) regardless of whether the gaming state after the entire display of the inserted image d30 is the AT state or the normal state. When the insertion image d30 is displayed in the AT state after the entire display, another insertion image d31 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second), so that the switching time L3b-1> the switching time L3a-1. Thus, a difference may be provided in the time until the inserted image d30 is switched to the background image. Similar to the above embodiment, the player's expectation can be improved.

  In addition to the inserted image d30, a plurality of types of inserted images d31 suggesting the start of the AT background image d2 are prepared, and one of the inserted images d31 is selected by lottery, and the entire display time is determined according to the selected inserted image d31. The length of L3 may be set. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), when the AT start image 1 is selected as the insertion image d31, it is about 2 seconds at a short time. When the AT start image 2 is selected, the normal time is about 2.5 seconds. When the AT start image 3 is selected, it may be as long as about 3 seconds.

  In addition, the length of the entire display time L3 may be set according to the remaining number of ATs. In this case, it is desirable to extend the entire display time L3 when the remaining number of ATs is large. In some cases, the player's expectation can be improved based on the display time of the insertion image d30. On the other hand, when the remaining number of ATs is small, the entire display time L3 may be increased. The end of the AT game may be easily grasped based on the display time of the insertion image d30.

  Note that the entire display time L3b> the entire display time L3a may be set based on the player's game operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 32A, when the gaming state after the entire display of the insertion image d30 is the normal state, the display of the normal background image d1 is started based on the input operation. As shown in 32 (b), when the gaming state after the entire display of the insertion image d30 is the AT state, the display of the AT background image d2 may be started based on the start lever operation. . In this case, it is possible to determine the gaming state at the player's operation timing. Further, when the gaming state after the entire display of the inserted image d30 is the AT state, the display of the AT background image d2 is not always started based on the start lever operation, but a predetermined probability (for example, 60%) Etc.), the display of the AT background image d2 may be started based on the start lever operation (in the case of the remaining probability, the display of the AT background image d2 is started based on the input operation).

  Further, the color of the insertion image d30 may be changed according to the length of the entire display time L3. For example, in the case of the full display time L3a (when the inserted image d30 is displayed in the normal state), the inserted image d30 is blue, and in the case of the full display time L3b (after the inserted image d30 is displayed, the AT state is displayed). ), The insertion image d30 may be red. The player can increase the expectation for the AT state based on the color of the inserted image d30.

  Although different from the gist of the above embodiment, the entire display time L3a of the inserted image d30 in a gaming state (normal state) that is disadvantageous after the entire display of the inserted image d30 is displayed after the entire display of the inserted image d30. May be set longer than the entire display time L3b of the inserted image d30 in the gaming state (AT state) where is advantageous. Since it can be notified at an early stage that an advantageous gaming state (AT state) is reached, a sense of security can be given to the player. For example, when it is in an advantageous state, the entire display time L3 when the insertion image d30 is displayed is set short in order to suggest that the advantageous state continues. When the player wishes to advance an advantageous state quickly, it is preferable that the full display time L3 is set short. Further, when the advantageous state ends and the disadvantageous state starts, the entire display time L3 when the insertion image d30 is displayed is set to be long in order to suggest that the advantageous state ends. When starting the disadvantageous state, it is preferable that the entire display time L3 is set long in order to change the mood.

  Further, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire screen over a plurality of games, not during one game. In some cases, a player's sense of expectation can be maintained across multiple games.

(Full display timing of inserted image)
In the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 is enlarged and displayed based on the player's operation, and the insertion image d30 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 on the entire screen after the third stop operation. However, unlike this, when the execution condition of the state transition suggestion effect is satisfied, the inserted image d30 may be displayed over the entire surface over almost one game from the beginning to the end of the game. Hereinafter, this modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35.

  FIG. 33 shows a state transition suggestion effect in the final game G1 in the normal state where the normal background image d1 is displayed, and is a time chart showing a change in the inserted image d30 displayed on the effect image display device 157.

  FIG. 33A-1 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 before the start lever operation, and FIG. 33A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 starts displaying the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and moves the area of the insertion image d30 while enlarging the area from the top to the bottom of the screen. Here, the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface of the effect image display device 157 when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the insertion image d30 started to expand (FIG. 33 ( a-2) to (a-6)).

  33 (a-7), FIG. 33 (a-8), and FIG. 33 (a-9) are respectively the effect image display devices 157 after the first stop operation, after the second stop operation, and after the third stop operation. The display mode is shown. After the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 moves the area of the inserted image d30 while reducing the area of the inserted image d30 from the lower side to the upper side based on the end of one game (update of the game state). Then, the inserted image d30 is erased from the screen of the effect image display device 157 when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the insertion image d30 started to reduce (FIG. 33 ( a-10) to (a-15)).

  Since the next gaming state is the AT state, the AT background image d2 is gradually exposed and displayed by reducing the area of the inserted image d30. Further, when the inserted image d30 is erased from the screen and the AT background image d2 is displayed on the entire surface, the slot machine 100 displays a character image such as an AT number image d40 (for example, “AT00th”) on the AT background image d2. ) And a notification image d41 (for example, a character image such as “AT start”) d41 indicating that the AT state has started.

  When the execution condition of the state transition suggestion effect is satisfied as described above, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire screen over one game of the game in which the condition is satisfied (for example, the final game G1 in the normal state). .

  FIG. 34 (a) shows a case where a small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in the AT state (AT is added to the lottery) and reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player stops the correct answer. It shows changes in the effect image (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) of the operation condition notification effect and the inserted image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect when the operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed. Note that FIG. 34 (a) shows a case where a special operation condition notification effect is executed because the small combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery is won.

  34 (a-1), FIG. 34 (a-2), FIG. 34 (a-7), FIG. 34 (a-8) and FIG. 34 (a-9) show the start lever before the start lever operation, respectively. The display modes of the effect image display device 157 after the operation, after the first stop operation, after the second stop operation, and after the third stop operation are shown. Based on the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 on the AT background image d2 and starts displaying the insertion image d30, and moves while expanding the area of the insertion image d30 from the top to the bottom of the screen. Let Here, when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the insertion image d30 started to expand, the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface of the effect image display device 157 (FIG. 34 (FIG. 34)). a-6)). Further, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specifying image d10S after displaying the entire insertion image d30, and displays the operation correct image d20S based on the operation (FIGS. 34 (a-7) to (a-9)). reference).

  As described above, in this modified example, unlike the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 12), the operation specifying image d10 is displayed for a predetermined time S1 after the insertion image d30 starts to expand, and the predetermined time S1 has elapsed. After that, the operation specifying image d10 is changed to the operation specifying image d10S, and the operation specifying image d10S is displayed.

  FIG. 34B is a diagram illustrating a change in the operation specific image d10. Specifically, FIG. 34 (b-1) shows the state of FIG. 34 (a-6), that is, the operation specifying image d10 immediately before a predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of display of the inserted image d30, FIG. 34 (b-2). Is the special operation specifying image d10S when the predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of display of the inserted image d30, FIG. 34 (b-3) is the state of FIG. 34 (a-7), that is, the operation after the first stop operation. The specific image d10S and the operation correct answer image d20S are shown.

  In FIGS. 34 (a-2) to (a-5), the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the AT background image d2 while the region of the insertion image d30 is enlarged and moved. In (a-6), the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the insertion image d30. This is because the display period of the insertion image d30 is a period in which the background image to be displayed next is expected, and the insertion image d30 itself is generally not noticed. This is because the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the AT background image d2 and the insertion image d30 and the effect image display device 157 is turned on even during the display period of d30.

  Note that the image displayed in the display period of the insertion image d30 is not limited to the operation specific image d10, and may be another image. For example, it may be an image explaining that the insertion image d30 is displayed, an image related to a change in the gaming state, or a human character image.

  As described above, when the state transition suggestion effect and the special operation condition notification effect are executed in the same game, the operation specifying images d10 and d10S are displayed not only on the AT background image d2 but also on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire screen. Is done. That is, in the present modification, first, in a state where the insertion image d30 is not displayed on the entire surface, the operation specifying image d10 is displayed to notify the player of the operation content, and then the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Since the operation specific image d10S is displayed and the AT is added and the winning is notified and the timing of the two notification contents is shifted, the player can correctly recognize the two notification contents.

  FIG. 34A shows a case where the number of AT additions is notified in the game selected for the AT addition lottery, so that the slot machine 100 displays the AT addition number image d50 in the process of reducing the insertion image d30. (See FIGS. 34 (a-10) to (a-14)). In addition, when a predetermined time S1 (about 0.25 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reduction movement of the insertion image d30 and the insertion image d30 is erased from the screen, the slot machine 100 reflects the number of AT additions. An announcement image d42 indicating the specified number of times (for example, a word image such as “up to the 30th”) d42 is displayed on the AT background image d2 (see FIG. 34 (a-15)).

  As described above, in this modified example, when the operation specific image d10 is changed to the operation specific image d10S, the player pays attention to the operation specific image d10S. Therefore, when the operation specific image d10 is changed to the operation specific image d10S and the number of ATs. The time when the image d40 is updated is different. Further, in order to make it easy to recognize the update of the AT count image d40, the AT count image d40 is updated after the display of the operation specific image d10S is ended (see FIG. 34 (a-9)). The update of the AT count image d40 is performed when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface (see FIG. 34 (a-9)), so that the player can easily recognize the update of the AT count image d40. In order to give priority, the AT addition count image d50 is displayed after the AT count image d40 is updated. If the two are performed at the same time, the player may not be able to correctly recognize both of the notification contents. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, the two are sequentially executed so that the AT count image d40 The update is performed when the entire insertion image d30 is displayed.

  In FIG. 34 (a-9), the operation specifying image d10 is deleted, and then the operation correct image d20 is also deleted. Therefore, between FIGS. 34 (a-9) to (a-10) and in FIG. 34 (a-10), the effect image display device 157 displays the insertion image d30 and the AT count image d40. That is, in the display period of the insertion image d30, the display period of the AT count image d40 is longer than the display period of the operation specific image d10 (see FIGS. 34A-2 to 34A-10).

  The operation specific image d10 may be an image that is displayed to create an opportunity to turn its attention to the effect image display device 157. Even if the operation specific image d10 is not displayed for a long period of time, the operation specific image d10 is displayed even when the display of the inserted image d30 is started. If there is, it will play a role. Further, when the AT background image d2, which is the next background image, is displayed, if another image such as the operation specific image d10 is displayed, the player feels uncomfortable, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. Furthermore, when another image such as the operation specific image d10 is displayed when the next background image is displayed, the display mode of the reduced movement of the inserted image d30 and the display position of the AT count image d40, which are the next operations, are hindered. This is because other images do not interfere with the inserted image d30 and the AT count image d40.

  FIG. 35 (a) shows a case where the small role 3a is won internally in the final game G2 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. This shows changes in the effect condition notification effect effect images (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) and state transition suggestion effect insertion image d30 when a stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is performed. FIG. 35 (a) shows a case where an operation condition notification effect is executed because the small combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the AT addition lottery is not won.

  35 (a-1), FIG. 35 (a-2), FIG. 35 (a-7), FIG. 35 (a-8) and FIG. 35 (a-9) respectively show the start lever before the start lever operation. The display modes of the effect image display device 157 after the operation, after the first stop operation, after the second stop operation, and after the third stop operation are shown.

  As described above, when the state transition suggestion effect and the normal operation condition notification effect are executed in the same game, the operation specifying image d10 is displayed not only on the AT background image d2 but also on the entire display image d30. .

  Note that FIG. 35B is a diagram illustrating a change in the operation specific image d10. Specifically, FIG. 35 (b-1) shows the state of FIG. 35 (a-6), that is, the operation specifying image d10 immediately before the predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of display of the inserted image d30, FIG. 35 (b-2). Is the special operation specifying image d10 when the predetermined time S1 has elapsed from the start of display of the inserted image d30, FIG. 35 (b-3) is the state of FIG. 35 (a-7), that is, the operation after the first stop operation. The specific image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 are shown. FIG. 35 shows the case where the normal operation condition notification effect is executed, so that the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is not changed.

  Further, in the case where the normal operation condition notification effect is executed in the game separated by the AT state, the player indicates from the display mode of the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 that the AT addition was not won in the game. It can be grasped and it can also be predicted that the next gaming state is the normal state.

  In other words, when the game state is changed from the AT state to the normal state (in other words, when the game state is changed from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state), it may be displayed that the operation is specified. The image d10 is not the operation specific image d10S. The operation specific image d10S is an example of an effect that gives an expectation to change to an advantageous state, and the operation specific image d10 has an expectation to change to an advantageous state compared to the operation specific image d10S. It is an example of no production. Therefore, in the AT state, there is a possibility that both an effect that gives an expectation of change to an advantageous state and an effect that does not give an expectation to change to an advantageous state are executed. The execution frequency of the production that gives the expectation of the change to the new state is lower than the execution frequency of the production that does not give the expectation of the change to the advantageous state. When the AT state is changed to the normal state in this way, there is a possibility that only an effect that does not give the expectation of the change to the advantageous state is executed.

  In the above modification (FIGS. 32 to 35), when the AT gaming state changes, the state transition suggestion effect is executed in the final game G1 in the normal state and the final game G2 in the AT state. However, instead of this, the state transition suggestion effect may be executed in the first game G4 in the AT state and the first game G5 in the normal state. Such a modification will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 (a) is a time chart showing the execution timing of effects executed when the AT gaming state shifts from the normal state to the AT state, and FIG. 36 (b) shows the first game in the AT state. In G4, the small combination 3a is internally won (the AT addition lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, and the player has performed the correct stop operation (the left middle right stop operation). The change of the special operation condition notification effect production images (operation specific images d10 and d10S, operation correct images d20 and d20S) and the state transition suggestion production insertion image d30 is shown.

  Thus, when the state transition suggestion effect is executed in the first game G4 in the AT state, there is a case where both the state transition suggestion effect and the special operation condition notification effect are executed as shown in FIG. .

  In such a case, as shown in FIGS. 36 (b-7) to (b-9), the operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S are displayed on the entire displayed insertion image d30. That is, in the state transition suggestion effect that is executed when the game state is changed to an advantageous game state, the operation specifying image d10S and the operation correct image d20S are displayed in front of the entire displayed insertion image d30, so that the player can play the game. It can be understood from the display mode of the operation specific image d10S and the operation correct answer image d20S that the AT has been selected and won, and the expectation can be improved.

  In other words, when the game state is changed from the normal state to the AT state (in other words, when the game state is changed from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state), it may be displayed that the operation is specified. Both the image d10 and the operation specific image d10S. The operation specific image d10S is an example of an effect that gives an expectation to change to an advantageous state, and the operation specific image d10 has an expectation to change to an advantageous state compared to the operation specific image d10S. It is an example of no production. Therefore, when the state is changed from the normal state to the AT state, as in the AT state, an effect that gives the expectation of the change to the advantageous state and an effect that does not give the expectation of the change to the advantageous state. Both may be executed.

(Execution period of state transition suggestion production)
In addition, in the said embodiment, although the state transition suggestion effect was performed over 1 game, the execution period of a state transition suggestion effect is not limited to this. For example, the state transition suggesting effect may be executed in a minute time Δt (for example, 0.5 seconds) in one game. Hereinafter, this modification will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a time chart showing the execution timing of effects executed when the AT gaming state transitions and when in the AT state. As shown in FIG. 37, in the modified example, when the AT gaming state changes, the state transition suggesting effect is executed in the first game G4 in the AT state and the first game G5 in the normal state. (Execution conditions are the same as the modification shown in FIG. 36).

  FIG. 38A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 before and after the start lever operation in the first game G4 in the AT state. In this modification, the slot machine 100 starts displaying the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and displays the insertion image d30 for a minute time Δt (about 0.5 seconds) (FIG. 38 (a-2)). The inserted image d30 is deleted, and the AT background image d2 is displayed (see FIG. 38 (a-3)). As described above, the insertion image d30 may be displayed on the entire surface during the minute time Δt based on the start lever operation, and the background image may be changed before and after the start lever operation. As shown in FIG. 38A-2, the AT number image d40 is updated when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. It can be noticed that the AT count image d40 has been updated.

  FIG. 38B is a diagram illustrating in detail the change in display of the insertion image d30. Δt / 2 from the start of display of the inserted image d30 to full display (about 0.25 seconds; see FIGS. 38 (b-1) to (b-6)), Δt / from full display of the inserted image d30 to erasure of the inserted image 2 (about 0.25 seconds; see FIG. 38 (b-7) to (b-12)).

  FIG. 39 (a) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 before and after the start lever operation in the first game G4 in the AT state when the small role 3a is internally won and the AT additional lottery is not won. FIG. 39B shows the effect image display device 157 before and after the start lever operation in the first game G4 in the AT state when the small role 3a is internally won and the AT addition lottery is won. The display mode is shown.

  In this modification, the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the insertion image d30, and even if the image is changed from the insertion image d30 to the AT background image d2, the display of the operation specific image d10 is maintained, and the operation specific image d10 is displayed on the AT background image d2. Also displayed. As a result, regarding the operation specific image d10, it can be impressed that a long display period is set. Therefore, in the period during which the insertion image d30 is displayed, not the operation specific image d10 but the AT count image d40. You can attract the attention of players. If only the AT number image d40 is displayed on the inserted image d30, the display content becomes too simple and the player may not even see the AT number image d40, but the operation specific image d10 Is also displayed on the insertion image d30, so that the motivation for the player to look to the effect image display device 157 during the display period of the insertion image d30 can be enhanced.

  Further, in this modification, since the minute time Δt (about 0.5 seconds) <the initial image display time L11 (about 0.8 seconds or more, see FIG. 12), the insertion image d30 is displayed. The display mode of the operation specific image d10 does not change in the meantime. That is, after the insertion image d30 is displayed, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed on the AT background image d2. Thus, in this modification, the update timing of the AT count image d40 (when the insertion image d30 is fully displayed) and the change timing of the display mode of the operation specific image d10 (when the entire display of the insertion image d30 is completed) Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the contents of the stop operation and the winning combination.

  The AT number image d40 is updated when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface (see FIG. 39 (b-2)), so that the player can easily recognize the update of the AT number image d40. Then, after the AT count image d40 is updated, the display mode of the operation specific image d10 is changed. If the two are performed at the same time, there is a possibility that the player may pay attention only to the change in the display mode of the operation specific image d10. To distribute the attention of.

  The display of the inserted image d30 is started when the start lever is operated, so that the display is finished until the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is started (until the stop button operation becomes valid). Is preferable. When about 0.8 seconds is set as the minimum time until the stop button operation becomes valid, the image may be displayed in less than about 0.8 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the inserted image d30 is started when the start lever is operated, but a cut-in image that increases the player's expectation may be displayed when the start lever is operated. Since this cut-in image plays a role of unexpectedly hitting the player, it is displayed in the entire display area immediately after the start lever operation (there may be an area that is not partially displayed). Therefore, the cut-in image and the inserted image d30 have different roles. However, it is preferable that the cut-in image and the inserted image d30 are images having different impressions to the player, and both start displaying immediately after the start lever operation, but this cut-in image is displayed immediately after the start lever operation. It is preferable that the time until the inserted image d30 is displayed in the entire display area immediately after the start lever operation is set to be longer than the time from the display to the entire display area. . There may be a case where the impression that the inserted image d30 is an image that does not have a role of surprise is provided.

(How to move the inserted image)
In the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 is gradually enlarged and moved from the top to the bottom of the screen, and the region where the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed is narrowed. The method for enlarging and moving the area of the image d30 is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the AT background image d2 and the operation correct answer image d20 are displayed by moving the insertion image d30 by gradually enlarging the region from the four sides of the screen toward the center. The area may be narrowed. This is because the operation correct answer image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous also in this case. In FIG. 40, A20 indicates an area where the operation correct answer image d20 is displayed. The display area ratio between the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20 increases the ratio of the operation correct image d20 for each operation, so that the player does not show a sudden change, and the player likes In some cases, the operation can be interrupted when the area ratio is reached.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 40B, first, the insertion image d30 is moved from the four sides of the screen toward the center while gradually expanding the area, whereby the AT background image d2 and the operation correct image d20. Next, the area of the normal background image d1, which is the next background image, is gradually enlarged from the top to the bottom of the screen and moved, so that the insertion image d30 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed. You may make it narrow the area | region where is displayed. That is, in the above embodiment, the AT background image d2 and the normal background image d1 are not simultaneously displayed on the same screen, but the AT background image d2 and the normal background image d1 may be simultaneously displayed. . Of course, the area of the AT background image d2 is gradually reduced, while the area of the normal background image d1 is gradually enlarged, and finally the normal background image d1 is displayed. Also in this case, the operation correct answer image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous.

  From the above, as long as the inserted image d30 includes an image that moves toward the region A20 where the operation correct image d20 is displayed, any moving mode may be adopted. This is because the background image outside the display area A20 of the operation correct image d20 is narrowed, and the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “blade” that moves from the top to the bottom of the screen is the inserted image d30. However, it is needless to say that another image may be used for the inserted image d30. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, “shoji” may be used as the insertion image d30.

  FIG. 41 shows a case where the small role 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state in which the AT background image d2 is displayed (the AT extra lottery is not won) and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The state transition suggestion effect and the operation condition notification effect when the player performs a correct stop operation (left middle right stop operation) are shown.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41, “shoji” as the inserted image d30 moves from the left side of the screen to the right side, but moves only from the left end of the screen to the distance W11. Then, as shown in FIG. 41, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 of the operation condition notification effect are displayed on the right side from the position of the distance W11 from the left end of the screen. Even when the effects are executed simultaneously, the inserted image d30 does not interfere with the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20.

  Although not shown, when only the operation condition notification effect is executed in the AT state, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 are displayed at a predetermined size B1 in the center of the screen (operation condition notification). The effect operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed at the position (reference display position) shown in FIG. 9 when the insertion image d30 is not displayed. On the other hand, when the operation condition notification effect and the operation condition notification effect are simultaneously executed in the AT state, as shown in FIG. 41, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed on the right side of the screen with a predetermined size B1. The operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 of the operation condition notification effect are displayed without overlapping the insertion image d30 when the insertion image d30 is displayed. (It is displayed at the position (retraction display position). Further, the display is integrally reduced so that the visual impression does not change).

  As described above, even when the moving direction of the inserted image d30 is the left-right direction, the region of the inserted image d30 is enlarged and approaches the operation correct image d20, and the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10. Thus, the operation correct answer image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous. Note that the moving direction of the insertion image d30 is not limited to the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, and may be an oblique direction. Also in this case, the same display is performed, and the operation correct answer image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous.

  In the game in which the state transition suggestion effect and the operation condition notification effect shown in FIG. 41 are executed simultaneously, the operation specifying image d10 is displayed at the right end of the screen from the beginning (after the start lever operation) (FIG. 41). In this case, it may be difficult to grasp the contents of the operation specific image d10. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, after the start lever is operated, it is displayed large in the center (displayed with a size B1). (Refer to FIG. 42 (a-1)), when a minute time Δt (for example, about 0.05 seconds) has elapsed, a small display (displayed with a size B2) is displayed on the right end of the screen (FIG. 42 (a-)). See 5). In this case, the player can easily grasp the content of the correct stop operation.

  Note that the change of the operation specific image d10 is preferably a moving image that gradually changes during the minute time Δt (see FIGS. 42A-2 to 42A-4). This is to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(Mixed insert images)
In the above embodiment, the insertion image d30 is displayed on one background image, the area of the one background image is gradually shielded and reduced, and the display area is enlarged, and finally the entire screen is displayed. Was changed to an insertion image d30 and then switched to another background image for display. However, in this modification, the background image is gradually made difficult to visually recognize by gradually mixing the background image with the background image (the background image and the background image are mixed on the screen). Finally, the ratio of one background image is set to 0%, the ratio of the inserted image d30 is set to 100%, and the entire screen is changed to the inserted image d30, and then switched to another background image for display. As described above, the method of gradually obscuring one background image and gradually clarifying the inserted image d30 also reduces the display area (display area) of the one background image and gradually inserts the inserted image d30. This can be considered as a method of gradually expanding the display area (display area). There are cases where both the background image of the entire screen and the inserted image d30 of the entire screen can be recognized while switching from the background image to the inserted image d30.

  FIG. 43 shows a case where the small winning combination 3a is won internally in the final game G2 in the AT state of this modification (the AT extra lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. This shows the change in the effect condition notification effect effect image (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) and state transition suggestion effect insertion image d30 when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed. . Here, the inserted image d30 is specifically an image like a sandstorm shown in FIG. 43 (a-6).

  In this modification, the inserted image d30 is mixed every time a game operation (start lever operation, first stop operation, second stop operation, third stop operation) is performed. As the mixing method, a method of increasing the insertion image d30 at a constant rate every time the operation is performed is preferable. For example, the mixing ratio of the insertion image d30 is increased from 0% to 25% based on the start lever operation (AT The mixing ratio of the background image d2 is reduced from 100% to 75%), and the mixing ratio of the insertion image d30 is increased from 25% to 50% based on the first stop operation (the mixing ratio of the AT background image d2 is increased from 75% to 50%). The mixing ratio of the insertion image d30 is increased from 50% to 75% based on the second stop operation (the mixing ratio of the AT background image d2 is decreased from 50% to 25%), and the insertion image is based on the third stop operation. There is a method of increasing the mixing ratio of d30 from 75% to 100% (reducing the mixing ratio of the AT background image d2 from 25% to 0%).

  In this modification, the mixed image d2 & d30 obtained by mixing the AT background image d2 and the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen, but only the effect image (operation specific image d10, operation correct answer image d20) region of the operation condition notification effect is displayed. Is an exception. That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 are clearly displayed, so that the player can accurately grasp the operation details to be notified and whether or not the operation performed is correct. Can do.

  As described above, according to the present modification, the content of the background image d2 becomes gradually difficult to visually recognize by gradually increasing the mixing ratio of the insertion image d30, so that the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 are displayed. You can emphasize it gradually and make it stand out.

  Of course, also in this modification, the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20 is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10, so that the operation correct image d20 is more emphasized and conspicuous. Can be made.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the mixed image d2 & d30 may not be displayed in the entire rectangular area A20 including the area of the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct image d20 (the third stop operation after the start lever operation). Until the display of the operation correct answer image d20 based on is completed). Also in this case, the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 can be gradually emphasized and made conspicuous. Here, FIG. 44 (a) shows a case where the small role 3a is internally won in the final game G2 in the AT state (the AT addition lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The change of the effect condition notification effect effect image (operation specific image d10, operation correct image d20) and the state transition suggestion effect insertion image d30 when the correct answer stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is performed is shown. Yes. FIG. 44B is a diagram showing in detail the positional relationship between the region of the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 and the rectangular region A20.

  In FIG. 44, the fact that the third stop operation is the correct operation is determined by the fact that both the first stop operation and the second stop operation are correct operations. That is, it can be determined that the operation correct image d20 after the first stop operation and the operation correct image d20 after the second stop operation are images suggesting the operation correct answer of the third stop operation. Therefore, in the entire rectangular area A20 including the area of the operation specific image d10 and the operation correct image d20, the mixed image d2 & d30 is not displayed after the third stop operation (without waiting for the display of the operation correct image d20 to end). It may be.

  In recent years, video expression has been diversified due to the evolution of processing capability of VDP 534 and the like. For example, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the background image (AT background image d2, normal background image d1) and the insertion image d30 are separate images, but the insertion image d30 is generated from the background image due to the evolution of processing capability or the like. It is possible to do. Therefore, if an image different from the background image is displayed, the inserted image d30 may be regarded as being displayed.

(Operation correct image, operation specific image)
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a modification of the operation correct answer image d20. In the above embodiment, the size of the operation correct answer image d20 is the same over the display time L1, and the image is larger than the operation specifying image d10. However, the size of the operation correct answer image d20 may not be the same over the entire period of the display time L1, and it may be displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 in at least a part of the display time L1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the operation correct image d20 displayed smaller than the operation specifying image d10 at the display start time t11 is gradually increased from the time t11 to the time t12 in the middle of the display time L1. The image may be enlarged to be larger than the operation specific image d10, and may be displayed in the same size after time t12. The operation correct image d20 may be more conspicuous than the operation specific image d10. Note that the display mode of the operation correct answer image d20 may be changed while being enlarged while maintaining the mode in which it is understood that the operation is correct.

  In the above embodiment, the transparency of the operation correct answer image d20 is changed from 0% from time t11 to time t12 and from 0% to 100% from time t12 to time t13. However, the change in the transparency of the operation correct image d20 (appearance) is not limited to this, and the operation correct image d20 is clearly (at 0% transparency) in at least a part of the display time L1. Show it. Note that the display mode of the operation correct answer image d20 may be changed while changing the transmittance while maintaining the mode in which the correct operation is recognized.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45B, the time is changed from 100% to 0% from the display start time t11 to the intermediate time t12, and is changed from 0 to 100% from the time t12 to the display end time t13. Thus, it may be displayed most clearly at time t12. This is because the operation correct image d20 can be made more conspicuous than the operation specifying image d10.

  Further, the step of enlarging the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 45A may be combined with the step of changing the transmittance of the operation correct image d20 shown in FIG. 45B.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing another modification of the operation specifying image d10. In the present embodiment, the operation specifying image d10 using numbers is used. However, if the player can grasp the order of the stop operation, it is not necessary to use numbers for the operation specifying image d10.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46B, the operation order may be notified by the size of the operation specific image d10, and the size of the operation specific image d10 (hereinafter referred to as d10a) corresponding to the next stop operation. You may make it alert | report the order of stop operation by making this larger than the magnitude | size of the operation specific image d10 (henceforth d10b) corresponding to remaining stop operation. Specifically, when the correct stop operation is “left middle right”, as shown in FIG. 46A, before the first stop operation, the operation specifying image d10a corresponding to the left stop button 137 is set to the middle stop. The operation specific image d10b corresponding to the button 138 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10b corresponding to the right stop button 139, and the operation specific image d10a corresponding to the middle stop button 137 is displayed on the right stop after the first stop operation. The operation specific image d10b corresponding to the button 139 is displayed larger.

  In the modified example shown in FIG. 46, although the sizes are different, the contents of the operation specific image d10a and the operation specific image d10b are the same (for example, an image of a lord sitting and thinking), but is not limited thereto. The contents may be different.

  Also in the modification shown in FIG. 46, as shown in FIG. 46B, the operation correct image d20 is larger than the operation specifying image d10a in order to make the operation correct image d20 stand out. Note that the operation correct answer image d20 of the modification shown in FIG. 46 is an image that suggests that each operation is correct (for example, a Tono-like image that stands up and makes a goose sign). Specifically, an animation image is displayed from when the grandfather sitting and thinking stands up and makes a goose sign, and the final display image is larger than the start display image. Of course, the size of the operation correct answer image d20 may be made larger than the size of the operation specifying image d10 during the animation. This is because the operation correct answer image d20 can be made conspicuous.

  Further, the change from the operation specific image d10a to the operation correct answer image d20 is not limited to the above. For example, an option image is added to the operation specific image d10a (such as a flame or aura around the lord sitting and thinking) The operation correct image d20 may be generated by adding an image), and the operation correct image d20 larger than the operation specific image d10a may be displayed. In addition, the operation order may be further clarified by expressing numbers on the operation specifying image d10a using such a character.

(Operation condition notification production)
Further, in the above embodiment, the correct operation order when the internal winning combination for the operation order is set from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, but the correct operation order is set only for the first stop operation. May be. Then, when an internal winning combination is made for an operation order in which an operation condition is set for such a first stop operation, an operation condition notification effect suggesting the content of the correct first stop operation may be executed. .

  For example, when the first stop operation for the right stop button 139 is a correct operation, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the operation specifying image d10 indicating the content of the first stop operation (for example, from right to left) And a voice indicating the content of the first stop operation (for example, a voice such as “push from right”) is output using the speakers 272 and 277, and various lamps 420 are used to Illumination / flashing indicating the content of the first stop operation (for example, lighting / flashing the right side lamp 144) is performed. If the first stop operation is correct, the operation specifying image d10 is deleted, and the operation correct answer indicating that the first stop operation is correct is displayed in the area where the operation specifying image d10 is displayed. An image d20 (for example, an image in which characters such as OK are written in a frame having a predetermined shape) is displayed. Also in this case, since the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation condition notification effect for notifying the order of the stop operation is used. However, the operation condition notification effect for notifying the symbol of the internal winning combination may be used.

  For example, in the case of executing the operating condition notification effect when internal winning is performed for small role 1 (watermelon) or small role 2 (cherry) in the AT state, as shown in FIG. While displaying the operation specific image d10 (for example, cherry image) indicating the symbol, the speaker 272, 277 is used to output a sound indicating the symbol of the winning combination (for example, a sound such as “cherry”). Using various lamps 420, a color (for example, red) indicating the symbol of the winning combination is turned on. When the operation timing is suitable and the cherry symbol is displayed on the winning line, the operation specific image d10 is deleted, and the operation timing is correct in the area where the operation specific image d10 is displayed. Is displayed (for example, an image in which characters such as OK are written in a frame of a predetermined shape). Also in this case, since the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10, the operation correct image d20 can be emphasized and made conspicuous. In this case, the number of ATs includes not only the small role 3a but also the number of times that the internal winning of the small role 1 (watermelon) or the small role 2 (cherry) is taken into account. When reached, the AT state shall end.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the operation incorrect answer image d20a displayed when the operation is incorrect in the operation condition notification effect. Specifically, in the AT state midway game G3, when the small role 3a is internally won (the AT addition lottery is not won) and the reel stop data d-1 is selected, the player performs an incorrect answer stop operation ( The transition of the operation condition notification effect when the first stop operation is performed on the right stop button 139 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the operation incorrect image d20a may be displayed smaller than the operation specific image d10 (not shown, but also in this modification, the operation correct image d20 is larger than the operation specific image d10). Is displayed). Here, FIG. 48 (a-2) shows a display when the first stop operation is performed not on the left stop button 137 but on the middle stop button 138 or the right stop button 139, and FIG. 48 (a-4). Is a display when the second stop operation is performed on the remaining stop buttons, and FIG. 48 (a-6) is a display when the third stop operation is performed on the remaining stop buttons.

  As shown in FIG. 48, not all the operation specific images d10 may be displayed, but only the operation specific images d10 corresponding to the remaining stop operations may be displayed. In this modified example, the operation specifying image d10 is displayed relatively larger than the operation incorrect answer image d20a, so that the remaining stop operation of the game is used as an exercise for preventing the operation failure provided for the next game and thereafter. be able to.

(Size of operation specific image)
In the above embodiment, the operation correct image d20 is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 to make the operation correct image d20 more prominent. However, the operation specific image d10 is separated from the operation correct image d20. May be displayed larger to make the operation specific image d10 more conspicuous.

  FIG. 49A is a diagram showing a notification mode of the operation condition notification effect of the present modification. In the operation condition notification effect of this modification, the operation specifying image d10 indicating the order of the correct answer stop operation is displayed on the effect image display device 157 and the order of the correct answer stop operation is displayed using the speakers 272 and 277. (For example, when the next stop operation is the left stop button 137, a sound such as “left”) is output, and various lamps 420 are used to light and blink (for example, the order of the correct stop operation) If the next stop operation is the left stop button 137, the left side lamp 144 is turned on and blinked).

  In the present modification, the operation specific image d10 for the next stop operation is displayed larger than the operation specific image d10 for the remaining stop operations so as to stand out. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the operation specific image displayed in a large size is expressed as d10B, and the operation specific image having a normal size is expressed as d10.

  In the operation condition notification effect, (1) when the player performs a correct stop operation, the operation specifying image d10 corresponding to the stop operation that has been performed is deleted, and each stop operation is correct. While the operation correct answer image d20 suggesting that the stop operation is incorrect, (2) when the player performs an incorrect answer stop operation, the operation incorrect answer image d20a suggesting that each stop operation is incorrect is displayed. indicate. In the present embodiment, the operation specifying image d10B is displayed larger than the operation correct image d20.

  FIG. 49 (b) shows a case where the small role 3 a is internally won in the midway game G 3 in the AT state (the AT extra lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d- 1 is selected. The transition of the effect image of the operation condition notification effect when the stop operation (the left middle right stop operation) is performed is shown.

  FIG. 49 (b-1) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. The slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10 based on the start lever operation. Specifically, when the correct stop operation is “left middle right”, the operation specifying image d10B in which a number 1 is written in the square frame at the center lower position of the screen, The operation specifying image d10 in which a number of 2 is written and the operation specifying image d10 in which a number of 3 is written in a square frame are displayed from the left in accordance with the positions of the stop buttons 137 to 139. As described above, the operation specifying image d10b in which the number 1 is written is displayed larger than the operation specifying image d10 in which 2 and 3 are written. As a result, the player determines that the first stop operation is an operation for the left stop button 137, the second stop operation is an operation for the middle stop button 138, and the third stop operation is a right stop button 139 based on the sequence of the numbers in the operation specific image d10. Know that this is an operation.

  FIG. 49 (b-2) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 49 (b-2), since the player operates the left stop button 137 as the first stop operation, and this first stop operation is correct, the slot machine 100 performs an operation corresponding to the first stop operation. The specific image d10B is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the first stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed. Specifically, the operation correct image d20 is a graphic image having a shape representing explosion / rupture. In the present embodiment, the size of the operation correct answer image d20 is substantially the same as the size of the operation specifying image d10. Further, since the next stop operation is the second stop operation, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  FIG. 49 (b-3) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, the slot machine 100 continuously displays the operation specifying images d10B and d10 related to the remaining stop operations (second stop operation and third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 49 (b-4) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. In FIG. 49 (b-4), since the player performed the operation on the middle stop button 138 as the second stop operation and the second stop operation was correct, the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the second stop operation. The image d10B is deleted, and the operation correct image d20 that suggests that the second stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the second stop operation was displayed. Further, since the next stop operation is the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  FIG. 49 (b-5) shows a display mode of the output image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specifying image d10 regarding the remaining stop operation (third stop operation) as the operation condition notification effect.

  FIG. 49 (b-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. In FIG. 49 (b-6), since the player performed the operation on the right stop button 139 as the third stop operation, and the third stop operation was correct, the slot machine 100 specifies the operation corresponding to the third stop operation. The image d10B is erased, and the operation correct image d20 suggesting that the third stop operation is correct is displayed at the position where the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the third stop operation was displayed.

  FIG. 49 (b-7) shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the third stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, since the operation condition notification effect has ended, the slot machine 100 displays only the AT background image d2.

  FIG. 50A summarizes the relationship between the gaming operations described above and the operation specifying images d10 and d10B in a time chart. Thus, when the correct answer of the first stop operation is an operation on the left stop button 137, the operation specifying image d10 marked “1” for the left stop button 137 from the time t21 of the start lever operation is largely displayed as d10B. If the correct answer to the second stop operation is an operation on the middle stop button 138, the operation specifying image d10 marked “2” on the middle stop button 138 from the time t22 of the first stop operation is displayed large as d10B. When the correct answer to the third stop operation is an operation on the right stop button 139, the operation specifying image d10 marked “3” for the right stop button 139 is displayed as d10B from the time t24 of the second stop operation. To do.

  Thereby, since the content of the correct stop operation is displayed in an enlarged manner, the player can easily and clearly grasp the content of the next stop operation.

  FIG. 50B is a diagram showing a state in which the operation specifying image d10 marked 2 corresponding to the second stop operation changes to d10B. Specifically, based on the first stop operation, the operation specifying image d10 indicated by 2 has a predetermined time L4 (about 0.1 second in the present embodiment) starting from the center coordinates of the operation specifying image d10. In short, the operation specific image d10B is enlarged.

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect of this modification not only displays the operation specific image d10 and notifies the player of the operation contents advantageous to the player, but also displays the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the next stop operation as another operation. Since it is displayed larger than the specific image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 and emphasized, the player can more easily recognize the recommended next stop operation.

  Note that the operation specific image d10 is displayed as a moving image (for example, the operation specific image d10 is displayed as an enemy character as part of the effect of defeating the enemy character), and the pre-enlargement video and the post-enlargement video are differentiated. (For example, an animation in which an enemy character prepares a weapon before enlargement and a movie in which an enemy character wears a weapon after enlargement) may be used. In some cases, it may be easier to recognize that the size has changed.

  In the above embodiment, the enlarged operation specific image d10B is displayed so as not to overlap the adjacent operation specific image d10, but may be displayed so as to overlap. However, in this case, in order to make the operation specific image d10B stand out, the operation specific image d10B is displayed in front of the operation specific image d10.

  In the above embodiment, the enlarged operation specific image d10B is displayed while maintaining the size as it is, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation specific image d10B once enlarged may be reduced, or enlargement / reduction between the operation specific image d10 and the operation specific image d10B may be repeated. That is, it is only necessary that the operation specific image d10B is displayed in at least a part of the display time L1. This is because the operation specific image d10B can be made conspicuous.

  FIG. 51 shows the case where the small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in the AT state (the AT extra lottery is not won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. The transition of the operation condition notification effect when the (stop operation for the right stop button 139 is the first stop operation) is shown. Hereinafter, the difference from the correct stop operation will be mainly described.

  FIG. 51A-2 shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. In FIG. 51 (a-2), since the player operates the right stop button 139 as the first stop operation and the first stop operation is incorrect, the slot machine 100 displays the upper part of the operation specific images d10B and d10. In addition, an operation incorrect image d20a suggesting that the first stop operation was incorrect is displayed in the center of the screen, and an operation specifying image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation is continuously displayed.

  Here, the operation incorrect answer image d20a is a graphic image in which a failure character is written in a rectangular frame, and is an image that disappears after a predetermined time L1 from the start of display, like the operation correct answer image d20. That is, in this embodiment, the operation incorrect image d20a is displayed at a position different from the position where the operation correct image d20 was displayed, that is, the position where the operation specifying image d10B corresponding to the first stop operation was displayed. .

  FIG. 51A-3 shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation incorrect image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed). At this time, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specifying images d10B and d10 related to all stop operations (first stop operation, second stop operation, and third stop operation).

  51 (a-4) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation, and FIG. 51 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. Yes. Since the correct operation sequence of the present embodiment is so-called “6 choices”, if the first stop operation is incorrect, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are incorrect. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a-4) and (a-6), the slot machine 100 does not perform the second stop operation and the third stop operation after the second stop operation and after the third stop operation, respectively. The operation incorrect answer image d20a suggesting that the answer is correct is displayed above the operation specifying images d10B and d10 and in the center of the screen.

  As described above, the operation condition notification effect of the present modified example displays the operation incorrect answer image d20a every time an incorrect answer operation is performed, thereby notifying that the operation is incorrect. Can easily recognize that an incorrect operation has been performed.

  In the above embodiment, the same operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed for each stop operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Different operation incorrect images d20a may be displayed for each stop operation. For example, when the first stop operation fails, the largest operation incorrect answer image d20a among the three operation incorrect answer images d20a is displayed, and when the second stop operation fails, the three operation incorrect answer images are displayed. The second largest operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed in d20a, and when the third stop operation fails, the smallest operation incorrect answer image d20a among the three operation incorrect answer images d20a is displayed. Good. This is because the first stop operation is most important for the player.

  In this modification, the operation incorrect image d20a based on the third stop operation and the operation specific image d10 have the same erasure timing (FIGS. 51 (a-6) and (a-7)), but this is not limitative. Not. For example, the operation specifying image d10 may be deleted before the operation incorrect answer image d20a. In this case, even if the operation specifying image d10 is deleted, the operation incorrect answer image d20a is displayed, so that the player may be impressed that there was an incorrect operation. Further, for example, the operation incorrect image d20a may be deleted before the operation specifying image d10. In this case, since the operation specifying image d10 is displayed even if the operation incorrect answer image d20a is deleted, it is possible to strongly impress the player on the correct stop operation order, and attention to the next operation condition notification effect. It may be possible to encourage arousal.

  Next, a case where the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed in the same game will be described. In the present modification, as in the above embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed at the same time, the operations of the effects are the same as those performed independently. In other words, both the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect have the same effect data when executed independently and when both effects are executed. Is set in consideration of the case where both effects are executed simultaneously.

  FIG. 52 shows a case where a small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in the AT state (the AT extra lottery is won), and the reel stop data d-1 is selected. This shows changes in the effect condition notification effect effect images (operation specific images d10, d10B, operation correct image d20) and state transition suggestion effect insertion image d30 when the middle right stop operation is performed.

  FIG. 52 (a-1) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the start lever operation. After the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation specific image d10B corresponding to the first stop operation and the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the remaining stop operation on the AT background image d2 based on the start lever operation. . In addition, after the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 starts displaying the insertion image d30 based on the start lever operation, and enlarges and moves the region of the insertion image d30 from the top to the bottom of the screen.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the start lever operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 52 (a-2) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation. Based on the first stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the first stop operation is displayed, and further enlarges the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let Further, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the first stop operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 52 (a-3) shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the first stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed).

  FIG. 52 (a-4) shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the second stop operation. Based on the second stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the second stop operation is displayed, and further expands the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let Further, the slot machine 100 enlarges and displays the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation as the operation specific image d10B.

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the second stop operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 52 (a-5) shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the operation correct image d20 displayed based on the second stop operation disappears (after the display time L1 has elapsed).

  FIG. 52 (a-6) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 after the third stop operation. Based on the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays the operation correct image d20 at the position where the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the third stop operation was displayed, and further expands the area of the insertion image d30 downward. Let

  The slot machine 100 stops the movement of the insertion image d30 when the predetermined time L2 has elapsed after the third stop operation, and thereafter continuously displays the insertion image d30 whose movement has been stopped.

  FIG. 52 (a-7) shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157 when the enlargement movement of the insertion image d30 based on the third stop operation is completed. The effect image display device 157 displays the insertion image d30 on the entire surface, and displays the AT addition count image d50 on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface.

  Also in this modification, as in the above embodiment, the inserted image d30 (see FIG. 17) immediately before the third stop operation does not hide the operation specifying image d10B for the third stop operation. The player can be surely notified of the contents of the operation specific image d10 related to the operation.

  As described above, in the present modification, when the operation condition notification effect and the state transition suggestion effect are executed at the same time, the insertion image d30 is directed toward the operation specifying images d10 and d10B and the operation correct image d20 as shown in FIG. The enlarged movement gives the impression that the peripheral area of the operation specific images d10 and d10B has become narrow, and the operation specific image d10 corresponding to the next stop operation is enlarged and displayed as the operation specific image d10B. The specific image d10B can be emphasized and made conspicuous.

  In this modification, the operation specifying images d10 and d10B and the operation correct image d20 are images of different materials. However, the operation specifying images d10 and d10B and the operation correct image d20 may be expressed using the same material. For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), an operation correct image d20 may be an image in which the operation specifying image d10B is reduced while rotating. In this case, the display time L1 of the operation correct image d20 is a time during which the operation specifying image d10B is reduced while rotating. Since the operation specific images d10 and d10B and the operation correct answer image d20 are expressed using the same material, the data capacity of the image can be reduced.

  FIG. 53 (b) shows a case where a small role 3a is internally won in the midway game G3 in this modified example (AT addition lottery is won) and reel stop data d-1 is selected. Shows changes in the effect images d10 and d10B of the operation condition notification effect and the inserted image d30 of the state transition suggestion effect when the correct stop operation (left middle right stop operation) is performed.

  53 (b-2) shows the effect image display device 157 after the first stop operation, FIG. 53 (b-4) shows the second stop operation, and FIG. 53 (b-6) shows the third stop operation. The display modes are respectively shown. As shown in FIGS. 53 (a-2), (a-4), and (a-6), the operation specifying image d10B corresponding to the stop operation that has been performed is reduced while being rotated to obtain an operation correct image d20. Good. The player can grasp that the stop operation is correct from the display change mode of the operation specific image d10B.

  In addition, you may make it combine the structure of the said embodiment and this modification. In other words, both the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 may be displayed in a large size so that both the operation specifying image d10 and the operation correct answer image d20 are conspicuous.

(Game information variations)
In the above embodiment, the AT number image d40 is displayed on the effect image display device 157 as the effect image whose numerical value is updated. However, the effect image for updating the numerical value is not limited to the AT number image d40. Any game information may be used as long as it indicates a numerical value during the game. Hereinafter, variations of game information will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 57.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 54, the AT number, the AT remaining number (= specified number-AT number), and the number of acquired medals may be displayed. FIG. 54A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157, which displays an AT number image d40, an AT remaining number image d40A indicating the AT remaining number, and an acquired number image d40B indicating the number of acquired medals. It is an example. In FIG. 54A, the display of the background image is omitted. Actually, the AT number image d40, the AT remaining number image d40A, and the acquired number image d40B are displayed on the background image. FIG. 54B shows the update timings of the numerical values of the AT count image d40, the AT remaining count image d40A, and the acquired number image d40B. In the case of this modification, each of the AT number, the AT remaining number, and the acquired number is updated based on the third stop operation. In this way, an image showing a plurality of game information may be displayed, and the numerical values of the plurality of game information may be updated simultaneously at a predetermined opportunity.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 55, the number of stored medals may be displayed. FIG. 55A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157, and is an example in which a stored number image d40C indicating the stored number of medals is displayed. Also in FIG. 55 (a), the display of the background image is omitted, and the stored number image d40C is actually displayed on the background image. FIG. 55B shows the update timing of the numerical value of the stored number image d40C. In the case of this modification, the storage number is updated based on the input operation. FIG. 55 (b) shows a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied and the insertion image d30 is displayed (for example, when a transition of the gaming state is expected). In such a case, storage is performed. The insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen in accordance with the update timing of the numerical values of the several images d40C. That is, as shown in FIG. 55 (b-2), the entire insertion image d30 is displayed based on the input operation, and the updated storage number image d40C is displayed on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface. The player is more likely to notice the update of the stored number.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 56, the number of medals paid out may be displayed. FIG. 56A shows a display mode of the effect image display device 157, and is an example in which a payout number image d40D indicating the payout number of medals is displayed. Also in FIG. 56A, the display of the background image is omitted, and the payout number image d40D is actually displayed on the background image. FIG. 56B shows the update timing of the numerical value of the payout number image d40D. In the case of this modification, the number of payouts is updated based on the third stop operation.

  Specifically, the payout number image d40D showing the payout number 0 during the game is changed in the payout number (for example, 8) according to the payout number of the winning small role based on the third stop operation. When the medal payout according to the payout number is completed, the payout number is changed to zero. It should be noted that the period during which the payout number image d40D indicating the number of payouts for the winning small combination is variable depending on the number of payouts for the small role (the more the number of medals paid out, the more updated the number of payouts) The period during which the image d40D is displayed is long).

  FIG. 56 (b) shows a case where the insertion image d30 is displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a transition of the gaming state is expected). In such a case, payout The insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen in accordance with the update timing of the numerical values of the several images d40D. That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (b-2), the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface based on the third stop operation, and the payout number image d40D is displayed on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface. It becomes easy to notice the update of the number of payouts. In this modification, the insertion image d30 is displayed such that the display time of the insertion image d30> the period during which the updated payout number image d40D is displayed.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 57, the acquired number of effect items may be displayed. FIG. 57A shows the display mode of the effect image display device 157, which is an example of displaying an item image d40E indicating the number of effect items acquired. A production item is acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, and when the number of production items reaches a predetermined value (for example, five), a predetermined privilege (for example, transition to an AT state, addition of the number of ATs, etc.) ). In FIG. 57A, the display of the background image is omitted, and the item image d40E is actually displayed on the background image. FIG. 57B shows the update timing of the numerical value of the item image d40E. In the case of this modification, an item is updated (added) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (such as internal winning for a predetermined small role) based on the start lever operation. In the case shown in FIG. 57 (b), since there are five acquired items, the case where the AT gaming state has shifted from the normal state to the AT state is shown. Further, since there are five acquired items, the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen in accordance with the update timing of the numerical value of the item image d40E to suggest the transition of the gaming state. Also in this case, the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface based on the start lever operation, and the item image d40E is displayed on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface, so that the player notices the update of the number of effect items acquired. It becomes easy.

  In the above embodiment and this modification, the game information is described as being displayed on the effect image display device 157, but instead of or in addition to this, the game information is displayed on another display device (for example, 7 segments (SEG)). It may be displayed on a display). Of course, also in this case, it is preferable to update the game information in a state where the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface.

  In the above embodiment and this modification, the game information is updated once in the display of one insertion image d30, that is, the update timing of the game information is once in the display of one insertion image d30. Although described, it is not limited to this. In displaying the inserted image d30 once, the game information may be updated a plurality of times. In other words, the game information may be updated a plurality of times in a single display of the inserted image d30. The player can be more impressed with the update of the game information.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the update frequency of game information (AT frequency) was higher than the display frequency of the insertion image d30. However, on the contrary, the display frequency of the inserted image d30 may be higher than the update frequency of the game information. In this case as well, the game information can be updated.

(Game information update timing and update mode)
Next, using FIG. 58 to FIG. 62, in a state where the insertion image d30 is displayed, a game information image d40 (for example, an AT count image d40) showing game information (for example, the AT count) that can be updated during the game. ) Will be described. 58 to 62 show the update timing and update mode when the game information image d40 is updated when the insertion image d30 is started to be displayed.

  In FIG. 58, the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 from the left to the right of the screen to enlarge the image area. After the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface, the insertion image d30 is displayed from the right of the screen. This shows a case where the image area is reduced by moving toward the left (hereinafter referred to as “entire display by the pattern 1 of the inserted image d30”). In the modification shown in FIG. 58, as shown in FIGS. 58 (a-9) and (a-10), the inserted image d30 erases the background image d2 from the screen, and the inserted image d30 is displayed on the entire screen. The game information of the game information image d40 is updated. Thus, the game information may be updated at the timing when the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen. Since the numerical value of the game information image d40 is updated on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface, there is an effect that it is easy for the player to notice the update of the game information.

  In this modification, the time from when the insertion image d30 starts to be displayed until it is fully displayed and the time from when the insertion image d30 is completely displayed until the insertion image d30 is erased are about 0.2. Second, the time required to update the game information of the game information image d40 (the time required from the start of update to the end of update) is about 0.05 seconds, so the update time of game information <the display time of the inserted image. ing.

  In FIG. 59, the update timing of the game information is the same as that of the modification shown in FIG. 58 in the case of full-screen display with the pattern 1 of the inserted image d30, but the game information image d40 until the game information is updated. The display mode of is different. The game information image d40 is specifically an animation image, and as shown in FIGS. 59 (a-2) to (a-9), the game information image d40 is displayed from the start of display of the inserted image d30 to the entire display. The display mode of d40 continues to change (for example, the numerical value is moved. The content (numerical value) of the game information is not updated), and when the insertion image d30 is displayed in its entirety, the game information image d40 with the updated game information is displayed. Is done. As described above, the display mode of the game information image d40 may be changed with the start of the display of the insertion image d30, and the game information may be updated at the timing when the entire insertion image d30 is displayed. Since the player can be notified in advance that there is a change in the game information, and the player pays attention to the game information, it is easy to notice that the game information has been changed.

  In this modification, the insertion image d30 is displayed for about 0.4 seconds (about 0.2 seconds from when the insertion image d30 starts to be displayed until it is displayed on the entire surface, and the entire display of the insertion image d30 is displayed. Until the inserted image d30 is erased from about 0.2 second), and the time required to update the game information of the game information image d40 (the time required from the start of update to the end of update) is about 0.2 seconds. Update time <insert image display time.

  FIG. 60 shows a case where the update timing of game information is different from the modification shown in FIG. 58 in the case of full-screen display with the pattern 1 of the inserted image d30. In the modification shown in FIG. 60, as shown in FIG. 60 (a-5), the game information is updated when the image area of the inserted image d30 overlaps the area of the game information image d40 of the game information image d40. . More specifically, the game information is not updated until the image area of the inserted image d30 overlaps the area of the game information image d40 of the game information image d40 (FIGS. 60 (a-2) to (a-4)). When the image area of the insertion image d30 overlaps the area of the game information image d40 of the game information image d40 (FIG. 60 (a-5)), the game information is updated. In other words, when the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, the game information image d40 is not updated until the edge of the insertion image d30 reaches the area of the game information image d40. When the edge of the insertion image d30 reaches the area of the game information image d40, the game information image d40 is updated. Thus, the game information may be updated at the timing when the insertion image d30 and the game information image d40 overlap. When the movement of the insertion image d30 (the boundary between the insertion image d30 and the background image d2) is followed with an eye, there is an effect that it is easy to notice the update of the game information.

  FIG. 61 shows the case where the image area of the effect image display device 157 is divided into an area S1 for displaying the game information image d40 and an area S2 for displaying the effect image such as the background image d2 and the insertion image d30. The case where the image d30 is displayed entirely on the area S2 by the pattern 1 is shown. By dividing the area, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the numerical value of the game information image d40.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 61, the game information image d40 and the insertion image d30 do not overlap, but as shown in FIG. 61 (a-5), the display position of the game information image d40 and the traveling direction of the insertion image d30 The game information of the game information image d40 is updated at the timing at which the display positions of the boundary lines overlap. More specifically, when the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, the game information image d40 is not updated until the edge of the insertion image d30 comes closest to the area of the game information image d40. When the edge of the insertion image d30 comes closest to the area of the game information image d40, the game information image d40 is updated. As described above, even when the game information image d40 and the insertion image d30 are displayed in different areas, the game is performed at the timing when the boundary line in the traveling direction of the insertion image d30 approaches the vicinity of the game information due to the enlarged display of the insertion image d30. Information may be updated. When the movement of the insertion image d30 (the boundary between the insertion image d30 and the background image d2) is followed with an eye, there is an effect that it is easy to notice the update of the game information.

  58 to 61, the game information image d40 is displayed at the approximate center in the left-right direction of the screen, but the display position of the game information is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed at the right end of the screen as shown in FIG. 62 (a), or may be displayed at the left end of the screen as shown in FIG. 62 (b). In the case of the modification shown in FIG. 62, the insertion information d30 is moved and enlarged from the direction opposite to the display position of the game information toward the direction of the game information, and the insertion information d30 is displayed on the entire screen. The game information is updated at the given timing.

  For example, in the case of the modification shown in FIG. 62A, the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 from the left to the right of the screen to enlarge the image area, and the insertion image d30 is the entire surface. The game information of the game information image d40 is updated at the displayed timing, and in the case of the modification shown in FIG. 62B, the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 from the right to the left of the screen. The image area is enlarged, and the game information of the game information image d40 is updated at the timing when the insertion image d30 is fully displayed. Since the timing at which the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire screen is also the timing at which the game information image d40 is displayed on the insertion image d30, there is an effect that the player can easily confirm the update of the game information.

  More specifically, when the insertion image d30 moves on the background image d2 to enlarge the image area, the display start position of the insertion image d30 and the display position of the game information image d40 are set to a distant positional relationship, and the background image d2 Is inserted image d30. In FIG. 62A, when the effect image display device 157 is a device having a rectangular display area, the insertion image d30 starts to be displayed from the left edge, and the game information image d40 is displayed near the right edge facing the left edge. displayed. In FIG. 62B, when the effect image display device 157 is a device having a rectangular display area, the display of the insertion image d30 is started from the right edge, and the game information image d40 is displayed near the left edge facing the right edge. displayed.

  Note that the relationship in the vertical direction is also applicable. When the effect image display device 157 is a device having a rectangular display area, the insertion image d30 may be displayed from the upper edge, and the game information image d40 may be displayed near the lower edge facing the upper edge. The insertion image d30 may be displayed from the edge, and the game information image d40 may be displayed near the upper edge facing the lower edge. As a result, it is possible to secure as much time as possible until the insertion image d30 is fully displayed after the insertion image d30 is displayed, so that the player may miss the update of the game information of the game information image d40. Can be lowered.

  Note that the game information of the game information image d40 may be updated when a part of the display area such as the background image d2 remains (in other words, just before the insertion image d30 is displayed in full). Also in this case, it is possible to secure as much time as possible until the game information of the game information image d40 is updated.

<Other game consoles>
In the above embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of the game table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, casino machines, and the like as media.

  The slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, and the game medium in this case includes electronic data corresponding to medals, The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described in detail.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 1100 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 1100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 1100 includes an outer frame 1102, a main body 1104, a front frame door 1106, a door with a ball storage tray 1108, a launching device 1110, and a game board 1200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 1102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 1104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 1102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base shaft that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 1102 via a hinge portion 1112. The main body 1104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 1114 inside. In addition, when the main body 1104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the main body 1104 is provided.

  The front frame door 1106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 1104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 1106 is provided with a transparent plate member 1118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 1120 and a frame lamp 1122 are attached to the front side. A game area 1124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 1106 and the front surface of the game board 1200. Further, when the front frame door 1106 is opened, a front frame door open sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 1106 is provided.

  The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower surface of the main body 1104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 1126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 1110. A lower plate 1128 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 1126, a ball removal button 1130 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 1126 to the lower plate 1128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 1132 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 1128 to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 1110 by operation of the player A ball launching handle 1134 for launching into the gaming area 1124 of 1200, a chance button 1136 for changing the presentation mode of various presentation devices 1206 by the player's operation, Chance button lamp 1138 that causes the sbutton 1136 to emit light, a ball lending operation button 1140 that gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and an instruction to return the player's balance to the card unit A return operation button 1142 and a ball rental display unit 1144 for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 1128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 1110 is attached below the main body 1104, and a launching rod 1146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 1134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 1148 that hits the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 1146, .

  The game board 1200 has a game area 1124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 1104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 1114 of the main body 1104. The game area 1124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 1200 is mounted on the main body 1104.

  64 is an external view of the pachinko machine 1100 of FIG. 63 viewed from the back side.

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 1100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 1150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 1150, A tank rail 1154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to a dispensing device 1152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 1152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 1154 and flows down into the payout device 1152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the game balls that are temporarily retained are sent out one by one downward to the payout device 1152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout control unit 1600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches an upper plate 1126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100. The pachinko machine 1100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 1152 in the figure, a main board case 1158 that houses the main board 1156 that constitutes the main control section 1300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 1300 The first sub-board case 1162 that houses the first sub-board 1160 constituting the first sub-control unit 1400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 1400 An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 1166 that houses the second sub-board 1164 constituting the control unit 1500, a payout control unit 1600 that performs control processing related to payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk A payout board case 1172 for storing a payout board 1170 including 1168, and a control process relating to the launch of a game ball. A launch board case 1176 that houses a launch board 1174 that constitutes the firing control section 1630, a power supply control section 1660 that supplies power to various electric gaming machines, and a power switch 1178 that turns on and off the power by operation of a game shop clerk and a power source A power supply board case 1184 that houses a power supply board 1182 including an RWM clear switch 1180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main control unit 1300 when operated at the time of input, and transmission / reception of signals between the payout control unit 1600 and the card unit A CR interface unit 1186 is provided.

FIG. 65 is a schematic front view of the game board 1200 as viewed from the front.
The game board 1200 is provided with an outer rail 1202 and an inner rail 1204, and a game area 1124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 1206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 1124. The effect device 1206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 1208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 1210, the first special symbol display device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, and the ordinary A symbol holding lamp 1216, a first special symbol holding lamp 1218, a second special symbol holding lamp 1220, and a high-probability medium lamp 1222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 1206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 1224, and details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 1208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 1208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 1208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 1208a, a middle symbol display area 1208b, a right symbol display area 1208c, and an effect display area 1208d, and the left symbol display area 1208a and the middle symbol display area 1208b. The right symbol display area 1208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 1208d displays an image used for the effect. Further, the positions and sizes of the display areas 1208a, 1208b, 1208c, and 1208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 1208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The universal map display device 1210 is a display device for displaying a universal map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 1212 and the second special figure display device 1214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 1216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general figure variable game is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 1218 and the second special figure hold lamp 1220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 1222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 1226, a universal start port 1228, a first special figure start port 1230, and a second special figure start port 1232, around the rendering device 1206. A variable prize opening 1234 is provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 1226 are arranged on the game board 1200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 1226 (in the general winning holes 1226). In the case of winning a prize, the payout device 1152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 1126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the ball discharged to the upper plate 1126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning ball to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 1226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 1228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 1124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 1200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 1226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 1228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map start port 1228, the pachinko machine 1100 starts a general variable game by the general map display device 1210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 1230 is provided at the center of the game board 1200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 1230, a payout device 1152 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 1126. And the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 1212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 1230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 1232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 1232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 1230. The second special figure starting port 1232 includes a wing member 1232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 1232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 1210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 1232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 1232, the payout device 1152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 1126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the second special figure display device 1214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 1232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 1234 is referred to as a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 1234 is disposed below the center of the game board 1200. This variable winning opening 1234 includes a door member 1234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 1234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the jackpot symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 1234a opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 1234, the payout device 1152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 1126 as prize balls. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 1234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting ball direction changing members 1236 and game nails 1238 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 1204, An out port 1240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 1100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 1126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 1146 And the launcher 1148 passes the outer rail 1202 and the inner rail 1204 to launch into the game area 1124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 1124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 1236, the game nail 1238, etc., and a winning opening (a general winning opening 1226, a variable winning opening 1234) or a starting opening. (1st special figure starting port 1230, 2nd special figure starting port 1232) winning out either without winning any prize opening and starting port, or just passing through normal figure starting port 1228 To reach.

<Director>
Next, the rendering device 1206 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 1206, a warp device 1242 and a stage 1244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 1224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 1208 and a shielding device 1246 (hereinafter may be referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the rendering device 1206. That is, in the effect device 1206, the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 1242, the stage 1244, and the effect movable body 1224.

  The warp device 1242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 1242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 1206 from the warp outlet 1242b to the stage 1244 below the front surface of the effect device 1206.

  The stage 1244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 1242b, a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 1200, or the like. A special route 1244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  The production movable body 1224 is composed of an upper arm portion 1224a and a forearm portion 1224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm in this embodiment, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm portion 1224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm portion 1224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 1224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 1208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 1246 includes a grid-like left door 1246a and right door 1246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the front stage 1244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper portions of the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b. That is, the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b move to the left and right with the operation of the belt driven by the motor via the pulley. When the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions of the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 1208. In the state where the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 1208. It is. Further, the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, for example, only a part of the decorative design to the extent that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. Note that the left door 1246a and the right door 1246b may be configured such that a part of the decorative symbol display device 1208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 1208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the hole in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 1208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 1300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 1300. In response to the first sub-control unit 1400 that controls the second sub-control unit 1500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 1400, and the command transmitted from the main control unit 1300 A payout control unit 1600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 1630 that performs launch control of game balls, and a power supply control unit 1660 that controls power supplied to the pachinko machine 1100 are configured. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, a ROM 1306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 1308 for storing data, I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 1312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 1314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing. . Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 1400 described later. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1316 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1302 includes a counter circuit 1318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1316 is received (this circuit has 2 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening A sensor circuit 1322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a sensor and a full plate sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 1318 and the basic circuit 1302, and a predetermined symbol display A drive circuit 1324 for performing display control of the device, for example, the first special figure display device 1212 and the second special figure display device 1214, and a predetermined diagram A drive circuit 1326 for performing display control of a display device, for example, a general map display device 1210, and various status display units 1328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp 1218, a second special figure hold lamp 1220) Drive circuit 1330 for performing display control of the high accuracy lamp 1222 and the like, and a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 1232a of the second special figure starting port 1232, a door member 1234a of the variable prize opening 1234, and the like. A drive circuit 1334 for controlling various solenoids 1332 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 1320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 1230, the sensor circuit 1322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 1318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 1318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 1318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the second special figure starting port 1232, the counter circuit 1318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 1232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 1232.

  Further, an information output circuit 1336 is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 is connected to an information input circuit 1350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 1336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 1100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 1338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 1660 to the main control unit 1300. The voltage monitoring circuit 1338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 1302.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 1304 receives the start signal output circuit 1340 from the start signal output circuit 1340. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 1300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 1600. With this configuration, the first control unit 1300 has a first interface. Communication with the sub-control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 is enabled. The information communication between the main control unit 1300, the first sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 1300 sends commands and the like to the first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600. The first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 are configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 1300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 1400 includes a basic circuit 1402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 1400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404 and A ROM 1406 for storing control programs and various effects data; a RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data; an I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices; and for measuring time and frequency The counter timer 1412 is mounted. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock. The ROM 1406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 1402 includes a sound source IC 1416 for controlling the speaker 1120 (and an amplifier), a drive circuit 1420 for controlling various lamps 1418 (for example, a chance button lamp 1138), and an effect movable body 1224. A drive circuit 1422 for performing drive control, an effect movable body sensor 1424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 1224, a chance button detection sensor 1426 for detecting pressing of the chance button 1136, and a predetermined detection sensor, for example, A sensor circuit 1428 that outputs detection signals from the effect movable body sensor 1424 and the chance button detection sensor 1426 to the basic circuit 1402, and a second sub-control for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 1208 and the shielding device 1246. The control unit 1500 is connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 1600, the launch control unit 1630, and the power supply control unit 1660 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 1600 controls the payout motor 1602 of the payout device 1152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 1300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 1604. Is detected, and communication with a card unit 1608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 1100 is performed via the interface unit 1606.

  The launch control unit 1630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 1600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 1134 outputs an operation of the ball launch handle 1134 by the player. Based on a control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, control of a launch motor 1632 that drives the launcher 1146 and launcher 1148, and control of a ball feeder 1634 that supplies a ball from the upper plate 1126 to the launcher 1110 I do.

  The power supply control unit 1660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 1100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 1300 and the first sub control unit 1400, the payout device 1152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 1660 is a storage circuit (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 1660 to the payout control unit 1600 and the second sub control unit 1500, and the main control unit 1300, the second sub control unit 1500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 1600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to 1630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 67A to 67C, the first special symbol display device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, the decorative symbol display device 1208, and the normal symbol display device 1210 of the pachinko machine 1100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 67 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 1230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 1232. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 1212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 1214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of variation in FIG. 1 (corresponding to the variation time in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 1212 stops and displays the stop symbol form in FIG. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 1214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 67 (a) shows ten types of special figures from “Special figure A” to “Special figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In FIG. 67 (a), the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 1100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not a special big hit is determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the pachinko machine 1100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 67 (b) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 1230 or the second special view start port 1232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 1230, or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 1232, the left symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 1208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “special drawing B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 1208a to 1208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is displayed. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 67B are stopped in the symbol display areas 1208a to 1208c. indicate.

  FIG. 67 (c) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the normal start port 1228, the normal symbol display device 1210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 67 (c) as well, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is extinguished, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are illuminated.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 1300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 to which this activation signal has been input performs a reset control start by a reset interrupt and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 68 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 1306.

  In step S6001, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 1304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of an I / O 1310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 1308, to the WDT 1314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in the WDT 1314 as an initial value.

  In step S6003, the value of the counter of WDT 1314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 1314 is restarted.

  In step S6005, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 1338 supplies from the power supply control unit 1660 to the main control unit 1300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 1304 detects that the power supply has been cut off), the process returns to step S6003. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 1304 has not detected that the power supply has been cut off), then step S6003 is performed. The process proceeds to S6007. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S6003, and step S6005 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S6007, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 1312, a predetermined port of the I / O 1310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub-control unit 1400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 1308, and the like are performed.

  In step S6009, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 1302 of the main control unit 1300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S6013).

  Specifically, first, whether or not the RAM clear signal transmitted when an RWM clear switch 1180 provided on the power supply board is operated by a store clerk or the like is on (indicating that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S6013 to set the basic circuit 1302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S6013 to set the basic circuit 1302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 1308 is displayed. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S6011 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is abnormal), the process advances to step S6013 to set the pachinko machine 1100 to an initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process advances to step S6013.

  In step S6011, a power recovery process is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 1308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 1308 at the time of power interruption is read, and after resetting to each register, interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 1304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 1100 returns to the power-off state. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S6015) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 1308 mounted on the basic circuit 1302 in the main control unit 1300 shown in FIG. In step S6011, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400 in step S6133 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 1300, which will be described later.

  In step S6013, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 1308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S6013) of the main control unit 1300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S6133 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 1300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 1400.

  In step S6015, after the setting of prohibition of interruption is performed, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S6107 to be described later.

  The main control unit 1300 repeatedly executes the process of step S6015 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a counter timer 1312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S6101, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 1304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S6103, the WDT 1314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment), so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality), the WDT is periodically updated (this time). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S6105, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 1320 including the above-described front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 1310. The presence or absence of a detection signal is input to monitor and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of various sensors 1320 in the RAM 1308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 1308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 1308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interruption process (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 1308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S6105, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S6105 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before the previous time, there is a previous detection signal, and there is a detection signal this time. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. In the ROM 1306 of the main control unit 1300 shown in FIG. 66, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S6105, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning opening 1226, the variable winning opening 1234, the first special figure starting opening 1230, and the second special drawing starting opening 1232, or the universal starting opening 1228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been received at these winning openings 1226, 1234 and these starting openings 1230, 1232, 1228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor that detects a winning at the general winning opening 1226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 1226. If the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winning is performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning a prize to the mouth 1226. The ROM 1306 of the main control unit 1300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in the present embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S6107 and step S6109, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S6015 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 1300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number for winning a normal figure is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a random number for winning a normal figure provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value obtained from a random number counter for generating a random number value for normal winning that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100 is obtained, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 1308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 1308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S6111, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, the random number counter for generating the effect random number used by the main control unit 1300 is updated.

  In step S6113, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 1210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 1212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the second special symbol display device 1214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S6115, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning prize counter updating process, when winning prizes 1226, 1234 and starting holes 1230, 1232, 1228 have been won, the RAM 1308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning slot or each starting slot. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S6117, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 1230, the second special figure starting port 1232, the ordinary drawing starting port 1228, and the variable winning port 1234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S6103. When a winning is made to the first special figure starting port 1230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 1318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made at the second special figure starting port 1232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 1318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a winning at the universal chart start port 1228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, a value is obtained as a random figure random number value from the random number counter for generating the regular figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 1234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 1234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S6119, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 1600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S6121, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 1210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 1210 performs the usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 1210 is controlled to be turned on and off so that the normal symbol display device 1210 is turned on. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. In addition, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes as well as the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 1210 confirms either the winning symbol (general symbol A shown in FIG. 67 (c)) or the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 67 (c)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case of this normal flag, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) While the normal operation is set in the setting area, the blade member 1232a is opened to the solenoid (1332) for opening and closing the blade member 1232a of the second special figure starting port 1232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). In addition, a signal to be held is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 1308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 1332, and information indicating the closing period is set in a storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 1308.

  Also, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the blade closing time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the normal area inactive is set in the setting area of the RAM 1308 To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 1308, “not operating normally” is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S6123.

  In step S6123, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 1232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 1308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 1210 is selected, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 1308 as the general map variable display time. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the common figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 1308. Each time a hit determination is made, the number of pending custom figure variable games is calculated. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

Subsequently, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S6125). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 1214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 1214 performs a variation display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A and 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 67 (a) are on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the probability variation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 1214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is being performed is performed in the setting area of the RAM 1308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 1214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the first off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 1308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 1308 as information to be included in command data to be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period in which an image is displayed to notify the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 1208 is started. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 1234a is opened to the open / close drive solenoid (1332) of the door member 1234a of the variable prize opening 1234 (until a game ball of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 1234). In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 1234a in a closed state is output to an opening / closing solenoid (1332) for the door member 1234a of the variable prize opening 1234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 1308. Set the information indicating. Also, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 1308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 1208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 1308 and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 1308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 1232a of the second special start port 1232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 1232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 1232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S6133) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 1308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 1308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S6127.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S6127). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S6125 and step S6127 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step S6129), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S6131). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 1300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 1208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 1232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 1230.

  In step S6133, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400. The output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning in the first special figure starting port 1230, presence / absence of winning in the second special figure starting port 1232, winning in the variable winning port 1234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 are stored in the RAM 1308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 1308 is set in the command data. In the above-described winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 1308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 1208, various lamps 1418, and the speaker 1120 during the winning effect period, and the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 1308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 1208, the various lamps 1418, and the speaker 1120 during the effect standby period, and the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 1308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game are stored in the command data. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of jackpot rounds stored in the RAM 1308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game are stored in the command data. Set information such as number. In step S6133, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase processing, special figure identification information (information indicating special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 1308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, fake) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  The first sub-control unit 1400 can determine the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 1300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S6135, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 1308 is output to an information input circuit 1350 separate from the pachinko machine 1100 via the information output circuit 1336.

  In step S6137, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S6105 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full pan error is monitored. When the front frame door open error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400 includes device information indicating whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 1332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special symbol start port 1232 and the variable winning port 1234, and the normal symbol display device 1210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 1324, 1326, and 1330. Display data to be output to the device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, various status display units 1328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 1310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S6119) is output to the first sub control unit 1400 via the output port (I / O 1310).

  In step S6139, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low-voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S6143. If the low-voltage signal is off (when power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S6141.

  In step S6141, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S6101 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S6143, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 1308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
Processing of the first sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 1404 of the first sub-control unit 1400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 1400. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 1400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 1400.

  First, in step S6201 of FIG. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S6201. In this initialization process, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 1408, and the like are performed.

  In step S6203, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S6205.

In step S6205, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.
In step S6207, command processing is performed. The CPU 1404 of the first sub control unit 1400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 1300.

  In step S6209, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S6207, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 1406 is performed, and when updating of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  If it is detected in step S6211 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S6209 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step S6213, if there is a command to VDP 1434 in the effect data read in S6209, this command is output to VDP 1434 (details will be described later).

  In step S6215, if there is a command to the sound source IC 1416 in the effect data read in S6209, this command is output to the sound source IC 1416.

  In step S6217, if there is a command to various lamps 1418 in the effect data read in step S6209, this command is output to the drive circuit 1420.

In step S 6219, if there is a command to the shielding device 1246 in the effect data read in step S 6209, this command is output to the drive circuit 1432.
In step S6221, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 1500 in the effect data read in S6209, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S6203.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub control unit 1400 detects the strobe signal output from the main control unit 1300. In step S6301 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 1300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 1408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1404 of the first sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 1400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and this timer interrupt is used as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S6401 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 1408 described in step S6203 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S6203, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S6403 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 1500 set in step S6221, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S6213 in the main process of the first sub control unit 1400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S6501, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 1404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 1436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208. Next, the CPU 1404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 1406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 1436), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 1434 based on the position information table and the like, and then images from the ROM 1406 to the VRAM 1436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 1434 transfers image data from the ROM 1406 to the VRAM 1436 based on a command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 1436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 1404.

  In step S6503, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 1434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S6505. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S6505, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 1436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 1436 in step S6501, the CPU 1404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 1436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 1434. The VDP 1434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S6507, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 1404 instructs the VDP 1434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 1434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 1404.

  In step S6509, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 1434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S6511. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S6511, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 1408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  The process of the second sub control unit 1500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 1504 of the second sub-control unit 1500. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 1500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 1500.

  First, in step S6601 of FIG. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S6601. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 1508, and the like are performed.

  In step S6603, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S6605.

  In step S6605, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S6607, command processing is performed. The CPU 1504 of the second sub control unit 1500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 1404 of the first sub control unit 1400.

  In step S6609, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S6607, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 1506 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S6611, if there is a command from the first sub control unit 1400 to the game board lamp 1532 or the game table frame lamp 1542, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 1520.

  In step S6613, if there is a command from the first sub control unit 1400 to the effect movable body 1224, this command is output to the drive circuit 1516, and the process returns to S6603.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 1500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 1500 detects a strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 1400. In step S6701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub control unit 1400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 1508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1504 of the second sub control unit 1500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 1500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S6801 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 1508 described in step S6603 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S6603, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S6803 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Production image in decorative design display device>
Next, an effect using the decorative symbol display device 1208 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram showing background images in a special figure low probability state and a special figure high probability state. In the present embodiment, the background image is different between the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state. Specifically, in a game with a low probability of special figure (hereinafter referred to as a normal game), a normal background image d3 (for example, an image in which two characters (dono and niece) are sitting) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208. In the game in the special figure high probability state (hereinafter referred to as probability variation game), probability variation background images d4 to d6 are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 1208. 72A shows a normal background image d3, and FIGS. 72B to 72D show probability variation background images d4 to d6.

  In the probability variation game of the present embodiment, the background image changes every 10 games. Specifically, FIG. 72B shows a probability variation background image d4 of 1 to 10 games (wilderness stage), and FIG. (C) is a probability variation background image d5 of 11 to 20 games (sand beach stage), and FIG. 72 (d) is a probability variation background image d6 of 21 to 30 games (moon stage). The term “one game” as used herein refers to the period from when a ball enters the special drawing starting ports 1230 and 1232, the decorative symbol variation display is started, and the decorative symbol variation is stopped. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation game of 30 games is completed, the probability variation game is terminated and the normal game is started. During the probability variation game, the remaining number of games is displayed. .

  In the present embodiment, the insertion image d30 is displayed in the segment game. Here, the delimited game refers to a game in which the background image changes. Specifically, one game of probability change game (game that changes from the normal background image d3 to the probability change background image d4), 11 games (probability background image). a game that changes from d4 to a probability change background image d5), 21 games (a game that changes from a probability change background image d5 to a probability change background image d6), and 30 games (games that change from a probability change background image d6 to a normal background image d3). Here, the insertion image d30 is an effect image that is inserted when the background image changes, and the background image changes through the display of the insertion image d30. The inserted image d30 is preferably a conspicuous plain image (for example, a single color, a uniform identical pattern, etc.).

  FIG. 73 shows a display mode of the decorative symbol display device when the eleventh game is started by entering the special figure starting ports 1230 and 1232 after the tenth game of the probability variation game is finished. In the probability variation game of this embodiment, the remaining number of times image d40 indicating the number of remaining games is always displayed at the upper left of the screen. Although not shown, when a fourth decorative symbol (fourth decorative symbol) is displayed, it is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  FIG. 73 (a-1) shows a state where the variation display of the decorative symbols in the tenth game is finished. Since it is the tenth game of the probability variation game, the probability variation background image d4 is displayed in the background image. FIG. 73 (a-2) shows a state where the decorative symbol variation display in the eleventh game has started. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 73 (a-2), the display of the inserted image d30 is started when the break game is started, that is, when the decorative symbol variation display is started in the break game. .

  As shown in FIGS. 73 (a-2) to (a-4), the insertion image d30 moves while expanding its area (image area) from the left to the right of the screen. As a result, the background image d4 gradually reduces its area (image area). Finally, as shown in FIG. 73 (a-4), the insertion image d30 covers the entire screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208. The state of FIG. 73 (a-4) is also referred to as a state where the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times image d40 is updated while the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Specifically, the number of the remaining number of times image d40 is updated from 20 to 19.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the remaining number of times image d40 is updated on the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface, there is an effect that the player can easily notice a change in the number of remaining games in the probability variation game.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 73 (a-5) to (a-7), the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface is moved while reducing the area (image area) from the left side to the right side of the screen. Therefore, the background image d4 gradually appears on the screen and the area (image area) is enlarged. Eventually, the insertion image d30 disappears from the screen, and the probability variation background image d5 is displayed entirely. Then, as shown in FIG. 73 (a-8), in the state where the probability variation background image d5 is displayed entirely, the decorative symbol variation display stops. When the fourth decorative design is displayed, it is continuously displayed on the inserted image d30 in the same manner as the remaining number of times image d40 in FIG. 73 (a-4). The player is made aware that the game has not ended.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the variation display of the decorative symbols is stopped after the inserted image d30 disappears from the screen, the player can pay attention to the symbol combinations of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 74 shows a display mode of the decorative symbol display device when the 30th game of the probability variation game is finished.

  FIG. 74 (a-1) shows a state in which the decorative symbols in the 30th game are variably displayed, and FIG. 74 (a-2) shows a state in which the variation display of the decorative symbols in the 30th game is finished. Show. Since it is in the final game of the probability variation game, the probability variation background image d6 is displayed in the background image, and the character “Last” is displayed in the remaining number of times image d40.

  The insertion image d30 has its area (image area) from the left to the right of the screen as shown in FIGS. 74 (a-3) to (a-5) after the decorative symbol variation display is completed. Since the image moves while being enlarged, as a result, the background image d6 gradually reduces its area (image area). Eventually, as shown in FIG. 74 (a-5), the background image d6 disappears from the screen, and the inserted image d30 covers the entire screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times image d40 is updated while the insertion image d30 is displayed on the entire surface. Specifically, the last character of the remaining number of times image d40 is erased.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the remaining number of times image d40 is erased from the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface, so that the player can easily notice that the probability change game has ended.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 74 (a-6) to (a-8), the insertion image d30 displayed on the entire surface is moved while reducing its area (image area) from the left to the right of the screen. Therefore, the normal background image d3 gradually appears on the screen and the area (image area) is enlarged. Eventually, as shown in FIG. 74 (a-8), the inserted image d30 disappears from the screen, and the normal background image d3 is displayed entirely.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment, the image display means (for example, main control) that displays an image in the image display area (for example, the screen of the effect image display device 157). Unit 300, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500, etc.), the image suggests that it is in a first state (eg, normal state, AT state) The first background image (for example, the normal background image d1 in the normal state, the AT background image d2 in the AT state) and the second state (for example, the normal state, the AT state). Second background image to suggest (for example, normal background image d1 in the normal state, AT background image d2 in the AT state), and transition from the first background image to the second background image Inserted image inserted in the process For example, the inserted image d30), the first game information image (for example, the AT number image d40) indicating the first game information that can be updated (for example, the AT number), and the first game information are different from each other. Second game information image (for example, notification image d43 indicating continuation of AT state, blessing, etc.) indicating second game information (for example, information regarding continuation of AT state), and the image display means, When the first condition is satisfied in the state where the first background image is displayed in the image display area (for example, the final game G1 in the normal state, the final game G2 in the AT state, the segment game in the AT state) , A game in which AT is selected in the AT state and the lottery is won), the inserted image is displayed in the image display area, and the second background image is displayed in the image display area after displaying the inserted image. In this state, the first background image is transferred to the second background image, and the image display means displays the first game information image in the image display area. In the above, when the second condition is satisfied (for example, a game that is internally won in the operation order combination in the AT state), the first game information is updated and the first game information image is changed. The image display means displays the first background image and the first game information image in the image display area when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. The display of the inserted image is started, the first game information is updated while the inserted image is displayed, the first game information image is changed, and the third condition is satisfied. (E.g. AT state separator game Is a means for displaying the second game information image while displaying the second background image after displaying the inserted image (FIG. 20, FIG. 21, etc.). Basic configuration.

  Also, according to the game console having the above basic configuration, the first game information is updated while the insertion image is displayed, so that the update of the game information can be made conspicuous and displayed together with the effect image. Even the information update during the game is not overlooked. Further, since the second game information image is displayed after the insertion image is displayed, the second game information can also be transmitted to the player.

  In the above basic configuration, the first preferable configuration is that the third condition is a condition that is established based on the update of the first game information.

  According to the gaming machine having the first preferred configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the second game information, which is additional information related to the update of the first game information.

  Further, in the first preferred configuration, the image display means displays the first condition, the first game information image in the state where the first background image and the first game information image are displayed in the image display area. When all of the second condition and the third condition are satisfied, the first game information image and the second game image are displayed while the second background image is displayed after the insertion image is displayed. The second preferred configuration is a means for displaying a game information image.

  According to the gaming machine having the second preferred configuration, both the first game information image and the second game information image can be reliably transmitted to the player.

  Further, in the second preferred configuration, the third preferred configuration is that the inserted image is an image having a single pattern or color.

  According to the gaming machine having the third preferred configuration, since the inserted image is an inconspicuous image, the first game information can be relatively conspicuous.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 slot machine 110, 111, 112 reel 113 symbol display window 130, 131, 132 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 157 effect image display device 272, 277 speaker 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 420 Various lamps 500 Second sub-control unit d1, d2 Background image d10 Operation specific image d20 Operation correct image d30 Inserted image d40 AT number image d41, d42, d43 Notification image d50 AT additional number image

Claims (4)

A game machine comprising image display means for displaying an image in an image display area,
In the image,
A first background image that suggests a first state;
A second background image that suggests a second state;
An inserted image inserted in the transition process from the first background image to the second background image;
A first game information image showing first game information that can be updated;
A second game information image showing second game information different from the first game information;
Contains
In the state where the first background image is displayed in the image display area, the image display means displays the insertion image in the image display area and displays the insertion image when the first condition is satisfied. Means for displaying the second background image in the image display area after displaying, thereby performing a transition from the first background image to the second background image;
The image display means updates the first game information and updates the first game information when the second condition is satisfied in the state where the first game information image is displayed in the image display area. It is a means to change the information image,
The image display means displays the first background image and the first game information image in the image display area when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. The display of the inserted image is started, the first game information is updated while the inserted image is displayed, the first game information image is changed, and the third condition is satisfied. Is a means for displaying the second game information image while displaying the second background image after displaying the insertion image.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 1,
The third condition is a condition established based on the update of the first game information.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to claim 2,
The image display means is configured to display the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition in a state where the first background image and the first game information image are displayed in the image display area. When all of the above are established, the first game information image and the second game information image are displayed while the second background image is displayed after the insertion image is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The inserted image is an image having a single pattern or color.
A game stand characterized by that.