JP2019107173A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing properly attention calling to infatuation prevention.SOLUTION: A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state) which is advantageous to a player, includes display means (for example, a performance display device 9) or the like capable of displaying an image. A menu screen 132 for setting the pachinko game machine 1 can be displayed on the performance display device 9, and every hierarchy of the menu screen 132 in which an infatuation prevention image is constituted of a plurality of hierarchy structures is also displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, in the ending period after the end of the jackpot gaming state, to warn the player to prevent the game from getting stuck There is a problem (Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been a case in which a warning is issued to prevent the user from being immersed in the customer demonstration state or during the variable display (Patent Document 2).

JP, 2016-154687, A JP, 2014-8184, A

  However, in the gaming machines of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 described above, there is still room for improvement in suitably executing a warning regarding the prevention of immersion.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably executing a warning regarding the prevention of immersion.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state or the like) that is advantageous to the player,
Display means capable of displaying an image (for example, effect display device 9, microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.);
Alerting means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100 or the like for displaying an anti-intrusion image) capable of executing an alerting display relating to anti-intrusion to a game on the display means;
Operation means operable by the player (eg, stick controller 122, push button 120, etc.);
An image related to the setting screen of the gaming machine can be displayed on the display means in response to the operation of the operation means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in response to the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120). Display the menu screen 132 for the effect display device 9 etc.),
The setting screen is configured in a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the menu screen 132 is configured in a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images, etc.)
The alerting means can display an alerting display on antiglare prevention on any level (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, an antiglare image is displayed on any level of the menu screen 132, etc.) .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute a warning regarding the prevention of denting.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The alerting means is
It is possible to display a warning display regarding the anti-glare prevention in the non-playing state (for example, the anti-glare image can be displayed in the customer waiting demo state, etc.),
Based on the termination of the display of the setting screen, a warning display regarding the prevention of immersion is displayed first (for example, based on the termination of the display of the menu screen 132 as shown in FIG. 15G). First, the anti-glare image 135 is displayed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can not miss the warning about the prevention of the stagnation, and can appropriately execute the warning according to the situation.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The alerting means can display an alerting display relating to grazing prevention when in a non-playing state (eg, can display a grazing prevention image while in a customer waiting demo state, etc.),
The display area of the warning display on the setting screen is larger in the non-playing state than in the setting screen (for example, as shown in the modification, the one in the customer waiting demo state is the menu screen 132 The display for preventing grazing is displayed larger at the center of the screen than during display etc.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion according to the situation.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The display means can display a volume adjustment display and a light amount adjustment display (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, a volume adjustment image and a light amount adjustment image can be displayed, etc.)
The alerting means displays an alert display relating to prevention of intruding at a position not overlapping any of the volume adjustment display and the light amount adjustment display displayed on the display (for example, as shown in FIG. 15) Display the anti-glare image at a position not overlapping the volume adjustment image and the light amount adjustment image, etc.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute a warning regarding the prevention of depression.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
As the alerting means, the alerting means can display an alerting display related to the prevention of immersion in the same display period as the other alerting display, and displays the alerting display with different display start timings (for example, As shown in FIG. 14, the anti-glare image 131 can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting display 130, and the display timing of each alerting display is made different, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, when a plurality of alerting displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to suppress that the player can not check the information by displaying a plurality of information at once.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5),
The alerting means can display an alerting display regarding prevention of immersion as an alerting in the same display period as other alerting displays, and fades in each alerting display in order and fades out at a common timing. (For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the anti-intrusion image 131 can be displayed in the same period as the other alert display 130, and after the other alert display 130 is faded in, the anti-intrusion image 131 is faded. After the other warning display 130 and the anti-glare image 131 have all appeared, fade out at a common timing, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking reminder display.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a microcomputer 100 for effect control for displaying items corresponding to a plurality of types of music) When,
A selection effect means capable of executing a selection effect for selecting any of the plurality of items (such as the effect control microcomputer 100 for changing an item selected by a selection operation as shown in FIG. 18);
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect corresponding to an item selected by the selected effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control that outputs a music or an image corresponding to the selected item as shown in FIG. 18) Etc) and,
The display unit can display an item corresponding to the first effect even in the state where the first effect of the plurality of types of effects is being executed in the selection effect (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in e), even if the item corresponding to the music A is being executed, the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed as "return", etc.)
The effect executing means is
When an item corresponding to a second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18H) As shown, when an item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning, etc.),
When the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again while the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect being executed is inherited and executed (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the music A is played as it is.

  According to such a configuration, even when the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7),
The selection effect means can execute at least the selection effect during the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection effect for selecting an item can be performed during the big hit state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the advantageous state even when the selected effect is selected again.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8),
The selection effect is a first selection effect to be executed regardless of the operation of the player at the start of the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the round is performed regardless of the operation of the player at the start of the big hit The second selection effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 18D) to be executed based on the player's operation after the selection effect etc. at the start and the first selection effect (for example, as shown in FIG. And the like) and the like.

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effect in the advantageous state, it is possible to execute the selection effect according to the player's preference.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9),
The period during which the second selection effect can execute the effect is longer than the first selection effect (as shown in FIG. 18, the first selection effect at the start of a round is from the start of one round to the end of two rounds) The second selection effect at the beginning of the third round is set from the beginning of the third round to the final round, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cope with various types of players by lengthening the executable period of the second selection effect to be executed based on the player's operation.

(11) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10),
The effect executing means is
The music can be reproduced as the plurality of types of effects (as shown in FIG. 18, the music can be reproduced, etc.),
In the first selection effect, when the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music to be reproduced is changed according to the change of the item (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B). In the selection effect at the start of the round, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be reproduced changes according to the change of the item, etc.),
In the second selection effect, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be reproduced is not changed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18 (e) and (f), 3). In the selection effect at the start of the round, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be reproduced does not change, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, since the music is not switched frequently, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (9) to (11),
The display means displays the display of the item corresponding to the effect currently being performed in the second selection effect in a mode different from the display of the item when the first selection effect is being performed (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in 18 (e), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the music currently being executed is different from the display of the selection effect "A" at the start of the round Display etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily show the player which effect the currently executed effect is.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (9) to (12),
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 55 etc. of the microcomputer 560 for game control) which stores information on variable display as hold information (for example, hold storage etc.);
Determination means (for example, the microcomputer 560 for game control etc.) which can determine whether it will be controlled by the said advantageous state after execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to suspension information before execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to the suspension information concerned When,
If, during the advantageous state, the pending storage means stores the pending information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the determination result of the determining means, the controlled state is set to the advantageous state. It further comprises a notification effect means (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control etc.) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a hold-on effect etc.) to be notified in advance,
The notification effect means is
The notification effect can be performed at any of a plurality of timings in the advantageous state (for example, a hold-on effect can be performed at any of a plurality of timings in a round)
The informing effect can be executed at a timing when the player selects any of the plurality of items in the first selection effect as one of the plurality of timings (for example, a plurality of timings) As one of the timings, it is possible to execute the hold-on-at-any-action, etc., at the timing when one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprise to the player in the first selection effect, and to improve the interest of the game. Note that the notification effect may be executed at the timing when the player has selected any of the plurality of items in the second selection effect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition in a main substrate (game control substrate) and an effect control substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows main processing. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and the end of a big hit. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen in the customer waiting demonstration state. It is a figure which shows the screen in menu operation. It is a figure which shows the screen in power saving mode. It is a figure showing the screen after the big hit end. It is a production | presentation drawing which shows the production | presentation performed during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit time music selection process.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit classification table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is performed by striking a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a bat, and the like. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 See) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the inside of the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 122 or the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch, a cross key switch, and a jog dial may be provided.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol indicator (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays first special symbols as plural types of identification information that can identify each of the first special symbols, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b is provided which variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect) on the left, middle and right are variably displayed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the fluctuation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is performed by the first special symbol display 8a. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied with the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Alternatively, after passing through (including winning) the second start winning opening 14, the change display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation display time (variation time) has elapsed. Do. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, zoom in / out or deform in the state that matches the combination of symbols, or display multiple symbols in synchronization with the same symbol, or change the position of the display symbol Then, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the fluctuation display of the effect design which is not yet stopped is continued. The display state or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, there are times when the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to the normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In addition, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) displaying the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number) at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9 , Reserve display area, not shown). In the total holding storage display unit, the holding storage number can be specified as the holding storage display, for example, by the display number of the predetermined image (by displaying one holding storage image corresponding to each of the holding storage information, Specify the number of pending storages) is displayed. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol holding storage indicator 18a, the second special symbol holding storage indicator 18b, and the effect display 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of holding storages is a hold display or a hold It is called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous for the player for a predetermined number of times. Changes to a player's open position. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, above the effect display device 9, an accessory 12 is provided. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) visible to the player when a predetermined effect is performed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "card unit") that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table in FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds) and the open time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when it becomes the time saving state, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the big hit game may be performed. Increase. Moreover, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds among the "big hit", the type (class) of the big hit which is controlled to the short time state but does not shift to the positive change state is called "normal big hit".

  Also, as the special gaming state, accompanying the probability changing state or the time saving state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. There is a case where it is controlled to the electronic control unit control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning on the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electronic control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control is the ratio of the number of gaming balls paid out as the winning balls according to the winning to the number of firing balls The "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability state)" and "low probability state (non-probability state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and terms as a combination of base states are indicated. , "High base state (power chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the terms “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, and “high probability high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of kinds of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a definite variation jackpot, are provided. Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In the normal big hit, the condition that the non-probability state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, and the next big hit And the condition until the condition occurs, whichever is earlier, until the condition is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation status, a short time status, and a high base status (high probability high base status) is performed after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot gaming status. In the big change big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state of this kind, until the variable indication is executed predetermined number of times a predetermined number of times or the condition that until the next big hit occurs, the earlier condition is satisfied Continue for a period of time. The definite variation big hit may not be ended until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Further, FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in a power source substrate (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the start winning is when the numerical data is read out (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various kinds of effect control such as controlling the sound output of In the effect control microcomputer 100, since the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 102, the effect control microcomputer 100 (or effect control CPU 101) executes (or, Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 performs control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the effect control substrate 80.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 and an input of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via the motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the application, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, normal big hit, and any kind of probability variation big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types, usually a big hit and a probability variation big hit, are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the type of the big hit is any of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). It is decided on the type. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach and a reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set to be different because the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state, when the display result is a loss. , The fluctuation time is shortened compared to when not in the time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the time shortening, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the time not being time saving state. The rate at which the variation pattern type with a short time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the variation pattern of normal reach with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing this, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when not in the short time state.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern classification is set by the fact that the selection ratio differs when the number of pending storages of each special symbol which fluctuates indicates more than predetermined number and when it is less than predetermined number, When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to display variable is more than a predetermined number, compared to the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number, the control for reducing the number of holdings is performed. You may do it. For example, in the pending number reduction control state, the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the non-pending number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the non-holding number reduction control state. Further, in the pending number reduction control, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shortened even when the same variation pattern type is selected, as compared with the case where the pending number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern is not a two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type, but may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state). A big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change state).

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is Is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 5C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  For each of the first and second special symbol big hit classification determination tables of FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C), when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit design, for the big hit classification determination Based on the random number (Random 1), the type of the big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probably big hit" and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit classification determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot classification determination table, the CPU 56 determines the classification corresponding to the jackpot classification judgment value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot classification, and determines the jackpot design in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot design Do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5C have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit classification determination table by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, when selecting a big hit type from among a plurality of big hit types with different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as a big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. The ratio in which the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is selected may be set to be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit becomes advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol determination designating command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols. The command 9000 (H) is a command to designate initialization (designate to display an initial screen at power on) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is a command to designate recovery of a power failure (designate to display a power failure recovery screen) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. The command 9F00 (H) is a command for designating a demonstration display of customer waiting (specifying that it is a customer waiting demo state). After receiving the customer wait demo specification command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the player is not playing a game (waiting for a customer) after a predetermined period has elapsed and executes the display of the demonstration screen. . When the power is restored during the progress of the game such as during the variable display or in the big hit gaming state, the state is restored in a state corresponding to the progress of the game when the power is interrupted.

  The command A 001 to A 002 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating a jackpot game state start for each jackpot type (usually a jackpot or a probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a large winning opening open designation command indicating a display of the number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening a big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) a special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating a jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command A 402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a second start prize.

  The command B 000 (H) is a normal state designation command which designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B 001 (H) is a time saving state designating command specifying that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B 002 (H) is a definite change state designation command which specifies that the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a combined holding storage number specifying command indicating the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is a total storage total storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total total storage storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the combined holding and storing number specifying command is used at the start winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, at the time of execution of starting opening switch passing processing described later). , Sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total reserve storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display (for example, at the time of executing the special symbol change display process described later). The combined hold storage specification command and the storage storage number subtraction specification command may be combined. For example, the total pending storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the pending storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is transmitted as the total pending storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. The total value of the sums may be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3 XX (H) are the winning determination results of the big hit determination, big hit type determination, fluctuation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. It is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of which determination value at the start winning combination. . Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a type of a big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, and the type of the big hit at the start winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data (hold storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The pending storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first pending storage buffer, a saving area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) are stored.

  The CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, and (1) A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 and are stored in the first hold storage buffer. Also, based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  It may be indicated as "stored on hold" that the information on the start winning combination as described above is stored in the first held storage buffer or the second held storage buffer. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning combination and stored in advance in the storage area, but the fluctuation pattern setting process (special It may be extracted at the time of the start of fluctuation of the symbol).

  The data stored in the reserve storage buffer in this way is read out at the start winning combination and used for preview advance notice effect as described later, and also read out at the start of variable display and used for variable display.

  When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it is referred to as a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a combined hold storage number designating command. A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol specifying command, variation type command, first (second) start winning winning specification command, and total pending storage number specifying command And the like, so that a storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect pattern performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to the change pattern of the plural types, the change display operation of the effect pattern, reach It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various performance operation | movements, such as a production | presentation display operation in production etc. or various production | production operation | movement which does not accompany the fluctuation | variation display of a production | presentation pattern. Further, the notice effect control pattern is composed of data etc. indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to power supply to the game machine being started and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes security check processing, which is processing for confirming whether the content of the program is valid or not. , S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 1 Starts the main processing. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization (S1 to S5).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the clear switch is turned on (S6). If the clear switch is not on in S6, it is confirmed whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (S7). In this embodiment, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply is stopped. If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of the power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

  Whether the power supply stop processing has been performed or not is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing according to the power supply stop processing (for example, 2 It is confirmed by whether it is).

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (S8).

  In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. At S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of power supply stop, the initialization process (the process of S10 to S13) executed at the time of power on not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply is performed. Do.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (S41 to S42 Process). For example, in order to return to the state at the time of power supply stop, data such as a special symbol process flag backed up in the backup RAM, a flag indicating an abnormal state, and a flag indicating a game stop state are read. As described above, when various data backed up are read out, game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started from the state at the time of the power supply stop using the data. Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In S14, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 503. Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) S15).

When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (S16), executes the initial value random number updating process (S18) and the display random number updating process (S18), and then performs the process again. The interrupt is enabled (S19). That is, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 is in the interrupt prohibition state, and when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed Make it

  The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a determination random number for determining a variation pattern type. When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one revolution, an initial value is set to the counter.

  The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display. In this embodiment, a variation pattern determination random number or the like for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol is used as a display random number.

  Moreover, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibition state is set even when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are timer interrupt processes described later. This is to avoid conflict with the processing in the timer interrupt processing because it is executed (that is, the same processing is executed in S24 and S25 of the timer interrupt processing). That is, if the timer interruption occurs during the processing of S17 and S18 and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interruption processing, the count value Continuity may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is disabled during the processing of S17 and S18.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game control can be performed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process is performed to control display of the hold storage indicator 41 (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

  In addition, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as a random number per determination for a regular symbol and a random number for big hit classification determination used for game control (random number update processing for determination: S23) . The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state Update accordingly.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  The CPU 56 also performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. A second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14; Is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each pending storage is secured in each of these pending storage buffers.

  In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of first holding storage data stored under the condition that the first number of holding storages has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination Processing for extracting (random numbers) and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. Furthermore, the value of the combined pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the combined pending storage number counter after summation. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the number of second pending storage data is counted on condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and numeric data (for example, a random number for big hit determination, a random number for variation pattern type determination, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. And store them in the storage area of the second pending storage buffer. Further, the value of the total hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “second” in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter after the addition.

  The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) counts the variation time according to the determination of the variation pattern (determination of the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number) and the determined variation pattern Is a process for controlling the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the big winning opening open process (S306), control to transmit the production control command for round display production in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and confirms the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening It is a process which performs a process etc. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). In addition, when all the rounds are finished, it moves to the big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, when the timer interruption flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol Etc.) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, It is used as a random number by being extracted at a defined timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (move, delete, etc. of the hold display) (S707).

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various types of rendering control according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S700) for determining whether or not to execute pre-reading effect, and selecting the type of pre-reading effect, the value of the effect control process flag One of the processes in S800 to S807 is performed in accordance with.

  In the effect control process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of is also executed in one production control process process.

The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process for performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not pre-reading effect is to be executed, and determining an effect mode when performing pre-reading effect. With pre-reading effect, before the order of the fluctuation display (pattern fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain holding information (holding memory information) arrives, the holding information is prefetched and the special symbol fluctuation based on the holding information It is rendering technology such as giving notice at a stage prior to the determination of the content of the display and what will be the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, it is possible that a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. An effect such as giving notice is performed as a pre-reading effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect will be referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing. The post-round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect processing (S 807) is processing for performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of the rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

[About alerting]
In the present embodiment, various types of reminders are executed for the player. As the alerting, control is performed to notify the player of various cautions about the game using the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, as a reminder, a notification for suppressing an excessive game is performed. In the present embodiment, images corresponding to various reminders are displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Note that such alerting may be performed not only by displaying an image but also by outputting a sound. Below, an example of the alerting display displayed on the effect display apparatus 9 as alerting is concretely demonstrated.

[About anti-glare indication]
As the alert display, there is an intrusion prevention display as a display for preventing the player from being excessively embedded in the game to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine. In the anti-intrusion display, for example, the words "Pachinko slot is a play to be enjoyed moderately. Be careful with the inset." And characters surrounding the characters are displayed. Further, the anti-glare image is provided with an image having the same content of the characters but surrounding the characters, and a plurality of types of images having different display areas. Such an immersion prevention display suppresses or pays attention to the player for the game, and suppresses or pays attention to the player for the game.

[About Forgetting Display]
As the alert display, forgot to take out a card regarding forgetting to take a prepaid card or the like as a game recording medium on which balance information etc. is recorded as information capable of specifying the size of the game value such as a game ball usable for the game There is a forgotten display as a display of prevention. In the forget-to-remove indication, for example, an image indicating the discharge of the card is displayed together with the words "Please note that the prepaid card has been forgotten or stolen." It should be noted that it is not a card but another shape such as a coin or the like as a game recording medium on which balance information etc. is recorded as information capable of specifying the size of the game value such as a game ball usable in the game. A reminder may be executed.

[About other reminder display]
As another warning display, a warning display that prohibits games under the age of 18 that "playing under the age of 18 is prohibited by law." To suppress fraudulent acts such as "the injustice is a crime." A warning display, a warning display for suppressing frauds such as "Please beware of fraudulent fraudulent to the capture method.", Etc. are displayed by characters and images. In addition, the other alerting display may be other than what is shown above, for example, when the movable frame is provided on the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the movement of the movable character You may be careful not to get injured.

[Display timing]
The alert display as described above is a menu for changing the contents of the effect during the customer waiting demo state where the game is not executed for a predetermined period, and during the ending period when the big hit gaming state ends. It is displayed in each display period such as the display period of the screen. The alert display is displayed in various display modes according to the type of display and display period. Such warning display will be described below.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining various displays in the customer waiting demo state and after the big hit end. FIG. 12A is a diagram for describing various displays including the intrusion prevention display in the customer waiting demo state (hereinafter, also referred to simply as a demo). FIGS. 12B and 12C are diagrams for explaining various displays including an intrusion prevention display during the ending period after the big hit end. FIG. 12 (b) shows the display after the first big hit ends, and FIG. 12 (c) shows the display after the second big hit or later when the big hits are continued.

  In the present embodiment, when a predetermined time period has elapsed after receiving the customer wait demo specification command, it is determined that the game is not in progress, and the display of the demonstration screen is executed. The customer wait demo specification command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when no start winning occurs and there is no hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Be done. The demo state ends with the start of the game such as the occurrence of a new start winning.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a), during the demonstration, on the screen of the effect display device 9, the display of three symbols (for example, three numeral symbols such as "375", etc.) which is the stop symbol of the final loss is displayed. After being displayed for 15 seconds, a function introduction movie as a video introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed for 39 seconds. Thereafter, as the alert display, another alert display and an intrusion prevention display are displayed for 6 seconds. Detailed display contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized, the display on the screen starts from the 3 symbol display which is the first screen of the demonstration state. On the other hand, if there is a power failure restoration that resumes the power supply being stopped by the power failure during the customer waiting demo, the presentation is not started from the 3 symbol display which is the first screen of the demo state, and other alerting The display on the screen starts from the timing when the display and the anti-glare display are performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, the ending display is performed during the ending period after the first big hit. In the ending display, while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds, the mode display which is information about the presentation mode after the big hit selected during the big hit is executed, and then the number of definite variations after the big hit (time The probability variation number indication (number of hours display) is displayed. Also, two seconds before the end of the ending display, a prepaid card removal prevention display and an intrusion prevention display are displayed together with the ending display. After that, together with a manufacturer's logo display (also referred to as manufacturer information) indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, an intrusion prevention display is displayed for 2 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, the ending display is performed during the ending period after the second and subsequent big hit ends. Here, the second or subsequent big hit is a big hit when the big hit occurs again during the display of 100 changes after the big hit (including the first big hit). In such a second or subsequent big hit, as with the first big hit, the ending display, for 10 seconds the background image of the ending is displayed, while the big hit is selected during the big hit selected in the production mode The mode display which is the information about and the probability change number display (the time reduction display) which is the information indicating the number of probability changes (the number of time reductions) after the big hit is displayed. However, unlike the first big hit, from 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, the indwelling prevention display is displayed along with the ending display, but the prepaid card removal prevention display is not displayed. Thereafter, together with a maker logo display indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, an intrusion prevention display is displayed for 2 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 12, since the display period of the intrusion prevention image is shorter in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state, the alert display is performed excessively when the big hit is finished. Thus, the alert display can be suitably performed while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered.

[About power saving mode]
Next, the power saving mode will be described. In the present embodiment, when the customer waiting demonstration state continues for a predetermined time, a power saving mode is performed in which the luminance of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the effect display device 9 is reduced to a power saving state. The power saving mode is transitioned to after the demonstration state of 60 seconds in total of 60 seconds with 3 seconds of 3 symbol display, 39 seconds of function introduction movie, and other 6 seconds of warning display and inset prevention display shown in FIG. 12 is executed. Be done. That is, three minutes after the customer waiting demo state is started, the mode shifts to the power saving mode. In addition, the power saving mode ends on condition that the game is started. For example, the power saving mode is ended by hitting the game ball into the game area 7. Also, the power saving mode is ended when the player operates the push button 120 or the stick controller 122. The power saving mode may be ended by detecting the operation of the player by touching the sensor when the sensor is provided on the handle.

  Such power saving mode can be set to ON / OFF by a game clerk. In the power saving mode setting method, for example, a mechanical hard switch is provided on the effect control board 80, and the setting screen is displayed when the hard switch is turned on in a specific mode. Just do it. Here, the specific mode is a state in which the switch can be switched to the items of 0 to 9 and A to F, and for example, the state of being installed in the item F. When the power is turned on with the item F installed, a setting screen as to whether or not the power saving mode is executed is displayed. After that, if the hard switch is set to any of 0 to 5, the player can adjust the volume (0 is the minimum sound and 5 is the maximum sound), and if any of 6 to B, the player can adjust the volume The volume is fixed (6 is the lowest and B is the highest). The light amount adjustment can be set in any state. In the case of only the light amount adjustment, the volume adjustment can not be performed even if the menu screen is opened. When C to E are selected, the state is the same as 0.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining various displays in the customer waiting demonstration state and the power saving mode. FIG. 13A shows various displays when shifting from the customer waiting demo state to the power saving mode. Further, FIG. 13 (b) shows, in particular, display modes of the other warning display and the intrusion prevention display during the customer waiting demo state.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), after the demonstration state in which 3 sets of symbol display, function introduction movie, and other reminder display and inset prevention display are set as one set is executed three times as a waiting for customer demonstration state, transition to the power saving mode is performed. Be done. In the power saving mode, the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the effect display device 9 is lowered, and the screen becomes dark. Therefore, in the power saving mode, after the 3 symbols are displayed for 15 seconds on the dark screen, the function introduction movie is performed for 39 seconds. However, in the power saving mode, other warning display and anti-intrusion display are not displayed after the function introduction movie. In the power saving mode, after the function introduction movie, the display is shifted to three symbol display again.

  Then, when the power saving mode is ended, the anti-glare display is displayed for 5 seconds on the first displayed screen. After that, if the variable display of the symbols due to the start winning is not started, it shifts to the demonstration state starting from the three symbol display again.

  Next, display modes of the other warning display and the intrusion prevention display will be described with reference to FIG. As the other alerting display, there is an alerting display or the like for prohibiting a game under the age of 18 as described above. Here, for convenience of explanation, among a plurality of other reminder displays, a reminder display prohibiting a game of less than 18 years of age A reminder, a reminder display for suppressing fraudulent alert B, fraud A warning display for suppressing an action is described as a warning C.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the other warning display and the embedded display are displayed and erased within 6 seconds. Here, 1F (frame) is used as a display unit. In the present embodiment, 1F corresponds to 1/30 seconds. First, the reminder A among the plurality of other reminder displays fades in over a fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) and is displayed over the display period of 142F. After that, the reminder A fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and disappears over a non-display period of 14F.

  The alert B fades in from the middle of the fade-in period of the alert A over the fade-in period of 15 F (0.5 S) after the non-display period of 6 F and is displayed over the display period of 136 F. After that, the reminder B fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and disappears over a non-display period of 14F.

The alert C fades in from the middle of the fade-in period of the alert A and alert B after the non-display period of 12 F, over the fade-in period of 15 F (0.5 S), and is displayed over the display period of 130 F Be done. After that, the alert C fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and disappears over a non-display period of 14F.

  The anti-glare indication fades in over a fade-in period of 10F after the end of the fade-in period of reminder A, alert B and alert C after the 35F non-display period and is displayed over the 112F display period. Ru. After that, the anti-glare indication fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and disappears over a non-display period of 14F. The fade-in period of the anti-intrusion display is set shorter than the other alert display. In this way, the final anti-glare display can appear earlier than other reminders, and the display can be sharpened.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the alert A, alert B, alert C and indwelling prevention display fade in in order and after being displayed in the overlapping period, perform display control that fades out at the same timing Be In addition, although the fade-in period of other alerting and the fade-in period of anti-glare do not overlap, they may be faded in so as to overlap.

  As described above, the anti-glare display and the other alerting display can be displayed in the same period, and the display timing of each alerting display can be changed and displayed. According to this, when displaying a plurality of reminders in the same period, it is possible to suppress that the player can not check the information by displaying the plurality of information at a time.

  Also, the anti-intrusion display can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting display, and after fading in the other alerting display, the anti-intrusion display fades in, and the other alerting display and the anti-intrusion display After all are present, fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking reminder display.

[Screen in the customer waiting demo state]
Next, various displays displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen in the customer waiting demonstration state. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), at the start of the customer waiting demonstration state, the left, middle and right rendering symbols 91 to 93 are displayed in the form of a shifted display result at the center of the screen. Such 3 symbol display is displayed for 15 seconds. Next, as shown in FIG. 14B, a function introduction movie as a video introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed for 39 seconds.

  Next, in FIG. 14 (c) to (f), three other reminders 130 fade in sequentially from the left. Another alert display 130 is displayed at the upper center of the screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 14 (g) and 14 (h), the anti-glare image 131 for preventing the glare is faded in below the other alert display 130. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14I, the other alerting display 130 and the anti-glare image 131 fade out at the same timing. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (j), the screen is not displayed for a predetermined period after the fade-out.

As shown in FIG. 14, control for displaying the anti-glare image 131, which is a warning display related to the glare-in prevention, in the same period as the other warning display 130, and displaying the warning display with different display timings. Is done. In this way, when displaying a plurality of alerting displays in the same period, it is possible to suppress that the player can not check the information by displaying a plurality of information at a time. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information on a plurality of alerting displays.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the anti-glare image 131 which is a warning display regarding the glare-proof can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display 130, and after the other warning display 130 is faded in After the fade-in prevention image 131 is faded in and all the other alerting displays 130 and the dip-proof image 131 appear, control to fade out at a common timing is performed. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking reminder display.

[Menu screen]
The menu screen is, for example, a display screen for presenting various setting items that can be selected by the player with an icon image of an option format (menu format) on the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demo state. The menu screen has a hierarchical structure. If one item is selected from the first screen where main setting items can be displayed in a list format, detailed settings can be made for each selected item. For example, as main setting items, it is possible to select a character corresponding to an effect when playing a game, adjust the volume / light amount, and select customization of the effect.

  In the menu screen, items can be selected in the vertical and horizontal directions in accordance with the tilting operation of the stick controller 122 that can be operated in the front and rear directions and the horizontal directions, and it is selected when the push button 120 is operated. It is decided on the item that was In order to return to the previous screen, the push button 120 may be operated with the item of “return”.

[Screen in menu operation]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen during menu operation. By operating the push button 120 from the screen in the customer waiting demo state shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b), the menu screen 132 of FIG. 15 (c) is displayed. Although the menu screen 132 displays a plurality of selectable items, the drawings are omitted. Below the menu screen 132, an intrusion prevention image 131 is displayed.

  Here, the menu screen 132 is configured in a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, the intrusion prevention image is displayed on any level of the menu screen 132. The display mode of the intrusion prevention image may be different for each display hierarchy of the menu screen 132. In this way, the intrusion prevention image can be displayed in a mode according to the content displayed on the menu screen 132.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the anti-glare image differs depending on the effect state before and after the alerting is performed. Specifically, as an effect state before the alerting by the anti-embedding image is performed, the display mode of the anti-embedding image is different on the menu screen 132 due to the difference between any of the characters. In addition, as described later, as the effect state after the alerting by the anti-glare image is executed, the display mode of the anti-glare image at the end becomes different depending on the difference in the mode during positive change selected during the big hit game There is.

When the item of character selection is determined by the operation of the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 on the menu screen in FIG. 15C, the screen of FIG. 15D is displayed. Here, the default display mode shown in FIG. 15D is a display mode in which no character is set. As shown in FIG. 15D, a screen is displayed in which any one of the character X and the character Y can be selected as a plurality of types of characters. An intrusion prevention image 131 is also displayed on the character selection screen. The intrusion prevention image 131 at this time is the same as the display mode of FIG. Also, this anti-glare image 131 is the default display mode. The display mode of the anti-glare image in FIG. 15 (c) may be different from the display mode of the anti-glare image in FIG. 15 (d). The display modes being different are, for example, those displayed at different positions, those displayed differently at different positions (those reduced in size compared to one), and the like.

  Suppose that the player operates the push button 120 and character X is selected after FIG. 15 (d). After that, when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is selected among various menus, as shown in FIG. 15E, the intrusion prevention image 133 is displayed below the volume / light amount adjustment icon. The intrusion prevention image 133 in FIG. 15 (e) is displayed in a mode different from the intrusion prevention image 131 shown in FIGS. 15 (c) and 15 (d). The volume and the light amount are determined to be the selected volume and the light amount by operating the push button 120 after one of the small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 122.

  Further, it is assumed that the player operates the push button 120 after FIG. 15 (d) and the character Y is selected. After that, when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is selected among various menus, as shown in FIG. 15F, the intrusion prevention image 134 is displayed below the volume / light amount adjustment icon. The intrusion prevention image 134 of FIG. 15F is displayed in a mode different from the intrusion prevention image 131 shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D and the intrusion prevention image 133 shown in FIG. The volume and the light amount are determined to be the selected volume and the light amount by operating the push button 120 after one of the small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 122.

  Here, when none of the characters is selected and the default display mode remains, the default anti-glare image 131 as shown in FIGS. It will continue to be displayed below.

  When the menu screen is ended by the operation of the stick controller 122 and the operation of the push button 120 from the states of FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (f), the screen of FIG. 15 (g) is displayed. In (g) of FIG. 15, the anti-glare image 135 is largely displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9. As described above, based on the termination of the display of the menu screen 132, the anti-loading image 135 is controlled to be displayed first. After that, if there is no start winning, the screen in the customer waiting demonstration state shown in FIG. 15 (a) is displayed. The intrusion prevention image shown in FIG. 15 (g) may be made different depending on the type of the selected character. Further, the display during the big hit gaming state may be made different depending on the type of the character.

  Here, if the anti-intrusion display is not displayed on the menu screen, if the anti-intrusion display is interrupted by opening the menu screen during the customer waiting demo state, the opportunity to view the anti-intrusion display decreases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by displaying the anti-glare display on any level of the hierarchy of the menu screen, it is possible to increase the opportunity to view the anti-glare display. Furthermore, when the menu screen is closed, the large in-deep prevention display is displayed at the center of the screen, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the in-dense prevention display.

  At the end of the menu screen, by performing control to first display the intrusion prevention display set to the end in the normal customer waiting demo state, the intrusion prevention display is displayed at the end of the menu screen. You may

Further, determination means may be provided to determine the character selected in the menu screen. The character information selected in the menu screen is stored, for example, in the RAM 103, and based on the information, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) determines the set character, and displays a warning display regarding the intrusion prevention. It is sufficient to make the aspect of

  Further, the manner of the alert display regarding the prevention of immersion may not be different according to the operation of the player, but the mode of the alert display regarding the prevention of immersion may be different according to the presentation state during the game. For example, the mode of the alert display regarding the prevention of immersion may be different depending on the winning of the transition lottery to the specific effect state and the specific effect state. More specifically, in the case where the background changes according to a predetermined lottery or a predetermined number of games, the aspect of the warning display regarding the intrusion prevention may be different between before the background change and after the background change.

[Screen in power saving mode]
Next, the screen in the power saving mode will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a screen in the power saving mode. After the three symbol display shown in FIG. 16 (a) and the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 16 (b) are executed as the customer waiting demonstration state, the alert display 130 shown in FIG. 16 (c) and the intrusion prevention image 131 are displayed. Is displayed. After the demonstration state of FIG. 16 (a) to (c) is executed three times, the power saving mode shown in FIG. 16 (d) is entered.

  During the power saving mode, the brightness of the screen is reduced, but the presentation in the customer waiting demonstration state is continued. As shown in FIG. 16 (d), after the three symbol display is executed in a state where the luminance of the screen is lowered, the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 16 (e) is executed. During the power saving mode, the alert display 130 and the anti-glare image 131 are not displayed thereafter, and after the three symbol display in the state where the brightness of the screen shown in FIG. The function introduction movie shown in FIG. 16 (g) is executed, and the following is repeated.

  When the power saving mode is ended by operating the push button 120 in the power saving mode from the state shown in FIG. 16 (g), the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 16 (h). In (h) of FIG. 16, the luminance of the screen returns to the original brightness, and the anti-glare image 135 is largely displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9. After that, if there is no start winning, the screen in the customer waiting demonstration state shown in FIG. 16 (a) is displayed.

[Screen after the big hit is over]
Next, the screen after the big hit ends will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the screen after the end of the big hit. FIG. 17A shows a screen during the big hit game. During the big hit game, 15 rounds of round games are executed, and an ending image 138 showing a background image of the ending is displayed over the ending period shown in FIG. 17B after the end of the round game. The ending image 138 is an ending image in which a character or the like (not shown) is displayed as a background. After fade-in of the ending image 138, the mode information fades in, and then the probability variation information (or time-lapse information) after the big hit fades in. A mode and B mode are provided in the mode, and it is possible to select which mode to use during the big hit game. Depending on each mode, the effect to be executed after the big hit ends in a definite variation state or a time saving state differs.

During the ending period, apart from the ending image, a prepaid card forbidding prevention image 137 in which balance information is stored is displayed at an inconspicuous position in the lower left corner of the screen, and the intrusion prevention image 136 is displayed below it. In the ending period, after the ending image and the mode and the number of times of probability variation information are displayed, the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 are displayed. Details of the display of the forgotten removal prevention image 137 and the immersion prevention image 136 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 (c) to 17 (f). The inconspicuous position is a position deviated from the center, such as a position on the end side of the center of the screen. Further, the content of the characters of the anti-glare image 136 in the ending period is the same as the content of the characters of the anti-glare image 131 in the customer waiting demo state.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, in the ending period, the forgotten to-be-removed image 137 of the prepaid card fades in earlier than the fork-in preventing image 136. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17D, the anti-glare image 136 fades in. Then, as shown in FIG. 17E, the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 are displayed for a predetermined time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 fade out at the same timing.

  In FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (f), the ending image 138, mode information, probability variation information (or time information), fade-in prevention image 137, inlay prevention image 136 are faded in in this order and these images fade out. After that, the display shown in FIG. In FIG. 17G, a manufacturer image 139 as a maker logo display indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed at the center of the screen, and an intrusion prevention image 131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 139.

  After such a first big hit, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), when the big hit display results continuously during the definite change state or the time reduction state, the big hit game shown in FIG. 17 (i) is performed. It is controlled. In the second consecutive big hit, B mode is selected during the big hit game. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17J, the ending image 138 is displayed over the ending period. In the ending image 138, an ending image (not shown) is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 138, information of B mode and information of 100 times of probability variation (time reduction number) are displayed. However, after the end of the second big hit game, as in the case after the end of the first big hit game, the forgotten prevention image 137 is not displayed, and only the penetration prevention image 136 is displayed small at the lower left of the screen. . In addition, after the end of the second or subsequent big hit game, both of the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 may not be displayed.

  Then, after the display of the ending image 138 is erased, the display of FIG. In FIG. 17 (k), the manufacturer image 139 is displayed at the center of the screen, and the intrusion prevention image 140 is displayed below the manufacturer image 139. The intrusion prevention image 140 is displayed in a mode different from the intrusion prevention image 131 shown in FIG. Such a difference in display mode of the anti-glare image is due to the type of mode selected by the player during the big hit game. Note that the display area of the anti-glare image 131 of FIG. 17 (g) and the anti-glare image 140 of FIG. 17 (k) may be smaller than that of the anti-glare image 131 displayed in the customer waiting demonstration state. .

  Further, determination means may be provided to determine the mode selected during the big hit game. The mode information selected during the big hit game is stored, for example, in the RAM 103, and based on the information, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) determines the mode in which it is set, and displays a warning display related to intrusion prevention. It is sufficient to make the aspect of

As shown in FIG. 17, the anti-glare image 136 which is a warning display regarding the glare-proof can be displayed during the same period as the anti-glare image 137 and the display timing of the glare-proof image 136 and the glare-proof image 137 Control to display differently is performed. In this way, when displaying a plurality of alerting displays in the same period, it is possible to suppress that the player can not check the information by displaying a plurality of information at a time. Therefore,
The player can accurately recognize information on a plurality of alerting displays.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, which is a warning display related to ingestion prevention, it is possible to display the indwelling prevention image 136 in the same period as the forgotten prevention image 137, and after fading in the forbidding prevention image 137. After the prevention image 136 is faded in and all of the forgotten prevention image 137 and the anti-glare image 136 are present, control to fade out is performed at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking reminder display.

  Alternatively, after the ending image 138 is displayed, the forgot-to-take protection image 137 may be continuously displayed until the manufacturer image 139 is erased. Moreover, when continuing to display the forgotten prevention image 137, after the first big hit, the forgotten prevention image 137 is displayed from the display of the ending image 138 to the display of the manufacturer image 139, but the second consecutive time After the big hit, the forgotten prevention image 137 may be displayed while the ending image 138 is displayed, but the forgotten prevention image 137 may not be displayed when the manufacturer image 139 is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 138 is displayed, the anti-glare image 136 may be continuously displayed until the manufacturer image 139 is erased. When continuing to display the anti-glare image, it is sufficient to keep displaying the common anti-glare image even when the ending image 138 is switched to the manufacturer image 139.

  Also, as various images displayed during the ending period, the next image may be displayed after the display of one image is completely finished. Also, the timing at which the image fades in may or may not partially overlap. In addition, the ending image 138, the mode information and the probability variation number information may be simultaneously displayed, and then after the fade-in prevention image 137 is faded in, the anti-glare image 136 may be faded in.

[Main effect]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when in the customer waiting demonstration state, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the intrusion prevention image 131 is largely displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 9, and in the ending period, FIG. As shown, control is performed to display the intrusion prevention image 136 small at the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 9. In this way, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game by executing an alert for preventing the excessive depression when the big hit ends.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to display on the effect display device 9 an intrusion prevention image in which the contents of the displayed characters are the same in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the display period of the intrusion prevention image is set to be shorter in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. In this way, the alert display can be suitably performed while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by performing the alert display excessively when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 (h) and 17 (b), the display area of the intrusion prevention image becomes smaller in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. Is set as. In this way, the alert display can be suitably performed while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by performing the alert display excessively when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 (h) and 17 (b), the anti-glare image is more effective for the player during the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Displayed in a corner of the screen that is not noticeable. In this way, the alert display can be suitably performed while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by performing the alert display excessively when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, an intrusion prevention image 136, which is a warning display for intrusion prevention, can be taken in the same period as the foreshot prevention image 137, and the intrusion prevention image 136 and the withdrawal prevention image can be displayed. Control is performed to make the display timing different from the display timing 137 different. In this way, when displaying a plurality of alerting displays in the same period, it is possible to suppress that the player can not check the information by displaying a plurality of information at a time. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information on a plurality of alerting displays.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, an intrusion prevention image 136, which is a warning display for intrusion prevention, can be taken during the same period as the forgery prevention image 137, and faded in After that, the anti-intrusion image 136 is faded in, and after all the anti-forgetting image 137 and the anti-intrusion image 136 have appeared, control to fade out at a common timing is performed. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking reminder display.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 17, the intrusion prevention image 131 and the intrusion prevention image 136 are displayed over the period in which the ending image 138 displayed in the ending period and the manufacturer image 139 are displayed. Be done. In this way, it is possible to prevent the ending period from being extended by displaying all the information separately, and to execute a warning regarding the anti-glare suitably in a limited period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 17, after the mode information and the probability variation information are displayed, the intrusion prevention image 136 is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display by displaying the information about the game first, and to execute the alert regarding the anti-glare suitably in the period after the big hit gaming state is ended. it can.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17G, a manufacturer image 139 indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine is displayed after the ending image 138, and the intrusion prevention image 131 is displayed below it. In this way, it is possible to preferably execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion while displaying the manufacturer information.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the inset prevention image 136 fades in after the forgotten prevention image 137, and the display of the forgotten prevention image 137 ends in connection with switching to the manufacturer image 139. However, the intrusion prevention image 131 is continuously displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 139 is finished. In this way, it is possible to preferably execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit continues as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 17 (j), the forgotten prevention image 137 is displayed only at the first big hit, but the anti-glare image 136 is a big hit. Control is performed to display each time. According to this, when the jackpot gaming state is continuously controlled, the alert can be suitably executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (f), the display mode of the intrusion prevention image is controlled to be different on the menu screen 132 due to the difference between any characters. In this way, the attention can be suitably executed by considering the relation between the effect state before the attention execution and the execution mode of the attention regarding prevention of depression.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 (b) and 17 (k), the display mode of the anti-glare image is controlled to be different due to the difference in the mode during positive change during the big hit game. In this way, the attention can be suitably executed by considering the relation between the effect state after the attention execution and the execution mode of the attention regarding prevention of depression.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the anti-glare image is controlled to be different according to the character or mode set according to the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120. In this way, it is possible to execute a suitable alert according to the player's preference.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the anti-glare image is controlled to be different depending on the selected mode during the big hit game. In this way, it is possible to execute a suitable alert according to the player's preference. In addition, as in the second embodiment described later, it may be possible to select a music (video corresponding to the music) during a big hit. In such a case, the display mode of the intrusion prevention image may be made different depending on the music (video corresponding to the music) selected during the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the intrusion prevention image may be made different depending on the character set when being controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way, it is possible to execute a suitable alert according to the player's preference.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the execution time until the anti-glare image is displayed is controlled to be different between when the power failure is restored and when it is initialized. More specifically, during the customer waiting demo game, the time until the display of the anti-glare image is started differs between when the power failure is restored and when it is initialized. In this way, it is possible to execute a warning regarding anti-glare at a suitable timing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, it is controlled to display the intrusion prevention image at a position not overlapping with the volume / light amount adjustment icon. In this way, it is possible to preferably execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the menu screen 132 is configured in a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, the intrusion prevention image is controlled to be displayed on any level of the menu screen 132. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (g), based on the termination of the display of the menu screen 132, control is performed such that the anti-glare image 135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible for the player to appropriately execute the alerting in accordance with the situation without missing the alerting for the depression.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A and FIG. 16, when the luminance reduced image whose screen luminance has been reduced during the power saving mode is displayed on the effect display device 9, the intrusion prevention image is not displayed. Controlled by In this way, by not displaying the anti-glare image further during the power saving mode, it is possible to prevent the movement desire from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (h), control is performed such that the in-loading prevention image 135 is first displayed based on the termination of the power saving mode. In this way, it is possible for the player to appropriately execute the alerting in accordance with the situation without missing the alerting for the depression.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16B, it is possible to display a function introduction movie on the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration state. Then, as shown in FIGS. 16E and 16G, in the power saving mode, it is possible to display a function introduction movie other than the intrusion prevention image on the effect display device 9. In this way, it is possible to prevent the movement desire from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

Second Embodiment
Next, processing during the big hit effect in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case where music can be selected during a big hit will be described. In the second embodiment, during the big hit, a selection effect of selecting any one of a plurality of songs based on the operation of the player is executed. In the second embodiment, when the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 is operated as the operation means, the sensor provided therein detects the action of the player, and the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 80, An effect based on the operation is performed. As the selection effect, any video may be selected from a plurality of types of video during a big hit, or any mode may be selected from a plurality of types of modes.

  FIG. 18 is an effect drawing showing an effect to be executed during a big hit. The effect during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A, at the start of the big hit, the music selection screen is displayed. The music selection screen at the start of the big hit is displayed regardless of the player's operation. In the area on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, items corresponding to the music of A to D are displayed. The first selection image 170 corresponding to the music of A, the second selection image 171 corresponding to the music of B, the third selection image 172 corresponding to the music of C, the fourth selection image 173 corresponding to the music of D from the top Displayed in order. In addition, around the first selection image 170, it is indicated by an edged display that an item corresponding to the image is selected.

  An image area 175 is displayed on the right side of the first selection image 170 to the fourth selection image 173. In the image area 175, an image corresponding to the music of A to D flows. At the start of the jackpot, in a state where the first selection image 170 is selected, the video corresponding to the music A flows from the identification unit (for example, the chorus portion which is the target of the music) in the video area 175. Further, at the start of the big hit, the music corresponding to the music A selected first is reproduced from the identification part (the chorus part). Here, the specific part may be a part other than the chorus part which is the place to listen to the music. For example, it may be a main part of music that is a rising part of the music but is different from the chorus part. The video and sound corresponding to the music may be reproduced from the beginning of the music.

  In addition, on the left side of the lower part of the screen of the effect display device 9, a selection operation image 176 prompting a music selection operation imitating a stick controller is displayed. Further, in the center of the lower part of the screen, a determination image 177 prompting a music determination operation imitating a push button is displayed. In addition, on the right side of the lower part of the screen, an image of "7" is displayed which indicates which symbol the current jackpot is. Further, on the upper left side of the screen, the current number of rounds is displayed, and on the upper right side of the screen, an image of a right-handed instruction prompting to play a game aiming at the right side area is displayed.

  The state when the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 18 (a) and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected will be described using FIG. 18 (b). When the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 18A and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selected image 171 is displayed in a bordered state. Further, the video corresponding to the music B flows from the specifying unit (sabi part) in the image area 175, and the music corresponding to the music b is reproduced from the specifying unit (sabi part).

  The case where the music piece A is determined from the state of FIG. 18 (b) will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (c). In the music selection at the start of the big hit, if it is determined to be the music A, the video corresponding to the music A is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 175 moved to the center of the screen as the music determination screen at the start of the big hit. Also, the music A is reproduced from the beginning. By the determination operation, the display of the selection operation image 176 and the determination image 177 is erased. Here, the music selection operation at the start of the jackpot can be performed for a period from the start of one round to the end of the second round. If the selection operation and the determination operation are not performed by the end of the second round, the video and sound corresponding to the initially set music A will flow from the end of the second round. Further, when only the selection operation is performed and the second round is ended in a state where the determination operation is not performed, the video and sound of the music corresponding to the item selected by the selection operation are output.

  From the state of FIG. 18 (c), at the start of three rounds, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the image corresponding to the music A is continuously streamed in the image area 175 at the center of the screen and the sound corresponding to the music A is output. Be done. At the start of the third round, the selection operation image 176 is displayed again at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player operates the stick controller, as shown in FIG. 18E, the music selection screen is displayed again. Thus, the second music selection screen is displayed based on the player's operation. In the first music selection screen, the effective period of the operation is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and in the second music selection screen, the effective period of the operation is last from the start of the third round It is set by the round (16 rounds). Note that these periods may be set in any way, there may be three or more selectable periods, and may be set so that selection operation can not be performed during any round.

  In the music selection screen of FIG. 18 (e), in comparison with the music selection screen at the start of the big hit of FIG. 18 (a), the character of the first selection image 170 corresponding to the item of music A is a music of “A”. It has been changed from the letter shown to "back". In addition, the currently selected "return" first selected image 170 is displayed in a border. Further, from the state of FIG. 18 (d), the image corresponding to the music A and the sound continue to flow as they are. In addition, the determined image 177 is newly displayed. From such a state, when the stick control is operated and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected, as shown in FIG. 18F, the second selected image 171 is displayed in a bordered state. Further, a video corresponding to the music B flows from the chorus portion to the video area 175. However, even when such a selection operation is performed, the sound of the music A is continuously output.

  When music A is selected from the state of FIG. 18 (f), it becomes as shown in FIG. 18 (g). In FIG. 18G, since the item of the music A corresponding to the first selected image 170 indicated by “Return” in FIG. 18F is selected, the video corresponding to A is reproduced from the continuation in the video area 175 . In addition, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. On the other hand, when the music piece B is selected from the state of FIG. 18 (f), it becomes as shown in FIG. 18 (h). In FIG. 18H, since the item of the music B corresponding to the second selected image 171 shown by “B” in FIG. 18F is selected, the video corresponding to B in the video area 175 is reproduced from the beginning . Also, the sound of the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), at the start of the big hit, items corresponding to a plurality of types of music are displayed. Then, the player can change the item to be selected by the selection operation as shown in FIG. Further, by the selection operation, the output of music or the output of video corresponding to the selected item is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 18E, even if the item corresponding to the music A is being executed, the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed as "return". In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 18G, when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the sound of the music A continues to flow. Also, as shown in FIG. 18H, when an item corresponding to a music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  In this way, while the music corresponding to the music A is being played, it is possible to confirm what is in the other selection items. And, even when it is decided again to the music A, since the music A is not reproduced from the beginning but continues to flow from the middle, even when the selected music is selected again, the amusement of the game is lowered. It can be prevented. More specifically, by reselecting a previously selected song, it may be annoying if the song is played from the beginning, which may reduce interest. However, even if the selected song is selected again by the above-described process, it is possible to prevent the song from being reproduced from the beginning, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection effect of selecting an item can be performed during the jackpot state. Therefore, even when the selected music is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the jackpot state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), in the music selection effect for selecting the music, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the selection effect at the start of the round to be executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the big hit. In the third round, the selection effect to be executed based on the player's operation is disclosed. In this way, since there are multiple execution timings of the selection effect during the jackpot state, the first selection effect does not select the music, and the player's preference such as selecting the music in the second selection effect is selected. It is possible to execute a selection effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, the first selection effect at the start of the round is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second selection effect at the start of the third round is at the start of the third round It is set from the last round. Therefore, by lengthening the period during which the second selection effect to be executed based on the player's operation can be performed, it is possible to cope with a variety of players such as being unable to perform the first selection operation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, in those capable of reproducing music, as shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b), in the selection effect at the start of the round, the item is based on the player's operation. When changed, the music to be reproduced changes according to the change of the item. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 18 (e) and 18 (f), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be reproduced is It does not change. In this way, since the music is not switched frequently, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced by switching the music frequently.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), in the selected effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the music currently being executed differs from the display of "A" of the selected effect at the start of the round Displayed with "Back". In this way, it is possible to show the player in an easy-to-understand manner which music the music currently flowing is.

In addition, you may perform a reservation series production about above-mentioned selection production. For example, it is assumed that it is possible to execute a holding-related effect at any of a plurality of timings in a round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the on-hold sequence effect may be executed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. In this way, it is possible to give a surprise to the player in the first selection effect of selecting the music at the start of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the player does not perform the decision operation until the end of the second round, the holding control effect may be executed at a timing when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a command at the end of the second round. . In addition, in the second selection effect at the start of the third round, instead of the selection effect at the start of the big hit, the hold-on effect may be executed at the timing at which the player operates. If the player does not perform the selection operation from the selection effect at the start of the third round to the final round, the hold-on effect is executed even after the period in which the selection effect can be executed is over. Good.

  Further, with regard to the jackpot state as the advantageous state, a normal jackpot as the first advantageous state and a probability variation jackpot as the second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state may be provided. Then, a probability change promotion effect may be performed, which is usually promoted to a probability change big hit during a big hit. For example, it is assumed that the probability variation promotion effect can be performed at any of a plurality of timings in a round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the probability variation promotion effect may be performed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. In this way, it is possible to give a surprise to the player in the selection effect of selecting the music at the start of the big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the case of the probability change promotion effect, the execution timing may be determined at the start of the big hit. Then, even if there are multiple timings at the time of ending (after the end of 16R) as the execution timing of the probability change promotion effect, at the time of selection of the music, as a result of the turning effect of fixed probability change promotion effect of 11R to 13 Good. If it is determined at the timing of music selection by a predetermined random number lottery from among the three patterns, the probability change promotion effect may be executed in the selection effect of selecting the music at the start of the big hit.

  Also, a plurality of jackpots with different rounds may be provided, and the present invention may be applied to a round promotion effect in which jackpots with a small number of rounds are promoted to jackpots with a large number of rounds.

  Further, the display mode of the anti-glare image may be different in the ending period after the big hit depending on the type of the selected music.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot music selection process. The jackpot music selection process is executed in the effect control process performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101). In the big hit music selection process, when it is a big hit, the process for the effect shown in FIG. 18 is executed. Hereinafter, based on a flowchart, it demonstrates concretely.

  In the jackpot music selection process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the current round is a period of 1R to 2R (S601). If the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current round is a period of 1R to 2R (Y in S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the initial music determination flag is set (S602). If the initial music determination flag is set (Y in S602), the effect control CPU 101 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process.

In S602, when the initial music determination flag is not set (N in S602), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a music change period (S603), and determines that it is a music change period In the case (Y at S603), it is determined whether there is a selection operation (S604). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is not in the music change period (N in S603), it stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process.

  In S604, when it is determined that there is a selection operation (Y in S604), the effect control CPU 101 reproduces the video and the music corresponding to the music from the chorus in accordance with the music selection (S605). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is no selection operation (N in S604), it stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process.

  In S606 after S605, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (S606). When the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination operation (Y in S606), the image and the music corresponding to the determined music are reproduced from the beginning (S607). Next, an initial music determination flag is set (S608), various data are stored in the storage area (S609), and the process is ended. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is no determination operation (N in S606), it stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the processing.

  In S601, if the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current round is not a period of 1R to 2R, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether a final music determination flag is set (S610). If the final music determination flag is set (Y in S610), the effect control CPU 101 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process. On the other hand, when determining that the final music determination flag is not set (N in S610), the effect control CPU 101 displays a music change screen (S611). Next, it is determined whether the screen change flag is set (S612).

  In S612, if the effect control CPU 101 determines that the screen change flag is not set (N in S612), it determines whether or not there is a change operation (S613). If it is determined that there is no change operation (N in S613), the effect control CPU 101 passes the video corresponding to the initial music and the music as it is (S616), and stores various data in the storage area (S609) End the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a change operation (Y in S613), the screen flag is set (S614), and the music selection screen with the initial music "return" is displayed (S615) , Shift to S617. If it is determined in S612 that the screen control flag is set (Y in S612), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S617 without performing the processing in S613 to S615.

  In S617, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is a music change period. If the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is a music change period (Y in S617), it determines whether or not there is a selection operation (S618). If it is determined in S617 that the CPU for effect control 101 is not in the music change period (N in S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the processing. When the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a selection operation (Y in S 618), the video corresponding to the selected music is reproduced from the rust and the initial music is played as it is (S 619). Then, the process proceeds to S620. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is no selection operation (N in S618), it stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process.

In S620, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not there is a determination operation. If the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination operation (Y in S620), it determines whether or not the initial music has been determined (S621). In S620, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S620), the effect control CPU 101 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the processing. In S621, when the initial music is determined (Y in S621), the video corresponding to the initial music is reproduced from the continuation and the initial music is played as it is (S622). Next, a final music determination flag is set (S 624), various data are stored in the storage area (S 609), and the processing is ended. On the other hand, when the initial music is not determined (N in S621), the effect control CPU 101 reproduces the video corresponding to the changed music from the beginning and reproduces the changed music from the beginning (S623). Next, a final music determination flag is set (S 624), various data are stored in the storage area (S 609), and the processing is ended.

  In addition, you may make it a music change possible many times between 3 R to the last round. Specifically, the processes of S610 and S624 may not be performed.

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Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.

  In the embodiment described above, a warning regarding anti-glare may be performed by the output of sound or the emission of light. Then, not only the display mode but also the mode of the sound or the light may be different depending on the situation in which the alerting on the prevention of immersion is executed. Note that the aspect of only the sound and the light may be changed without changing the display, or the sound may be the same but the aspect of the combination of the display and the light may be changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the alert regarding the prevention of immersion may be executed at a timing other than the timing in the customer waiting demo state or the timing of the big hit gaming state. For example, a warning about anti-glare may be performed during the variable display. In such a case, a warning concerning the prevention of immersion may be issued over a plurality of variations, or may be issued only within one variation. Further, as the timing for giving a warning regarding the prevention of ingestion, it may be the timing of the first rotation after the end of time reduction, the first timing of the power-on in the morning, or the timing when the variable display is executed 1000 times. .

  In the embodiment described above, it is possible to change the frequency, timing, scene and the like of executing warning on the player or the shop side regarding the prevention of penetration. For example, for a player who does not play a game until the game is overwhelmed originally, there is a risk that he / she may feel uncomfortable about the anti-wobble warning. Therefore, the player may be able to restrict the execution of the warning regarding the prevention of the depression from the menu screen using the operation means such as the push button 120 or the like.

  In the embodiment described above, the alert display regarding anti-glare can be displayed in the same display period as the other alert displays, and after fading in the other alert display, the alert display regarding anti-glare fades in. The display control was performed. However, it may be possible to fade in another warning display after the warning display regarding the prevention of immersion is faded in first. In this way, it is possible to extend the display period of the warning display regarding the prevention of immersion.

  In the embodiment described above, the alert display regarding anti-glare can be displayed in the same display period as the other alert displays, and after fading in the other alert display, the alert display regarding anti-glare fades in. The display control was performed. However, after fade-in display of the alerting display and the other alerting display relating to the intrusion prevention at the same timing, either display may be faded out first.

In the embodiment described above, after the fade-in display and the other pop-up warning related to the intrusion prevention are faded in at the same timing, they may be faded out at the same timing. Also, the display mode may be made different between when fading in (or fading out) at the same time as the alerting display related to ingestion prevention and the other alerting display, and when fading in (or fading out) at different timings. .

  In the embodiment described above, the case where the manufacturer image 139 is displayed after the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 are displayed together with the ending image 138 at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. Then, after the removal prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 are erased once, the intrusion prevention image 1331 is displayed again with the manufacturer image 139. However, the intrusion prevention image displayed when the ending image 138 is displayed may be continuously displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 139 is finished. Specifically, the display of the ending image 138 and the forget-to-get image 137 may be switched to the display of the manufacturer image 139 while the anti-glare image is displayed.

  In the embodiment described above, the case where the manufacturer image 139 is displayed after the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 are displayed together with the ending image 138 at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. However, after the ending image 138 is displayed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, the manufacturer image 139 may be displayed, and then the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136 may be displayed. Then, when the big hit continues, after the manufacturer image 139 is displayed in the second and subsequent big hits, it is possible not to display the forgotten prevention image 137 and the intrusion prevention image 136.

  In the embodiment described above, the case where the display period of the anti-glare image is shorter in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state has been described. However, the display period of the intrusion prevention image may be shorter in the customer waiting demo state than in the ending period after the big hit ends. In this way, the warning display can be suitably performed by prolonging the display period during the ending period.

  In the embodiment described above, the display area of the anti-glare image is smaller in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. However, the display area of the anti-glare image may be smaller in the customer waiting demo state than in the ending period after the big hit ends. In this way, the warning display can be suitably performed during the ending period.

  In the embodiment described above, the same material may be used as the material of the anti-glare image in the customer waiting demo state and the ending period after the big hit end. In this way, the data capacity can be reduced.

  In the embodiment described above, the case has been described where the display position of the anti-glare image is displayed in a more inconspicuous position in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. However, the display position of the anti-glare image may be displayed at a position where the display position of the anti-glare image is not noticeable when the customer waiting demo state is more than the ending period after the big hit ends. In this way, the display position during the ending period can be made conspicuous, and a warning display can be suitably performed.

In the above-described embodiment, during the customer waiting demo state, a warning regarding anti-loading may be always executed at the corner of the screen. Further, in the embodiment described above, when the start winning combination occurs and the demonstration state ends, the warning regarding the prevention of immersion may be ended immediately, or the warning regarding the prevention of depression during the predetermined period after the start winning combination occurs. It may be finished after executing.

  In the above-described embodiment, another warning display as shown in FIG. 14 (h) may be performed during the big hit ending period. Even in such a case, an ending image is displayed first as an ending image, and information on the game such as the mode display and the number of probability changes (or the number of time reductions after a big hit) is displayed, and then another alert display is displayed. It is good if In addition, another alerting display may be displayed after the manufacturer image 139 is displayed.

  In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 17, the forgery prevention image 137 and the forgery prevention image 136 are displayed at the first big hit, and for the second and subsequent big hits, it is forgotten It has been described that the prevention image 137 is not displayed and only the intrusion prevention image 136 is displayed. However, the alerting mode does not differ between the first big hit and the second and subsequent big hits, and the alerting mode may differ between the first and second big hits and the third and subsequent big hits, and the big hit is predetermined. The mode of alerting may be different on the condition that the number of times is continuous. For example, the big hit does not display the forgotten prevention image 137 and displays only the inset prevention image 136 up to five times, and if the big hit continues five or more times, the forgery prevention image 137 is also displayed together with the forgotten prevention image 137 You may limit it not to be done.

  In the embodiment described above, it is possible to provide a sudden probability change big hit which is controlled in the probability change state but can not obtain a ball. Then, in the case where it is suddenly controlled to a definite big hit, the anti-glare image 136 may be displayed together with the forget-to-get image 137 regardless of the first big hit or continuous big hit. As described above, when an adverse jackpot is won, it may be different from that when an advantageous jackpot is won.

  In the embodiment described above, when the probability change big hit, the forgotten prevention image 137 is not displayed, and only the immersion prevention image 136 is displayed. May be displayed. As described above, the alerting mode may be different depending on the type of the big hit.

  In the embodiment described above, it is possible to display on the effect display device 9 an intrusion prevention image in which the contents of the displayed characters are the same in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. However, the anti-glare image may have another aspect as long as the contents of the characters are not the same but the expressions are similar and the same information can be transmitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution mode of the alerting related to the prevention of immersion in the menu screen is different depending on the type of the character selected before being controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, depending on the type of the character selected before being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the execution mode of the alert regarding the prevention of immersion in the ending period after the end of the jackpot gaming state may be different. Also, a plurality of effect modes can be set in the normal gaming state, and depending on the set mode, the execution mode of alerting regarding the prevention of intruding during the customer waiting demo state or the ending period may be different. .

  In the embodiment described above, the display mode of the anti-glare image as alerting and the output of the sound corresponding to the display of the anti-glare may be included. Then, a common image may be displayed as the intrusion prevention image according to the mode selected by the player, and a different sound may be output as a sound corresponding to the intrusion prevention display.

  In the embodiment described above, a switch capable of setting whether to display the anti-glare image may be provided. For example, such a switch may be provided at a predetermined position of the effect control board 80. Then, when the power is turned on with the switch ON, it is possible to set whether or not to execute the power saving mode and to set whether to display the anti-glare image. In this way, it is possible to execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion suitably on the game arcade side. In addition to the presence or absence of the display of the intrusion prevention image, an operation means capable of changing the size and the display position of the intrusion prevention image may be separately provided.

  In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 12, at the time of initialization, the screen from the top of the 3 symbol display, which is the first timing of the customer waiting demo state, is displayed. The case where it is displayed from the screen of the timing when the other warning display and the intrusion prevention display which are the timing of are displayed is described. However, the timing at which the alert regarding prevention of depression is performed at the time of initialization and at the time of power failure recovery may be different, and may be different timing. For example, the background may be displayed for about 15 seconds during initialization, and then the customer waiting demo state may be started, and the anti-glare display may be performed at the final timing. Further, at the time of power failure recovery, the intrusion prevention display may be executed without executing any other alerting display.

  In the embodiment described above, the loading prevention display may be displayed larger at the center of the screen in the customer waiting demo state of FIG. 14 than during the display of the menu screen of FIG. 15. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute a warning regarding the prevention of immersion according to the situation. Note that the display area of the anti-glare display may be larger when the menu screen is displayed than during the customer waiting demo state. Further, the visibility of the player may be different depending on the display position of the intrusion prevention display being different between the customer waiting demo state and the display of the menu screen.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect during the customer waiting demo state is continued even in the power saving mode in which the screen brightness is lowered. However, during the power saving mode, the effect during the customer waiting demo state may not be executed.

  In the embodiment described above, the anti-loading image may always be displayed during the customer waiting demonstration state. In such a case, the display of the anti-glare image may be erased during the power saving mode. In this way, by not displaying the anti-glare image further during the power saving mode, it is possible to prevent the movement desire from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

  In the embodiment described above, the description related to the change of music as the selection effect that the player can select and operate is described. However, the effect to be changed by the selection effect may be something other than the music. For example, the effect to be changed by the selection effect may be an effect of background change, an effect of image change, an effect of character change, or the like. In such a case, it is sufficient to take over the effect when the one that has been selected once is selected again. Specifically, in a gaming machine that can reserve changing background by push button operation, the background was changed, but when it is thought that the current background is to be kept, the current background effect is displayed. It may be continued (for example, the music in the current background continues to flow, etc.).

In the embodiment described above, the case has been described in which the music selection effect can be performed during the big hit. However, the selection effect of the music may be performed during the rush, or may be performed during the non-KT state. In such a case, a plurality of periods in which the selection effect can be performed is provided, and the music is performed by the period when the number of fluctuations is small (1 to 10) due to the number of fluctuations and the period when the number of fluctuations is large (70 to 100) The selection effect of may be performed. The selection effect may be performed during the customer waiting demonstration. For example, the menu screen can be opened by operating the push button during the customer waiting demo, and the volume and the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine can be adjusted or the execution frequency of the presentation can be changed in the menu screen. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18E, the case where the item currently being executed is changed to the character "Return" has been described. However, instead of changing to characters, the color or shape of the item currently being executed may be different.

  In the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where it reproduces | regenerates from the climax part of a music was demonstrated. Depending on the music, it may be reproduced from a part (such as A melody) other than "Sabi", or the part reproduced depending on the music may be made different.

  In the embodiment described above, the jackpot period of the jackpot gaming state is a period in which the attacker opens repeatedly, that is, a round game period, but is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot period includes a period of fanfare effect to be executed at the start of the jackpot gaming state, a period of repeating the attacker opening (round game period), and a period of ending presentation to be executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state It may be a period. The fanfare effect is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been executed, which is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state. The ending effect is an effect to be performed at the end of the big hit gaming state, informing that the big hit gaming state is ended.

  The above-mentioned various control of the music selection, medals are inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, a plurality of kinds of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the control lever by the player, and the player operates according to the stop button operation. It is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) from which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player, when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped. In the slot machine, the anti-glare display may be executed during the customer waiting demo state and when the advantageous state for the player such as the big bonus or AT is ended. In addition, in the slot machine, the selection and determination operation of the music may be executed by the push button or the cross key provided on the case.

  In the embodiment described above, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states advantageous to the player may include high probability state (probability state), short time state, and other advantageous states such as high base state.

  Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

In the embodiment described above, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed, but the variation display is limited to such an aspect I can not. For example, the symbol displayed in a variable manner and the symbol displayed in a derived manner do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed in a variable manner may be derived and displayed.
In addition, it is not necessary to change and display a plurality of types of symbols, and the change display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the “ratio (proportion, probability)”, a predetermined value exceeding 0% is described as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period, Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is determined to be the big change big hit, it is unconditionally controlled to the high change state after the big hit gaming state ends. An example of probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to be a probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 9 effect display device, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Display means capable of displaying an image;
In the above-mentioned display means, an alerting means capable of executing an alerting display relating to prevention of immersion in a game;
And an operation means operable by the player;
According to the operation of the operation means, an image relating to the setting screen of the gaming machine can be displayed on the display means,
The setting screen is configured in a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images,
The gaming machine, wherein the alerting means can display an alerting display on antiglare prevention on any level.