JP2019205738A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for achieving appropriate performance control during a period when progress of a game is at rest.SOLUTION: Performance control means visibly displays a first performance image of a first display layer during a first period until first time passes after a pattern variation stops (i), visibly displays a first performance image and a second performance image of a second surface layer in a higher level until second time passes after the first time passes (ii), overlappingly displays a third performance image in a display position of the first performance image in a higher level during a third period until third time passes after the second time passes to make a third performance image visible and prevent the first performance image from being visible (iii), and prevents the third performance image from being visible during a fourth period arriving after a lapse of the third time and visibly displays both of the first performance image and the second performance image (iv).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

Pachislot machines represented by pachinko machines are not limited to performing various notice effects during a game, and perform demonstrations (demonstration effects) even during periods when the game is not in progress (waiting for customers) Is common.
The following patent document 1 is illustrated as this type of gaming machine.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-133867 has a time measuring unit that measures a time until a preset start time, and a gaming machine that executes a demonstration effect that notifies information related to the start time based on the time measured by the time measuring unit. It is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-10698

  The demonstration effect disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a control method that depends on the elapsed time, but it does not fully consider the various conditions that may occur in the period when the progress of the game is stopped. There was still room for improvement.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that realizes appropriate effect control during a period in which the progress of the game is stopped.

  According to the present invention, the effect display means for displaying the effect image composed of one or a plurality of display layers, and the symbol change period in which the symbol change is performed or in the symbol stop period in which the symbol change is stopped Regardless of whether or not there is, there is an effect control means for controlling the effect display means, and the effect control means is provided when the symbol variation stops at least during the symbol variation period and after the symbol variation has stopped. In the first period included in the symbol stop period until one hour elapses, the first effect image arranged on the first display layer is displayed to be visible to the player, and the symbol variation stops. After the first time has elapsed and in the second period included in the symbol stop period until the second time has elapsed, the second effect higher than the first effect image and the first display layer. Placed in the display layer The two effect images are displayed so that both can be visually recognized by the player, and are included in the symbol stop period after the second time has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped and until the third time has elapsed. In the third period, the third effect image arranged in the third display layer higher than the second display layer is displayed on the display position of the first effect image so as to be superimposed on the player. In the fourth period that comes after the third time has elapsed since the first effect image is made invisible to the player, the first effect image is made invisible to the player, and the symbol variation stops. The third effect image is made invisible to the player, and both the first effect image and the second effect image are displayed to be visible to the player, and the first period, the first Players in the second period and the fourth period Gaming machine, wherein said first effect image to be viewed is common is provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which implement | achieves suitable presentation control in the period when progress of a game has stopped is provided.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol display apparatus arrange | positioned in the area | region II shown in FIG. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the operation button group arrange | positioned in the area | region III shown in FIG. 1, and its periphery. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in a gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the area | region V shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the state which the movable decoration body is act | operating. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure with which a game machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure with which a game machine is provided. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used by the lottery in a main control board. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state by the special drawing lottery state and the normal drawing lottery state, and the transition of the special drawing variation pattern derivation state. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically a part of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically a part of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process at the time of starting opening | mouth entrance. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a standby demonstration process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a standby effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a volume and light quantity adjustment process. It is a time chart which concerns on some special figure fluctuation patterns and a cat movable advance notice. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a time chart regarding operation | movement of a movable decoration body. It is a time chart which concerns on the aspect of the stand-by effect performed in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A. It is a time chart which concerns on the aspect of the stand-by effect performed in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B, C, and D. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part. It is a time chart regarding the operation of each production device immediately after power recovery. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the display mode of a main display part.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” are the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated in the state seen from (1).
In the following description, “advantage” means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise noted, excluding special benefits such as so-called premier images, It is advantageous in terms of game ball payout).

<Overview>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, an outline of features of the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and includes at least an effect display unit and an effect control unit as a characteristic configuration.

The effect display means displays an effect image composed of one or a plurality of display layers.
The “display layer” described in each of the time charts refers to each layer constituting the effect image displayed on the main display unit 81. Here, “upper” in the “display layer” means that the player is preferentially visually recognized when the display position of the image in each display layer overlaps, and “lower” in the “display layer” This is the opposite concept of “upper” in the “display layer”.
In the present embodiment, for example, an effect display unit is realized by the main display unit 81.

The effect control means controls the effect display means regardless of whether it is the symbol change period in which the symbol change is performed or the symbol stop period in which the symbol change is stopped.
Here, the “symbol stop period” is a part of the period in which the above-described game-ready state is controlled, and the period during which the change of the special symbol, the normal symbol, and the decorative symbol is stopped (including when the change is stopped). Say.
Here, the “symbol variation period” is a part of the period that is controlled to the above-described playable state, and the period during which the special symbol, the normal symbol, and the decorative symbol are varied (including when the variation starts) Say.
In the present embodiment, for example, the effect control means is realized by the cooperation of the first sub control board 200 or the first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300.

The production control means can perform production control through the following steps.
(I) Arranged on the first display layer at least when the symbol variation has stopped in the symbol variation period and in the first period included in the symbol suspension period until the first time has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped. The first effect image to be displayed is displayed so as to be visible to the player.
(Ii) After the first time has elapsed since the symbol change stopped, and in the second period included in the symbol stop period until the second time has elapsed, higher than the first effect image and the first display layer The second effect image arranged in the second display layer is displayed to the player so that both can be visually recognized.
(Iii) The third display higher than the second display layer in the third period after the second time has elapsed since the symbol change stopped and until the third time has elapsed. The third effect image arranged in the layer is displayed on the display position of the first effect image so that the player can visually recognize the third effect image, and the player can see the first effect image. The production image is made invisible.
(Iv) In the fourth period that comes after the third time has elapsed since the stop of the symbol fluctuation, the third effect image is rendered invisible to the player and the first effect is given to the player. Both the image and the second effect image are displayed so as to be visible.

The effect control performed in the symbol stop period is characterized in that the first effect image visually recognized by the player is common in the first period, the second period, and the fourth period.
In this way, in many periods of the symbol stop period, the effect image (first effect image) displayed also in the symbol variation period is diverted, so that the data amount of the effect image dedicated to the demonstration effect can be compressed, It is possible to simplify the production control related to the demonstration production.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbol display device 90 disposed in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing the operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the region V shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a state in which the movable decorative body 85 is operating.
The configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 are only those necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. May be. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, which fires a gaming ball on a front area (hereinafter referred to as a gaming area 50a) of a gaming board 50 on which a large number of gaming nails (not shown) are erected, A game in which a prize ball is obtained when a game ball enters a prize opening (for example, a big prize opening 55 or the like) is performed. In the following description, a game ball entering a winning opening may be simply expressed as “(winning in a winning opening)”.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, an intermediate frame (not shown) that detachably holds the gaming board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and a front side of the gaming board 50. A front frame 20 configured to cover.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 disposed so as to cover the game area 50 a, and the game area 50 a and the game board 50 are transparently protected by the transparent member 25.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 that store game balls. The upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are provided integrally with the front frame 20 so as to be spaced apart from each other.
The front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29 so that the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a by the turning operation of the operation handle 31. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. The operation button group includes a ball lending button 39a, a return button 39b for accepting a return operation for a prepaid card, and a player's operation for switching effects produced during a game or obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. An effect button 37 that can be received, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations to the upper, lower, left, and right, respectively, are included.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

As described above, the ball lending button 39a, the return button 39b, and the cursor button 38 can be said to be operation means provided at positions where the player can operate.
Here, the “position that can be operated by the player” is specifically the front side of the gaming machine 10 (a position where the player can directly touch in a state where the gaming machine 10 is set). It is a position different from the back side of the machine 10 and the inside of the gaming machine 10 (a position that cannot be touched unless the front frame 20 is opened).

Below the lower ball tray 29, a ball removal mechanism 36 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, a bottom surface opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom surface mouth and discharged.
Although not shown, the upper ball tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball tray 29 by operating, similar to the ball removal mechanism 36. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, the stored sphere can be discharged.

  A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, and 35c) are disposed therein. Yes. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output sound or can be turned on or off in conjunction with effects and error effects that occur during the game.

The main display unit 81 disposed substantially at the center of the game board 50 is a fixed effect display device (liquid crystal display).
Although not shown, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment may include an effect display device (sub display unit) in addition to the main display unit 81, and the effect display device may be an actuator such as a motor. It may be a movable type that operates according to the above.

The main display unit 81 can display a decorative symbol variation display performed in conjunction with a variation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 described later, and various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of decorative symbols displayed on the main display unit 81, the decorative symbols displayed form three symbol rows. The direction of the variable display of the decorative symbols in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be any of, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination (diagonal direction) thereof.
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variation display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the decorative pattern is displayed in the forward direction from the side of the main display unit 81 or in the opposite direction. A virtual direction recognized by the player in a display mode using a method of recognizing the display as if it is variably displayed (for example, perspective).

Further, the main display unit 81 can display (output) a hold display. The area where the hold display is displayed and the area where the decorative design is displayed may be separated or overlapped.
Here, the on-hold display is a display corresponding to each of the on-hold information to be described later, and may suggest the advantage of symbol variation executed based on the corresponding on-hold information by its shape, color, and the like. . In the following description, an effect that changes the hold display may be referred to as a “prefetch hold change effect” or a “hold change effect”.
The main display unit 81 corresponds to the symbol variation being performed (so-called variation), and can perform a display that is hesitant to hold display. When the display is handled distinctly from the hold display, it is expressed as “the hold display”, and when the hold display and the hold display are handled without distinction, they are simply expressed as “hold display”.

Moreover, the main display part 81 can display the effect image regarding various effects in addition to said decorative design and hold display. For example, the main display unit 81 can display an effect image related to a notice effect during a symbol change period (for example, a cat movable notice described later), and a standby effect during a symbol stop period (for example, a wait demo effect described later). The effect image according to B) can be displayed.
The main display unit 81 can realize display composed of a plurality of display layers (layers), and display layers that can be respectively displayed for the decorative images, the hold display, and the effect images related to various effects are determined in advance. Here, the layer configuration of the effect image displayed in the main display unit 81 so as to be visible may be composed of a single layer or may be composed of a plurality of layers. The details of the effect image display layer will be described later.

As described above, the main display unit 81 can be said to be an effect display unit that can display an effect image in both the symbol variation period and the symbol stop period.
Further, it can be said that the main display unit 81 is an effect display means for displaying the variation of the decorative symbol during the symbol variation period.
Moreover, it can be said that the main display part 81 is an effect display means for displaying an effect image composed of one or a plurality of display layers.

  In addition, although the description display apparatus (main display part 81) in this embodiment is demonstrated on the assumption that it is a liquid crystal display, implementation of this invention is not restricted to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be employed as the main display unit 81 and an effect display device (not shown).

The movable decorative body 85 is a general term for the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat decorative body 85b, and the right cat decorative body 85c. The movable decorative body 85 is a decorative body that looks like a cat, and is not shown when a specific effect (such as a cat movable notice and a standby demonstration effect B, which will be described later) is executed during the symbol change period or the symbol stop period. It can be moved by driving an actuator or the like.
The large cat decorative body 85a is concealed in a state that is difficult for the player to visually recognize at the original position (see FIG. 4), and is visually recognized by the player by moving from the original position to the center front of the main display unit 81. It becomes easy (see FIG. 6).
The left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c are partially visible from the player even in the original position (see FIG. 4), and operate to move forward from the original position to the main display portion 81. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize (see FIG. 6).

The large cat ornament 85a is a larger ornament than the left cat ornament 85b and the right cat ornament 85c. In FIG. 6, the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat decorative body 85b, and the right cat decorative body 85c are all in the illustrated state. However, the large cat decorative body 85a can be operated independently. ing.
The gaming machine 10 (first sub control board 200) according to the present embodiment can realize the case illustrated in FIG. 6, and when only the large cat decorative body 85a operates, the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat It is also possible to realize a case where the decorative body 85c is activated and the large cat decorative body 85a is not activated, and in either case, control is performed so that they do not interfere (contact) each other.

  The movable decorative body 85 (85a, 85b, 85c) moves to a position that overlaps a part of the display area of the main display unit 81 by operating, and each is physically higher than the main display unit 81. Since it is located (frontward as viewed from the player), when it is activated, at least a part of the display area of the main display unit 81 is made difficult to see compared to when it is not activated.

As described above, it can be said that the movable decorative body 85 is an effect movable body that can operate in both the symbol variation period and the symbol stop period.
In addition, the movable decorative body 85 is physically present in a higher layer than the effect display means (main display unit 81), and is at least one of the display areas of the effect display means as compared with the case where it is not activated due to the action. It can be said that it is an effect device that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the part and can operate in both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period.

  Here, the effect movable body is an effect device (a device controlled by a control board (the first sub control board 200, the second sub control board 300, etc.) excluding the main control board 100) that moves with the execution of the effect. In this case, at least a part of the movement (change due to movement) is visible to the player.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display portion 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is configured by these LEDs. The display device 90 displays special symbols and normal symbols.
The symbol display device 90 is disposed at a position that is less visible to the player than the main display portion 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display portion 81.
In addition, although arrangement | positioning and the number of LED which concern on the symbol display apparatus 90 in this embodiment are as showing in FIG. 2, this is an example and the arrangement | positioning and number of LED which concerns on the symbol display apparatus 90 are restrict | limited to this example. It is not done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate a special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbol in the present embodiment includes a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol”, the first special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 2”.

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate a normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal symbol in the present embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
The normal symbol may be abbreviated as “common figure” and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as “electric chew”.

The symbol display device 90 is further provided with a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96.
The first special symbol holding lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special symbol 1 held, and the second special symbol holding lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special symbol 2 held. The normal symbol hold lamp 96 is capable of specifying the number of symbols of the regular symbols that are held, and both of them are in the lighting mode of two LEDs (in this embodiment, the right always light only = 1, the left and right always lighted) = 2, right blinking + left always on = 3, left and right blinking = 4), the number of corresponding symbol fluctuations can be specified.

In the following description, the symbol variation that causes the special symbol to be stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as “special symbol variation”, and the normal symbol is displayed. The symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as “normal symbol variation”.
Further, in the following description, the decorative symbol variation display displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from “special symbol variation” and “normal symbol variation” as “decorative symbol variation”. Sometimes called.
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol variation”, it means symbol variation of a special symbol unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged, so that a game area 50a is defined so that the game balls that have been launched roll. Has been.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game balls launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game ball falls, and is a nail-like one.

  The gaming machine 10 can increase or decrease the strength of the game ball according to the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weakly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles enter the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls in any one of X (so-called left-handed) and the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the more strongly launched game ball rolls. Has been placed.

  In FIG. 4, a main winning port 55, a large winning port 56, a first starting port 57, a second starting port 59, a gate 63, and a general winning port 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) are illustrated as main winning ports. . Here, the winning opening shown in the figure is an example, and the number and arrangement thereof may be appropriately changed.

The big prize opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. The big prize opening 55 is provided with a big prize opening sensor 72, and the winning of the big prize opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the big prize opening sensor 72, and the prize winning to the big prize opening 55 is determined. A number of prize balls (15 in the present embodiment) are awarded.
In the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the grand prize opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A special electric accessory 65 is attached to the big prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches to an open state in which winning to the big winning opening 55 is easy or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 41. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric combination 65 is a part of a round game (a special electric combination described later) that is performed during the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure determination determination described later. In the round game in which the item 66 is in the closed state, the item 66 is opened, and accordingly, the winning in the big winning opening 55 is allowed. As described above, when the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state, it is easy to win the big prize opening 55, so that the jackpot game that greatly increases the chance of winning a prize ball is an advantageous gaming state. It can be said.
Note that the special electric accessory 65 is referred to as “attacker”, and the special electric accessory 65 being opened by the special electric accessory solenoid 41 may be referred to as “attacker opening”.
In addition, the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state even in at least a part of the small hit game resulting from the small hits being derived by the special figure winning / not-judging determination. The time to become is short. Therefore, it can be said that the small hit game is a gaming state having a lower advantage than the big hit game.

The first start port 57 is disposed at the lower center of the game area 50a. A first start port sensor 70 is attached to the first start port 57, and a prize for the first start port 57 is determined based on a detection result of the first start port sensor 70, and a prize is awarded to the first start port 57. A predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment) of prize balls is awarded. In at least a part of the case where the winning for the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation shown in FIG. 1 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second start port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. The second start port 59 is provided with a second start port sensor 71, and the winning of the second start port 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 71, and the second start port 59 is won. A predetermined number (1 in the present embodiment) of prize balls is awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

Ordinary electric accessories 61 (61a, 61b) are disposed in the flow path connected to the second start port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that switches to the second starting port 59 in an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which entry is difficult. Makes a transition to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per game that is won by the normal symbol variation, and accordingly, the second start port 59 is won. Is allowed. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win the second starting port 59, so that the variation in the pattern of the special figure 2 is suppressed while suppressing the decrease of the game balls due to the prize balls. The opportunity to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The general winning opening 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. The general winning opening 67 is provided with a general winning opening sensor 73, and the winning of the general winning opening 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73. The number of prize balls (4 in the present embodiment) is awarded.
In the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, a larger number of game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Further, the number of the general winning ports 67 can be changed as appropriate.

In a region V that is a part of the game region 50a, a partition member 500 that divides the flow path of the game ball into a plurality of portions is disposed. The partition member 500 configures a first flow path 501, a second flow path 502, a third flow path 503, and a fourth flow path 504.
The first flow path 501 is located on the uppermost side in the flow path constituted by the partition member 500.
The second flow path 502 is a flow path in which a gate 63 is provided on the upstream side. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and at least a part of the case where the gate sensor 74 detects the entry of a game ball satisfies a start condition for starting the symbol variation related to the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the entry of the game ball into the gate 63 is not included in the prize ball payout condition. That is, even if a game ball enters the gate 63 of this embodiment, the prize ball is zero.
The third flow path 503 is a flow path of game balls located on the downstream side of the first flow path 501 and the second flow path 502, and has passed through the second flow path 502 and the game ball that has passed through the first flow path 501. All of the game balls flow down.
The fourth flow path 504 is a flow path in which a special winning opening 56 is provided on the upstream side. A count switch SW8 is attached to the special winning opening 56, and the winning associated with the special winning opening 56 is determined upon detection of the count switch SW8, and a prize ball associated with the special winning opening 56 is given. .
A special electric accessory 66 is disposed above the big prize opening 56. The special electric accessory 66 is a member that can be switched to an open state where the game ball can be easily entered into the grand prize opening 56 or a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball. Transition to either an open state or a closed state by operation.

The special electric accessory 66 is a part of a round game that is performed during the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure determination determination described later (the special electric accessory 65 is in the closed state). In a certain round game), the game is opened, and accordingly, a game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 56.
When the special electric accessory 66 is in an open state, it is easy to enter a game ball into the big prize opening 56, and thus the chance of winning a prize ball can be greatly increased. In the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the big prize opening 56 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A distribution member 505, a first area 506, and a second area 507 are provided on the downstream side of the fourth flow path 504, and the game balls flowing down to the fourth flow path 504 are distributed by the distribution member 505. A ball enters either the first region 506 or the second region 507.
FIG. 7 shows a state in which the sorting member 505 opens the second region 507. In this state, the game balls flowing down to the fourth flow path 504 are distributed to the second region 507 and entered. To do.
Although not shown, in a state where the sorting member 505 closes the second region 507, the game balls flowing down to the fourth flow path 504 are distributed to the first region 506 and enter.
Whether the distribution member 505 closes or opens the second region 507 is determined based on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation that triggered the big hit game being executed.
A count switch (not shown) is attached to the second area 507, and after the big hit game detected by the count switch is finished, the process shifts to a special figure high accuracy and a normal figure high accuracy predetermined later. The detection by the count switch may be referred to as “V winning” in the following description.

  The out port 69 is disposed at the lowermost part of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been driven into the game area 50a and have not entered each of the above-described winning holes drop into the out port 69 and are processed as out balls.

  Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described. However, these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented by another configuration.

<About the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, a control configuration provided in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10. Note that the control configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary to describe the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

  The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores control programs and various data, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory serving as a temporary storage area, and peripheral boards and devices. And an I / O port 104 that inputs and outputs signals to and from a random number circuit 105 that generates random numbers (hard random numbers), which are connected to each other via an internal bus.

  The CPU 101 reads out various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes relating to the main control of the game. The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply of a power supply board (not shown). Note that the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 is an area for storing data such as a stack pointer and registers that were retained when the power was turned off when the power was cut off. Based on the information backed up in the area, the state of the gaming machine can be restored to the state before the power cut.

  The main control board 100 is electrically connected to the first start port sensor 70, the second start port sensor 71, the big winning port sensor 72, the general winning port sensor 73, the gate sensor 74 and the like, and the I / O port 104. The detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the.

The main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96. These display devices and these holding lamps can be controlled via the I / O port 104.
The main control board 100 is also electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 and the special electric accessory solenoid 41, and is configured to be able to control these solenoids via the I / O port 104.
Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39 including the above-described ball lending button 39a, the return button 39b, and the like, and the operation detection state by the sensor provided in the main operation unit 39 is changed. Various operations of the main operation unit 39 can be detected.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected so that at least data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200 is possible. For example, the main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and go from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. The main control board 100 is connected to be communicable in only one direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
Note that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 is configured not to request the main control board 100 to transmit data. ing.

The first sub-control board 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to game effects based on an effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores effect control programs and various data, a work area that becomes a temporary storage area, A RAM 203 functioning as a buffer memory and an I / O port 204 for inputting / outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided, and these are connected to each other via an internal bus. The first sub control board 200 is configured such that the CPU 201 can execute main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the ROM 202.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the above-described effect button 37, cursor button 38, and the like, and is configured to be able to detect various operations of these operation units based on a change in operation detection state by the sensor. .

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 has an effect control process based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, an image control command for instructing the second sub-control board 300 to produce an image effect and a sound effect, and an effect lamp 35. Lamp control data for controlling lighting, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and the like are generated.
The first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and image control commands relating to images and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been successfully received is transmitted from the second sub control board 300 to the first sub control board 200.

  The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I / O port 204. The effect lamp 35 is configured such that lighting is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub control board 200.

The first sub control board 200 is also electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and transmits movable control data via the I / O port 204.
The movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85 are configured so that the movement is controlled by the movement control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to effects such as images and sounds based on image control commands from the first sub control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like. A control program stored in the ROM 302 is provided with a RAM 303 functioning as a work area or buffer memory serving as a temporary storage area, and an I / O port 304 for inputting / outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. The main control related to the image effect is executed according to the above.
In addition, although not shown in the figure, the second sub-control board 300 follows the effect content based on the VDP that generates image data according to the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 and the control signal received from the CPU 301. And a sound source IC for generating acoustic data. The VDP is a so-called image processor, reads image data stored in the image ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and transmits image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81. The VDP is connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing / processing image data read from the image ROM. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the voice ROM in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs the final acoustic data generated by synthesizing the read acoustic data to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403 as main components.
The payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Based on a payout control command from the main control board 100, the payout control board 400 drives the prize ball payout unit to pay out the prize balls. In addition, the ball feeding mechanism and the launching mechanism are driven synchronously based on the operation amount of the launching handle to control the launching of the game ball.

<About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. Note that the functional configuration shown in FIG. 8 is necessary to describe the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration not shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 100 includes a ball determination unit 110, a main random number generation unit 115, a main hold control unit 120, a prior determination unit 130, a special drawing lottery unit 140, a general drawing lottery unit 150, a big hit game The control means 160, the symbol display control means 165, the electric accessory control means 170, the gaming state control means 155, the main information storage means 180, the main error control means 185, and the main command management means 190 are provided. FIG. 8 is a functional representation of what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG. 7.

  The main information storage unit 180 is a unit that temporarily stores data read by the unit included in the main control board 100, data derived by calculation in the unit, and the like in storage areas corresponding to the data. . In particular, the data (production control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 is transmitted to the subcommand management unit 270 of the first sub control board 200 described later by the command transmission unit. Is done.

  The winning determination means 110 determines a winning at each winning opening based on a detection result of a sensor provided at each winning opening.

The main random number generation means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at a timing when winning at the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generation means 115, when it is determined that the winning to the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined, a random number for determining whether or not a special figure will be described later, A random number, a random number for special figure stop symbol lottery, and a random number for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning to the gate 63 is determined, a random number for determining whether or not to determine a normal figure, a random number for a general symbol lottery, and a random number for a general symbol variation pattern lottery to be described later are stored in the main information storage unit 180. Store in the area.

The main hold control means 120 performs control related to the hold of the special symbol variation and the hold of the normal symbol variation. With regard to Special Figure 1, the random number for determining whether or not special figure is obtained, the random number for determining whether or not to fall, the random number for special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern, which are acquired upon winning the first starting port 57 A random number for lottery is held (stored) as operation hold information in FIG.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation hold information of FIG. 1 is held, and the operation hold information of FIG. 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 140). 1) each time it is used (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 Reservation Counter”) until the value of the Special Figure 1 Retention Counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 180, and each time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared and the remaining operation hold is stored. Control is performed to shift (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 hold counter.
The main hold control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control related to the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the common figure. The hold counter in FIG. 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 hold counter.
Further, in the following description, “operation hold information hold” may be expressed as “symbol fluctuation hold”.
The main hold control means 120 includes the values of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter when the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is updated (added or subtracted). An effect control command (hold command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are held, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. used.

The pre-determination means 130 performs pre-determination for pre-reading effects for the operation hold information when the operation hold information of the special figure is held at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 130 reads each random number of the operation hold information that has been suspended this time, pre-determined whether or not to determine the special figure, pre-determined whether or not to fall, pre-determined special drawing stop symbol lottery, special figure Pre-judgment of variation pattern lottery is executed. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) equivalent to a lottery table (details will be described later) used for the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, these pre-determinations derive the same result as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the predetermination unit 130 generates an effect control command (predetermination command) including the derived predetermination result, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
As described above, the advance determination command is transmitted when the operation hold information of the special figure is held at a predetermined advance determination timing (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180). Therefore, it is transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command.

The special figure lottery means 140 includes a special figure success / failure determination means 141, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 143, and a fallen hit / failure determination means 144. 141, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 143 are executed in this order. The special drawing lottery means 140 reads the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 when the special figure change start condition is satisfied.
For example, “Special chart start condition is satisfied” means that it is not a big hit, that neither Special Figure 1 nor Special Figure 2 is changing, Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 That is, all the conditions that the operation suspension information exists in at least one of the above are satisfied.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery on the main control board 100.
In the lottery using the following lottery tables including the lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order, and a carry (overflow) occurs. A result corresponding to the selected lottery value is derived as a result of the lottery.
In the following description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a name is assigned to the lottery table. However, data such as lottery values included in the lottery table corresponding to the name may be stored in each ROM so as to be identifiable. The name does not specify an area where the data is stored. Further, in the lottery table illustrated below, items described for convenience of explanation and “−” or “0” are described as lottery values, which indicate data stored in each ROM. is not. Further, when a lottery value identical to the maximum value of the random number range used for the lottery is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%, and therefore it is not always necessary to perform the lottery.

  The special figure success / failure determination means 141 reads a random number for special figure success / failure determination at the start of symbol variation, and corresponds to either a big hit, a small hit or a loss using the read random number and a lottery table for special figure success / failure determination. Is determined by lottery. Note that the probability of special success / failure determination (winning probability of jackpot) varies depending on a set value to be described later, and the probability illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B is one set value (for example, set 1). (Probabilities corresponding to other set values are not shown).

  FIG. 9A shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, when the special drawing lottery state is low in Special Figure 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “special figure low probability”), it is a big hit with a probability of 200/65536, and a small hit with a probability of 300/65536. In the case of the special drawing lottery state in FIG. 1 with a high probability (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as “special drawing high accuracy”), the probability of 500/65536 is used. Big hits, small hits with a probability of 300/65536, and the remaining probabilities of 64736/65536 are off.

  FIG. 9B shows a lottery table for determining whether or not special figure 2 is valid, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535, as in the case of special figure 1 or not. Therefore, in the special figure low accuracy of the special figure 1, it is a big hit with the probability of 200/65536, and the remaining 65336/65536 has a deviation, and in the special figure high accuracy of the special figure 2, the big hit with the probability of 500/65536 and the remaining The probability is 65036/65536.

  In this way, it can be said that the special figure high accuracy has a higher probability that a big hit is derived than the special figure low accuracy, and has a higher advantage than the special figure low accuracy. In addition, in the special figure 2 win / no-go determination in the present embodiment, a small hit is not derived.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 reads the random number for special figure stop symbol lottery when the big hit is derived by the special symbol success / failure determination unit 141, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for special symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 9C shows a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the symbol A is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of 50/100 and a symbol B with a probability of 50/100.
Here, the number of times (number of rounds (R number)) that the special electric accessory 65 is released for a sufficient time (approximately 9 balls winning) during the jackpot game is 8 and the jackpot After the game is finished, it will be a special figure with a low probability and a normal figure with a high accuracy (details will be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol”, and the big hit related to the symbol may be called “normal big hit”) is there. On the other hand, symbol B has a number of rounds (R number) of 9, and after the jackpot game ends, the symbol becomes a special figure highly accurate and normal figure highly accurate (hereinafter referred to as a “probable variation symbol”). Such a big hit may be referred to as a “probable big hit”. Therefore, symbol B is a symbol that is more advantageous than symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.

FIG. 9D shows a lottery table for special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 2, when the big hit is derived, the symbol a has a probability of 70/100, the symbol b has a probability of 10/100, and the symbol c has a probability of 20/100.
Here, the symbol a is a probability variation symbol that has 16 rounds and becomes special and highly accurate after the big hit game ends, and the symbol b has nine rounds and the big hit game ends. It is a probabilistic design that will be highly accurate and normal. On the other hand, the symbol c is a normal symbol having eight rounds, which becomes special and low in accuracy after the big hit game ends. Therefore, it can be said that the advantage increases in the order of symbol c, symbol b, symbol a.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio (50/100) of the special figure after the big hit game according to the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio (80 of the special figure after the big hit game according to the special figure 2) are obtained. / 100). This difference is, for example, that when a game ball passes through a specific area provided in the big prize opening 55 during a big hit game, it has a function that makes a special figure highly accurate after the big hit game ends, and it is easy to pass through the specific area. It can be realized by changing whether or not to provide a round (in this embodiment, the ninth round) depending on the stop symbol of the special figure.
In the following description, a case where the result of the special figure success / failure determination by the special figure success / failure determination means 141 shows a big hit and the probability variation symbol is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 will be described as “the result of the special figure lottery is a probability variation big victory. ”, The result of the special figure success / failure determination by the special figure success / failure determination means 141 indicates a big hit and the special symbol is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142. May be described as “when usually indicates a big hit”. Further, the case where the result of the special figure success / failure determination by the special figure success / failure determination means 141 indicates a big hit and the symbol a is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 indicates that the result of the special figure lottery is a 16-round probability variable big hit. In the same way, the case where the symbol b is determined may be expressed as “when the result of the special drawing lottery indicates a 9-round probability variable jackpot”.

  Further, the special symbol stop symbol lottery means 142, when the special symbol success / failure determination unit 141 does not derive the big hit, the symbol C when the special symbol is a small hit, and the symbol D when the special symbol is lost. At the time of the deviation in FIG. 2, the symbol d is uniformly determined as the stop symbol.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives a special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 is configured to select a plurality of types of special figures based on the current special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state (details will be described later) and the lottery result of the current special figure determination unit 141. Select one special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for deriving the current special figure fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern lottery table, and use the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery One special figure fluctuation pattern is derived.
The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 generates an effect control command (fluctuation start command) for designating the derived special figure fluctuation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. The change start command includes at least information on the number of symbol changes since the special figure change pattern derivation state C was started.

The fall success / failure determination means 144 reads the random number for fall success / failure determination stored in the determination area of the main information storage means 180 and determines whether or not to win the fall success / failure determination using the read random number and the lottery table for fall / failure determination. Is determined by lottery.
FIG. 9E shows a lottery table for determining whether or not to fall, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, the winning / falling determination is won with a probability of 130/65536.
In addition, the fall success / failure determination is performed in common for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 and is performed before the special figure success / failure determination in the special figure high accuracy. For this reason, even if the special figure is highly accurate at the start of the symbol variation, if the winning combination determination is made, the special drawing low probability lottery table will be used in the special figure success determination.

The normal drawing lottery means 150 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing, and uses the read random number. The normal / unusual determination to determine whether or not the figure is correct is executed. When the normal electric winning combination 61 is controlled to be in the open state by the determination of whether or not the normal figure is won, the normal drawing lottery means 150 determines the stop symbol of the normal figure by lottery. The symbol drawing lottery and the symbol variation pattern lottery for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the usual drawing by lottery are executed.
In the determination of whether or not to determine a normal figure, the normal drawing lottery state has a high probability state (may be abbreviated as “general figure high probability”) and the normal figure lottery state has a low probability state (abbreviated as “general figure low probability”). There are cases). In this embodiment, in the high accuracy of the general map, the probability of 65535/65536 is per unit of the normal map, and in the remaining probability of 1/65536, the probability of the normal map is low, and in the case of the low general accuracy, the probability of 1/65536 is per unit of the general map. Thus, the remaining 65535/65536 have a probability of deviation. In addition, it is possible to prevent the normal figure from being reached (in the case of 65536/65536, it will be shifted) in the case of the normal figure inaccuracy.

  In the general symbol stop symbol lottery, one stop symbol is obtained by lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the general symbol stop symbol lottery from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. It is determined. In the case where there is a deviation in the normal figure determination, the stop symbols are uniformly determined as in the special figures 1 and 2.

  In addition, in the custom map variation pattern lottery, as with the special map variation pattern lottery, a single map variation can be selected from a plurality of types of custom map variation patterns by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the diagram variation pattern lottery. A pattern is determined.

The game state control means 155 controls the special drawing lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 makes a special figure low-accuracy at the start of a big hit game related to a normal big hit, and makes a special figure high-accuracy at the end of the big hit game related to a probable big hit, If the winner is determined to fall, the special figure will be less accurate at that point (before the special figure success / failure determination).
In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 is generally unreliable at the start of the jackpot game, regardless of the symbol related to the jackpot, until the symbol variation of 100 times is performed at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot. Normal figure high accuracy (low figure after 100 symbol changes), until the start of the next big hit game at the end of the big hit related to the probability big hit (for example, a finite number of times enough for the big hit to be derived) (In the case of setting 5000 times, for example), when the figure is highly accurate and the winning decision is made to determine whether or not to fall in the usual figure accuracy, the figure is assumed to be inaccurate at the end of the symbol variation. Note that the state of low accuracy and high accuracy is sometimes referred to as low accuracy time.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state according to the special drawing lottery state and the normal drawing lottery state, and the transition of the special drawing variation pattern derivation state.
Special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states are special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A, D and E corresponding to special figure low accuracy and normal figure low accuracy, special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy corresponding state B, and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C corresponding to the special figure low accuracy and general figure high accuracy.
For example, the following conditions are set for the transition between the special figure variation pattern derivation states. The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, the transition condition (iii) is the winning of the fall / fail judgment, and the transition condition (Iv) is the end of the 100th symbol variation, and the transition condition (v) is the end of the fourth symbol variation.

Different special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables are associated with special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D, respectively. For example, when staying in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A (not shown) at the start of the symbol fluctuation. To do. When staying in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B (not shown) at the start of the symbol fluctuation. When staying in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C (not shown) at the start of the symbol fluctuation. When staying in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D (not shown) at the start of the symbol fluctuation.
The special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table referred to by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 does not necessarily need to be different for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and may be shared in some special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states. .

The average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 in the case where each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is staying (the fluctuation time (special fluctuation time that can be selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state) The ratio that can occur in any symbol variation derived by multiplying the appearance rate (probability to determine the result of the special figure success / failure determination) by the winning probability of the special diagram variation pattern with respect to the figure variation pattern) ) Can be different from each other.
In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D is expressed by the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A. , The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B become shorter in this order. The order of the special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C may be reversed or the same.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is compared with the first state (the special figure variation pattern derivation state A) and the first state in a period in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a game-ready state where the game can proceed. Game state control means (gaming state control means 155) for controlling to one gaming state among a plurality of gaming states including the second state (special figure variation pattern derivation states B and C) having a short average time of symbol variation. It can be said that.
In addition, the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means (gaming state control means 155) has a shorter average time for symbol variation than the first state (special variation variation derivation state A), and the second state. It can be said that the third state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state D) in which the average time of symbol variation is longer than (special pattern variation pattern derivation states B and C) is included.
Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the symbol variation variation pattern from the first variation pattern candidate (special variation pattern lottery table A) at the start of symbol variation in the first state (special variation pattern derivation state A). And the variation pattern of symbol variation is derived from the second variation pattern candidates (special variation pattern lottery tables B and C) at the start of symbol variation in the second state (special variation pattern deriving states B and C). It can be said that it is provided with a variation pattern deriving means (special drawing variation pattern deriving means 143).

Here, the “game-ready state” is a state in which a game (symbol change, big hit game, etc.) can proceed, and is one of states controlled by the non-game state control main means 175 described later.
More specifically, the “game-ready state” means that various sensors controlled by the main control board 100 (CPU 101) (such as count switches attached to each winning opening) are normally activated, In addition, it means a state in which a return state (setting change state, setting confirmation state, etc.) that can stay only after power recovery described later has been removed. For example, even if a specific sensor (for example, a fraud detection sensor such as a magnetic sensor) controlled by the main control board 100 (CPU 101) is normally activated, the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being stayed. Even if a specific sensor is in an error state, it does not correspond to the “game possible state”.
Note that a state in which a game cannot be progressed due to an error state of a specific sensor or the like may be referred to as a “non-game state” in the following description. It should be noted that the concept is different from “period”.

Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table referred to by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described.
11 and 12 are schematic diagrams schematically showing a part of the special figure variation pattern lottery table. More specifically, FIG. 9 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A referred to by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A (when the special figure is less probable and the ordinary figure is less probable). FIG. 10 shows a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B or a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C (in the case where the special figure is highly accurate and the usual figure is highly accurate, and in the case where the special figure is less accurate and the usual figure is highly accurate). This relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B used.
9 and 10, the “judgment” column indicates whether the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit or not, and the “variation time” column is assigned to each special drawing variation pattern. The fluctuation time is indicated in milliseconds, and the “lottery value” column indicates that an arbitrary lottery value (indicated by a black circle or a black square) is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. Note that the lottery values represented by the same type of marks (for example, black circles) represent 1/1 (100%) when all are added.
In FIG. 9, the “normal / pseudo” column indicates the number of times of pseudo-continuations in the case of normal variations (variations that do not develop into pseudo-continuous effects) or variations that develop into pseudo-continuous effects.
9 and 10 do not show the special figure fluctuation pattern for the case where the result of the special figure lottery is a small hit, but the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table to which the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 actually refers is shown. Is included.

  Here, the reach effect is a state in which decorative symbols of the same type are temporarily stopped in rows other than the final stop row among the decorative symbols varying over a plurality of rows (this state may be referred to as reach eyes or tempered eyes). Is an effect performed at a certain event) or an effect performed when triggered by this state.

Here, the “pseudo-continuous effect” is an effect that gives the player a proof that the decoration pattern has been changed a plurality of times during a single symbol change (a plurality of decorations during the effect). Each variation of symbols may be referred to as a pseudo variation in the following description).
“Pseudo fluctuation” may refer to the period from the start of symbol variation until the first decorative symbol temporarily stops, until the temporarily stopped decorative symbol changes again and then temporarily stops again. The period may be indicated. In the present embodiment, the former pseudo variation may be referred to as “pseudo first” or “pseudo 1”, and the latter pseudo variation may be referred to as “pseudo X th (X is a pseudo variation that the player recognizes based on pseudo 1”. ) ”Or“ pseudo X ”.
It should be noted that there is no need for the pseudo-continuous effects to be temporarily stopped for normal decorative symbols (decorative symbols with a number to be described later) temporarily. It is enough to make the player recognize the pseudo variation of the times. For example, a temporary stop of a special decorative design (special design) different from a normal decorative design may be used as a break of pseudo fluctuation, or “× 2”, “× 3”,. .. etc. may be displayed to allow the player to recognize the progress of the pseudo variation, or the player can determine the break of the pseudo variation by the sound output from the speaker 33 (including changes in BGM) or the light output of the effect lamp 35. It may be recognized. Special symbols used for pseudo-continuous production include characters that make the player recognize the continuity of the production (such as “continuous”, “continue”, “NEXT”, etc.), or a character deceiving a specific character. Although it is general that it is a design, it is not necessarily restricted to such an aspect.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 can derive the following special figure fluctuation pattern.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 are special figure fluctuation patterns related to the basic fluctuation. Here, the “basic fluctuation” is a special figure fluctuation pattern that does not involve any special effects (reach effects, pseudo-continuous effects, etc.) during the fluctuation period. It is a fluctuation pattern.
The length of the fluctuation time allocated to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13. ing.
The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 are assigned a shorter fluctuation time than other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, and Compared to other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the ratio derived is high. In particular, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11 corresponding to “basic fluctuation 1” has the highest derived ratio among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A (the assigned lottery value is the largest). It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A is designed so that the stay period is the longest among the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states that can stay in the gaming machine 10, so the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11. In other words, the variation pattern that can be derived by the variation pattern deriving unit 143 is the variation pattern having the highest derived ratio.

Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D (not shown) (the special figure fluctuation pattern that the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 can derive in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D) also relates to the basic fluctuation. A special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, a special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and a special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13 are included in common.
On the other hand, the lottery values assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern regarding the basic fluctuation are different between the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D, and the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A. Is longer than the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table D.

The special figure variation pattern PAX14 is made to recognize by the player as if it developed into a pseudo-continuous effect (progress from pseudo 1 to pseudo 2), and is actually derived when the actual pattern does not develop into a pseudo-continuous effect. It is a pattern.
The fluctuation time allocated to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX14 is longer than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, etc. corresponding to the basic fluctuation described above, and when the deviation is described later. It is shorter than any of the special figure variation pattern PAX21, the special figure variation pattern PAX31, etc. corresponding to the derived pseudo-continuous effect.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX15 is a special figure fluctuation pattern derived when the special figure lottery is notified as a result of the normal reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern derived when notifying the special figure lottery jackpot as a result of normal reach.
Here, “normal reach” is a notice effect with the lowest expected degree of jackpot among the variation patterns that can be derived when the jackpot is won. Note that the expectation degree (reliability) of “normal reach” in this embodiment is 0.04%.
The fluctuation time allocated to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX15 is longer than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, etc. corresponding to the basic fluctuation described above, and the special figure lottery described below. This time is shorter than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX16, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX17, etc. corresponding to the reach effect derived when the deviation is notified.
The fluctuation time allocated to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY11 is shorter than any of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY12, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY13, etc. corresponding to the reach effect derived when the special figure lottery to be described later is notified. It's time.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX16 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX17 are special characteristics derived when a special drawing lottery is notified as a result of A reach and B reach executed in a normal fluctuation (pseudo first time), respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY12 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY13 are special characteristics which are derived when the special drawing lottery is notified as the result of the A reach executed in the normal fluctuation (pseudo first) and the result of the B reach, respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern.
Here, in the A-reach and B-reach executed for normal fluctuations, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is 5.26% and 21.02%, respectively.
Note that the A reach and the B reach are reach effects whose effect contents are different from each other. However, the A reach and the B reach are not limited to normal fluctuations (pseudo first time), but are common to each other in that they are effects that can be executed in the second pseudo or third pseudo.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX21 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX22 are special figure fluctuation patterns that are derived when a special drawing lottery is notified as a result of A reach executed as a result of pseudo second fluctuation and a result of B reach, respectively. It is. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY21 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY22 are special figure fluctuation patterns derived when notifying the special drawing lottery as a result of A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo second fluctuation, respectively. It is.
Here, the A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo second time are reach productions that have the same production contents as the A reach and B reach executed for the above normal fluctuation, and the jackpot expectation (reliability) is They are 8.42% and 26.12%, respectively.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAX31 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX32 are special figure fluctuation patterns that are derived when a special drawing lottery is notified as a result of A reach and a result of B reach executed in the pseudo third fluctuation, respectively. It is. The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY31 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY32 are special figure fluctuation patterns that are derived when notifying the special drawing lottery as a result of A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo third fluctuation, respectively. It is.
Here, the A reach and B reach executed in the pseudo third time are reach effects that have the same content as the normal reach and the A reach and B reach executed in the second pseudo time. (Reliability) is 10.29% and 33.86%, respectively.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PAY41 is a special figure fluctuation pattern derived when notifying the special figure lottery jackpot as a result of the total rotation reach executed in the pseudo fourth fluctuation.
The full rotation reach is an effect that fluctuates the decorative design while maintaining the same type of decorative symbols in all rows (pattern alignment). It is directing.
It should be noted that the pseudo-continuous production of the present embodiment has a specification in which full rotation reach is always executed when it is developed for the fourth pseudo time (a specification that determines the big hit if it is developed for the fourth pseudo time). In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY41 is a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the notice effect with the highest jackpot expectation among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 can derive the following special figure fluctuation pattern.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 are special figure fluctuation patterns related to the basic fluctuation, like the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13.
The length of the fluctuation time allocated to the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13. ing.
The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 have a shorter fluctuation time than the other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C1. Is assigned, and the ratio derived is higher than other special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C1. In particular, the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11 corresponding to “basic fluctuation 4” has the highest ratio (assigned) among the fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C1. The special drawing variation pattern is the largest (the lottery value is the largest).

Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C (not shown) (the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C) also relates to the basic fluctuation. A special figure fluctuation pattern PBX11, a special figure fluctuation pattern PBX12, and a special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13 are included in common.
On the other hand, the lottery values assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the basic fluctuation are different between the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B. Is shorter than the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table C.

The special figure fluctuation pattern PBX14 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX15 are derived when a special drawing lottery is reported as a result of A reach and C reach executed in a normal fluctuation (pseudo first time), respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern PBY11 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PBY12 are special characteristics which are derived when a special figure lottery is announced as a result of A reach and a C reach executed in a normal fluctuation (pseudo first time), respectively. It is a figure fluctuation pattern.
Here, the A reach is an effect having the same content as the A reach described above. The expectation degree of A reach executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B is a big hit expectation degree (reliability) is 5.26%. In this embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed (the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect does not exist). It is not done.
Here, the C reach is a reach effect that differs from the above-described A reach and B reach, and the jackpot expectation (reliability) is 39.00%, respectively. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the specification is such that the pseudo-continuous rendering is not executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B. Therefore, the C reach that can be executed only in these derivation states is the second pseudo or pseudo simulation. It is different from A reach and B reach that can be executed in the third time.

  When the special drawing lottery state, the general drawing lottery state, and the special drawing variation pattern derivation state are updated, the gaming state control means 155 generates an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update. Then, the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

The jackpot game control means 160 determines a demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration and a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration according to the determined jackpot symbol when the result of the special figure win / loss lottery is a jackpot.
The jackpot game control means 160 generates an effect control command (a jackpot start command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration at the start of the jackpot, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180, and at the end of the jackpot, An effect control command (a jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
In addition, the big hit game control means 160 determines the time related to the small hit start demonstration and the demo time related to the small hit end demo in the same way even when the result of the special figure winning / losing lottery is a small hit, An effect control command (small hit start command) including a demo time related to the small hit start demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. At the end of the small hit, the demo time related to the small hit end demo Is produced and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

The symbol display control means 165 displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol 1 and decides by special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped symbol. Similarly, according to the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. Special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol.
The symbol display control means 165 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) related to the display of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and when special figure is stopped and displayed (special At the timing when the value of the figure game timer becomes “0”), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting the definite display of the decoration symbol is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 To store.

The symbol display control means 165 displays the regular symbol on the normal symbol display device 93 according to the regular symbol variation pattern (variation time), and the regular symbol is determined by the regular symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. Stop display with the stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 165 has a general game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the normal game display.

When the result of the special drawing winning / not-winning lottery results in a big hit, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the special drawing is stopped and displayed so that the special electric accessory 65 is displayed. Release according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. The jackpot game is a game state in which one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is set as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.
When the result of the special figure winning / not-winning lottery is a small hit, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the special figure is stopped and displayed so that the special electric accessory 65 is kept in a short period. Open for only 0.05 seconds.
In addition, when the winning combination lottery is won, the electric accessory control means 170 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 to cause the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the usual stop pattern. Open.

The non-gaming state control main means 175 executes at least the following processing. Note that the following description does not deny that the non-gaming state control main means 175 performs the processing not mentioned here.
(I) The non-game state control main means 175 is a state at the time of power interruption immediately before power recovery, ON / OFF of a setting key switch (not shown) at power recovery, and a RAM clear switch (not shown) at power recovery. On the condition of the combination of ON / OFF, normality / abnormality of the RAM 103 and various sensors at the time of power recovery, etc., a process of setting one state among a plurality of states after power recovery is performed. Note that the states set by the processing include an unplayable state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a playable state (may be accompanied by a RAM clear process and may not be accompanied by a RAM clear process). .
(Ii) The non-gaming state control main means 175 executes a setting change process that enables a setting value to be changed when the setting change state is set in the process (i). In addition, when the setting key switch is turned off after the setting change process is finished, the game ready state is set after executing the process (iv) (RAM clear process) described later.
(Iii) The non-gaming state control main unit 175 executes a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the set value when the setting confirmation state is set in the process (i). In addition, a game-ready state is set when the setting key switch is turned OFF after the setting confirmation process is completed.
(Iv) When the execution of the RAM clear process is affirmed in the process (i) (including the case where the RAM clear process is performed after the process (iii)), the non-game state control main unit 175 determines the game in the RAM 103. In principle, the data stored in the areas other than the area related to the set value is cleared. However, when the set value is abnormal (when the set value is out of the range), the area related to the set value may be cleared.
(V) The non-gaming state control main means 175 is at least a part of a case where an error state is determined by the main error control means 185 (including a case where various sensors are determined to be abnormal in the process (i) above). In, a game impossible state is set.
(Vi) When the non-gaming state control main unit 175 sets the game available state in the processes (i) to (iii) described above, the non-game state control main unit 175 sends a game available command indicating that the state has changed to the game available state in the main information storage unit 180. Store in the send command storage area.
(Vii) The non-gaming state control main means 175 starts when the gameable command is set or when the variable stop command is set, and the game ball does not pass through the out port 69 while the timer is running. When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, an effect control command (standby demo command) for starting a standby demonstration effect A described later is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

  Here, the set value is selectively set from a plurality of set values, and the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the set value set by the setting change process (the jackpot winning for each set value). Probability can change).

Here, the game enable command is a general term for effect commands stored in the transmission command storage area when the game ready state is set, and its contents are subdivided based on the progress from the time of power recovery to the time when the game ready state is set it can. For example, when a game-ready state is set after the RAM clear process, the non-game state control main means 175 sets a game-ready command that triggers a RAM clear notification, which will be described later. When the possible state is set, the non-game state control main means 175 sets a game enable command that triggers a power recovery notification described later.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the non-game state control main unit 175 replaces the above-described game-enabled commands with a similar meaning effect command (for example, a command indicating the end of the RAM clear process or a normal power recovery). The standby demo command may be generated at the time of setting the command) and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the state control means (non-game state control main means 175) for controlling one state among a plurality of states including a game-ready state in which a game can proceed. It can be said that it has.

  As described above, the main information storage means 180 stores the data read by each means, the data derived by the calculation by each means, etc., the data derived as a result of temporary storage, etc. Means for temporarily storing in the area.

The main error control unit 185 monitors input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the state is an error state, an effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
Note that the main error control means 185 causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the launch of the game ball when, for example, an error state with a high degree of importance, such as an error state due to detection by a magnetic sensor (not shown), occurs. Further, processing other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 may be executed.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180, the main command management unit 190 transmits the effect control command toward the first sub control board 200.
Note that each effect control command is transmitted in accordance with the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 in principle.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generating means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, a sub-information storage means 260, And sub-command management means 270, which functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG.
The sub information storage unit 260 temporarily stores data read by the unit included in the first sub control board 200, data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in storage areas corresponding to the data. It is. The effect control command transmitted from the main command management unit 190 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260 by the sub command management unit 270.

  The sub-random number generation unit 210 can generate a random number (software random number) that is updated by a program process by the CPU 201, and acquires a random number at a timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal effect control unit 220 is executed.

  The normal effect control means 220 includes an effect mode control means 221, an effect route determination means 222, a prefetch effect control means 223, a sub-hold control means 224, an effect content determination means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a big hit effect control means 227. Prepare.

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The production modes in the present embodiment are roughly classified into a normal mode, a low-accuracy time-short mode, and a probability variation mode. Special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A has a normal mode, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B has a probability variation mode, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C has a low accuracy time reduction mode, and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D has a special mode. Correspond.
In addition, when the advance determination command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 indicates the result of the advance determination included in the advance determination command (for example, the special figure variation pattern derivation state corresponding to the symbol variation that has been suspended this time). Based on this, it is possible to determine the effect mode corresponding to the symbol variation that has been reserved this time, in the same manner as when the gaming state designation command is transmitted.

When a prior determination command is transmitted, the effect route determination means 222 is based on a plurality of types of effect routes corresponding to the effect mode corresponding to the symbol variation suspended this time, based on the result of the prior determination included in the command. Determine (set) one production route corresponding to the symbol variation that has been put on hold this time. However, the effect route determining means 222 can also determine the effect route based on the special figure change pattern designated by the change start command, the currently set effect mode, and the like.
As described above, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and it is possible to specify the flow of the effect for notifying the result of the special symbol success / failure determination in the symbol variation. The content of the effect executed by the symbol variation is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation. In addition, the combination of the production routes corresponding to the production mode is different for each production mode.

When a pre-determination command is transmitted, the pre-reading effect control means 223 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
The pre-reading effect refers to the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol determination on the pre-reading target symbol variation over one or more symbol variations before the pre-reading target symbol variation is started, and the pre-reading target symbol variation. This is an effect suggesting the content of the effect to be executed.

When the sub-hold control unit 224 receives a hold command, the sub-hold control unit 224 holds the hold display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81 based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command. ) Is set to effect data for displaying the number of hold displays corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the number of hold displays corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter.
Note that the hold display is a display that is a target of the prefetch hold change effect that changes to various modes that suggest an advantage such as the expectation degree of the big hit game, and the prefetch hold change effect is the prefetch effect control means 223 described above. Controlled by.

When the change start command is transmitted, the effect content determination means 225 is based on various information included in the command (including the above-described special figure change pattern), and the content of the notice effect to be executed in the current symbol change Decide.
More specifically, the effect route determination means 222 uses the effect pattern lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the effect route for the content of the effect to be executed (effect pattern) at each stage of the determined effect route. It will be decided by lottery etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the effect related to (performed in accordance with) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same effect route is determined, the effects to be executed can be varied.
In addition, the contents of the effect to be executed for the effect route may be uniquely associated. Even in such a case, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation, It can be said that it prescribes the process of production that informs the result of the special figure success / failure determination in the symbol variation.

The decoration symbol control means 226, when a change start command is transmitted, based on the effect contents determined by the effect content determination means 225 and the like, the combination of the final stop symbols (left symbol / middle symbol / Determine the right design). In the following description, the final stop of the decorative symbol may be simply expressed as the stop of the decorative symbol unless otherwise specified.
The decorative symbols in this embodiment include “1 symbol” imitating the number “1”, “2 symbol” imitating the number “2”, “3 symbol” imitating the number “3”, "4 symbol" imitating "4", "5 symbol" imitating the number "5", "6 symbol" imitating the number "6", and "7 symbol" imitating the number "7" In the following description, “1 symbol”, “3 symbol”, “5 symbol” and “7 symbol” are collectively referred to as “odd symbol”, “2 symbol”, “4 symbol”, “6 symbol”. Symbols may be collectively referred to as “even symbols”.

The decorative symbol control means 226 can determine the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped in correspondence with the stop symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, the symbols A and c correspond to even symbols (for example, “2 symbols” − “2 symbols” − “2 symbols”), and symbols B and b exclude odd symbols except 7 symbols. A symbol set (for example, “1 symbol” − “1 symbol” − “1 symbol”) is associated, symbol a is associated with 7 symbol alignment, symbol C, symbol D, and symbol d are separated (any of (A combination of symbols that do not have a uniform pattern).
In addition, in order to make the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special figure, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the expected combination of the decorative symbol combination to be stopped is not high, a combination of decorative symbols different from the above correspondence relationship is adopted in some cases (a proportion lower than the proportion corresponding to the above correspondence relationship). Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  When a big hit start control command 227 is transmitted, the big hit effect control means 227 determines the contents of the big hit effect for notifying that the big hit game is being played, based on information included in the command. Note that the jackpot effect includes a start demonstration effect that notifies the start of the jackpot game, a round effect that notifies that the game is in a round game, and an end demonstration effect that notifies the end of the jackpot game.

  The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the effect content determined by the above-mentioned means provided in the first sub control board 200. When the read effect data includes effect data related to an image and sound, an image control command related to the image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260. To store.

As described above, a part of the effect controlled by the normal effect control unit 220 (the effect determined by the pre-reading effect control unit 223 and the effect content determination unit 225) is the notice effect performed during the symbol variation period.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a normal effect control unit (normal effect control unit 220) that controls a notice effect executed during a symbol change period in which a symbol change is performed in a game-ready state. It can be said.
In addition, it can be said that the notice effect that can be controlled by the normal effect control means 220 includes a pseudo-continuous effect including a plurality of times of pseudo variation in one symbol variation period.

When a standby demonstration command is transmitted, the standby demonstration control means 280 changes to a plurality of different performance stages based on the gaming state at that time (standby demonstration performance A, standby demonstration performance B, credit display, etc. ) Are executed in a predetermined order. Details of the standby effect will be described later.
The standby demonstration control means 280 reads out the production data of each device corresponding to the production stage at the execution timing of each production stage included in the standby production. If the read effect data includes image and sound effect data, an image control command related to the image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260. To store.

Here, when the standby demonstration command is transmitted, as described above, it is a case where a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed with reference to the time when the game ready state is set or when the special symbol fluctuation is stopped. The standby effect controlled by the standby demonstration control means 280 can be said to be an effect executed during the symbol stop period.
In other words, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is changed to a plurality of different stage stages with breaks that can be recognized by the player during the symbol stop period in which the symbol variation is stopped while the game machine 10 is controlled in a game-ready state. It can be said that a standby effect control means (standby demo control means 280) for controlling the standby effect is provided.

The volume / light quantity adjusting means 290 adjusts the volume of the speaker 33 and the light quantity of the effect lamp 35 based on the operation of the cursor button 38. More specifically, the volume / light quantity adjusting means 290 decreases the volume of the speaker 33 by one step every time the operation of the left cursor button 38c is accepted, and decreases the volume of the speaker 33 by 1 every time the operation of the right cursor button 38d is accepted. Increase in stages. Further, the volume / light quantity adjusting means 290 decreases the light quantity of the effect lamp 35 by one step every time the operation of the lower cursor button 38b is accepted, and increases the light quantity of the effect lamp 35 by one step every time the operation of the upper cursor button 38a is accepted. increase.
The sound volume / light quantity adjusting means 290 always operates the cursor button 38 over the period during which the non-gaming state control main means 175 is controlled to be able to play (regardless of whether it is the symbol stop period or the symbol variation period). It can be accepted effectively.
Note that the standby demonstration effect A, which will be described later, includes a mode for explaining the operation content of the cursor button 38 related to the volume / light quantity adjusting means 290.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern, and reads effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state (independent of the main error control means 185), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out. As the error state, for example, there is a right-handed error state that is determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 at the time of normal low probability.

  The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of the effect lamp 35, and corresponds to the effect lamp 35 in the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 or the standby demonstration control means 280. When there is effect data, the lamp control data is read based on the effect data, and the read lamp control data is transmitted to the effect lamp 35.

  The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85, and the effect read by the normal effect control means 220 or the standby demonstration control means 280. If the data includes presentation data corresponding to the movable accessory, the movable control data is read based on the presentation data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the movable decorative body 85.

  As described above, the sub information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is means to do.

  The subcommand management unit 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260, and stores the transmission command of the sub information storage unit 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300. Each image control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260 in principle.

As described above, the normal effect control means 220 and the standby demonstration control means 280 generate an image control command based on the read effect data, store it in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and the sub command management means. 270 transmits the image control command to the second sub-control board 300. Then, the second sub control board 300 controls the main display unit 81 and the like based on the received image control command.
Here, the timing at which the image control command generated by the normal effect control unit 220 is transmitted is the symbol variation period, and the timing at which the image control command generated by the standby demonstration control unit 280 is transmitted is the symbol stop period. Regardless of whether the first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300 are in the symbol change period in which the symbol change is performed or in the symbol stop period in which the symbol change is stopped, the effect display means ( In other words, it is an effect control means for controlling the main display portion 81).

<About the process when entering the starting port>
Next, the process at the time of entering the start opening will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a process at the time of entering the start opening.
Note that the processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 13 is an example, and the order and the like can be changed as long as there is no problem in content, and some or all of the execution timings may overlap each other. . Further, each process illustrated in FIG. 13 is a main process executed by the main control board 100 when entering the start opening, and does not necessarily indicate all processes.

First, on the basis of the detection results of the first start port sensor 70 and the second start port sensor 71 attached to the first start port 57 and the second start port 59, the ball entering determination means 110 determines whether the first start port 57 or A winning at the second start port 59 is determined (step S102). Until the winning determination means 110 determines a winning (NO in step S102), the processing after step S104 is not performed and is on standby.
Even if the winning to the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined (YES in step S102), the special figure 1 or special figure 2 hold counter managed by the main hold control means 120 is the upper limit value. If (for example, 4) has been reached (YES in step S104), the processing after step S106 is not performed and the process waits.
Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a processing procedure will be described specifically for a case where a winning to the first start port 57 is determined. In addition, also when winning a prize to the 2nd starting port 59 is judged, only an object becomes special figure 2 and other processing contents are the same.

When the winning at the first start port 57 is determined (YES in step S102) and the special figure 1 holding counter has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S104), the main random number generator 115 generates various random numbers. (Step S106). For example, a random number for determining whether or not a special figure has been determined, a random number for determining whether or not a person has fallen, a random number for stopping a special figure, and a random number for drawing a special pattern variation pattern are generated.
The main hold control means 120 acquires the various random numbers generated in step S106, and holds (stores) these random numbers as the operation hold information in FIG. 1 (step S108).
Subsequently, the main hold control means 120 adds 1 to the special figure 1 hold counter (step S11), generates a hold command including the value of the special figure 1 hold counter after the addition, and sends the transmission command of the main information storage means 180. Store in the storage area. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the hold command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub control board 200 (step S112).
Here, steps S110 and S112 may be executed in parallel with steps S106 and S108, or may be executed before them.

The pre-determination unit 130 performs pre-determination for pre-reading effects for the operation hold information when the operation hold information in FIG. 1 is held (stored) at a predetermined pre-determination timing (YES in step S114). Is executed (step S116). In advance determination, for example, various random numbers of the target operation hold information are read out, advance determination of special figure success / failure determination, advance determination of fall / failure determination, advance determination of special figure stop symbol lottery, advance determination of special map fluctuation pattern lottery Execute. In each preliminary determination, the same result as the result of each lottery executed by the special figure lottery means 140 is derived based on the operation suspension information.
The predetermination means 130 generates a predetermination command including the result of the predetermination in step S116 and stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the prior determination command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub control board 200 (step S118).

<Processing at the start of symbol variation>
Next, processing at the start of symbol variation variation will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol variation start process.
Note that the processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 14 is an example, and the order and the like can be changed as long as there is no problem in content, and some or all of the execution timings may overlap each other. . Each process illustrated in FIG. 14 is a main process executed by the main control board 100 at the start of symbol variation, and does not necessarily indicate all processes.

First, the special figure lottery means 140 determines whether or not the special figure variation start condition is satisfied (step S202). For example, all of the fact that the game is not a big hit game, neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is changing the symbol, or the operation holding information exists in at least one of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 It is determined whether the condition is satisfied.
When the determination in step S202 is negative (NO in step S202), the process after step S204 is not executed, and the symbol variation start process ends.

If the determination in step S202 is affirmative (YES in step S202), the special drawing lottery means 140 reads out the earliest action hold information among the action hold information held in the main information storage means 180 (step S204). ).
When the earliest operation hold information is read, the main hold control means 120 clears the read operation hold information, shifts the storage area of the remaining operation hold information, and reads the operation hold information into the read operation hold information. The corresponding hold counter in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is decremented by 1 (step S206).
Subsequently, since the hold counter in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 has been updated, the main hold control means 120 generates a hold command including the value of the hold counter in FIG. 1 or FIG. The data is stored in the transmission command storage area of the storage unit 180. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the hold command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub control board 200 (step S208).

When the earliest operation hold information is read out in step S204, the fall success / failure determination means 144 acquires the fall success / failure determination random number of the operation hold information, and the random number and the fall success / failure determination lottery table (FIG. 9E )) Is used to determine whether or not to win the fall determination (step S210).
Subsequently, the special figure success / failure determination means 141 acquires the special figure success / failure determination random number of the operation hold information, and the random number and the special figure determination determination lottery table (see FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B). ) To determine which of the big hits, the small hits, and the disagreement is made by lottery (step S212). At this time, the special drawing lottery state is specified, and the lottery table corresponding to the special drawing lottery state is referred to.
Further, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 determines a special symbol stop symbol based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S212 (step S214). Specifically, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 obtains the special figure stop symbol lottery random number of the operation hold information when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination in step S214 indicates a big hit, Using the lottery table for special figure stop symbol lottery (see FIGS. 9C and 9D), the special symbol stop symbol is determined by lottery. When the result of the special figure win / loss determination in step S214 indicates a small hit or a disengagement, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 detaches the stop symbol or the special symbol for the small hit of the special figure fixedly determined. The stop pattern for use is determined uniformly.
In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 derives a special figure fluctuation pattern based on the results of steps S210, S212, and S214 (step S216). For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 identifies the current special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state controlled by the gaming state control unit 155, and based on the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state and the results of steps S210, S212, and S214. One special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table is selected from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables, and the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery of the operation hold information are used. One special figure fluctuation pattern is derived.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 generates a fluctuation start command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern derived in step S216 and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. At this time, the fluctuation start command includes at least information on the number of symbol fluctuations after the start of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C corresponding to the low accuracy time. Thereby, the main command management means 190 transmits the variation start command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub control board 200 (step S218).

<About processing related to standby effects>
Next, processing related to the standby effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the standby demonstration processing. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the standby effect process.
The processing procedure illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 is an example, and the order of the processing can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings overlap each other. May be included. 15 is a process executed by the main control board 100 during the symbol stop period, and each process shown in FIG. 16 is executed by the first sub control board 200 during the symbol stop period. It is a process and does not necessarily show all the processes related to the standby effect.

First, when the variable stop command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 by the symbol display control unit 165 (YES in step S302), or the non-gaming state control main unit 175 stores the game enable command as information. If it is stored in the transmission command storage area of the means 180 (YES in step S304), the non-gaming state control main means 175 activates a timer for generating a standby demo command (step S306), and proceeds to step S308.
If neither the variable stop command nor the game enable command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the information storage unit 180 (NO in step S302 and NO in step S304), the timer is not started and the process proceeds to step S308.

  When the game ball passes through the outlet 69 during the activation of the timer activated in step S306 (YES in step S308), the non-game state control main means 175 stops the timer (clears the time counted by the timer). Then, the activation is turned off) (step S314).

In addition, while the timer is running, a state in which the game ball does not pass through the out port 69 (NO in step S308), until the 30 seconds have elapsed (NO in step S310), the processes in steps S302 to S308 described above are repeated, When the second has elapsed (YES in step S310), the non-gaming state control main unit 175 stores the standby demo command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. As a result, the main command management means 190 transmits the standby demo command stored in the transmission command storage area to the first sub control board 200 (step S312).
Even when the standby demonstration command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200, the non-gaming state control main means 175 stops the timer activation (step S314).

Subsequently, when the standby demonstration command transmitted in step S312 is received (YES in step S404) on the condition that it is a symbol stop period (YES in step S402), the standby demonstration control means 280 performs a standby effect. Is started (step S406), standby demonstration effect A is executed (step S408), and the process proceeds to step S410.
Even if it is the symbol stop period (YES in step S402), when the standby demonstration command is not received (NO in step S404), the standby demonstration control means 280 does not perform the processing of step S406 and step S408. Proceed to step S410.
In addition, although the aspect of the standby demonstration effect A will be described in detail later, the standby demonstration effect A is a standby effect accompanied by the operation of the effect movable body (the large cat decoration body 85a and the like).

If the standby demonstration control means 280 is not in the symbol stop period (NO in step S402), the standby demonstration control means 280 invalidates the standby demonstration command even if it is received. This is because the standby demonstration command is a command transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200 only in the symbol stop period by design.
Here, “when it is not the symbol stop period (NO in step S402)” includes a case where the game is impossible (when an error command indicating a predetermined error state is received) and a case where the symbol variation period is reached (change start) This also applies when a command is received.
In this case, the standby demonstration control means 280 stops the standby effect (step S434). Here, the process of step S434 includes maintaining the state in a state where the standby effect is not executed, in addition to stopping the standby effect being executed.

When the volume / light quantity adjustment process is performed by the volume / light quantity adjustment means 290 during the symbol stop period (YES in step S410), the time counted by the timer activated in step S406 is returned to 0 (zero) seconds (step S412), the process proceeds to step S414.
If the volume / light quantity adjustment processing by the volume / light quantity adjustment unit 290 is not performed (NO in step S410), the process proceeds to step S414 without performing the process in step S412.

The execution of the standby demonstration effect A is maintained until the time counted by the timer activated in step S406 passes 30 seconds (NO in step S414), and when 30 seconds pass (YES in step S414), the credit display and the notes Is displayed (step S416), and the process proceeds to the next step 418.
Note that the manner of displaying the credit and the notice will be described in detail later.

The credit display and the caution display are maintained until the time counted by the timer activated in step S406 passes 90 seconds (NO in step S418).
When the time counted by the timer has exceeded 90 seconds (YES in step S418), if the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A (YES in step S420), the standby demonstration effect B is displayed. Execute (step S422) and go to step 424.
When the time counted by the timer has exceeded 90 seconds (YES in step S418), if the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is other than the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A (NO in step S420), step S422 is performed. The process proceeds to step 430 without performing the above process.
The determination in step S420 is specifically determined based on the most recently received gaming state designation command. The timing at which the first sub control board 200 (standby demo control means 280) receives the command (the timing at which the main control board 100 transmits the command) is not particularly limited, and the above-described transmission of the standby demo command and suspension of the change It may be simultaneous with the transmission of the command, may be a timing before them (for example, simultaneously with the transmission of the change start command), or may be a timing after them.
In addition, although the aspect of the standby demonstration effect B will be described in detail later, the standby demonstration effect B is a standby effect accompanied by the operation of the large cat decorative body 85a which is a movable effector.

When the standby demonstration effect B is executed in step S422, the execution of the standby demonstration effect B is maintained until the time counted by the timer activated in step S406 passes 120 seconds (NO in step S424). When the time has elapsed (YES in step S424), standby demonstration effect C is executed (step S426). After executing the standby demonstration effect C in step S426, the execution of the standby demonstration effect C is maintained until the time counted by the timer activated in step S406 passes 150 seconds (NO in step S428). (YES in step S428), the time counted by the timer is returned to 0 (zero) seconds (step S430), and the standby demonstration effect A is executed (step S432). Note that the standby demonstration effect C will be described in detail later, but the standby demonstration effect C is a standby that involves the operation of the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c in addition to the large cat decoration body 85a that is a movable movable body. Production.
If the standby demonstration effect B is not executed in step S422, the time counted by the timer is reset to 0 (zero) seconds (step S430), and the standby demonstration effect A is executed (step S432).
That is, in any of the above cases, the standby effect is repeated again from the standby demonstration effect A.

As described above, the standby effect controlled by the standby demonstration control means 280 is executed when the special figure variation pattern derivation state A is performed, and the standby demonstration effects B and C in which the effect movable body is operated. It is executed when it is other than the first mode (mode that loops in order of standby demonstration production A, credit display, alert display, standby demonstration production B, standby demonstration production C) and special figure variation pattern derivation state A, And the 2nd mode (mode which loops in order of standby demonstration production A, credit display, and alert display) which does not contain standby demonstration production B and C which a production movable body operates is included.
In other words, at least a part of the standby effect includes the first stage (standby demonstration effects B and C) in which the effect movable body operates, and the standby effect including the first stage is the second in which the effect movable object does not operate. It can be said that it also includes stages (standby demo A, credit display, alert display).
Furthermore, in the standby effect, the standby effect of the first aspect including the first stage (standby demonstration effects B and C) where the effect movable body operates, the standby effect of the second aspect not including the first stage, When the standby effect control means (standby demo control means 280) causes the standby effect to be executed during the symbol stop period controlled to the second state (special pattern variation pattern derivation states B and C), It can be said that the production is not performed.
Further, when the standby effect control means (standby demo control means 280) causes the standby effect to be executed in the symbol stop period controlled to the third state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state D), the first state (special figure fluctuation pattern) Compared to the case where the stand-by effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled in the derived state A), the ratio of executing the stand-by effect of the first mode is small, and the second state (special pattern variation pattern derivation states B and C). It can be said that the ratio at which the standby effect of the first mode is executed is equal in comparison with the case where the standby effect is executed in the symbol stop period controlled to (the ratio in both the first state and the third state is zero).
And it can be said that the 1st aspect and 2nd aspect in said standby production include both the 2nd steps (standby demonstration production A, a credit display, a warning display) which a production movable body does not operate.

Here, the “standby effect of the first aspect” includes a standby effect constituted by a combination of an effect stage in which the effect movable body is activated and an effect stage in which the effect movable body is not activated, A stand-by effect composed only of an “acting” effect stage may also be applicable. However, the latter standby effect needs to be configured by a combination of “the first stage where the effect movable body operates” and “the other stage which operates in a mode different from the first stage”.
Here, the “standby effect of the second aspect” may correspond to a standby effect configured by combining a plurality of effect stages “the effect movable body does not operate”.
Speaking of this embodiment, the standby effect including the standby demonstration effect B that can be executed in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A corresponds to the “first aspect standby effect”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, The standby effect that does not include the standby demonstration effect B that can be executed in C and D corresponds to the “second state standby effect”.

When the movable decorative body 85 is operating in the stand-by effect performed in the special symbol variation pattern derivation states B and C with a short average time of symbol variation, the movable ornament 85 is activated when the symbol variation is started by holding a prize during the operation. There is a possibility that a notice effect (for example, a cat movable notice described later) accompanied by the operation of the body 85 may not fit in the symbol variation.
However, in the present embodiment, by performing the determination in step S420, a standby effect in a mode (first mode) in which the standby demonstration effect B can be operated in the symbol stop period controlled to the special symbol variation pattern derivation states B and C is performed. Since there is no case where it performs, the above situations can be avoided reliably.

In the present embodiment, there is a case where the standby effect of the aspect (first aspect) in which the standby demonstration effects B and C can be executed in the symbol stop period controlled to the special symbol variation pattern derivation states B, C and D may be executed. However, if the execution frequency (percentage of execution) is reduced, the above situation can be suppressed and the effects of the present invention can be achieved.
That is, in the implementation of the present invention, when the standby effect control means executes the standby effect during the symbol stop period controlled to the second state (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C), It may be sufficient if the ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect is small compared to the case where the standby effect is executed in the symbol stop period controlled to the variation pattern derivation state A).
In the embodiment of the present invention, when the standby effect control means causes the standby effect to be executed in the symbol stop period controlled to the third state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state D), the first state (special pattern variation pattern) Compared to the case where the stand-by effect is executed during the symbol stop period controlled in the derived state A), the ratio of executing the stand-by effect of the first mode is small, and the second state (special pattern variation pattern derivation states B and C). The ratio of executing the standby effect of the first aspect may be larger than when the standby effect is executed in the controlled symbol stop period. The third state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state D) is longer in the average time of symbol variation than the second state (special diagram variation pattern derivation states B and C), and the standby demonstration effects B and C are executed (movable decoration). This is because the operation of the body 85 can be permitted, so that it is not necessary to place a limit as strictly as in the second state.

  Here, as a method of reducing the frequency of executing the standby effect of the first mode in the second state from the frequency of executing the standby effect of the same mode in the first state, for example, instead of the determination in step S420, the effect lottery The method of performing is mentioned. In this modification, (i) a method in which the effect lottery is executed in both the first state and the second state, and the winning probability in the former (the ratio of executing the standby effect in the first mode) is made higher than the latter, (ii) In the first state, the standby effect of the first aspect is always executed (ratio of 100%), and in the second state, the standby effect of the first aspect is executed when the effect lottery is won (ratio of less than 100%). , Etc. are conceivable.

<Volume / light intensity adjustment processing>
Next, the volume / light quantity adjustment processing will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of volume / light quantity adjustment processing.
Note that the processing procedure illustrated in FIG. 17 is an example, and the order and the like can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings may overlap each other. . Further, each process shown in FIG. 17 is a main process related to volume / light quantity adjustment executed by the first sub-control board 200 in the game-ready state, and does not necessarily show all processes related to volume / light quantity adjustment. Absent.

First, when the volume / light quantity adjusting unit 290 detects an operation of the cursor button 38 in a game-enabled state (YES in step S502 and YES in step S504), the process proceeds to the processing after step S506.
Further, if the volume / light quantity adjustment means 290 is not in a game-ready state (NO in step S502) or does not detect an operation of the cursor button 38 (NO in step S504), the process after step S506 is not performed. The volume / light quantity adjustment process is terminated.
Note that the determination in step S502 is specifically determined based on various effect commands received before the determination. The timing at which the first sub control board 200 (volume / light quantity adjusting means 290) receives the command (the timing at which the main control board 100 transmits the command) and the type of the production command are not particularly limited.

Next, the light amount adjustment unit 290 displays a volume adjustment display 81g and a light amount adjustment display 81h (see FIG. 23B), which will be described later, on the main display unit 81 (step S506).
Here, the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h displayed in step S506 are the same as those displayed on the main display unit 81 when the standby demonstration effect A is executed in steps S408 and S428 described above.
That is, the display related to the volume / light quantity adjustment (the volume adjustment display 81g and the light quantity adjustment display 81h) can be displayed both in the symbol variation period and in the symbol stop period when the player is in the game-ready state.

If the cursor button 38 whose operation is detected in step S504 is the left cursor button 38c, the volume of the speaker 33 is decreased by one level, and if the cursor button 38 is right cursor button 38d, the volume of the speaker 33 is increased by one level (YES in step S508). Step S510).
If the cursor button 38 whose operation is detected in step S504 is the down cursor button 38b, the light amount of the effect lamp 35 is decreased by one step, and if the cursor button 38 is the up cursor button 38a, the light amount of the effect lamp 35 is increased by one step (step YES in S508, step S510).

  In addition, although the above-described volume / light quantity adjustment processing has been described as being possible during the symbol change period and the symbol stop period when staying in a playable state, the volume adjustment process and the light quantity adjustment process At least one of them may be executed during the symbol stop period and disabled during the symbol change period.

<Regarding the production structure during normal times>
Then, the aspect of the standby effect mentioned above is demonstrated using FIGS.
FIG. 18 is a time chart according to a part of the special figure variation pattern and the cat movable notice.
19 and 20 are diagrams illustrating a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81. FIG.
FIG. 21 is a time chart regarding the operation of the movable decorative body 85.
In each of the above time charts, each number shown in the upper part represents time (seconds). In addition, the time chart of FIG. 18 is illustrated only for the time zone necessary for the description with reference to the time when the variable symbol is stopped (when the variable stop command is transmitted) as a reference (0 seconds), and exceeds the time zone shown in the figure. Various effects can be executed. The number (number of seconds) shown in the upper part of FIG. 21 sets the start timing of the cat movable advance notice (the operation start timing of the large cat decoration body 85a) to “0”, and is shown in the time chart of FIG. It does not necessarily match the number of seconds shown.

The “display layers” described in the above time charts are layers constituting the effect image displayed on the main display unit 81, and are the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, It is higher in the order of the 4th layer, the 5th layer, the 6th layer, and the highest layer. Here, “upper” in the “display layer” means that the player is preferentially visually recognized when the display position of the image in each display layer overlaps, and “lower” in the “display layer” This is the opposite concept of “upper” in the “display layer”.
The first layer is a display layer on which a background display is displayed, and is positioned at the lowest level among the display layers listed here.
The second layer is a display layer on which decorative symbols (including the special symbols described above) are displayed, and is a display layer on which pseudo-continuous effects and reach effects are performed.
The third layer is a display layer that is assigned to a cat movable notice to be described later and displays an effect image displayed on the background of the movable decorative body 85.
The fourth layer is a display layer on which a retraction display (small display in the corner) is performed in order to avoid the decorative symbols from becoming difficult to visually recognize in a specific notice effect (including a cat movable notice).
The fifth layer is a display layer on which display related to the above-described volume / light quantity adjustment processing (volume adjustment display 81g and light quantity adjustment display 81h illustrated in FIG. 23B) is performed.
The sixth layer is a display layer on which a credit display and a warning display that are displayed during the standby effect are performed.
The highest layer is a display layer on which an error display is displayed, and is positioned at the highest level among the display layers listed here. The error display displayed on the uppermost layer includes an image displayed during the setting change process and the setting confirmation process in addition to the initial screen described later.

The “physical layer” described in each of the above time charts refers to a position where an effect device provided physically in the upper layer (frontward from the player) than the main display unit 81 is present.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, there are a physical layer in which the large cat decorative body 85a exists and a physical layer in which the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c exist, and the latter is positioned higher than the former. . Here, “upper” in the “physical layer” means that the player is preferentially visually recognized when the presentation devices located in the respective physical layers are overlapped, and is substantially synonymous with being positioned forward from the player. It is. In addition, “lower” in the “physical layer” refers to a concept opposite to “upper” in the “physical layer”.

Note that the number of display layers and physical layers listed above and the types of elements (effect images and effect devices) constituting the effects provided in the layers are not particularly limited, and the object of the present invention May be appropriately changed within the range of reaching the above, and a part of the layer may be omitted or a layer provided with an element not listed may be added.
For example, it is preferable that the display layer provided with the hold display is provided above the second layer (decorative symbol) and below the fourth layer (decorative symbol save display). Here, about the display layer of the hold display and the third layer (cat movable notice), either may be higher.

  FIG. 18 shows a display period or operation of effect elements (effect image or effect device) provided in each layer (physical layer and display layer) for a part of the special figure change pattern and the cat movable notice in the special figure change pattern derivation state A. Indicates the period. FIG. 19 shows a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A.

The “basic variation 3” illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special diagram variation pattern PAX13, and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) of all the columns after a variation period of 5 seconds. Indicates that it will be confirmed after the simultaneous stop.
The “basic variation 2” illustrated in FIG. 18 relates to the special diagram variation pattern PAX12, and after a variation period of 8 seconds, all rows of decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d). Indicates that it will be confirmed after the simultaneous stop.
The “basic fluctuation 1” shown in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX11, and after a 9-second fluctuation period, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b, the right symbol 81d, and the middle symbol 81c. This shows that the display is confirmed after a total of 13 seconds of the fluctuation period until the pattern 81c is temporarily stopped.
“Pseudo reaming” shown in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure variation pattern PAX14, and after a variation period of 9 seconds, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b and the right symbol 81d, resulting in a pseudo continuous effect. It is shown that after such a curling, a decorative display that is not a special symbol is fixedly displayed after a fluctuating period of 15 seconds until the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped.
The “pseudo reaming” shown in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX21 and the like, and after a fluctuation period of 9 seconds, temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol 81b and the right symbol 81d, This shows that the pseudo second time starts after a total of 15 seconds of fluctuation period until the special symbol temporarily stops after performing the beat as if it is (the pseudo third and subsequent times are not shown). ).
The “normal reach” shown in FIG. 18 relates to the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX15 or the special figure fluctuation pattern PAY11. After a fluctuation period of 9 seconds, the left symbol 81b and the right symbol 81d are temporarily stopped in this order to reach. It shows that after the eyes are formed and the reach effect is performed, the fixed symbol is displayed after a total change period of 23 seconds until the middle symbol 81c temporarily stops.

FIG. 19A shows a state in which the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) of all the columns vary in each special symbol variation pattern described above.
FIG. 19 (b) shows a state in which the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) of all the columns in each of the special symbol variation patterns described above are displayed as a result of definite display. .
FIG. 19 (c) shows the result that the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) of all the columns in the above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern PAY11 etc. are fixedly displayed, and as a result, the symbols are aligned (seven). Represents a state.
As is clear from these, since the background display 81a is displayed on a display layer below each decorative design, it is difficult to visually recognize a portion overlapping with the left design 81b, the middle design 81c, and the right design 81d. become.

The “cat background”, “decoration symbol saving”, “85a operation”, “85b, 85c operation” shown in FIG. 18 are elements that constitute the cat movable notice effect, and the cat background display shown in FIG. 20 respectively. 81f, a decorative symbol saving display 81e, a large cat decorative body 85a, a left cat decorative body 85b, and a right cat decorative body 85c.
Here, the cat movable advance notice is one of the notice effects provided during the symbol change, and the large cat decorative body 85a operates (moves) with the display of the cat background display 81f on the back. More specifically, a mode in which the large cat decorative body 85a rises about half (see FIG. 20B), a mode in which the entire large cat decorative body 85a rises (see FIG. 20C), a large cat decorative body There are three patterns in which the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c operate together with 85a (see FIG. 20C). Note that the big hit expectation (reliability) increases in the order of the mode of FIG. 20B, the mode of FIG. 20C, and the mode of FIG.

The “cat background”, “decorated symbol evacuation”, “85a operation”, “85b, 85c operation” illustrated in FIG. 18 is performed for 2 seconds (period immediately after the start of variation) from 0 seconds (at the start of variation) ) And 2 seconds from 15 seconds to 17 seconds (period included in the pseudo second time) indicate that the cat movable notice can be executed in both periods. Yes. Although not shown here, there is a case where the cat movable advance notice is performed for the third pseudo time in the present embodiment, but there is no case where the cat movable advance notice is performed for the fourth pseudo time. This is because the notice effect performed in the pseudo fourth time is limited to full rotation reach.
In other words, the notice effect that can be controlled by the first sub-control board 200 (normal effect control means 220) includes the first notice effect that the effect movable body operates (the cat movable notice that is performed immediately after the start of the fluctuation), the first And a second notice effect (a cat movable notice performed after the second pseudo time) in which the effect movable body operates at a timing later than the operation timing of the effect movable body in the one notice effect.
More specifically, the operation timing of the effect movable body in the first notice effect (the cat movable notice that is performed immediately after the start of the change) and the second notice are based on the start of the symbol variation in which each notice effect is executed. It can be said that the second notice effect is slower when compared with the operation timing of the effect movable body in the effect (the cat movable notice that is performed after the pseudo second time).

In the present embodiment, when the start opening prize is generated during the execution of the standby demonstration effects B and C, the execution of the cat movable advance notice in the period immediately after the start of the variation is restricted. Because, as described above, the standby demonstration effects B and C are standby effects accompanied by the operation of the movable decorative body 85, and the design variation starts during the operation (the state where the movable decorative body 85 has moved to the movable position). In this case, it is difficult to execute the cat movable notice immediately after the start of fluctuation.
Note that if a start opening prize occurs during the execution of the standby demonstration effect A, the credit display, and the display related to the alert, the above situation does not apply, so the cat movable advance notice in the period immediately after the start of the change Execution is not regulated.
Further, even when the standby demonstration effects B and C are being executed, it does not correspond to the above situation, and therefore, the execution of the cat movable notice in the period after the pseudo second time is not restricted.

FIG. 21 shows in detail the operations of the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat decorative body 85b, and the right cat decorative body 85c (cat advance notice in the embodiment of FIG. 20D) during these periods.
First, the large cat decorative body 85a moves from the original position to the movable position (center front of the main display unit 81) in 0.4 seconds. Then, when one second has elapsed from the start timing of the cat movable notice, the operation of the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c starts. Here, the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c move from their original positions to the movable positions (left and right sides of the large cat decoration body 85a) in 0.1 seconds.
The large cat decorative body 85a starts to retreat to the original position when 1.6 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the cat movable advance notice, and the left cat decorative body 85b and the right when 1.9 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the cat movable advance notice. The cat decoration body 85c starts to retreat to the original position, and both return to the original position by 2 seconds.

  To summarize the above, the following can be said about the movement of each movable decorative body 85 in the cat movable advance notice.

The cat movable advance notice is a notice effect executed for 2 seconds, and the execution period is the shortest time among the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A and D (of the special figure fluctuation pattern PAX13). 5.1 seconds), and shorter than the shortest time (0.3 seconds of the special figure fluctuation pattern PBX13) among the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C.
That is, the cat movable advance notice is a notice effect that falls within the fluctuation time in all of the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A and D, but is derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B and C. This is a notice effect that may not fit within the fluctuation time in a part of the special figure fluctuation pattern to be obtained.

The operating time of the large cat decoration body 85a, which is a moving movable body having a longer operating time (moving time from the original position to the moving position) and retreat time (moving time from the moving position to the original position) in the cat moving advance notice. And the evacuation time (0.4 seconds) is shorter than the shortest time (5.1 seconds) of the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states A and D, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B And C are longer than the shortest time (0.3 seconds) of the special figure variation patterns that can be derived.
With respect to the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c, which are the production movable bodies with the shorter operation time and retreat time in the cat movable advance notice, the operation time and retreat time (0.1 seconds) are derived as a special figure variation pattern. Special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived in states A and D is shorter than the shortest time (5.1 seconds), and the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be derived in states B and C has the shortest time. Shorter than (0.3 seconds).
Accordingly, at least a part of the effect movable body (large cat decoration body 85a) returns from the movable position to the original position for the shortest time of the variation pattern that can be derived from the first variation pattern candidate (special drawing variation pattern lottery table A). In other words, the shortest fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the second fluctuation pattern candidate (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B) is shorter than the saving time.
In addition, the shortest time of the fluctuation pattern that can be derived from the first fluctuation pattern candidate (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table A) and the second fluctuation pattern candidate (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table B) is at least partially movable. In other words, the body (the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c) is shorter than the retraction time until the body returns from the movable position to the original position, and the shortest time of the variation pattern that can be derived from is shorter than the retraction time. .

As described above, when the start opening prize is generated during the execution of the standby demonstration effects B and C, the execution of the cat movable advance notice immediately after the start of the fluctuation is restricted, Execution is not regulated.
In addition, when a start opening prize is generated during the execution of the standby demonstration effect A, the credit display, and the display related to the alert, the execution of the cat movable advance notice is not restricted immediately after the start of the fluctuation or after the second pseudo-change. .
Of course, in normal symbol fluctuations (symbol fluctuations caused by start-up winnings that occurred during periods other than the execution period of the standby demonstration effects B and C), the cat is movable immediately after the start of the fluctuation and in the second and subsequent pseudo-times. Execution of notice is not regulated.

In other words, in the present embodiment, when the start opening is won in the first stage of the stand-by presentation (standby demonstration effects B and C), the advance notice is given compared to the case where the start opening is won during the symbol variation period (normal symbol variation). It can be said that at least a part of the operation of the effect movable body in the effect is limited.
Further, in this embodiment, when a winning is won at the start stage in the first stage of the standby effect (standby demonstration effects B and C), the second stage of the standby effect (standby demonstration effect A, display related to credit display and alert) It can be said that at least a part of the operation of the effect movable body in the notice effect is limited as compared to the case where the winning is made at the start opening.

Here, the first with respect to the frequency A at which the second notice effect (pseudo second and subsequent cat movable notice) is performed in the symbol variation resulting from the winning of the starting opening in the first stage of the stand-by effect (standby demonstration effects B and C). The ratio B / A of the frequency B at which the notice effect (cat movable notice immediately after the start of change) is performed is 0 (zero). On the other hand, the frequency C at which the second notice effect is performed in the subsequent symbol variation (normal symbol variation) resulting from the winning of the starting opening in the above-described symbol variation (design variation in which the cat movable notice is regulated) The ratio D / C of the frequency D at which the first notice effect is performed is greater than zero. That is, it can be said that the former ratio B / A is smaller than the latter ratio D / C.
In addition, in the first case where the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the symbol variation caused by the winning of the start opening in the first stage of the standby effect (standby demonstration effects B and C), the symbol variation (the cat movable advance notice is regulated). Compared to the second case where the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the later symbol variation resulting from the winning of the starting opening in the period of the first symbol variation), in the first case in the first pseudo variation (pseudo first time) The magnitude of the difference between the frequency a at which the effect movable body operates and the frequency b (= D) at which the effect movable body operates in the second case is | 0 (zero) −D |. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent pseudo fluctuations (pseudo second time and pseudo third time), the frequency c (= C) at which the effect movable body operates in the first case and the frequency d at which the effect movable body operates in the second case. The magnitude of the difference from (= C) is | C−C | = 0 (zero). Therefore, the magnitude of the former difference is larger than the magnitude of the latter difference.
Since the relationship as described above is established, it is possible to minimize the opportunity to limit the cat movable notice (operation of the production movable body).

  It should be noted that the requirements according to the present invention arranged as described above can be changed as appropriate within the scope of achieving the purpose, and each time length described, the frequency of occurrence and the execution ratio, or the value calculated from these May be changed within a range that satisfies the requirements.

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Next, an effect configuration during the above-described standby period will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 22 is a time chart according to the aspect (first aspect) of the standby effect executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A.
FIG. 23 is a time chart according to the aspect (second aspect) of the standby effect executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation states B, C, and D.
24 and 25 are diagrams showing a specific example of the display mode of the main display unit 81. FIG.
In each of the above time charts, each number shown in the upper part represents time (seconds). In addition, each time chart is illustrated only in the time zone necessary for the explanation with the time when the variable symbol is stopped (when the variable stop command is transmitted / received) as a reference (0 seconds). An effect can be executed. The “display layer” and “physical layer” shown in each time chart have the same meaning as described above.

First, an effect configuration of a standby effect (first aspect) executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, until 30 seconds have elapsed from the above reference, the first sub-control board 200 controls the main display unit 81 to have a background display 81a on the first layer and a decorative pattern (left on the second layer). A symbol 81b, a middle symbol 81c, and a right symbol 81d) are displayed (see FIG. 24A).
In FIG. 22, the fact that the state in which each decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the second layer is described as “symbol idling”, and is used in the same meaning in the following description.
This period is managed by a timer activated by the non-game state control main means 175 (timer activated in step S306).

  Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the RAM 203 corresponding to each display layer at the reference time. The effect data stored in the predetermined storage area (first storage area to be described later) is processed by the first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300 and is displayed on the main display unit 81.

  As described above, the production control means (first sub-control board 200) has passed the first time (30 seconds) when the symbol variation has stopped at least during the symbol variation period and after the symbol variation has stopped. The first effect image (first layer and second layer) arranged in the first display layer (the first layer and the second layer) in the first period (period from 30 seconds to 60 seconds) included in the symbol stop period until It can be said that the background display 81a, the left symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc.) are displayed so as to be visible to the player.

When 30 seconds have elapsed from the above reference, a standby demonstration command is transmitted from the main control board 100 (non-gaming state control main means 175) to the first sub control board 200 (standby demonstration control means 280), and standby demonstration control is performed. The means 280 displays the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h on the fifth layer above each display and maintains the state for 30 seconds (see FIG. 24B).
The above-described standby demonstration effect A corresponds to a time period in which the display mode illustrated in FIG. 24B is maintained (period from 30 seconds to 60 seconds).
As is clear from FIG. 24B, the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h do not cover the entire display area of the main display unit 81, so the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h are displayed. However, the background display 81a, the left symbol 81b, the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc. provided in the lower layer can be visually recognized (however, it is difficult to visually recognize compared to the state of FIG. 24A). Can be said).
This period is managed by a timer activated by the standby demonstration control means 280 (timer activated in step S406), and the same applies to periods related to each standby effect described below.

  Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the period before the standby demonstration effect A is executed ( The same effect data stored in the same storage area (first storage area to be described later) from the reference time until 30 seconds elapses is processed by the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 to be main. The period before the standby demonstration effect A is executed and the execution period of the standby demonstration effect A are common in that they are displayed on the display unit 81.

  As described above, the effect control means (first sub control board 200) is after the first time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped until the second time (60 seconds) has elapsed. In the second period (standby demonstration effect A) included in the symbol stop period, the first effect image (background display 81a, left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d, etc.) and the first display layer higher than the first display layer are displayed. It can be said that the second effect image (the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h) arranged on the second display layer (fifth layer) is displayed so as to be both visible to the player.

Also, since the above period is the standby demonstration effect A (second stage of the standby effect) without the operation of the effect movable body, it is displayed on the effect display means (main display unit 81) in the second stage of the standby effect. It can be said that a part of the effect image includes an operation explanation display (a volume adjustment display 81g and a light amount adjustment display 81h) for explaining the operation of the operation means (cursor button 38) to the player.
Here, in the operation explanation display, in addition to the aspect of the present embodiment, each operation means provided on the entire surface side of the gaming machine 10 (operation handle 31, effect button 37, main operation portion 39, other operation means not shown) Etc.), the type and content of the description are not particularly limited.

When 60 seconds have elapsed from the above reference, the standby demonstration control means 280 displays a credit display on the sixth layer above (not shown) above each display, and then displays a warning display on the sixth layer. (Not shown).
Here, the credit display refers to a display relating to the manufacturer of the gaming machine 10, the copyright (copyright) relating to the work or person serving as the base of the gaming machine 10, the name of the gaming machine 10, etc. In addition, here, the display of alerting refers to a display relating to game precautions (prohibition of goto action, etc.) for the player.
Both the credit display and the alert display are effect images (third effect images) that can be displayed on the main display unit 81 only during the stand-by effect (design stop period). In other words, the third effect image is an effect image that can be displayed during the symbol stop period and cannot be displayed during the symbol change period.

The credit display and the alert display described above correspond to the time period (the period from when 60 seconds have elapsed to when 120 seconds have elapsed) during which the credit display and alert display described above are performed.
In the present embodiment, since the credit display and the alert display cover the entire display area of the main display unit 81, when these are displayed, the background display 81a, the left pattern 81b provided in the lower layer, The middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, the volume adjustment display 81g, the light amount adjustment display 81h, etc. are not visible.

Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the period before the credit display is executed (standby demo). The execution period of the standby demonstration effect A and the execution period of credit display, etc. in that the same effect data is stored (maintained) in the same storage area (the first storage area described later) as the execution period of the effect A Is in common. Note that the first effect image provided in the first layer and the second layer is the main display in the processing of the first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300 related to the effect data (processing related to the first effect image). It is sufficient that the portion 81 cannot be visually recognized, and the processing content is not particularly limited.
Further, in the following description, the effect data related to the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h related to the fifth layer after being made invisible at the start time of credit display or the like is the first sub control board 200 in the period. It is assumed that the data is not read from the predetermined storage area (RAM 203) by (CPU 201). However, in the present embodiment, the volume / light quantity adjustment process can always be performed in a game-ready state, and the second effect image (the volume adjustment display 81g and the light quantity adjustment display 81h) related thereto can be visually recognized even during the period. May be processed as follows.

  As described above, the effect control means (first sub control board 200) is after the second time (60 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped and until the third time (120 seconds) has elapsed. The third effect arranged in the third display layer (sixth layer) higher than the second display layer in the third period (time period in which credit display and alert display are performed) included in the symbol stop period of The third effect image is made visible to the player by displaying an image (credit display or the like) superimposed on the display position of the first effect image, and the first effect image ( It can be said that background display 81a, left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d, etc.) are made invisible.

The decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, and right symbol 81d) that are stopped and displayed on the main display 81 during the above “symbol idling” are determined by the decorative symbol control means 226 at the start of the variation of symbol variation. Based on the combination of the decorated symbols, the symbol is displayed so as to be visible to the player during the symbol stop period after the stop of the variation of the symbol, and the standby demonstration control means 280 gives the player the start timing of the credit display. It is controlled to be invisible.
The period during which the “design idle” described above is performed and the standby demonstration effect A is not performed (the period from the reference time to 30 seconds elapses) is a part of the symbol stop period and can be recognized by the player. Since it changes to the next stage of production (standby demonstration production A) with a long break, the institution can also be interpreted as one of the production stages of the “standby production” according to the present invention, and “pattern idling”. The decorative symbol control means 226 for determining the decorative symbol inside can also be understood as a part of the elements constituting the “standby effect control means” according to the present invention.

When 120 seconds have elapsed from the above-mentioned reference, the standby demonstration control means 280 stops displaying the effect image related to the sixth layer and displays the background display 81j in the lowest first layer (see FIG. 25A). .
Thereafter, the standby demonstration control means 280 operates the large cat decorative body 85a to move from the original position to the movable position, and displays the cat background in the third layer lower than the sixth layer and higher than the first layer. 81f is displayed in accordance with the movement of the large cat decorative body 85a (so as to rise together) (see FIG. 25B).
Subsequently, when 150 seconds have elapsed from the above reference, the standby demonstration control means 280 operates the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c to move from the original position to the movable position (see FIG. 25C). ).
Here, the cat background display 81f displayed on the main display unit 81 (third layer) is a cat background display 81f (cat background display 81f shown in FIG. 20) used for a cat movable advance notice performed during symbol variation. It is common. However, it differs from the cat movable notice shown in FIG. 20 in that the background display 81j displayed on the background (first layer) is a dark image.
The operation mode (movable position, etc.) of the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a, left cat decorative body 85b, right cat decorative body 85c) is shown in FIG. 20 (c) from 120 seconds to 150 seconds. ) Is common to the cat movable notice mode shown in FIG. 20 and is common to the cat movable notice form shown in FIG. 20D from 150 seconds to 180 seconds. However, the stand-by demonstration effect B is different in that the time during which it is stopped at the movable position is longer than the cat movable advance notice of each aspect described above.
The second layer decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) are invisible (for example, in a transparent state) or similar to the background display 81j from 120 seconds to 180 seconds. Since it is in a dark state, it is different from the cat movable notice in each aspect described above in that it is not identified to the player as a decorative symbol.

As described above, if the operation of the cursor button 38 is accepted even during the symbol stop period, the volume / light quantity adjustment processing by the volume / light quantity adjustment means 290 is performed, and the volume adjustment display 81g and the light quantity adjustment display 81h are displayed. It can be displayed on the fifth layer of the main display unit 81 (the process of step S506 in FIG. 17).
Further, in this case, the standby demonstration control means 280 makes the first layer background display 81a and the second layer decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) invisible or dark. Are switched to a visually recognizable state (the same state as standby demonstration effect A).
Further, since the movable decorative body 85 (particularly the large cat decorative body 85a) cannot be immediately retracted to the original position, it is superimposed on each effect image displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 at least during the retraction time. A part is made difficult to see (see FIG. 25D).

The above-described standby demonstration effect B corresponds to a time zone in which each effect mode illustrated in FIG. 25 is performed (a period from when 120 seconds have elapsed to when 180 seconds have elapsed).
As is clear from FIGS. 25B and 25C, the movable decorative body 85 (the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat decorative body 85b, and the right cat decorative body 85c) is a display area of the main display unit 81. Since it does not cover the entire surface, even if the movable decorative body 85 moves to the movable position, the cat background display 81f displayed on the main display portion 81 (third layer) physically positioned below can be visually recognized. .

  Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the period before the standby demonstration effect B is executed ( The execution period of the standby demonstration effect A and the execution of the credit display, etc. in that the same effect data is stored (maintained) in the same storage area (the first storage area described later) as the execution period of the credit display etc. The period is common. Note that the first effect image provided in the first layer and the second layer is the main display in the processing of the first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300 related to the effect data (processing related to the first effect image). It is sufficient that the portion 81 cannot be visually recognized, and the processing content is not particularly limited.

As described above, the operation of the effect movable body (movable decorative body 85) in the first stage (standby demonstration effect B) causes at least a part of the display area of the effect display means (main display portion 81) to be sent to the player. It can be said that it moves to a movable position that makes it difficult to view.
In the first stage of the standby effect (standby demonstration effect B), the player performs the operation described by the operation explanation display (volume adjustment display 81g and light amount adjustment display 81h) on the operation means (cursor button 38). In this case, the effect movable body (movable decorative body 85) is retracted from the movable position to the original position, and the effect display means (main display unit 81) displays the operation explanation display (volume adjustment display 81g and light amount adjustment display 81h). I can say that.
This allows the player to operate while viewing the operation explanation display even after the production movable body is retracted, even during execution of the standby production (first stage) in which the production movable body operates. The operation can be appropriately guided.

Immediately before 180 seconds have elapsed from the above reference, the standby demonstration control means 280 makes the cat background display 81f invisible, and the movable decorative body 85 (the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat that has been operated in the standby demonstration effect B). The decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c) are retracted from the movable position to the original position. That is, the state shown in FIG.
When 180 seconds have elapsed from the above reference, the standby demonstration control means 280 is unable to see the first layer background display 81a and the second layer decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d). Alternatively, the dark state is switched to a visible state (similar to the standby demonstration effect A), and the volume adjustment display 81g and the light amount adjustment display 81h are displayed on the fifth layer (see FIG. 24B). That is, the standby demonstration control means 280 loops again from the standby demonstration effect A and performs the standby effect. That is, in this case, the volume adjustment display 81g, the light amount adjustment display 81h, and the like are difficult to see compared to the case where the operation of the cursor button 38 is received during the standby demonstration effect B (shown in FIG. 25D). It differs in that it does not become.

  Here, the background display 81a displayed on the first layer and the decorative symbols (left symbol 81b, middle symbol 81c, right symbol 81d) displayed on the second layer are the execution period of the standby demonstration effect A executed last time ( The same effect data stored in the same storage area (first storage area to be described later) from the reference time until 30 seconds elapses is processed by the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 to be main. In the point displayed on the display part 81, the execution period of the last standby demonstration production A and this standby demonstration production A is common.

  As described above, the production control means (first sub-control board 200) has a fourth period (after 180 seconds) that has passed after the third time (120 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped (when 180 seconds have passed). In the standby demonstration effect A) after the loop, the third effect image (credit display or the like) is made invisible to the player, and the first effect image (background display 81a, left symbol 81b, It can be said that both the middle symbol 81c, the right symbol 81d, etc.) and the second effect image (volume adjustment display 81g, light amount adjustment display 81h) are displayed so as to be visible.

Next, an effect configuration of a standby effect (second aspect) executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation states B, C, and D will be described.
22 and 23, the first aspect is that there is no production structure in the period of the above-described standby demonstration production B (period from 120 seconds to 180 seconds in FIG. 22). The standby effect and the standby effect of the second aspect are different.
Thereby, the execution time (180 seconds) of the effect configuration (standby demonstration effect A, credit display, alert display, standby demonstration effect B) that loops in the standby effect of the first aspect is looped in the standby effect of the second aspect. It becomes longer than the execution time (120 seconds) of the production composition (standby demonstration production A, credit display, alert display).
In other words, the ratio of the period related to the first stage (standby demonstration effect B) in the execution period of the standby effect of the first aspect relates to the second stage (standby demonstration effect A, credit display, alert display). It becomes smaller than the ratio of the period.
As described above, the common part (second stage) is included in both aspects, and the first stage that is omitted from the configuration of the standby effect in the second aspect is also limited in the standby effect in the first aspect. Since it is performed during the period, it is possible to prevent a great difference between the standby effects of both players with respect to the degree of interest of the player.

  To summarize the above, the following can be said for the production structure during the standby period.

The standby demonstration control means 280 in the present embodiment can display an effect image (first effect image) that constitutes a notice effect during the symbol change period, the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the fourth layer (first Of the display layer) is used in common with the effect image used for the notice effect (for example, the cat movable notice).
Here, in the majority of the period in which the standby effect is executed (the first period, the second period, and the fourth period described above), the effect image based on the effect data at the time of the change stop or the setting of the playable state (first A production image) is used. In other words, the first effect image visually recognized by the player is common in the first period, the second period, and the fourth period.
Thereby, the data amount of the effect image related to the standby effect can be compressed, and the effect control related to the standby effect can be simplified.

And when the operation of the cursor button 38 is accepted in both the symbol variation period and the symbol stop period, or the operation explanation display can be displayed in the standby demonstration effect A, the fifth layer (second display layer), The sixth layer (third display layer) in which the effect image can be displayed only during the symbol stop period (during standby effect) is smaller than the number of display layers (four) constituting the first display layer.
In other words, the number of display layers included in the second display layer and the number of display layers included in the third display layer are both smaller than the number of display layers included in the first display layer.
Thereby, both the compression of the data amount of the effect image related to the standby effect and the simplification of the effect control related to the standby effect can have more advantageous effects.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect data related to the first effect image is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 203 from the first period to the fourth period (including the third period in which the first effect image is not visible). (First storage area).
In other words, the effect control means (first sub control board 200) reads the effect data from the first storage area where the effect data related to the first effect image is stored, and the effect display means (main display unit 81). The first effect image is displayed on the first storage area, and the effect data stored in the first storage area is maintained until the fourth period comes after the symbol variation stops.
Thereby, the production control related to the standby production can be simplified.

In addition, the standby effect in the present embodiment is the first effect image (background display, decorative pattern) by the operation of the movable decorative body 85 in a part of the execution period (such as shown in FIGS. 25B to 25D). , Cat background display, etc.) are difficult to see.
In other words, when the effect device (movable decorative body 85) is operating during a part of the period in which the first effect image is displayed so as to be visible during the symbol stop period, the first effect image is displayed to the player. On the other hand, it becomes difficult to see.
In particular, (i) a first specific period (FIGS. 25B and 25B) that is a part of a period in which the first effect image is displayed in a visually recognizable period and the second effect image is invisible. c)) and (ii) a second specific period (see FIG. 25D) that is part of a period during which the first effect image and the second effect image are displayed so as to be visible in the symbol stop period. The following can be said by comparing (when shown).
That is, when the effect device (movable decorative body 85) is operated in the first specific period, the first effect image becomes difficult to visually recognize for the player, and the same effect device remains in the second specific period. By operating, both the first effect image and the second effect image are difficult for the player to visually recognize. Here, it can be said that the second specific period (a period of about 60 seconds) is shorter than the first specific period (a period of less than 0.4 seconds).
By deliberately providing the period as described above, the standby effect can be sharpened, and the effect of the standby effect (the degree of attracting the player's interest) can be enhanced.

<Operation of each production device immediately after power recovery>
Subsequently, the operation of each effect device immediately after power recovery will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 26 is a time chart regarding the operation of each effect device immediately after power recovery. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a display mode of the main display unit 81.
In each of the above time charts, each number shown in the upper part represents time (seconds). In addition, each time chart is illustrated only for the time zone required for explanation with the time when the game available state is set (when the game available command is transmitted / received) as the reference (0 seconds), Various effects can be executed.
The “display layer” and “physical layer” shown in each time chart have the same meaning as described above. The “speaker / effect lamp” shown in each time chart is the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35, and the security signal is output from an external output terminal (not shown) to an external device (such as a hall computer). It means the signal to be made.

First, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on (recovered), an initial screen is displayed on the uppermost layer (display layer related to error display) of the main display unit 81 after waiting for normal startup. Here, the initial screen is a screen composed of character information such as “please wait for a while” (see FIG. 27A).
The initial screen 81k displayed in FIG. 27 is a specific example. Instead of this, for example, a screen indicating “setting is being changed” is displayed when power is restored with a setting change process, and “setting is changed” when power is restored with a setting confirmation process. A screen indicating “confirming” may be displayed on the main display unit 81.

  When the game possible state is set, the first sub-control board 200 reads the effect data (or the effect data for default initialized by the RAM clear process) held in the RAM 203 since the previous power interruption, An effect image (for example, a background display on the first layer, a decorative design or the like on the second layer) is displayed on the main display unit 81. The contents displayed here are the same as the contents shown in FIG.

When the game-ready state is set after the RAM clear process is performed at the time of power recovery, the first sub-control board 200 notifies that the RAM clear process is performed using the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 (RAM clear notification). )I do. In this case, the main control board 100 outputs an initialization signal from an external output terminal (not shown).
On the other hand, if the game-ready state is set when the RAM clear process is not performed at the time of power recovery, the first sub-control board 200 uses the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 to notify that power has been recovered (power recovery) Knowledge).
In this embodiment, the RAM clear notification is shown as 30 seconds, and the power recovery notification is shown as 10 seconds. However, this time length can be changed as appropriate. Good.

After the game enabled state is set, the first sub control board 200 operates the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a, left cat decorative body 85b, right cat decorative body 85c). In the present embodiment, the large cat decorative body 85a, the left cat decorative body 85b, and the right cat decorative body 85c are illustrated as being operated, but other movable decorative bodies (not illustrated) are operated together. May be.
In addition, about the operation | movement aspect (how of operation | movement, the length of an operation | movement period) of this movable decorative body 85 can be changed suitably, and it does not restrict | limit in particular. In addition, the first sub control board 200 may start the operation of the movable decorative body 85 in response to the reception of the gameable command, or may start the operation of the movable decorative body 85 in response to other conditions. .

At the time of setting a game-enabled state (when a game-enabled command is transmitted), the non-game state control main means 175 starts a timer for transmitting the standby demo command and counts the elapsed time. When 30 seconds have elapsed, a standby demo command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200 (standby demo control means 280) in the same manner as after the fluctuation stop, and the standby demonstration effect A is started.
The mode of the standby effect after the elapse of 30 seconds differs depending on the game state at the time of setting the game available state. For example, when staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation state A at the time of the setting, the standby demonstration control means 280 displays the standby effect (standby demonstration effect A, credit display, alert display, standby demonstration effect B of the first aspect). ) Is executed, and the standby demonstration control means 280 displays the standby effect (standby demonstration effect A, credit display, caution) of the second mode when staying in the special figure variation pattern derivation states B, C, and D at the time of the setting. Execute Awareness Display).
Since the specific effects configuration of the standby effect of the first aspect and the standby effect of the second aspect is the same as the contents described above, the detailed description here is omitted.

<Other variations>
The modifications according to the embodiment of the present invention not described in the above description are listed below.
The specifications relating to the game in the above-described embodiment are specific examples in the implementation of the present invention, and can be appropriately changed within the scope not departing from the object of the present invention.
For example, the transition condition from special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy (accuracy change mode) to special figure low accuracy and normal figure low accuracy (normal mode) is assumed to be the end of the symbol variation that was elected to determine whether or not to fall. Instead of this, it may be a specification (so-called frequency cut probability variation) that ends a predetermined number of symbol variations, or a specification that does not use any of these transition conditions (so-called loop-type probability variation).
Further, although the specification is such that the small hit can be derived, the specification may be such that the small hit cannot be derived (the winning probability for the small hit is zero).
In addition, although the specification can be changed (specification including setting change means), the specification may not include setting change means.

In the embodiment described above, the movable decorative body 85 is physically present in an upper layer than the effect display means, and at least a part of the display area of the effect display means is compared with a case where the movable decoration body 85 is not activated due to the action. Although it has been described that the player is difficult to visually recognize and corresponds to an effect device that can operate in both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto.
As an effect device that satisfies the above requirements, for example, a light guide plate that covers the front (physical upper layer) of the main display unit 81 as viewed from the player may be applicable. Here, the light guide plate refers to an acrylic plate that is processed so as to emit light entirely when irradiated with light from a side surface by an LED.

  In the embodiment described above, it is possible to take into consideration the movements (short operation time and retraction time) of only the left cat decorative body 85b and the right cat decorative body 85c (movable decorative body 85 excluding the large cat decorative body 85a) illustrated in FIG. For example, a game other than the special figure variation pattern derivation state A is replaced with a notice effect in which only the left cat decoration body 85b and the right cat decoration body 85c are moved instead of prohibiting the execution of the cat movement notice (a mode in which execution is not performed). May be imposed in the state.

In the present embodiment described above, the cat movable advance notice has three patterns (the mode of FIG. 20 (b), the mode of FIG. 20 (c), and the mode of FIG. 20 (d)), and FIG. Therefore, the operation time of the movable decorative body 85 (large cat decorative body 85a) is different from the aspect shown in FIG. 20 (d). The evacuation time can be shortened.
Therefore, the limitation of the cat movable advance notice does not have to cover all aspects, only a part of the aspects (for example, the aspect of FIG. 20D) is limited, and the aspect is limited to other aspects (for example, FIG. It may be imposed in a gaming state other than the special figure variation pattern derivation state A to be replaced with 20 (b).
Here, since the big hit expectation degree (reliability) increases in the order of the form of FIG. 20B, the form of FIG. 20C, and the form of FIG. In other words, it can be said that the mode is changed from a higher mode to a lower mode.
Moreover, since the number (three) of the effect movable bodies operating in the mode of FIG. 20D is larger than the number (one) of the effect movable bodies operating in the mode of FIG. Can be rephrased as a replacement from a mode with a large number of effect movable bodies to a mode with a small number.

In the embodiment described above, the standby demonstration effects B and C corresponding to the “first stage of the standby effect” are the third case (standby demonstration effect C) in which there are many types of effect movable objects that operate, and the effect movable object that operates. It can be said that there is a fourth case (standby demonstration effect B) that is less than the third case (see FIGS. 25C and 25B).
Here, it is also conceivable that the retreat time is longer in the third case where there are more types of effect movable bodies than in the fourth case. Therefore, the limitation of the operation of the effect movable body for the symbol variation caused by the start opening prize in the third case is stronger than the limitation of the operation of the effect movable body for the symbol variation caused by the start opening prize in the fourth case. Also good.
In other words, in the fourth case, the frequency at which the effect movable body operates in the notice effect during the symbol change performed due to the winning of the start opening in the first stage (standby demonstration effect C) according to the third case. It may be less than the frequency at which the effect movable body operates in the notice effect during the symbol change performed due to the winning of the starting opening in the first stage (standby demonstration effect B) related to May be zero.

  The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) An effect display means for displaying an effect image composed of one or a plurality of display layers, and whether it is a symbol variation period in which symbol variation is performed or a symbol suspension period in which symbol variation is stopped Regardless, the effect control means for controlling the effect display means, the effect control means, when at least the symbol variation in the symbol variation period has stopped, and the first time after the symbol variation has stopped In the first period included in the symbol stop period until it has elapsed, the first effect image arranged on the first display layer is displayed so as to be visible to the player, and after the symbol variation stops, After the first time has elapsed and in the second period included in the symbol stop period until the second time has elapsed, the first effect image and the second display layer above the first display layer Second production image to be arranged Is displayed to the player so that both can be visually recognized, and after the second time has elapsed since the symbol change stopped, and the third period included in the symbol stop period until the third time has elapsed. The third effect image is displayed to the player by displaying a third effect image arranged in a third display layer higher than the second display layer on the display position of the first effect image. In the fourth period that comes after the third time has elapsed since the change of the symbol is stopped, and the first effect image is rendered invisible to the player. On the other hand, the third effect image is made invisible, and the first effect image and the second effect image are both displayed to be visible to the player, and the first period, the second period, and In the fourth period, it is visually recognized by the player. Machine game in which the first effect image is common.
(2) The number of display layers included in the second display layer and the number of display layers included in the third display layer are both smaller than the number of display layers included in the first display layer ( A gaming machine according to 1).
(3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the third effect image is an effect image that can be displayed during the symbol stop period and cannot be displayed during the symbol change period.
(4) The effect control means reads the effect data from the first storage area in which effect data related to the first effect image is stored, causes the effect display means to display the first effect image, and The game machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the effect data stored in the first storage area is maintained until the fourth period comes after the symbol variation stops.
(5) It is difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the display area of the effect display means compared to the case where the effect display means is physically present in an upper layer than the effect display means and is not activated. And an effect device that can operate in both the symbol change period and the symbol stop period, and the effect device operates in a part of the period in which the first effect image is displayed so as to be visible in the symbol stop period. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), in which the first effect image is difficult for the player to visually recognize.
(6) The effect device is operating in a first specific period that is part of a period in which the first effect image is visibly displayed in the symbol stop period and the second effect image is invisible. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the first effect image, and the first effect image and the second effect image are part of a period during which the first effect image and the second effect image are displayed so as to be visible in the symbol stop period. When the effect device is operating in the second specific period, both the first effect image and the second effect image are difficult for the player to visually recognize. The gaming machine according to (5), which is shorter than the specified period.

10 gaming machine 15 outer frame 20 front frame 21 hinge mechanism 22 movable decorative body 23 cylinder lock 25 transparent member 27 upper ball tray 29 lower ball tray 31 operation handle 32 upper frame portion 33 (33a, 33b) speaker 34a, 34b left right frame Part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Production lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Production button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Normal electric accessory solenoid 41, 42 Special electric accessory solenoid 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rails 55, 56 Big prize opening 57 First start opening 59 Second start opening 61 Normal electric combination 63 Gates 65, 66 Special electric combination 67 (67a, 67b, 67c) General winning port 69 Out port 70 First start port sensor 71 2 start opening sensor 72 large winning opening sensor 73 general winning opening sensor 74 gate sensor 81 main display unit 85 movable decorative body 90 symbol display device 91 first special symbol display device 92 second special symbol display device 93 normal symbol display device 94 first 1 special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 normal symbol hold lamp 100 main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 110 Entrance determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 130 Pre-determination means 140 Special figure lottery means 141 Special figure success / failure determination means 142 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 143 Special figure fluctuation pattern Deriving means 144 Falling fall determination means 150 Universal drawing lottery means 160 Big hit game control means 165 Symbol display control means 170 Electric accessory control means 175 Game state control means 180 Main information storage means 185 Main error control means 190 Main command management means 200 1 sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 223 Prefetch effect control means 224 Sub hold control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decoration symbol control means 227 Big hit effect control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub information storage means 270 Subcommand management means 300 Second sub control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 400 Dispensing control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
500 Partition member 501 First channel 502 Second channel 503 Third channel 504 Fourth channel 505 Sorting member 506 First region 507 Second region X First channel Y Second channel

Claims (6)

Effect display means for displaying an effect image composed of one or a plurality of display layers;
Regardless of whether it is a symbol variation period in which symbol variation is performed or a symbol stop period in which symbol variation is stopped, the effect control means for controlling the effect display means,
With
The production control means includes
Arranged on the first display layer at least when the symbol variation stops in the symbol variation period, and in the first period included in the symbol suspension period until the first time elapses after the symbol variation stops. The first effect image is displayed so as to be visible to the player,
From the first effect image and the first display layer in the second period included in the symbol stop period after the first time has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped and until the second time has elapsed. The second effect image arranged in the upper second display layer is displayed so that both can be visually recognized by the player,
The third display higher than the second display layer in the third period included in the symbol stop period after the second time has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped and until the third time has elapsed. The third effect image arranged on the layer is displayed on the display position of the first effect image so that the player can visually recognize the third effect image, and the player can see the third effect image. Make one production image invisible,
In the fourth period that comes after the third time has elapsed since the stoppage of the symbol variation, the third effect image is rendered invisible to the player and the first effect is given to the player. Both the image and the second effect image are displayed so as to be visible,
A gaming machine in which the first effect image visually recognized by a player is common in the first period, the second period, and the fourth period.   The number of display layers included in the second display layer and the number of display layers included in the third display layer are both less than the number of display layers included in the first display layer. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the third effect image is an effect image that can be displayed during the symbol stop period and cannot be displayed during the symbol change period. The effect control means reads the effect data from a first storage area in which effect data related to the first effect image is stored, and causes the effect display means to display the first effect image,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect data stored in the first storage area is maintained until the fourth period comes after the symbol variation stops. Compared to the case where the effect display means physically exists in the upper layer and is not activated due to operation, at least a part of the display area of the effect display means is made difficult for the player to see, A production device that can operate in both the symbol variation period and the symbol stop period,
Claim that the first effect image is difficult for the player to recognize by operating the effect device during a part of the period in which the first effect image is displayed so as to be visible in the symbol stop period. Item 5. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4. In the first stop period in which the first effect image is displayed in a visible manner and the second effect image is invisible, the effect device is operating in a first specific period. The first effect image becomes difficult for the player to see,
In the symbol stop period, the first effect image and the second effect image are both displayed in a second specific period that is part of a period in which the first effect image and the second effect image are displayed so that the first effect image operates. Both the effect image and the second effect image are difficult to see for the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the second specific period is shorter than the first specific period.

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