JP2019208549A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which the performance based on a setting value contributes to the operation improvement of the game machine in the game machine.SOLUTION: A performance control device executes setting suggestion performance group determination processing when acquiring a command containing the number of out-balls from a game control device. The control unit provides an update chance of the setting suggestion performance group whenever the number of out-balls arrives at suggestion performance chance criteria 1, and the setting suggestion performance group is updated according to lottery results. Also, the control unit updates the setting suggestion performance group to the setting suggestion performance group having the highest suggestive strength when the number of out-balls arrives at suggestion performance chance criteria 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 61

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  There is a gaming machine in which an effect based on the setting value set by the setting means is determined as an effect mode in the effect means, and the effect based on the set value is executed by the effect means.

JP 2009-106589 A

It is not easy to perceive the set value from the effect based on the set value, and it is limited that the effect based on the set value contributes to the improvement of the operation of the gaming machine.
In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which an effect based on a set value contributes to an improvement in the operation of the gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine as shown below is provided. The gaming machine includes detection means, setting means, rendering means, and control means. The detection means can detect the number of game balls entering the game area. The setting means can set one game performance among two or more different game performances. The effect means can execute the suggested effect of the set game performance. The control means selects one suggestion effect group from two or more suggestion effect groups having different suggestion strengths of the suggestion effect based on the number of game balls, and sets the suggested effect of the game performance as one suggestion effect. Select from the group and let the production means execute it.

  According to the first aspect, in the gaming machine, an effect based on the set value contributes to an improvement in the operation of the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control system of the game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the package display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is FIG. (1) which shows the flowchart of the main process of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 8 is a (second) diagram illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a third diagram illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment; FIG. 9 is a (fourth) diagram illustrating a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a (fifth) diagram illustrating a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change / confirmation process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the memory map of the game control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the output process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a winning opening switch / state monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the payout command transmission process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure starting port 1 switch process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure starting port 2 switch process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure 1 game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure 2 game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process in the production | presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reception command check process in the presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the received command analysis process in the presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the memory | storage area | region for the performance display apparatus which is a base display means of 1st Embodiment, and a base. It is a figure which shows the example of a display by the performance display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display screen of the display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (1) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (2) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the setting value and suggestion content of the gaming machine in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the suggestion content in the suggestion effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the suggestion effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the suggestion of the setting value in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the character and suggestion content in the modification 2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (1) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 3 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (2) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 3 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 4 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the push button in the modification 5 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (1) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 6 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (2) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 6 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (3) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 6 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (4) which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 6 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 7 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effective line in the modification 8 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the suggestion of the setting value in the modification 8 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the display apparatus in the modification 8 of 2nd Embodiment. It is FIG. (1) which shows the structural example of the display screen of the display apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. It is FIG. (2) which shows the structural example of the display screen of the display apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. It is FIG. (3) which shows the structural example of the display screen of the display apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 1) which shows the flow of the suggestion of the setting value in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 2) which shows the flow of the suggestion of the setting value in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the suggestion of the setting value in the modification 1 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting suggestion production group lottery table of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion intensity | strength of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the command at the time of RAM initialization of 4th Embodiment, and a command at the time of a power failure recovery. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation type command of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch fluctuation system command of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting suggestion production group determination process of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion production opportunity reference | standard 1 and the suggestion production opportunity reference | standard 2 of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting suggestion aspect and setting suggestion aspect log | history alerting | reporting of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the accessory of 4th Embodiment, and an suggestion aspect. It is a figure which shows an example of the game performance of the game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reservation digest example 1 of the special figure 1 game and special figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reservation digest example 2 of the special figure 1 game and special figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reservation digest example 3 of the special figure 1 game and special figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reservation digest example 4 of the special figure 1 game and special figure 2 game of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the propriety of execution of the reservation prefetch notice of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reservation digest example of the special figure 1 game and special figure 2 game of the modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the notification alerting | reporting object limitation process of the modification of 5th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
First, a first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

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

  In addition, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, lamps and LEDs are built in, and decorations and effects, and notifications when an abnormality occurs (for example, if a payout abnormality occurs, the lamps and LEDs are displayed in an abnormality notification color (for example, A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing in red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is notified by sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. Note that a discharge abnormality notification lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

  Also, at the lower part of the front frame 12, game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 and an upper plate (storage plate) 21 for supplying game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) are provided. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 that stores game balls that are paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the ball striking device, and the like. Further, an option setting unit (push button) 25 for allowing the player to set various options is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. A plurality of selection button switches 25 a are provided around the upper surface of the option setting unit 25, and a determination button switch 25 b is provided at the center of the upper surface of the option setting unit 25. The option setting unit 25 functions as an effect setting unit in which the player sets an effect mode. In this case, the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch for selecting an effect mode, and the determination button switch 25b functions as a determination button switch for determining an effect mode. Further, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  When the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch, the gaming machine 10 produces an effect in which the player's operation is intervened based on the player's operation received from the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b. Can be done. For example, an effect in which a player's operation is intervened is an effect in a variable display game (decoration special figure variable display game) on a display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character displayed on 41 can be operated, and the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped.

  Further, on the right side of the option setting unit 25, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an operation for discharging a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the game ball 32 supplied from the upper plate 21 by the ball striking device is used as a game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Launch towards (see Figure 2). Further, when the player operates the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b, for example, the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b can be set, or the brightness of the game board 30 can be set. .

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board according to the first embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged at substantially the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so that the game ball does not easily jump from the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, on the display screen, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed.

  In addition, a board production device 44 is provided at the top of the center case 40 to produce a game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

  On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate) 34 for providing a start condition for the normal figure change display game is provided. A game ball that has won the normal start gate 34 (a game ball passing through the normal start gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming area 32, two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning port 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and in the right part of the special variable winning device 38 described later. A winning opening 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

  Also, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 forming a first start winning opening (start winning area) for giving a start condition for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). (Starting port 1) is provided. The game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the start winning port 36, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won the winning port or the like is provided.
In addition, a normal variation winning device 37 (a special variation variation display game) that gives a start condition for the second special variation display game (special variation variation display game) is located below the normal start gate 34 and on the right side of the center case 40. A second start winning opening, a start winning area) are provided. The normal variation winning device 37 (starting port 2) includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the right. 37b has a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that is normally almost vertical and in which a game ball cannot flow. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric fluctuation is caused by turning the upper end side to the right side by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. The game device can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows into the winning device 37. A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). The normal variation winning device 37 may be awarded even in the closed state, and it may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state. The normal variation winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (general power).

  A downflow path 91 through which a game ball can flow down is formed on the right side of the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and game balls that have not won the normal variation winning apparatus 37 flow down through the downflow path 91. A guiding portion 93 is provided below the downflow path 91. The guiding portion 93 has an upper surface 94 that is inclined to the left. The guiding ball 93 receives a game ball flowing downward on the upper surface 94 and guides it to the left where a special prize winning device 38 described later exists. .

  Also, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure display game is arranged. It is installed. The special variation winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 38c, and the opening / closing member 38c is closed (a disadvantage to the player) depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Open / close member 38c is retracted and converted to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that can accept the game ball flowing down the game area 32. That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a special winning opening (large winning port) that is opened and closed by an opening / closing member 38c driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. And during the big hit game state (first special game state) due to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, or during the small hit game state (second special game state) due to the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, Conversion from the closed state to the open state facilitates the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. .

  Further, the special variation winning device 38 includes a guide channel that guides a game ball that has won a prize in the winning opening, and a V channel that is formed by branching from the guide channel. The special variation winning device 38 is provided with a V door at a position that becomes an inflow portion of the V flow path. The V door is slid in the front-rear direction by a specific area solenoid 38d (see FIG. 3) to prevent the game ball from flowing into the V channel, and the V door is retracted backward to allow the game ball to enter the V channel. It can be changed to an allowable state that allows inflow. Further, the special variation winning device 38 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball flowing into the V flow path.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game state is not determined by the big hit symbol, but the game ball flows into the V channel in the special game state and the specific area switch Based on the detection at 38e, a high probability state is set.

  In addition, the special variable winning device 38 may be provided with a plurality of (for example, two) large winning opening switches 38a. Also, the number of special prize winning devices 38 is not limited to one, and two special prize winning devices 38 may be provided. When there are a plurality of big prize opening switches 38a, there are about one or two of each. X as a whole (see FIG. 3) may be provided.

  A warp port (warp inlet) 39 a is provided on the left side of the center case 40. The game ball that has flowed into the warp flow path from the warp port 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part thereof is guided to the warp outlet 39b. The warp outlet 39b is located immediately above the start winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warp outlet 39b can easily win the starting winning opening 36.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, among the game areas 32 where the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. It is said that. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches a game ball into the left game area (so-called left-handed) so that the start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 (the general winning opening on the right side of the special variable winning apparatus 38). (Except 35), and by launching a game ball to the right game area (so-called right-handed), the prize is given to the normal start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, etc. Can be aimed at.

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a round display unit 51 composed of LEDs, a special figure 1 hold display part 52, a special figure 1 symbol display part 53, a special figure 2 symbol display part 54, and a universal symbol display part. 55, a general map hold display unit 56, and a status display unit 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the collective display device 50 will be described later.

Next, a game machine control system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control system for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and is a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 are connected. It consists of a data bus 140 and the like.

  The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal resonator. The operating clock of the gaming microcomputer 111, a timer interrupt, and a reference for a random number generation circuit And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generating a clock. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400. Enabled.

  The power supply apparatus 400 is an AC (Alternating Current) -DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V, DC 5V, etc. from the DC 32V voltage. A normal power supply unit 410 having power, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to a RAM (Random Access Memory) in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit. A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal for informing the occurrence and recovery of the error.

  In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, Alternatively, it may be provided on the main substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be exchanged when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the first embodiment. By providing the generation unit 430, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing the generation unit 430.

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

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

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 is provided with a set value change switch 126 and a set key switch 127. The set value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch, and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 inserts a setting key to enable switching between an ON state and an OFF state. The game control device 100 can change the settings related to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power failure or after the power is turned off. For example, the game control apparatus 100 can change the hit probability of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game according to the setting of six stages.

  The gaming control device 100 transitions the control state to a setting change mode in which the setting of the gaming machine 10 can be changed by turning on the power when the setting key switch 127 is ON and the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. For example, the game control device 100 allows the setting 1 to the setting 6 to be changed cyclically by detecting the pressing operation of the setting value change switch 126 while displaying the setting content on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting change mode. The probability set value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying a set value, and is, for example, a single-digit 7-segment LED mounted on a substrate.

  Further, the game control device 100 transitions the control state to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting confirmation of the gaming machine 10 can be confirmed by turning on the power when the setting key switch 127 is ON and the RAM initialization switch 112 is OFF. . For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting content on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as the second half fluctuation group table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table), and the fluctuation before reaching the reach state. Tables for determining the first half variation pattern as a pattern (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) are included.

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

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

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

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

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

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and a payout motor of a payout unit provided in the gaming machine 10 in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. Is controlled to drive out the prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 controls the payout unit to drive out a payout motor based on a payroll request signal from a card unit of a ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10 to pay out a ball. .

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a winning port switch. 35a, connected to the special prize switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38 and the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 38, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches. Is input, and an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 for converting the signal into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided. The proximity I / F 121 also receives a detection signal of a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wires of the sensor and proximity switch are improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state such as a floating state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  The winning port switch 35a will be described below. In FIG. 3, the winning port switch 35a is shown as one block, but actually, a plurality (n pieces) of the winning port switches 35a (three in the present embodiment). Are provided on the game board 30 and the respective signals are input to the proximity I / F 121 through different signal lines. Also, in FIG. 3, the big winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but actually, a plurality (x pieces) of big winning opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. It has been. The plurality of large winning opening switches 38a are connected to each other through different signal lines or, for example, wired OR (on the relay board (not shown) between the switch and the game control device 100 (main board)). The game control device 100 is connected by a method called “wired OR”. The board radio wave sensor 62 and a magnetic sensor 61 described later may be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be connected to the game control device 100 in a similar manner by a wired OR method.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e are second signals. Input to the input port 123. The signal output (output from the proximity I / F 121) of the start port 1 switches 36a and 37a, which are the start port switches of FIG. 1, is shown by one signal line in FIG. There are two.

  Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. In addition, the third input port 124 includes a detection signal of a fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and a glass frame open detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. 63 detection signal, detection signal of the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10, detection signal of the set value change switch 126, detection signal of the setting key switch 127, payout control A touch switch signal (a signal based on an input of a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) is input from the apparatus 200.

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

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

  The data held by the second input port 123 is asserted (valid level) by a chip enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (not shown) as the gaming microcomputer 111 decodes the address assigned to the second input port 123. Can be read out. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

  The input unit 120 also includes a detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112, a fraud signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the detection of the radio wave by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12). ), A payout busy signal (a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept a command), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shoot ball break switch signal (a game ball before payout) A signal indicating an insufficiency), an overflow switch signal (a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), and an out-ball detection switch signal (out A first input port 122 that takes in a signal that is output when a ball is detected and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. It has been kicked.

  The out ball detection switch signal is a signal output from the out sensor every time an out sensor (not shown) detects one out ball of the gaming machine 10. For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in a discharge channel (not shown) between a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game ball (out ball) from the gaming machine 10 and the out port 30a. The out ball detection switch signal is used for calculating game performance (for example, base) per predetermined operation (for example, 60,000 out balls), and the calculated game performance is displayed on the performance display device 135. The out sphere detection switch signal may be input to the effect control device 300. In that case, the out-ball detection switch signal may be used for determination of an operation state that becomes a trigger for switching to a game effect or a customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 is a 4-digit 7-segment LED, and can display the game performance by a decimal number or a hexadecimal number.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a vibration sensor switch that detects vibration, and a detection signal of the vibration sensor switch may be input to the first input port 122 or the third input port 124.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. It has a function of removing noise from the signal. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are temporarily input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

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

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. Note that the serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is a one-way communication that prevents signals from being input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and includes opening / closing data of a large winning opening solenoid 38b that opens and closes an opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 (large winning opening), and a V door of the special variable winning apparatus 38. A first output port 134a is provided for outputting opening / closing data of the specific area solenoid 38d to be opened / closed, opening / closing data of the general-purpose solenoid 37c to open / close the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37, and display data of the performance display device 135. It has been.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 136. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 134c for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the LED according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 134d for outputting on / off data of a digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED is provided.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 134 e for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store. Can be supplied to an external device via a photorelay. A part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. In addition, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 134 e to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the special winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the multi-use solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal. (Drive circuit) 138a, the second driver 138b for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 134c, and the batch output from the fourth output port 134d An external information signal supplied to an external device such as a management device from the third driver 138c, the fifth output port 134e, or the fourth output port 134d that outputs a digit line on / off drive signal for the current drawing side of the display device 50 is externally supplied. Output from the fourth driver 138d and the first output port 134a that output to the information terminal board 71 Fifth driver 138e is provided which receives the display data signal performance display device 135 generates a driving signal of the performance display device 135 outputs.

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

  A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board. Further, the performance display device 135 or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the external board (not shown) side instead of the main board. .

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 490. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same way as a general-purpose microprocessor, so ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 are not provided. Not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the effect control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a tone generator LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 has a PROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and can retain stored contents even when power is not supplied during a power failure. An FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 serving as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311 a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command (production command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the production, instructs the VDP 312 about the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound, and the decoration lamp. , Lighting control, motor / solenoid drive control, production time management, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes a selection button switch 25a and a determination button switch 25b of the option setting unit 25 provided on the glass frame 15, and an effect agent switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44. 47 (effect motor switch) on / off state is detected and the function of inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 or the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 is detected for main control. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a detection signal to the microcomputer 311 is provided.

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

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. Further, in the form output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), the tone generator LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling the lamps, motors and the like are supplied. These are reset. In addition, a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven in a state in which the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on. Further, the circuit board constituting the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub control board (also referred to as a sub board).

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, a random number value for determining the hit of the normal game is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal game start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Compared with the determination value stored in the table, the process of determining a missed hit of the normal map display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a universal symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first per stop symbol to the third per stop symbol is displayed on the general symbol display unit 55, and the general electric solenoid 37c. Is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the usual figure change display game is out of place, the normal symbol display unit 55 performs control to display the result form of the deviation.

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (production control command, production command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the production control device 300. To do. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special symbol 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, a process of displaying a special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed. To do. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means for performing the progress control of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game region 32 to the start winning region (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). .

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

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode or the small hit result mode in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. And a process for generating a special game state or a small hit game state (that is, a process for executing a special game or a small hit game) is performed. In the process of generating a special game state due to the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game being a big hit, the CPU 111A uses, for example, the special prize winning device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b. The opening / closing member 38c is opened, and control is performed to allow the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, has a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a big winning opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big winning opening. Opening the grand prize opening until it is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small hit game state is generated when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) or the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is a small hit. In the processing, for example, the CPU 111A controls the opening of the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b so that the game ball can flow into the special winning opening.

  The opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing operation mode) of the big prize opening performed in the small hit gaming state is, for example, that the operation of maintaining the opening / closing member in the open state for 200 milliseconds is performed four times at intervals of 1500 milliseconds. As described above, the game control device 100 serves as a big prize opening / closing control means for performing control for opening and closing the big prize opening when the stop result form becomes the special result form. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the CPU 111A performs control to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the collective display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the collective display device according to the first embodiment. The collective display device 50 includes 7 segments LED_d1, 7 segments LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18. The collective display device 50 displays various states according to lighting states of the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to LED_d18.

  The collective display device 50 distributes various state display functions from the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to the LED_d18, so that the round display unit 51, the special figure 1 hold display part 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display part 53 are arranged. A special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54, a general symbol display unit 55, a general symbol hold display unit 56, a state display unit 57, and a special symbol 2 hold display unit 58. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special game according to the lighting state of the four LEDs LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 hold display unit 52 displays the number of holds in the special figure 1 game by lighting the two LEDs LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display section 53 displays the symbols in the special figure 1 game by lighting the eight LEDs of the seven segment LED_d1 (seven segment LEDs and one dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 displays the symbols in the special figure 2 game by lighting the 8 LEDs (7 segment LED and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2. The regular symbol display unit 55 displays symbols in the regular symbol game by lighting the three LEDs LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The usual figure hold display unit 56 displays the number of holds in the usual figure game by lighting the two LEDs LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the gaming state in the special game according to the lighting state of the three LEDs LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 hold display unit 58 displays the number of holds in the special figure 2 game by lighting the two LEDs LED_d13 and LED_d14.

  Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process and a timer interrupt process performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

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First, the main process of the game control apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 3) illustrating a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating the flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 5) illustrating a flowchart of the main processing according to the first embodiment.

  The main process is started by the control unit (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process for prohibiting an interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is a start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). The address range of the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper order is 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h at the head of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

  Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a launch stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read into the first register (for example, B register) (step S6), and the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is subsequently set to the second register (for example, B register). C register) (step S7).

  Here, predetermined bits of the first register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the second bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the zeroth bit, the first bit, and the third bit to the seventh bit are cleared. Then, predetermined bits of the second register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the fourth bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the third bit from the 0th bit and the seventh bit from the fifth bit are cleared.

  The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held in the second register is held as reference information not depending on the RAM 111C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a status reference register.

  For example, the value “00000000B” of the status reference register (C register) is “0” when the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit are cleared to the 7th bit, and the 2nd bit is It is “0” corresponding to detection signal ON from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to detection signal ON from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “00000000B” in the state reference register indicates a setting change state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

  Further, the value “00010000B” of the state reference register is “0” by clearing the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit to the 7th bit, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is “0” corresponding to detection signal ON from 112, and the fourth bit is “1” corresponding to detection signal OFF from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “00010000B” of the state reference register indicates a RAM initialization state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

  The value “00000100B” in the status reference register is “0” when the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit are cleared to the 7th bit, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. It is “1” corresponding to detection signal OFF from 112, and the fourth bit is “0” corresponding to detection signal ON from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “00000100B” in the state reference register indicates a setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on.

  The value “00010100B” of the status reference register is “0” when the 0th bit and the 1st bit, the 3rd bit and the 5th bit are cleared to the 7th bit, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. “1” corresponding to detection signal OFF from 112, and the fourth bit indicates “1” corresponding to detection signal OFF from the setting key switch 127. That is, the value “00010100B” of the state reference register indicates a power recovery (power failure recovery) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

  As a result, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. The storage position (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register is different from the storage position (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register. The detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are also stored without being lost by the logical sum of the registers.

  Thereafter, processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, slave control means (for example, the payout control apparatus 200, the effect control apparatus 300, etc.) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A standby time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program of the secondary control device to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, it is possible to prevent the game control device 100 from starting up first and sending the command to the slave control unit before the slave control unit starts up, thereby preventing the slave control unit from missing the command. . That is, the game control device 100 serves as a standby unit for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the activation of the main control unit and waiting for the activation of the sub control unit when the power is turned on.

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

  Note that the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register), but by storing the detection signal before the start of the standby time, the RAM initialization switch 112 The operation can be saved reliably. That is, when the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or until the standby time elapses after the power is turned on. 112 needs to be operated continuously. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if such annoying operation is not performed, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on Can be prevented from being accepted.

  In addition, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is stored in the second register (C register), but the setting key switch 127 can be operated by storing it before the start of the standby time. It can be detected reliably. That is, when the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 127 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the setting key switch 127 is operated from the power-on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it becomes possible to detect by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. A situation in which the setting confirmation operation is not accepted can be prevented.

  Next, a process of setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11) is performed, and then a process of monitoring the standby time and the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16). To do. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to check is set (step S12), and whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on is determined. A determination is made (step S13).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S14). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). If the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks (Step S14; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine 10 waits for power to be cut off. . In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with malfunctions at power-on. be able to.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of power-on. Note that until the end of the standby time, access to the RAM 111C is not permitted, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to take a backup of the RAM 111C, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by “−1” (step S15), and the timer value is “0”. ] Is determined (step S16). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). When the timer value is “0” (step S16; Y), that is, when the standby time is over, access to a read / write RWM (Read Write Memory) such as the RAM 111C or EEPROM is permitted (step S16). S17), off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S18).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S19).

  In step S20, processing for starting a CTC circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  In step S21, processing for setting a RAM abnormality flag is performed. It should be noted that the RAM abnormality flag set is provisional and can be updated in a process of inspecting a RAM abnormality to be executed later.

  In step S22, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah). If the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S22; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S22). S23) If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S23; Y), a checksum calculation process (step S24) for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed.

  In the checksum calculation process, the sum of the game control work area data and the status display work area data may be calculated as the checksum, or the game control work area data and the status display work may be calculated. The checksum may be calculated separately from the area data, or the checksum may be calculated only from the game control work area data. The game control work area is a work area used for game control in the storage area in the RWM. The status display work area is a work area used for status display in the storage area in the RWM.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S24 matches the checksum when the power is turned off (step S25). If it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 (step S26).

  If it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25; N), the process proceeds to step S27 after passing step S26, so that the RAM abnormality flag temporarily set in step S21 is set. Become deterministic. Even when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), the process is temporarily set in step S21 by passing step S26 and moving to step S27. The determined RAM abnormality flag becomes deterministic.

  In step S27, referring to the second register (C register), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON, the process proceeds to step S33, and the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is If not, the process proceeds to step S28.

  Since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initial value are stored. The detection signal of the control switch 112 can be determined at the same time. In addition, since the game control apparatus 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the setting before the validity determination of the RAM is performed. The detection signal of the key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 can be determined.

  In step S28, the control unit determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S30 when the RAM abnormality flag is on (that is, when the RAM abnormality flag is set), and when the RAM abnormality flag is not on (that is, when the RAM abnormality flag is cleared). ) Go to Step S29.

  In step S29, the control unit determines whether the setting change mode flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S48 when the setting change mode flag is on, and proceeds to step S30 when the setting change mode flag is not on.

  Steps S30 to S32 are processes that are executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is turned off during the setting and the RAM is restarted without being cleared. In step S <b> 30, the control unit transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the main abnormality error notification command. For example, the production control device 300 receives a main abnormality error notification command and causes the display device 41 to display a message that guides the restart accompanied by the RAM clear, or outputs a sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. The production control device 300 receives the main abnormality error notification command and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the panel decoration device 46, and the panel production device 44.

  In step S31, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the performance display device 135. At this time, the control unit can display a status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135. In addition, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability setting value display device 136. At this time, the control unit can display numerical values and characters not included in the probability setting value on the probability setting value display device 136. The control unit may output 7-segment display data including LED display data when the game is stopped to the collective display device 50. At this time, the control unit may turn off the collective display device 50 completely or completely.

  In step S <b> 32, the control unit outputs on-data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71. At this time, the control unit turns off output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71. The control unit repeatedly executes step S31 and step S32 and waits for power shutdown. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs a security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for the power to be cut off. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not output a signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for power-off.

  Note that the control unit does not prohibit the RAM access in the repeated execution of step S31 and step S32 until the power-off is awaited. Accordingly, the gaming machine 10 can store the return address in the RAM when an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) occurs, thereby reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit does not protect the stored contents of the RAM that is being repeatedly executed in steps S31 and S32 until the power is cut off by prohibiting the RAM access, but the RAM clear at the time of restart is a condition for starting the game control. Therefore, the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected is limited. That is, the gaming machine 10 obtains an effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while taking over the risk that the stored contents of the RAM are not protected. Further, the control unit can call a subroutine in step S31 or step S32 to improve program efficiency by not prohibiting RAM access in the repeated execution of step S31 and step S32 until waiting for power-off. it can.

  Steps S33 to S36 are processes related to setting change preparation, and are executed when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on in step S27.

  In step S33, the control unit determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is on. The controller proceeds to step S34 when the RAM abnormality flag is on, and proceeds to step S35 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on.

  In step S34, the control unit clears the set value because the RAM abnormality flag is on. The setting value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the setting value or by setting a value that is most unfavorable for the player from the viewpoint of fraud countermeasures.

  In step S35, the control unit performs a process of setting a setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is changing the setting. The setting change mode flag is set when the setting is being changed, and the setting change mode is being executed when the setting is not being changed. The flag is cleared (reset).

  In step S <b> 36, the control unit transmits a command whose setting is being changed to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command whose setting is being changed. For example, the production control device 300 receives a command for changing the setting and displays a message for guiding that the setting is being changed on the display device 41 or outputs a sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a command for changing the setting, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

  Step S37 is processing executed after setting change preparation (step S33 to step S36) or after setting confirmation preparation (step S49, step S50). In step S37, the control unit sets 128 ms in the security signal control timer. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 outputs a security signal at least until the security signal control timer expires.

  Steps S38 to S40 are processing related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation. The gaming machine 10 is configured to output the security signal in step S37 so that it can grasp the execution of processing related to waiting for setting change termination or waiting for setting confirmation termination from the outside.

  After permitting the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S39). The control unit proceeds to step S55 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF, and proceeds to step S40 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not OFF.

  In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power outage by continuously detecting the power outage monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and proceeds to step S39 when a power failure does not occur. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the occurrence of a power failure in the state where the interrupt is permitted in step S38.

When it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the control unit performs a process for prohibiting interruption (step S41) and a process for outputting off data to all output ports (step S42).
Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S44). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off and a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46), access to the RAM is prohibited. After performing the process (step S47), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

  Step S48 is executed when it is determined in step S29 that the setting change mode flag is on. In step S48, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S49 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, and proceeds to step S51 when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on.

  Steps S49 and S50 are processing related to setting check preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs processing for setting a flag during setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the setting. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the setting confirmation is being performed, and the setting confirmation mode is being performed when the setting confirmation is not being performed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S <b> 50, the control unit transmits a command whose setting is being confirmed to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command whose setting is being confirmed. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command for confirming the setting and displays a message for guiding that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41 or outputs a sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the production control device 300 receives a command for confirming the setting, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board production device 44 that the setting is being confirmed. Thereafter, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not ON, the control unit executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. The control unit proceeds to step S52 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, and proceeds to step S58 when the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on. In other words, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) by detecting activation accompanied by pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovering from a power failure by detecting activation not pressing the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to execution of the process.

  Next, processing related to RAM initialization performed in step S52 and subsequent steps will be described. In the process related to RAM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM area other than the set value to 0 (zero clear) (step S52), and saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear head address 2 as the head address at the time of RAM clear (refer to the memory map 111M in FIG. 13), and stores the storage area of the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C) (area not including the access prohibition area). The data of the clear target area (work area for game control) is cleared to zero.

  Since the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag are included in the data of the clear target area, they are cleared by zero clearing of the data of the clear target area.

  In step S54, the control unit transmits a command at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the effect control apparatus 300 performs effect control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command at the time of RAM initialization, and displays a message for guiding that the RAM is initialized on the display device 41 or outputs a sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives the RAM initialization command and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the panel decoration device 46, and the panel effect device 44 that the RAM has been initialized.

  Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF after executing the process related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation (from step S38 to step S40), step S55 is executed. Execute. The control unit prohibits interruption (step S55), and then transmits a notification end command to the effect control device 300 (step S56).

  Thereby, the production control device 300 ends the notification that the setting is being changed started by receiving the command for changing the setting, or the notification that the setting is being checked started by receiving the command for checking the setting. .

  Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether or not the setting change mode is in effect (step S57). If the control unit is in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S52 and executes processing related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, when not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes processing related to power failure recovery.

  In step S58, the control unit executes a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery process saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized, determines whether the special figure game is highly probable by referring to the special figure status, and the special figure game is highly probable In this case, the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area, and the ON data of the high probability notification LED is saved in the segment area.

  The areas to be initialized in the power failure recovery process are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, a setting change mode flag, a setting confirmation mode flag, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. In the power failure recovery process, the busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is determined. It is in an indefinite state indicating that it is not. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined is set.

  Next, the control unit transmits a power failure restoration command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In step S59, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, performance number information and high probability number information are transmitted. Note that the screen designation command means that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both in normal processing (fluctuating, big hit (first special game state), small hit (first special game state) 2 is a command for instructing display of a customer waiting demo screen, and a command for instructing display of a recovery screen in other cases.

  In step S60, the control unit performs processing for starting and setting the random number generation circuit. After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (big hit symbol initial value random number, small hit symbol initial value random number, hit initial value After saving the initial value (start value) of the value random number and the hit symbol initial value random number in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S61), the interruption is permitted (step S62).

  Subsequently, the control unit performs initial value random number update processing (step S63) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. This initial value random number update process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number, for example, by “+1”. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can improve the randomness of the random number by continuously updating the initial value random number as long as time permits in the main process.

  Here, the control unit temporarily disables the interrupt (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interrupt after the performance display editing process is executed (step S66). The performance display editing process is a process related to calculation and display of a base, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interruption and tries to derive the processing result more quickly. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 ensures the derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing process before the gaming state is updated by the timer interruption.

  In step S67, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power outage by continuously detecting the power outage monitoring signal for a predetermined time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 when a power failure occurs, and proceeds to step S63 when a power failure does not occur.

  That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S63 to step S67 unless a power failure occurs. Specifically, when no power failure occurs, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number update processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing).

  Then, by permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S63) (step S66), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being pressed by waiting for the timer interrupt by the initial value random number update processing.

  Similarly, by prohibiting interruption before the performance display editing process (step S65) (step S64), the performance display editing process is executed in preference to the timer interrupt, and the performance display editing process is under pressure. Can be avoided.

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

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

  In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) has the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit being operated. And an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation state of the initialization operation section before the start of the waiting time.

  Note that the game control device 100 distinguishes and executes an initialization process (first initialization process) at the time of data abnormality and an initialization process (second initialization process) at the time of initialization operation (second initialization process). 1 initialization means and second initialization means), it is possible to realize optimal and wasteful initialization processing according to the situation.

  In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data, a setting operation unit (setting value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) that can be operated from the outside, and a setting operation unit operated by the setting operation unit. The setting change means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on the setting is made possible to change the setting, and the setting display unit (probability setting value display device 136) is provided. This makes it possible to check the settings (setting values). Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S47) and waits for the stop of execution of all processes (a loop after step S47). In addition, it is possible to execute a RAM abnormality standby process (loop of steps S31 and S32) that waits for the suspension of the execution of all processes while permitting access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S17).

  Here, the standby process when a power failure occurs and the standby process when the RAM is abnormal will be described. The standby process upon occurrence of a power failure is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process, and waits for the stop of the execution of all processes. Further, the standby process at the time of occurrence of a power failure is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, so that an interrupt (timer interrupt) that is not an NMI interrupt is prohibited. In the standby process when a power failure occurs, an NMI interrupt can be generated because an interrupt cannot be prohibited for an NMI interrupt. However, since the standby process when a power failure occurs is a process executed when a power failure occurs, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during the execution of the process is small. Further, the standby process at the time of occurrence of a power failure is a standby process that is not accompanied by an abnormality notification. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can direct the power up to the power interruption to the power failure process. Note that the gaming machine 10 prohibits access to the RAM during standby processing when a power failure occurs, thereby reducing the risk that the stored contents of the RAM will change due to an unstable voltage.

  The RAM abnormal standby process is a loop process that is executed after the access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process and waits for the stop of the execution of all processes. Further, the RAM abnormality standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S1 of the main process, and therefore, an interrupt (timer interrupt) that is not an NMI interrupt is prohibited. In the standby process when a power failure occurs, an NMI interrupt can be generated because an interrupt cannot be prohibited for an NMI interrupt. Since the RAM abnormal standby process is a process of waiting for power shutdown, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during the execution of the process is greater than the standby process when a power failure occurs. However, the RAM abnormal standby process allows the return address to be stored in the RAM because access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of an NMI interrupt is small. In addition, since the gaming machine 10 transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the effect control device 300 performs abnormality notification in parallel during the RAM abnormality standby process. Can do. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to restart quickly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing of the game control apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed in the above-described main process from when interrupt is permitted until interrupt is prohibited (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, from step S66 to step S66). To step S41). The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and timer interrupt processing is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S71). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same process as step S4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different.

  Next, input processing (step S73) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag to determine whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in effect. When the control unit is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change / confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. The setting change / confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, the control unit proceeds to step S76 when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is in effect.

  In step S76, the control unit executes output processing for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoid 38b and general electric solenoid 37c) based on output data set in various processes.

  In addition, when the signal for stopping the emission is output in step S5 in the main process, the output permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the emission permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device 100, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating a launch permission state viewed from the payout control device 200. Is also generated in the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, the control unit outputs a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 (step S77), random number update processing 1 (step S78), random number update processing 2 (step S79). ). Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the initial value (start value) of the hit symbol random number that are the targets of the initial value random number update process. . The random number update process 2 is a process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of the special figures 1 and 2. Note that the random number update processing 1 or the random number update processing 2 in addition to the random number update processing 1 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

  Next, the control unit receives normal signals from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e. A prize opening switch / status monitoring process (step S80) is performed for monitoring whether or not an error is detected (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened). Further, a start port switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. It should be noted that in the start port switch monitoring process, if there is a winning game ball in the start winning port 36 that forms the first start winning port or the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) Is extracted, and a game result preliminary determination is performed in advance to determine a game result based on the winning in a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game.

  Next, the control unit performs a process related to the special figure 1 variable display game (step S82), a special figure 2 game process (step S83) that performs a process related to the special figure 2 variable display game, The usual game process (step S84) for performing a process related to the display game is executed.

  Next, a segment LED (for example, an LED such as the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50) which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and displays various information relating to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game has a desired content. Segment LED editing process (step S85) that drives to display the screen, magnet fraud monitoring process (step S86) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality, from the panel radio wave sensor 62 The board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S87) is performed to check whether the detection signal is normal and determine whether there is an abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S88) and performance display device control processing (step S89) for setting signals to be output to various external devices to the output buffer are performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) are interrupted. Automatically performed on return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Setting change / confirmation processing]
Next, the setting change / confirmation process executed by the control unit in step S75 of the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of setting change / confirmation processing according to the first embodiment.

  In step S91, the control unit outputs setting value display data during setting change or setting confirmation. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can display the setting value during the setting change or the setting value during the setting confirmation on the probability setting value display device 136. The control unit may output setting value display data for turning off the probability setting value display device 136 when neither the setting change nor the setting confirmation is performed, or a setting indicating that the setting is not being changed or the setting is not being confirmed. Value display data may be output.

  Note that the control unit outputs the set value display data by saving the set value display data in the probability set value display data area and saving the initial value (for example, 100 ms) in the probability set value turn-off timer area. The probability setting value extinction timer area is an area for providing a blank display on the probability setting value display device 136. Thereby, the probability set value display device 136 can perform a blank display every time there is a set value change operation (input from the set value change switch 126).

  In step S92, the control unit determines whether or not the security signal control timer has expired. The control unit proceeds to step S94 when the security signal control timer expires, and proceeds to step S93 when the security signal control timer has not expired. In step S93, the control unit updates (decrements “1”) the security signal control timer. In step S94, the control unit outputs on-data of the security signal and turns off other signal outputs. That is, the control unit updates the security signal control timer and outputs the security signal on data during the update, but outputs the security signal on data even when the security signal control timer expires. Thereby, the control part ensures the on-data output of the security signal during the period until the security signal control timer expires. For example, the control unit secures on-data output of a security signal of 128 ms or more by setting 128 ms to the security signal control timer in step S37 of the main process. The security signal control timer is set to a value that is at least twice the shortest output time during which a security signal can be detected by an external device. For example, when the shortest output time in which a security signal can be detected by an external device is 50 ms, a value more than twice the shortest output time is 100 ms, and the security signal control timer is 128 ms by adding a margin time. Is set.

  In step S95, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and determines whether or not the setting change mode is in effect. The control unit proceeds to step S96 when the setting change mode is in effect, and ends the setting change / confirmation process when not in the setting change mode.

  In step S96, the control unit determines whether or not there is an operation input (switch input) of the set value change switch 126 read out in the input process of step S73 of the timer interrupt process. The control unit proceeds to step S97 when there is an operation input of the set value change switch 126, and ends the setting change / confirmation process when there is no operation input of the set value change switch 126. Note that the gaming machine 10 includes the set value change switch 126, but when the set value change switch 126 is not provided, the RAM initialization switch 112 may be used as the set value change switch instead of the set value change switch 126. Good. In this case, in step S96, the control unit may determine whether or not there is an operation input (switch input) of the RAM initialization switch 112 read out in the input process of step S73 of the timer interrupt process.

  In step S97, the control unit increments the set value by “1” and updates it cyclically in the range of “0” to “5”. Note that the set values are six levels from “0” to “5”, but are not limited to this, and may be three levels, 10 levels, or the like. The control unit ends the setting change / confirmation process after updating the setting value.

  Next, a memory map of the RAM 111C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory map of the game control device according to the first embodiment. The memory map 111M is a memory map of the RAM 111C. The RAM 111C sets a game control work area, a game control stack area, a state display work area, and a state display stack area in order from the top of the memory. Further, the RAM 111C clearly separates the game control stack area and the status display work area by setting an unused area of 16 bytes or more between the game control stack area and the status display work area. The RAM 111C sets an unused area after the status display stack area. However, the RAM 111C may set the status display stack area so as to include the end of the memory without providing the unused area. The RAM 111C may set an unused area between the game control work area and the game control stack area, or between the status display work area and the status display stack area.

  Since the game control work area has a probability setting value area at the head, the RAM clear start address 1 is used to clear all of the game control work areas (game control work area) and the game control stack area. To do. In addition, the RAM clear head address 2 is to clear the game control work area and the game control stack area excluding the probability setting value area. Further, the RAM clear head address 3 has a game control work area and a game control stack area excluding the probability setting value area, the variation pattern random number area, and the initial value random number area as clear targets. In addition, the RAM clear head address 1, the RAM clear head address 2, and the RAM clear head address 3 all clear the area from the power failure inspection area 1 to the power failure inspection area 2 and the checksum area.

[Output processing]
Next, details of the output process (step S76) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of output processing according to the first embodiment. In this output process, first, off-data is output (reset) to the segment output port (third output port 134c) that outputs the segment data of the batch display device 50 (step S101). Next, the data to be output to the solenoid output port (first output port 134a) that outputs the data of the ordinary electric solenoid 37c and the special winning opening solenoid 38b is synthesized and output (step S102).

  Then, the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit lines of the batch display device 50 is updated by “+1” in the range of “0” to “3” (step S103), and the digit of the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter Line output data is acquired (step S104). Here, as an example of dynamically turning on LED_d1 to LED_d18 of the collective display device 50, round display, special figure 1 hold display, special figure 1 symbol display, special figure 2 symbol display, general figure symbol display, universal figure hold display, and There is a state display (game state display such as a short time state or a high probability state).

  Next, the acquired data and external information data are combined (step S105), and the combined data is output to the digit output and external information output digit / external information output port (fourth output port 134d) (step S106). ). The external information synthesized in step S105 is “door / frame opening” and “security signal”.

  Thereafter, the output data of the segment line is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the value of the digit counter (step S107), and the loaded data is output to the segment output port for segment output (third output port 134c) ( Step S108).

  Subsequently, various output data of external information to be output to the external information terminal board 71 is loaded and combined (step S109). The external information to be synthesized here includes “hit signal 1”, “hit signal 2”, “hit signal 3”, “hit signal 4”, “symbol determined number signal”, “start-up signal”, “main prize ball” Signal "and the like. Next, the synthesized data and the output data for permission to fire are synthesized (step S110), and the synthesized data is output to the external information / fire permission signal output port (fifth output port 134e) for external information output and for firing permission signal output. (Step S111).

  Next, off output data of probability setting value display is set. That is, off-data is output (reset) to the probability setting value display output port (second output port 134b) that outputs the probability setting value display data of the probability setting value display device 136 (step S112).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a probability set value display permission flag is set (step S113). If the probability set value display permission flag is set (step S113; Y), the process proceeds to step S114. If the probability set value display permission flag is not set (step S113; N), the process proceeds to step S115.

When the probability setting value display permission flag is set, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is loaded from the setting value display data area in the RWM (step S114).
In step S115, the probability setting value display data is output to the probability setting value display output port (second output port 134b).

  Next, the data to be output to the test signal output port 1 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (Step S116). Thereafter, the data output to the test signal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S117).

  Next, the data to be output to the test signal output port 3 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 3 on the relay board 70. (Step S118). Further, the data to be output is loaded and synthesized to the test signal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal of the test firing test apparatus, and the synthesized data is outputted to the test signal output port 4 on the relay board 70 ( Step S119). Then, the data to be output to the test signal output port 5 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 5 on the relay board 70 ( Step S120).

  Next, the test signal output data of the probability setting value is loaded (step S121). The test signal output data is obtained by loading the probability setting value display data (for example, 7 segment data) corresponding to the probability setting value from the setting value display data area in the RWM, but the probability setting value can be confirmed. If there is, it may be a probability setting value (for example, a numerical value of 1 to 6) or other types of data.

  Next, it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 whether the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state (step S122). If the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state (step S122; Y), the process proceeds to step S123. If the setting key switch 127 is not in the ON state (step S122; N), the process proceeds to step S124.

If the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state, the test signal output data of the loaded probability setting value and the setting key switch on information are synthesized (step S123).
In step S124, the synthesized data is output to the test signal output port 6 on the relay board 70, and the output process is terminated.

[Prize mouth switch / status monitoring process]
Next, the winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S80) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a winning opening switch / state monitoring process according to the first embodiment. In this winning prize switch / state monitoring process, first, the probability setting value changing flag is referenced to determine whether or not the probability setting value is being changed (step S131). If the probability set value is being changed (step S131; Y), the process proceeds to step S139. If the probability set value is not being changed (step S131; N), the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is determined whether the probability set value confirmation mode is in effect by referring to the probability set value confirmation mode flag. If the probability set value confirmation mode is in effect (step S132; Y), the process proceeds to step S139. If the probability setting value confirmation mode is not being executed (step S132; N), the process proceeds to step S133.

  Next, the winning port monitoring table 1 (for example, the port number to which the detection signal from the count switch is input and the number corresponding to the large winning port switch 38a (count switch) in the large winning port (special variable winning device 38) The data indicating the bit position in the signal port is stored) (step S133). Next, a fraud & winning monitoring process (step S134) is performed to monitor whether there are frauds (illegal prizes) to be awarded to the big prize opening even though the big prize opening is not open, and to detect normal winnings. .

  Thereafter, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning switch (starting opening 1 switch 37a) in the ordinary electric power system is prepared (step S135), and an illegal & winning monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning and detecting a normal winning ( Step S136) is executed.

  Next, a winning opening monitoring table is prepared for a winning opening switch that does not require fraud monitoring processing, that is, a winning opening switch that can always win (in this case, the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) (step S1). S137), a winning number counter updating process for updating the winning number (step S138) is performed.

  Next, the value of the state scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored for the error state of the gaming machine 10 is the current monitoring target is “0”. To “3” (step S139). Thereafter, according to the value of the state scan counter, any one of a switch abnormality 1 error output due to occurrence of a switch connector disconnection, a shot ball break error from the dispensing control device 200, an overflow error from the overflow switch, and a dispensing abnormality error A gaming machine state monitoring table 1 is prepared for setting the monitoring of errors based on kana (step S140). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S141) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed.

  Next, according to the value of the state scan counter, a gaming machine state monitoring table 2 is prepared for setting an error monitoring based on any of the glass frame opening, the body frame opening, the frame radio wave fraud and the touch switch. (Step S142). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S143) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is “0” (step S144). If the value of the state scan counter is not “0” (step S144; N), the winning prize switch / state monitoring is performed. The process ends. In this case, the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 to be referred next does not have a gaming machine state monitoring target. Further, when the value of the state scan counter is “0” (step S144; Y), the gaming machine state based on the switch abnormality 2 error output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like according to the value of the state scan counter A gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is set for setting the target of monitoring (step S145). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S146) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed, a payout busy signal check process (step S147) is performed, and the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is terminated. The payout busy signal check process is not performed every time, but is executed once every four times, and the remaining three times are passed, so the monitoring is performed with a period of 16 ms.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S77) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a payout command transmission process according to the first embodiment.

  First, an example of the winning number counter area will be described. The winning number counter area includes a winning number counter area 1 and a winning number counter area 2. The winning number counter area 1 is a storage area capable of storing a 2-byte counter. The winning number counter area 1 includes, for example, a three winning ball counter, a ten winning ball counter, and a fourteen winning ball counter, and each winning number counter can store up to 65535 winnings. The winning number counter area 2 is a storage area capable of storing a 1-byte counter. The winning number counter area 2 includes a three winning ball counter, a ten winning ball counter, and a 14 winning ball counter, and each winning number counter can store up to 255 winnings. In the check of the count number of the winning number counter area, the above-mentioned counters are sequentially checked from the top (from the three winning ball counters) by updating the address of the winning number counter area in step S202 and the like which will be described later.

  In FIG. 16, the left column is a process of updating (increasing) the output number of the main prize ball signal, and the right column is a process of transmitting a payout command. In the payout command transmission process, the counter to be checked among the counters of the plurality of winning number counter areas 2 provided for each number of winning balls (for example, 3 winning balls, 10 winning balls, 14 winning balls) It is determined whether or not there is a count number other than “0” (step S201). If there is no count number (step S201; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S202), and the checking of the count numbers of all the counters in the winning number counter area 2 is completed. Whether or not (step S203).

  If it is determined in step S201 that there is a count number (step S201; Y), the count number of the target winning number counter area 2 is subtracted ("-1" is updated) (step S204), and the winning number counter The number of payouts corresponding to the address of area 2 (for example, any one of the above-mentioned 3, 10, or 14) is acquired (step S205). Next, the value in the prize ball remaining area and the number of payouts are added (step S206), the addition result is saved in the prize ball remaining area (step S207), and 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S208). It is determined whether the subtraction result is “0” or more (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the subtraction result is equal to or greater than “0” (step S209; Y), the main prize ball signal output count is updated by “+1” (step S210), and the subtraction result is saved in the prize ball remaining area. (Step S211).

  In the main prize ball signal editing process in the external information editing process described later, a process of outputting the main prize ball signal is performed based on the number of main prize ball signal outputs updated in step S210. Here, as a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal), one pulse is output from the main board (game control device 100) for every 10 payout schedules, and 10 payouts are issued from the payout board (payout control device 200). One pulse is output every time.

  Next, it is determined in step S203 that all checks have been completed (step S203; Y), or in step S209, it is determined that the subtraction result is not greater than “0” (step S209; N). If the value of the payout command transmission timer is not “0”, the value of the payout command transmission timer is updated by “−1” (step S212). If the payout command transmission process is the first timer interrupt process, the initial value set in the last step S221 of the payout command transmission process is not set, so the value of the payout command transmission timer is “0”. Therefore, no subtraction is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout command transmission timer is “0” (step S213). When the value of the payout command transmission timer is determined to be “0” (step S213; Y), It is determined whether or not the payout busy signal is busy (step S214). Whether or not the payout busy signal is busy is determined not by referring to the state of the port but by referring to the payout busy signal flag. Here, the conditions that the payout busy signal is turned on (busy) are as follows: “Payout operation”, “Ball lending operation”, “Shoot ball breakage error”, “Overflow error”, “Frame radio wave fraud "In", "Dispensing ball detection switch is abnormal (switch that monitors the dispensed ball)", "Insufficient payout error", "Excessive payout error", "Prize to be paid out in the memory of the payout control board" When there is a count of the number of balls (the number of unpaid prize balls = the number of game balls remaining) (when not = 0).

  Next, when the payout busy signal is not busy (step S214; N), it is determined whether or not the target counter in the winning number counter area 1 has a count (step S215), and the target counter in the winning number counter area 1 is determined. If there is no count (step S215; N), the address of the winning counter area 1 to be checked is updated (step S216), and it is determined whether or not all areas have been checked (step S217). If all areas have not been checked (step S217; N), the process returns to step S215.

  In step S215, when the target counter in the winning number counter area 1 has a count (step S215; Y), the target winning number counter is updated by "-1" (step S218), and the address of the winning number counter area 1 is set. A corresponding payout number command is acquired (step S219), and the acquired command is written in the payout serial transmission buffer (step S220). Then, an initial value (for example, 200 ms) is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S221).

  When it is determined in step S213 that the value of the payout command transmission timer is not “0” (step S213; N), the payout busy signal is determined to be busy (step S214; Y) in step S214. In step S217, when it is determined that all areas have been checked (step S217; Y), or when the process of step S221 is completed, the payout command transmission process is terminated.

  Note that, depending on the determination results of steps S213 and S214, the payout command is not transmitted at every timer interrupt, but a predetermined time elapses, as can be seen from the configuration in which the process is terminated without executing step S215 and the subsequent steps. I've been sending it. In addition, the payout command is transmitted under the condition that the payout control board can pay out the winning ball.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step S68) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment.

  In the starting port switch monitoring process, first, a winning monitoring table for the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36) is prepared (step A101), hard random number acquisition processing (step A102) is performed, and there is a winning for the starting port 1. (Step A103).

If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the start port 1 (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the starting port 1 (step A103; Y), the gaming state is in a predetermined state that should be right-handed (for example, in the power support state, during a big hit). It is determined whether or not there is (step A104).

If it is determined in step A104 that the state is not the right-handed state (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A104 that the predetermined state should be right-handed (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and an effect command setting process (step A106). To do. That is, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the start opening 1 is hardly left if it is not left-handed except for the general power support state. In this case, since it can be estimated that the left-handed but the predetermined state to be right-handed, a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) instructing to right-hand is given. It is configured to do by.

Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A107), special figure start port 1 switch processing (step A108) is performed.
Next, a winning monitoring table for the starting port 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning at the starting port 2. (Step A111).

If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning at the start port 2 (step A111; N), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the start port 2 (step A111; Y), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the general power support state (short time state) (step S111). A112) When it is determined that the power transmission support state is not established (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (step A113). If it is determined in step A113 that the game is not a big hit (step A113; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is in the final change of the electric power support (step A114).

  If it is determined in step A114 that the power transmission support final change is not in progress (step A114; N), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A115), and an effect command setting process (step A116) is performed. That is, if it is not in the normal power support state, the big hit, or the final change of the general power support, it should be left-handed, so the left-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  If it is determined in step A112 that the power transmission support state is set (step A112; Y), or if it is determined in step A113 that a big hit is made (step A113; Y), the power transmission support is final in step A114. If it is determined that the process is changing (step A114; Y), the process proceeds to step A117 when the process of step A116 is completed.

  When the process proceeds to step A117, a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step A117), then the special start port 2 switch process (step A118) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the start port 2, for example, before executing step A112, the power train is fraudulent (regardless of the fact that the normal variable winning device 37 is closed) There is provided a step for determining whether or not there has been a fraud in which a winning to the variable winning device 37 is detected. If it is determined that the normal power fraud has occurred, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing step A112 and the subsequent steps. The configuration may be such that if there is a fraudulent power transmission, the second start memory (start memory in FIG. 2) may not be generated any more.

  In the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102 and A110) in the start port switch monitoring process described above, the start port to be monitored among the start port 1 (start winning port 36) and the start port 2 (normally variable winning device 37). No winning information is set, and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, and there is an input to the monitored start port switch. In this case, the random number latch register status is read, the big hit random number extracted into the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded, and the winning information of the monitored starting port among the starting port 1 and the starting port 2 is set. In the hard random number acquisition processing (steps A102 and A110), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. If there is no input in, the hard random number acquisition process is terminated.

[Special figure start port 1 switch processing]
Next, details of the special view start port 1 switch process (step A108) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the special figure start port 1 switch process according to the first embodiment.

The special figure start port 1 switch process is a process that is performed when there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a to be monitored (start winning prize in the special figure 1 to be monitored).
In the special figure start port 1 switch process, first, the start port signal 1 output count, which is the number of times information related to the number of winnings to the monitored start port 1 switch 36a, is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10 is calculated. Load (step A131), update the loaded value by "+1" (step A132), and determine whether the output count overflows (step A133). If the output count does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal 1 output count area (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135 after passing through step A134. In the first embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal 1 output count area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” when “+1” is updated, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 suspensions to be updated (the number of stored start figures in FIG. 1) corresponding to the monitoring target start port 1 switch 36a is less than the upper limit (for example, less than four) ( Step A135). If the number of reserved special figure 1 to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; N), the special figure starting port 1 switch process is terminated. When the number of reserved special figure 1 to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step A135; Y), a special figure 1 information setting flag used for setting fluctuation information (for example, for sorting a prefetch fluctuation pattern) is set ( In step A136), the special figure 1 suspension number to be updated is updated by "+1" (step A137).

  Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area (random number storage area for special figure 1) corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 is used as the RWM big hit random number storage area. (Step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of special figure 1 is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of RWM (step A141).

  Next, the small hit design random number of the special figure 1 is extracted, prepared, and saved in the small hit design random number storage area of the RWM (step A142), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 are stored. The corresponding RWM fluctuation pattern random number storage area is saved (step A143), and special figure hold information determination processing (step A144) is performed. Thereafter, a decoration special figure 1 hold number command corresponding to the monitored special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step A145), an effect command setting process (step A146) is performed, and the special figure start port 1 switch process is ended. .

  Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and the special variable display game. The start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as the upper limit as the start storage serving as the right to execute the. Further, the start winning storage means (RAM 111C) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 1 (start winning opening 36) as a first start storage up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure start port 2 switch processing]
Next, details of the special view start port 2 switch process (step A118) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the special figure start port 2 switch process according to the first embodiment.

The special figure start port 2 switch process is a process that is performed when there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a to be monitored (start winning prize in the special figure 2 to be monitored).
In the special figure start port 2 switch process, first, the start port signal 2 output count, which is the number of times information relating to the number of winnings to the start port 2 switch 37a, is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10 is loaded ( In step A151), the loaded value is updated by “+1” (step A152), and it is determined whether or not the output count overflows (step A153). If the output count does not overflow (step A153; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal 2 output count area (step A154), and the process proceeds to step A155. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A153; Y), the process passes through step A154 and proceeds to step A155. In the first embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal 2 output count area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” when “+1” is updated, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure 2 hold (starting memory) corresponding to the monitoring target start port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (for example, less than 4) (step A155). If the number of special figure 2 reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A155; N), the special figure start port 2 switch process is terminated. When the number of reserved special figure 2 to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step A155; Y), a special figure 2 information setting flag used for setting the fluctuation information (for example, for distributing the prefetch fluctuation pattern) is set ( In step A156), the special figure 2 suspension number to be updated is updated by "+1" (step A157).

  Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area (random number storage area for special figure 2) corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number is calculated (step A158), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 is used as the big hit random number storage area of the RWM. (Step A159). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of special figure 2 is extracted, prepared (step A160), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of RWM (step A161).

  Next, the small hitting design random number of the special figure 2 is extracted, prepared, and saved in the small hitting design random number storage area of the RWM (step A162), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 are stored. The corresponding RWM fluctuation pattern random number storage area is saved (step A163), and special figure hold information determination processing (step A164) is performed. Thereafter, a decoration special figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number to be monitored is prepared (step A165), an effect command setting process (step A166) is performed, and the special figure start port 2 switch process is ended. .

  Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball to the start winning area of the normal variation winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the special figure variation display game. A start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory is provided. Further, the start winning storage means (RAM 111C) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) as a second start storage up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A144, step A164) in the special figure start port 1 switch process and the special figure start port 2 switch process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  In the special figure hold information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (high probability) (step A171). If it is determined in step A171 that there is a high probability (step A171; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A171 that there is no high probability (step A171; N), it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (step A172). If it is determined in step A172 that the game is a big hit (step A172; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A172 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A172; N), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value ( Step A173) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (step A174). If the determination result is a big hit (step A174; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch (in other words, special figure type; special figure 1 or special figure 2 type) is stored. Set (step A175), obtain stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in step A140 or A160 (step A176), shift to the processing of step A181, and perform the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A174; N), a small hit determination process (step A177) is performed to determine whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not. Do it. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the small hit determination process is a small hit (step A178). If the determination result is not a small hit (step A178; N), the stop symbol information of the outage is set (step A180), the process proceeds to step A181, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A178; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set and the small hit symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A142 or A162 is set. Is set (step A179), the process proceeds to step A181, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  Then, when the process proceeds to step A181, a prefetch stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information acquired or set in any of step A176, step A179, or step A180 is prepared (step A181), and an effect command setting process (step A182) is performed. Next, a special figure information setting process (step A183) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A184) for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. To do.

  Then, a look-ahead variation pattern corresponding to the first-half variation number indicating the first-half variation pattern (variation pattern until the start of reach action) and the latter-half variation pattern (variation pattern after the start of reach action) in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game. A command is prepared (step A185), an effect command setting process (step A186) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  The special figure information setting process in step A183 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A184 are executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process (special figure 1 ordinary process or special figure 2 ordinary process described later). It is the same as the processing. That is, when the special figure hold information determination process is executed in step A144, the special figure type is special figure 1, and therefore, the processes in steps A183 and A184 are the special figure 1 information setting process and special figure 1 fluctuation described later. When the special figure hold information determination process is executed in step A164, the special figure type is special figure 2, so the processes in steps A183 and A184 are special figure 2 information described later. This is the same as the setting process and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process.

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

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning storage means (RAM 111C) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). Judgment) Pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the time of the start winning when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special FIG. 1 game process (step S82) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the special FIG. 1 game process according to the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 1 game process, monitoring of the input of the special prize opening switch 38a, control of the entire process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, display of special figure 1 (identification information displayed in a variable manner in the special figure 1 variable display game). Set up. In the special figure 1 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit or small hit in special figure 2 (a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game) (step A1). . When the big hit or the small hit is not in the special figure 2 (step A1; N), a big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning apparatus 38 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit shown in FIG. 2 is being made (step A1; Y) and the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is completed, the process proceeds to step A3. If the special figure 1 game processing timer is not "0", "-1" is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is “0” (step A4). When the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is “0” (step A4; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. The special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is obtained using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure 1 game processing number (step A7).

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, 1 Special processing (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation is performed (step A8).

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the special figure for setting the stop display time of special figure 1, setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display processing, etc. The process during one change (step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big hit for each big hit Special figure 1 display processing (step A10) for setting fanfare time according to the winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is “3”, setting the opening time of the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, setting information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A11) to be performed is performed.

  If the special figure 1 game processing number is “4” in step A7, an interval command is set if the big win round is not the final round, while an ending command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A12) is performed for performing processing for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing.

  If the special figure 1 game processing number is “5” in step A7, if the big hit round is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is set, while the final round is determined. For example, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening, and a special winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 big hit ending process. Do it.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", special figure 1 big hit end processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 ordinary processing is performed.

  In step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “7”, the opening time / opening pattern of the predetermined big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting process are performed. The small hitting fanfare process (step A15) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  In step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “8”, the setting of information required for performing the small hitting operation transition processing, the command of the small hitting end screen, the small hitting remaining ball processing, etc. A small hitting process (step A16) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "9", a small hit remaining ball process (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 small hit end process is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "10", special figure 1 small hit end processing (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 ordinary processing is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 symbol display part 53 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 1 symbol display part 53 is performed, and a special figure game process Exit. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not “0” in step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19, and the subsequent processing To do.

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

[Special Figure 2 Game Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 game process (step S83) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the special figure 2 game process according to the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 2 game process, monitoring of the input of the special prize opening switch 38a, control of the whole process relating to the special figure 2 variable display game, display of special figure 2 (identification information displayed in a variable manner in the special figure 2 variable display game). Set up. In the special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit or small hit in special figure 1 is in effect (a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game) (step A31). . When the big hit or the small hit is not in the special figure 1 (step A31; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning apparatus 38 is performed.

  Next, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit shown in FIG. 1 is being made (step A31; Y) and the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is completed, the process proceeds to step A33. If the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0", "-1" is updated (step A33). The minimum value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34). When the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is “0” (step A 34; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (step A35). When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not “0” (step A35; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by “−1” (step A36), and the special figure 2 is displayed in the RWM. The timer value for long variation (for example, 60000 milliseconds) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area which is an area for storing the value of the game processing timer (step A37), and the process proceeds to step A59.

  On the other hand, if the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game process timer is “0” (step A35; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number. The table is set in the register (step A38), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is obtained using the table (step A39). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure 2 game processing number (step A47).

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “0” in step A47, the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the effect setting, FIG. 2 The special process 2 (step A48) for setting information necessary for performing the process during fluctuation is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "1", the special figure for setting the stop display time of special figure 2, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display process, etc. 2. Processing during fluctuation (step A49) is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big hit for each big hit Special figure 2 display processing (step A50) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the winning opening opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "3", setting the opening time of the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, setting information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A51) to be performed is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A52) for performing processing for setting information necessary for performing ball processing, etc. is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is “5”, if the big hit round is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is set while the final round is selected. For example, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 big hit ending process are performed. Do it.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is "6" at step A47, special figure 2 big hit end processing (step A54) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 ordinary processing is performed.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “7” in step A47, the predetermined big winning opening opening time / opening pattern setting, fanfare command setting, and small hitting process are executed when the small hit occurs. A small hitting fanfare process (step A55) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “8” in step A47, the setting of the information required for performing the small hitting operation transition process, the small hit end screen command, the small hit remaining ball process, etc. The small hitting process (step A56) is performed.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “9” in step A47, the small hit remaining ball process (step A57) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 small hit end process is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "10", special figure 2 small hit end processing (step A58) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 ordinary processing is performed.

  Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54 (step A59), the symbol variation control process (step A60) according to the special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54 is performed, and the special symbol 2 game. End the process. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not “0” in step A34 (step A34; N), that is, if the time is not up, or if the processing of step A37 is terminated, the processing of step A59 Shift to processing and perform subsequent processing.

[Main processing]
Next, the main process of the production control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of main processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit prohibits interruption.

[Step D12] The control unit performs initial setting of the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit performs initial setting of the VDP 312.
[Step D14] The control unit permits an interrupt.

  [Step D15] The control unit permits generation of display data. That is, the control unit permits a display circuit (not shown) in the VDP 312 to access a VRAM (not shown) in the VDP 312 and generate display data.

  [Step D16] The control unit sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a generation sequence of pseudo-random numbers using, for example, a strand function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument given to the strand function, or use a value created based on an ID value of the CPU or the like so as to differ for each gaming machine. May be.

  [Step D17] The control unit is an area to be initialized in the RWM (eg, RAM 322) of the effect control device 300 (eg, an effect flag region (a storage region used as various flags described later in the control process of the effect control device 300). ) Save the initial value at power-on.

[Step D18] The control unit clears WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes an effect button input process. The effect button input process is a process of performing editing when the effect buttons (selection button switch 25a and decision button switch 25b) are operated when they are valid. Since the effect button does not turn on / off at high speed, the control unit may perform the process of sensing the input of the effect button within the effect button input process or within a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). Good.

  [Step D20] The control unit executes hall / player setting mode processing. The hall / player setting mode process is a process of accepting operations such as setting of a changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and the display device 41 and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the display device 41 by the player.

  [Step D21] The control unit performs a random number update process. The random number update process is a process of updating the pseudo random number at least once every control cycle of the main process using, for example, a rand function. Since the rand function generates a random number based on a specified generation sequence every time recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the random number only by executing the rand function. A counter that increments by “1” like the main board (game control device 100) may be used as a random number.

[Step D22] The control unit executes a received command check process. The received command check process will be described later with reference to FIG.
[Step D23] The control unit executes effect display editing processing. The effect display editing process is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 312 to draw contents on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets commands in a table form in the effect display editing process.

  [Step D24] The control unit executes drawing command preparation end setting. The drawing command preparation end setting is a process for setting that preparation of all commands to the VDP 312 set in the effect display editing process is completed.

  [Step D25] The control unit determines whether or not it is a frame switching timing. If the frame switching timing, the control unit proceeds to Step D26, and if not the frame switching timing, waits for the frame switching timing. Here, the frame switching timing is a time corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 seconds≈33.333 ms) created based on a cycle (for example, 1/60 seconds) of a V blank interrupt (also referred to as a V sync interrupt). It is the timing that arrives at a target interval. Note that the V blank interrupt occurs every time one scan of the entire screen for drawing is completed by the VDP 312. The generation period of the V blank interrupt is 1/60 seconds, for example, as described above. In the case of the present embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and the V blank interrupt is generated twice, the frame switching is performed, and the cycle of the frame switching timing is twice the cycle of the V blank interrupt (for example, 1/60 second). (For example, 1/30 seconds≈33.33 ms). However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily arbitrarily changed. For example, frame switching (image update) may be performed at a period of 1/30 seconds or more, or less than 1/30 seconds. Frame switching may be performed periodically.

  Subsequent processing (step D26 to step D30, and subsequent steps D18 to D24) is executed for each processing cycle at this frame switching timing by the frame switching timing determination processing. Note that time management that needs to be synchronized with the contents of the effect is performed in units of frames (that is, in units of the processing cycles). When the processing cycle is 1/30 seconds, for example, 3 frames is 100 ms. This is similar to the case where the main board (game control device) manages time values in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt period.

  [Step D26] The control unit instructs the VDP 312 to draw a screen in accordance with the command set in step D23. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table shape and instructs the VDP 312 to draw a screen.

  [Step D27] The control unit executes a sound control process. The sound control process is a process related to volume control of sound from speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b).

[Step D28] The control unit executes a decoration control process. The decoration control process is a process for controlling various LEDs and the like of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18.
[Step D29] The control unit executes a movable body control process. The movable body control process is a process for controlling a movable body (for example, the board effect device 44) including various motors and SOL (solenoid).

  [Step D30] The control unit executes a firing information control process. The launch information control process sets launch-related information based on the launch state flag, and produces an effect corresponding to the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure changes per game for a predetermined amount (that is, a predetermined number of rental balls)) This is a process for correcting the mode.

[Step D31] The control unit executes information disclosure processing. The information disclosure process is a process for disclosing performance information related to game performance to the player.
The control unit returns to step D18 after executing step D31, and thereafter repeatedly executes the processing from step D18 to step D31. That is, Step D18 to Step D31 constitute a loop process (sometimes referred to as a main loop process) that is repeatedly executed at the above-described processing cycle after the production control device 300 is activated.

  Note that the control unit executes the processing from step D27 to step D29 in the main loop processing in order to match the presentation of the screen, but the signals and data (particularly various LEDs and motors) generated or set by these control processing. The process of actually outputting a drive control signal or the like to the port is performed in a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). However, in the case where an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there is a case where a signal or the like is not output by a timer interrupt only by instructing by serial communication or the like.

[Received command check processing]
Next, the received command check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a received command check process in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command check process is a process executed by the control unit in step D22 of the main process.

  The received command (effect command) includes MODE data (1 byte) and ACTION data (1 byte). The effect command is sent from the game control device (main board) 100 to the effect control device 300. Are sent sequentially. Hereinafter, such data constituting a command is referred to as command data or command data.

  The process of receiving a command from the main board is performed by a “command reception interrupt process” (not shown). In other words, in the serial communication of this example, transmission / reception is automatically performed by hardware (by the function of the CPU itself), and when reception of the command is completed, an interrupt (command reception interrupt) is generated and notified. It is only necessary to take out from the buffer, but in the above “command reception interrupt processing”, every time there is a command reception interrupt, the command is loaded from the serial reception buffer and the loaded command data is checked for any abnormalities. Data (MODE and ACTION data) is stored in the command buffer, and the value of the command reception counter is increased by “1” by the stored amount. In the description of the control process, simply “storing” means storing in a predetermined storage area so that it can be read out for use in the subsequent control process (the same applies hereinafter). The command buffer is, for example, a ring buffer. This command buffer is constituted by a storage area in the RAM 311a (or RAM 322) of the CPU 311, for example. The capacity of the command buffer only needs to be equal to or greater than the number of commands that can be transmitted from the main board in the system control cycle (the above-described processing cycle; for example, 1/30 second).

  [Step D41] The control unit loads the value of the command reception counter as the command reception number. The command reception counter is set in RWM (RAM 322 or RAM 311a). Since the command reception counter is cleared to “0” in principle in step D43, the command reception counter stores the number of commands received during one frame (1/30 second) (time corresponding to one cycle of the above-described processing cycle).

  [Step D42] The control unit determines whether the command reception number is not “0 (zero)”. If the command reception number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step D43, and if the command reception number is “0”. If so, the received command check process is terminated. In the present application, as in step D41, “loading” data in the control process means extracting data from the RAM (RAM 322 or RAM 311a in the effect control apparatus 300 of this example).

[Step D43] The control unit subtracts the content of the command reception counter area (that is, the value of the command reception counter) by the number of command receptions.
Assuming that A is the value of the command reception counter and B is the number of received commands, “A = B” immediately after execution of step D41. The normal movement is “A = A−B = 0” immediately after execution of step D43. However, in the aspect of this example, the effect control device 300 receives a command reception interrupt from the game control device (main board) 100. Is given the highest priority without prohibiting interrupts, so the value of A may increase between the process of step D41 and the process of step D43. Therefore, if the process of step D43 is set to “A ← 0” (that is, the process of setting the value of the command reception counter to zero), the count of the command is shifted. Therefore, in step D43, the subtraction process “A−B” is performed. I'm doing it. However, when serial communication is used for transmission / reception of commands from the main board as in this embodiment, the interrupt is disabled so that the value of A does not increase during the processing from step D41 to step D153. Then, the processing content of step D43 may be “A ← 0”.

  [Step D44] The control unit stores the contents of the received command buffer (corresponding to a command buffer, which may be simply referred to as a command buffer hereinafter) (that is, command data stored at an address corresponding to a read pointer of the command buffer). Copy to the command area (sometimes called the command storage area). The command area is, for example, a storage area in the RAM 322 or the RAM 311a, and is a so-called FIFO format (first-in first-out format) buffer.

  [Step D45] Since the control unit has read the data in the command buffer, the control unit updates the value of the command read index, which is the command buffer read pointer, by, for example, “1” in the range of “0” to “31”. Do it. The range from “0” to “31” here corresponds to the capacity of the command buffer (for example, “32”).

  [Step D46] The control unit determines whether or not copying of commands for the number of received commands has been completed (that is, whether or not Steps D44 and D45 have been repeatedly executed for the number of received commands). The control unit proceeds to step D47 when copying of commands for the number of received commands is completed, and proceeds to step D44 when copying is not completed.

  [Step D47] The control unit loads (that is, reads) the contents of the command area (data stored first among the data that has not yet been read in the command area, that is, data to be read next). To do.

  [Step D48] The control unit executes a received command analysis process. The received command analysis process is a process of analyzing data of a loaded command (hereinafter referred to as the current command). The received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Step D49] The control unit updates the address of the command area (the address of the data to be read next).
[Step D50] The control unit determines whether or not the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (that is, whether or not the steps D47 to D49 have been repeatedly executed for the number of received commands). The control unit proceeds to step D47 when the command for the number of received commands has not been analyzed, and ends the received command check process when the analysis is completed.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a received command analysis process in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command analysis process is a process executed by the control unit in step D48 of the received command check process.

  [Step D51] The control unit separates and stores the upper byte of the data of the current command loaded in step D47 of the received command check process in MODE and the lower byte in ACT. In the case of a fluctuation-type command for instructing a special pattern fluctuation pattern, the upper byte data stored as MODE commands the first half fluctuation pattern, and the lower byte data stored as ACT commands the second half fluctuation pattern. Is.

  [Step D52] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE value separated in Step D51 is within a normal range. The control unit proceeds to step D53 when the MODE value is within the normal range, and ends the received command analysis processing when the MODE value is not within the normal range. Note that the MODE value may be a value that is not defined and is not used. If the MODE value is not used, it is determined in step D52 that the value is not in the normal range.

  [Step D53] The control unit determines whether or not the ACT value separated in Step D51 is within a normal range. The control unit proceeds to step D54 when the ACT value is in the normal range, and ends the received command analysis process when the ACT value is not in the normal range.

  Further, in step D53, it is determined as follows, for example, whether or not the ACT value separated in step D51 is within the normal range. That is, the effective ACT value is different for each MODE, and the upper and lower limits of the effective value of this ACT are defined in a predetermined ACTION check table (not shown). In step D53, the values are separated into the upper and lower limits. Whether the ACT value is within the range is checked, and if it is within the range, it is determined that the value is within the normal range (at this point, the missing tooth check described later cannot be performed).

  [Step D54] The control unit determines whether or not the separated ACT value with respect to the separated MODE value is a correct combination. The control unit proceeds to step D55 when the ACT value is the correct combination, and ends the received command analysis process when the ACT value is not the correct combination. Whether or not the ACT values are the correct combination can be determined using, for example, a match check table. The coincidence check table is a table in which all ACT values (ACTION values) that are valid for the MODE value are registered in order from the top address, and is provided for each MODE value. Then, if there is a separated ACT value in this match check table corresponding to the MODE value, it can be determined that the combination is correct, and if there is no separated ACT value in the match check table, it is correct. It can be determined that it is not a combination.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the ACT value is a correct combination is performed including a missing tooth check that determines whether or not the ACT value is a normal ACT combination. There are multiple valid ACTs for one MODE, but these values are not always continuous (ie, there are values that do not exist discontinuously, values that are missing). It is confirmed whether or not is a valid value. Since only valid values are defined in the coincidence check table, it is compared and confirmed one by one to see if it matches any of them.

  [Step D55] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the variable command range. The control unit executes the variable command process (details omitted) when the MODE value is within the variable command range (step D56), and proceeds to step D57 when the MODE data is not within the variable command range. .

  Here, the MODE data is the MODE data separated and stored in step D51 (the same applies to step D57 described later). A fluctuation command (sometimes referred to as a fluctuation command or a fluctuation pattern command) is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure, and the range that the data of the fluctuation command can take is a fluctuation command range.

  [Step D57] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the jackpot command range. The control unit executes the jackpot command processing (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the jackpot command range (step D58), and proceeds to step D59 when the MODE data is not within the jackpot command range. . The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) related to the jackpot effect, and the range that the data of the jackpot command can take is the jackpot command range.

  [Step D59] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the symbol system command range. The control unit executes symbol command processing (details omitted) when the MODE value is within the symbol command range (step D60), and proceeds to step D61 when the MODE data is not within the symbol command range. . A symbol-related command (sometimes referred to as a symbol command or a decorative special symbol command) is a command for instructing information related to a special symbol symbol (for example, what is to be a special symbol stop symbol). The range that the data can take is the symbol-type command range.

  [Step D61] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the single-shot command range. The control unit executes single-shot command processing (details omitted) when the MODE value is within the single-shot command range (step D62), and proceeds to step D63 when the MODE data is not within the single-shot command range. . Unlike commands that make sense in combination, such as symbol commands and variable commands, commands that are established independently are called single-shot commands. Single-shot commands (sometimes referred to as single-shot commands) include a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. The range that the single command data can take is the single command range.

  [Step D63] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the pre-read symbol command range. The control unit executes pre-read symbol system command processing (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the pre-read symbol system command range (step D64), and if the MODE data is not within the pre-read symbol system command range, step Proceed to D65.

  [Step D65] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the prefetch fluctuation command range. The control unit executes prefetch fluctuation command processing (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the prefetch fluctuation command range (step D66), and is received when the MODE data is not within the prefetch fluctuation command range. The command analysis process ends.

  Note that the prefetch symbol command and the prefetch variation command are commands for prefetch effects. When any of steps D56, D58, D60, D62, D64, and D66 is completed, the received command analysis process is terminated.

  Here, the pre-reading effect (also referred to as a pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is a variable display game corresponding to a start winning memory (a start winning memory is held or simply held) in which a special display variable display game is not executed. In order to notify the player in advance with a certain degree of reliability whether or not the game will be a big hit when it is executed afterwards, the start winning memory is displayed in a different manner than usual. Etc. The prefetch command (prefetch variation command and prefetch symbol command) is a command for informing a change pattern or a stop symbol corresponding to the hold of the start winning memory to be prefetched in advance. It is transmitted from the control device 100 to the effect control device 300. Note that normal variation commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variation display.

[Calculation and display of base]
Here, calculation and display of the base as the gaming performance performed by the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. Here, the base is a payout rate in a normal gaming state. Here, the normal game state is a state that is neither a short-time state nor a big hit game state (big hit state), and more generally, the probability of a hit result in a special figure variable display game is a normal probability state (low probability state). State). The payout rate is the number of payout balls per 100 outballs. Therefore, when the number of out balls in the normal game state is Nout and the number of payout balls in the normal game state is Nsafe, the base B is calculated by the equation B = (Nsafe ÷ Nout) × 100. The number of out balls is the number of balls that have been launched into the game area and entered the out mouth or the winning opening (for example, the number of balls counted based on the above-mentioned out ball detection switch signal). Sometimes called out. The number of payout balls is the number of prize balls paid out for winning, and may be called the number of payouts, the number of safe balls, or simply safe.

  As already described in the description of FIG. 3, the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 10 is provided with the performance display device 135. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a performance display device, which is a base display means of the first embodiment, and a storage area for the base. FIG. 26A shows a display unit of the performance display device 135, and FIG. 2) shows a storage area for the base. FIG. 27 shows a display example by the performance display device of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (1), the performance display device 135 is composed of four-digit 7-segment LEDs arranged in a row, and a dot point (small circular light emission) is located at the lower right of each 7-segment LED. Part). Regarding the base display, the left two digits of the four-digit 7-segment LED are identification segments that display the base measurement time (whether or not the measurement is in progress or the order in which the measurement was performed). Is a ratio seg that displays the base value. As shown in FIG. 27, the 7-segment LED of the performance display device 135 actually displays “B” in the form of a small letter “b”.

  The game control device 100 (specifically, the CPU 111A as the control unit) sets a storage area for the base as shown in FIG. 26 (2) in the RWM such as the RAM 111C, and calculates the base and displays the base. use. In other words, the game control device 100 sets the “out ball number” for storing the cumulative value of the out ball number and the “paid out ball number” for storing the cumulative value of the payout ball number as the base calculation storage area. In addition, “base (BL)”, “base (B1)”, “base (B2)”, and “base (B3)” are set as base storage areas for storing the base calculation values.

  Here, “base (BL)” is an area for storing the base being measured, “base (B1)” is an area for storing the base measured one time before, and “base (B2)” is 2 This is an area for storing the base measured before, and “base (B3)” is an area for storing the base measured three times before. In other words, the oldest base measurement value (calculated value) is stored in the storage area in which “base (B3)” is set.

  Note that the storage values in the base calculation storage area and the base storage area described above are backed up and stored when the power is turned off, and when the RAM is cleared (except when the RWM is abnormal), the power is turned on by pressing the RAM initialization switch 112. It is desirable that the memory is held without being cleared to zero.

  The game control device 100 uses the performance display device 135 except for the case where the performance display device 135 displays the probability setting setting content (any one of the five levels) in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode described above. Display the base. In the first embodiment described above, the mode in which the setting contents of the probability setting are displayed by the probability setting value display device 136 has been described. However, the probability setting value display device 136 may be deleted, and the performance display device 135 may function as the probability setting value display device. In this case, the performance display device 135 displays the setting contents. In the mode, otherwise, the performance display device 135 displays the base.

  The game control apparatus 100 performs the calculation and display of the base as an example as follows. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first blinks all segments (including dot points) of the 4-digit 7-segment LED of the performance display device 135 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 displays the BL display state as shown in FIG. 27 (1), the B1 display state as shown in FIG. 27 (2), the B2 display state as shown in FIG. 27 (3), FIG. The operation of maintaining the B3 display state as shown in 4) for each predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) is repeatedly executed. That is, in the steady state after power-on, the BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B1 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B2 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, then the B3 display state is maintained for a predetermined time, The BL display state is maintained for a predetermined time, the B1 display state is then maintained for a predetermined time, and the four states are sequentially switched and repeated.

  Here, in the BL display state, the game control apparatus 100 displays “bL” (BL) indicating that the measurement time of the base is being measured (current) in the identification segment, and displays the base storage area “base” in the ratio segment. (BL) "value (or"-") is displayed. In the B1 display state, the game control apparatus 100 displays “b1” (B1) indicating that the base measurement time is one time before in the identification segment, and the base storage area “base (B1) in the ratio segment. ”Value (or“--”). In the B2 display state, the game control device 100 displays “b2” (B2) indicating that the base measurement time is two times before in the identification segment, and the base storage area “base (B2) in the ratio segment. ”Value (or“--”). In the B3 display state, the game control device 100 displays “b3” (B3) indicating that the base measurement time is three times before in the identification segment, and the base storage area “base (B3) in the ratio segment. ”Value (or“--”).

  On the other hand, for the calculation of the base, the game control device 100, after starting, for example, every time an out ball is detected in the normal gaming state (that is, every time an out ball detection switch signal is output), The stored value of the “out ball number” is increased by a value corresponding to the number of detected out balls, and every time there is a winning in the winning ball of the gaming ball in the normal gaming state (or a prize ball payout based on the winning occurs) Equivalent to the number of payout balls (or the number of prize balls actually paid out detected based on a signal from the payout control device 200). Increase by the value you want. In addition, the game control device 100 calculates the base B by the above-described formula every time the stored value of “out ball number” or “number of payout balls” in the base calculation storage area changes, for example, and the calculation result of the base B Overwrite the “base (BL)” in the base storage area as the latest value.

  The game control device 100 determines that one measurement is completed when the stored value of “number of out balls” in the base calculation storage area reaches a specified measurement number (for example, 60000), the following measurement is performed. It is configured to perform processing at the end. In the process at the end of the measurement, the value of the base storage area “base (B2)” at that time is overwritten on the base storage area “base (B3)”, and the base storage area “base (B1)” at that time is overwritten. ”Is overwritten on the base storage area“ base (B2) ”, the value of the base storage area“ base (BL) ”at that time is overwritten on the base storage area“ base (B1) ”, and The stored values of “out ball number” and “paid out ball number” in the base calculation storage area are cleared and reset to zero. As a result, the base value up to three times before and the base value currently being measured are always stored and held.

  Then, the game control device 100 stores the stored value in the base calculation storage area “number of out balls” from the time when the power is turned on for the first time (the storage value in the base calculation storage area “number of out balls” is zero). In the period A, which is less than a predetermined number (less than 300), in each display state, characters indicating the measurement time of the base such as “bL”, “b1”... Are blinked in the identification segment, and FIG. ) To display “-” (a state in which only the horizontally long segment at the center emits light) and notify that it is an unmeasured state.

  Next, when the storage value of the base calculation storage area “number of out balls” reaches a predetermined calculation start number (for example, a predetermined number less than 300), the game control device 100 sets the base calculation storage area and the base storage area. Initialization (zero clear) starts the first measurement.

  Then, the game control device 100 determines the identification segment in the BL display state during the period B from the start of the first measurement until the stored value of the base calculation storage area “number of out balls” reaches the measured number (for example, 60000). “BL” blinks or lights up, and the ratio segment displays the value of the base storage area “base (BL)”. In the period B, in other display states (B1 to B3 display states), characters indicating the base measurement time such as “b1”... Are flashed in the identification segment, and “-” is displayed in the ratio segment. Notify that it is in an unmeasured state.

  The display of “bL” in the identification segment in the BL display state is a blinking display when the stored value of the base calculation storage area “number of out balls” is less than the measured number, and the base calculation storage area “out” is displayed. When the stored value of “the number of balls” reaches the measured number, it is turned on. The blinking cycle of the blinking display in the identification segment and the ratio segment is, for example, a 0.6 second cycle, of which, for example, the lighting is 0.3 seconds and the lighting is 0.3 seconds. Further, when the stored value of “out ball number” reaches the measurement number (for example, 60000) and the period B ends, the above-described processing at the end of the measurement is performed, and the next second measurement is started.

  After that, the game control device 100, like the period B in which the first measurement is performed, refers to the period C in which the second measurement is performed, the period D in which the third measurement is performed, the period E in which the fourth measurement is performed,. The measurement is performed continuously. After the third measurement is completed, since the calculated values of the last three bases are stored, in all of the B1 to B3 display states, the base measurement time such as “b1”. In the ratio segment, the value of the corresponding storage area for base (any one of “base (B1)”, “base (B2)”, and “base (B3)”) is displayed.

  FIGS. 27 (1) to 27 (4) show examples of specific display in each display state in the period D after the second measurement is completed. In this case, since there is no measurement result three times before, in FIG. 27 (4) which is a specific example of the B3 display state, the display of the ratio segment is “−−” (display indicating the unmeasured state).

  In addition, in FIG. 27A as a specific example of the BL display state, the display of the ratio segment is “5 8”, which indicates that the real-time base value currently being measured is 58. In FIG. 27B, which is a specific example of the B1 display state, the display of the ratio segment is “6 7”, and the base value for the specified number of measurements measured one time before is 67. It is shown that. Also, in FIG. 27 (3), which is a specific example of the B2 display state, the display of the ratio segment is “4 9”, and the base value for the specified measurement number measured two times before is 49. It is shown that. When the base value is 100 or more, the ratio segment display is “9 9.” (the number 99 is displayed in the ratio segment and the dot point of the last digit is lit), so that it is 100 or more. Notify that.

  The base value is generally in the range of about 25 to 35, for example, and is normal even if it is smaller than this range or larger than this range. This abnormality is called base abnormality. The display example of FIG. 27 described above shows an example in which the measurement results of the base abnormality exceeding the normal range are continuous, and when normal, the numerical value within the normal range of about 25 to 35 is displayed in the identification segment. Is displayed.

  The game control device 100, for example, has measured the base three measured values (B1 above) stored in the base storage area (“base (B1)”, “base (B2)”, “base (B3)”). If the base abnormality has occurred when all of the display values of the ratio seg in the B3 display state are out of the normal range and are abnormal, a signal indicating that the base abnormality has occurred is sent to an external game room internal management device, for example To (Hall Computer).

  The signal (information) indicating the base abnormality is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a command, for example, and the base abnormality is notified to the display area of the display device 41 under the control of the effect control device 300 that has received this signal. An image (for example, an image corresponding to the error notification image 807) may be displayed. Further, since this base abnormality may occur when fraud is performed, it is desirable to set the above-mentioned strong error.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the measurement value of the base is stored and displayed up to the past three times, but the number of base storage areas is increased and stored and displayed up to the past four times or more. The structure to do may be sufficient. In addition, although the base calculation storage area is set only for measurement, a storage area may be provided for storing the number of out balls and the number of payout balls, which are the basis for calculation of past measurement values. Good.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment includes a plurality of game performance settings (for example, probabilities used for game lottery (probability of deriving a state advantageous to a player (big hit))), and a game is changed by changing the settings. The performance can be changed. In the gaming machine 10, the setting of the gaming performance has a plurality of stages (for example, six stages “1” to “6”), and the setting is changed by setting (setting) a setting value corresponding to each stage. The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment suggests game performance settings (set setting values) to the player.

  First, a configuration example of a display screen in the display device 41 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment.

  The display screen 500 includes two sets of decorative symbols, a special figure 1 hold number display 503, a special figure 2 hold number display 504, a hold display area 505a, a hold display 505b, a hold digest display area 506a, and a hold digest. A display 506b is included in the display content.

  The two sets of decorative symbols include a large symbol group 501 as a first decorative symbol and a small symbol group 502 as a second decorative symbol. The large symbol group 501 is in charge of game production for the purpose of improving entertainment. Therefore, the large symbol group 501 is displayed in a large size at a substantially central portion of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol 501L, a middle symbol 501C, and a right symbol 501R. The left symbol 501L, middle symbol 501C, and right symbol 501R on the display screen 500 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol stopped state.

  In general, the large symbol group 501 starts to change in the order of the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C (or the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, and the middle symbol 501C simultaneously), and the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R. Then, stop (including temporary stop) in the order of the middle symbol 501C. Therefore, in many cases, the large symbol group 501 forms a reach mode with the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R, and waits for the middle symbol 501C to stop so as to be able to form a big hit mode.

The symbols constituting the large symbol group 501 (the left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R) are mainly decorative symbols having high design properties.
The small symbol group 502 is in charge of notification of the variable display state for the purpose of improving the ease of grasping the game state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed in a small size on the peripheral portion of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without disturbing the display effect by the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol in the small symbol group 502 on the display screen 500 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in the symbol stopped state.

  In general, the large symbol group 501 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 502, has a high degree of freedom in display position, and its display mode can be greatly changed. On the other hand, the small symbol group 502 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 501 and has a low degree of freedom in display position (for example, fixed position).

  Accordingly, the gaming machine 10 can ensure the visibility of the small symbol group 502 while ensuring the diversity of display effects for the large symbol group 501, and can easily grasp the game state of the player.

  The special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays the reserved memory number (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 game. For example, the special FIG. 1 game hold storage is triggered by winning at the start winning opening 36. The special figure 2 hold number display 504 displays the hold storage number of the special figure 2 game. For example, the special memory for the special figure 2 game is stored when a prize is awarded to the normal variable prize winning device 37.

  The hold display area 505a is an area that clearly indicates a range in which the hold display 505b is displayed. According to the display mode, the hold display 505b can clearly indicate the number of reserved memories (the number of start memories that are held) of the special figure variation display game, and can notify the expectation of the game result for each hold memory. The reserved memory number displayed by the hold display 505b is either the reserved memory number displayed by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 or the reserved memory number displayed by the special figure 2 hold number display 504, depending on the gaming state, or It corresponds to the total number of both.

  Note that the number of reserved memories displayed by the reserved display 505b is a value from “0” to “4”, and the number of reserved memories exceeding this is excluded from display. The gaming machine 10 can ensure accurate display of the number of reserved memories by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 and the special figure 2 hold number display 504 even if the hold display 505b excludes some or all of the hold memories. .

  The reserved digest display area 506a is an area that clearly indicates a range in which the reserved digest display 506b is displayed. The reserved digest display 506b can indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display state and notify the degree of expectation for the game result according to the display mode. That is, the gaming machine 10 can perform a hold notice effect using the hold display 505b and the hold digest display 506b. The hold notice effect is an aspect of a prefetch effect that is performed using the hold display 505b and the hold digest display 506b.

  In the display screen 500, the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 game indicated by the special figure 1 hold number display 503 is “3”, and the reserved memory number of the special figure 2 game indicated by the special figure 2 hold number display 504 is “0”. Therefore, the number of reserved memories indicated by the hold display 505b is also “3”. Further, the display screen 500 indicates that the special figure variation display game is being stopped by the reserved digest display 506b.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 can change the variation mode during variation display for the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502. For example, the gaming machine 10 can facilitate the distinction between the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 when the large symbol group 501 is vertically scrolled. Further, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the sense of discomfort given to the player even when the symbols may be updated asynchronously between the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502.

  Next, the suggestion of the set value (gaming performance setting) set by the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 performs an effect (suggested effect) that suggests a set value when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when reach occurs) during execution of the special figure variation display game. FIG. 29 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a second diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 starts a special figure variation display game (design variation). A display screen 510 in FIG. 29 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 500, and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game. In the display screen 510, the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, middle symbol 501C and right symbol 501R) and small symbol group 502 (left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol) are changed, and the special symbol variable display game Indicates that variation display is in progress (design variation is in progress) (variation display has started).

  In addition, on the display screen 510, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays “2” by reducing the hold number by “1” from the state of the display screen 500 when the special figure fluctuation display game is newly started. ing. On the display screen 510, the hold display 505b indicates that the number of icons indicating the hold memory to be displayed (pending start memory) is changed from the state of the display screen 500 when the special figure variation display game is newly started. 1 "decreases, indicating that the number of reserved storage is" 2 ". In addition, on the display screen 510, the on-hold digest display 506b displays an icon indicating the on-hold storage during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in a variation display.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 temporarily stops and displays the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R to form a reach. A display screen 511 in FIG. 29 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 510, and shows a display screen in a state where reach is established (reach is formed) during the special figure variation display game. The display screen 511 includes a reach display 512 in the display content. The reach display 512 clearly indicates that a reach has occurred. On the display screen 511, the large symbol group 501 swings and temporarily stops in a state where the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R display “7”, and the middle symbol is variably displayed, and the reach symbol is “7”. Indicates that a certain reach has occurred.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 notifies (notices) that the suggestion of the set value is executed in response to the occurrence of reach. A display screen 513 in FIG. 29 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 511, and shows a display screen informing that execution of the setting value suggestion is executed (a display screen during the suggestion execution advance notice). On the display screen 513, the large symbol group 501 swings and temporarily stops in a state where the left symbol 501L and the right symbol 501R display “7”, and the middle symbol 501C is the special symbol “setting suggestion” (setting suggestion symbol). This indicates that the vehicle is temporarily stopped and the setting value suggestion is being predicted. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 can make it possible for the player to grasp that the setting value is suggested by notifying the execution of the setting value suggestion.

  The setting suggestion symbol is one piece of identification information (design). Moreover, the setting suggestion symbol may be incorporated in the symbol array in advance, or may be added to the symbol array during the variable display. Note that the setting suggestion symbol is not limited to being displayed to the player by temporary stop display, but may be clearly displayed to the player by performing this stop display.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 executes an effect (suggest effect) that suggests a set value. A display screen 514 in FIG. 30 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 513, and shows a display screen in a state where the execution of the suggestive effect is started.

Display screen 514 includes a suggestion effect display 515 in the display content. The suggestion effect display 515 displays an suggestion effect that suggests a set value. The suggestive effect display 515 is displayed at the center of the screen.
As the suggestive effect display 515 is displayed on the display screen 514, the large symbol group 501 is reduced in size and displayed at the upper part of the display screen 513. Further, on the display screen 514, each symbol of the large symbol group 501 starts to change again from the temporarily stopped state.

  On the display screen 514, the suggestion effect display 515 indicates that an effect in which a team of characters such as a tiger (Team A) and a team of characters like a tiger wearing sunglasses (Team B) battle each other starts. On the display screen 514, the suggestive effect display 515 displays icons indicating setting values “1”, “3”, and “5” in association with the team A, and setting values “2”, in association with the team B. Icons indicating “4” and “6” are displayed. That is, the suggestive effect display 515 on the display screen 514 indicates that the set value of the gaming machine 10 is any one of “1”, “3”, and “5” when the team A wins, and the team B Indicates that the set value of the gaming machine 10 is any one of “2”, “4”, and “6”.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 suggests a set value as a result of the suggestion effect. A display screen 516 in FIG. 30 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 514, and shows a display screen that suggests a set value. On the display screen 516, the suggestion effect display 515 displays the character "Victory" in association with Team A, and Team A wins by displaying a character like a tiger wearing sunglasses with an expression corresponding to defeat. Indicates that That is, on the display screen 516, the suggestive effect display 515 indicates that the setting value of the gaming machine 10 is any one of “1”, “3”, and “5”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests a setting value (setting of gaming performance) set in the gaming machine 10 by the suggestion effect display 515 (by providing a clue of the setting value of the gaming machine 10). The setting value can be estimated by the user. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve interest.

  It should be noted that the gaming machine 10 is not only when the set values are “1”, “3”, “5”, but when the set values are not “1”, “3”, “5” It may be suggested that the set value is any one of “1”, “3”, and “5”. In this case, for example, the gaming machine 10 has set values “2”, “4”, and “6” rather than suggesting that the set value is any one of “1”, “3”, and “5”. If the probability of occurrence of any suggestion is increased, it can be suggested that the set value is not “1”, “3”, or “5” through a plurality of suggestion effects. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can adjust the estimation difficulty level of the set value by allowing the suggestion of other than the actual set value.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 ends the suggestion effect. A display screen 517 in FIG. 30 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 516, and shows a display screen in a state where the suggestive effect is finished. In the display screen 517, the suggestion effect display 515 displayed in the center portion on the display screen 516 disappears with the end of the suggestion effect, and the large symbol group 501 is enlarged from the state of the display screen 516 and extends from the center portion to the upper portion. (The display screen 510 is in the same state).

After that, the gaming machine 10 ends the suggestion effect, stops the changing symbol (large symbol, small symbol), derives the result of the special symbol variation display game, and ends the special symbol variation display game.
Next, the relationship between the setting value being set and the result (suggested content) of the suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the setting value of the gaming machine and the suggestion content in the second embodiment.

  The table shown in FIG. 31 shows the above-described suggestion effects (team A associated with the setting values “1”, “3”, “5” and the setting values “2”, “4” in the gaming machine 10 of each setting value. ", The occurrence probability of each suggestion content in the case where an effect of competing with team B associated with" 6 "occurs.

  There are six levels of setting values set in the gaming machine 10 from “1” to “6”. For example, the setting value “1” is the lowest setting (the gaming performance is the lowest), and the higher the setting value, the higher the setting value (the gaming performance becomes higher).

  When the suggested value is generated when the set value is “1”, the suggested contents become the set values “1”, “3”, “5” with the probability of Pa1 (> Pb1) (Team A wins) ), The suggested content becomes the set values “2”, “4”, “6” with the probability of Pb1 (<Pa1) (Team B wins). That is, when the set value is “1”, the probability that the team A to which the set value “1” belongs wins the result of winning is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can estimate whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs to the team A or the team B through a plurality of suggestion effects. Note that the gaming machine 10 may have a probability that Pb1 is lower than Pa1, for example, the occurrence probability may be 0%. Also, the estimation difficulty level can be adjusted by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb1 and Pa1 (for example, the estimation difficulty level can be lowered as the occurrence probability difference is increased).

  In the case where the set value is “2” and the above-described suggestive effect occurs, the suggested contents become the set values “1”, “3”, “5” with the probability of Pa2 (<Pb2), and Pb2 (> Pa2) The suggested contents are set values “2”, “4”, and “6” with the probability of. That is, when the set value is “2”, the probability that the team B to which the set value “2” belongs wins the result of winning is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can estimate whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs to the team A or the team B through a plurality of suggestion effects. Note that the gaming machine 10 may have a probability that Pb2 is lower than Pa2, for example, the occurrence probability may be 0%. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can adjust the estimation difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb2 and Pa2.

  When the suggested effect described above occurs when the set value is “3”, the suggested contents become the set values “1”, “3”, “5” with the probability of Pa3 (> Pb3), and Pb3 (<Pa3) The suggested contents are set values “2”, “4”, and “6” with the probability of. That is, when the set value is “3”, the probability that the team A to which the set value “3” belongs wins the result of victory is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can estimate whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs to the team A or the team B through a plurality of suggestion effects. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to make the probability of Pb3 lower than Pa3. For example, the occurrence probability may be 0%. Moreover, the estimation difficulty level can also be adjusted by adjusting the difference in the occurrence probability between Pb3 and Pa3.

  In the case where the setting value is “4” and the above-described suggestion effect occurs, the suggestion contents become the setting values “1”, “3”, “5” with the probability of Pa4 (<Pb4), and Pb4 (> Pa4) The suggested contents are set values “2”, “4”, and “6” with the probability of. That is, when the set value is “4”, the probability that the team B to which the set value “4” belongs derives a victory result is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can estimate whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs to the team A or the team B through a plurality of suggestion effects. Note that the gaming machine 10 may have a probability that Pb4 is lower than Pa4, for example, the occurrence probability may be 0%. The gaming machine 10 can also adjust the estimation difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb4 and Pa4.

  In the case where the setting value is “5” and the above-described suggestion effect occurs, the suggestion contents become the setting values “1”, “3”, “5” with the probability of Pa5 (> Pb5), and Pb5 (<Pa5) The suggested contents are set values “2”, “4”, and “6” with the probability of. That is, when the set value is “5”, the probability that the team A to which the set value “5” belongs wins the result of winning is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can estimate whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs to the team A or the team B through a plurality of suggestion effects. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to make the probability of Pb5 lower than Pa5. For example, the occurrence probability may be 0%. Moreover, the estimation difficulty level can also be adjusted by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb5 and Pa5.

  In the case where the suggested effect described above occurs when the set value is “6”, the suggested content becomes the set values “1”, “3”, “5” with the probability of Pa6 (<Pb6), and Pb6 (> Pa6) The suggested contents are set values “2”, “4”, and “6” with the probability of. That is, when the set value is “6”, the probability of deriving the result of victory for the team B to which the set value “6” belongs is relatively high. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can estimate whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 belongs to the team A or the team B through a plurality of suggestion effects. Note that the gaming machine 10 may have a probability that Pb6 is lower than Pa6. For example, the occurrence probability may be 0%. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can adjust the estimation difficulty level by adjusting the difference in occurrence probability between Pb6 and Pa6.

Next, a modified example of the suggested content in the suggested effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the suggestion content in the suggestion effect of the second embodiment.
The suggestion effect display 515a shown in FIG. 32 (1) is a mode in which the characters constituting the team B are changed from the suggestion effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. Specifically, the suggestion effect display 515a indicates an effect in which a team of characters like tiger (Team A) and a team of characters like Team Pig (Team B) battle each other.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 changes the impression of the suggestive effect given to the player by changing the mode of the team (the character associated with the team) without changing the combination of the setting values associated with each team. Can prevent the player from getting bored with the production.

  Note that in this case, the gaming machine 10 has a case where a team of characters such as a tiger and a team of characters such as a tiger wearing sunglasses face each other (the suggested effect display 515 shown on the display screen 514), The probability of occurrence of each suggestion may be changed when a team of characters and a team of characters such as pigs battle each other (suggesting effect display 515a). According to this, the gaming machine 10 can change the estimation difficulty level (implied reliability (accuracy)) according to the performance.

  The suggestion effect display 515b shown in FIG. 32 (2) is a mode in which the combination of setting values associated with each team is changed from the suggestion effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. Specifically, the suggestion effect display 515b associates the team A with the set values “1”, “2”, and “3”, and associates the team B with the set values “4”, “5”, and “6”. ing.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 changes the combination of setting values associated with each team according to the suggestion effect, so that the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 step by step based on the suggestion contents of a plurality of suggestion effects. It can also be speculated in detail. The gaming machine 10 may have a different number of setting values associated with each team (for example, five setting values may be associated with team A and one setting value may be associated with team B).

  The suggestion effect display 515c shown in FIG. 32 (3) is a mode in which the combination of setting values associated with each team is changed from the suggestion effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. Specifically, the suggestive effect display 515c associates the team A with the set values “2” and “3”, and associates the team B with the set values “4”, “5”, and “6”. That is, in the suggestion effect display 515c, the set value “1” is not associated with any team.

  Thus, the gaming machine 10 may not associate some setting values (here, the setting value “1”) with each team in the suggestion effect display. For example, if such a suggestion effect (a suggestion effect that may not suggest the setting value “1”) occurs only when the set value set in the gaming machine 10 is not “1”, The gaming machine 10 can also provide a clue (information that the setting value is not “1”) for estimating the setting value regardless of the suggestion result.

  The suggestion effect display 515d shown in FIG. 32 (4) is a mode in which the combination of setting values associated with each team is changed from the suggestion effect display 515 (see FIG. 30) shown on the display screen 514. Specifically, the suggestive effect display 515d associates the team A with the set value “1”, and associates the team B with the set values “1” to “6”. That is, in the suggestion effect display 515d, the set value “1” is associated with both teams.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 may associate some setting values (here, the setting value “1”) with both teams in the suggestion effect display. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can increase variations of combinations of set values. Note that the gaming machine 10 may associate a plurality of the same setting values with the same team (for example, three icons indicating the setting value “1” may be associated with the team A).

Next, the suggestion effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the suggestion effect setting process in the second embodiment.
The suggestion effect setting process is performed when a new holding memory (starting memory) is generated when the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 receives a winning at the start winning opening 36 or a winning at the normal variable winning device 37, In other words, it is a process performed when a winning command (effect command) indicating that a pending storage has newly occurred is received. The suggestion effect setting process is a process executed by the control unit in step D23 of the main process, for example.

  [Step D71] The control unit acquires a set value set in the gaming machine 10. The set value is set, for example, when the gaming machine 10 is activated, and information on the set value is stored in the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300.

  [Step D72] The control unit selects a table (a table in which the probability of each suggestion effect occurring and the probability of suggesting each suggestion content in each suggestion effect) according to the set value is selected. To do.

[Step D73] The control unit acquires a random number.
[Step D74] The control unit determines the suggestion effect (configuration of team A and team B and which team will win) based on the random number and the table, sets the determined suggestion effect, and suggests effect setting processing Exit.

Next, the timing for executing the suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing a flow of setting value suggestion in the second embodiment.
The timing chart shown in FIG. 34 (1) is a timing chart when the suggestion effect is performed within the time of the special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 executes the Nth special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 performs a suggestion execution advance notice (display screen 513) immediately before timing t1. And the gaming machine 10 starts the suggestion effect in parallel with the special figure variation display game from the timing t1. Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 ends the suggestion effect at the timing t2, and ends the Nth special figure variation display game at the timing t3.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 34 (2) is a timing chart when the suggestion effect is performed beyond the time of the special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 executes the Nth special figure variation display game. The gaming machine 10 performs a suggestion execution advance notice (display screen 513) immediately before timing t1. And the gaming machine 10 starts the suggestion effect from the timing t1. Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 ends the Nth special figure variation display game at timing t3, and ends the suggestion effect at timing t4.

  The above is an example of the timing for executing the suggestion effect. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 may perform the suggestion effect within the time of the special figure fluctuation display game, or may exceed the time of the special figure fluctuation display game (independent of the special figure fluctuation display game). You may be allowed to do this.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 is not limited to performing the suggestion execution advance notice on the display screen. For example, the gaming machine 10 may make a suggestion execution notice with sound or light in addition to or instead of the display screen. The suggestion effect is not limited to being performed in a variable display game in which the set suggestion symbol is temporarily stopped (stop display). For example, the gaming machine 10 may perform the suggestion effect in the special figure fluctuation display game after the next time of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the setting suggestion symbol is temporarily stopped.

[Modification 1 of Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the first modification of the second embodiment, the set value is suggested using the hold display.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 1 of the second embodiment.

  A display screen 518 in FIG. 35A is a display screen after announcing that the setting value suggestion is to be executed (after the display screen 513), and shows a display screen in a state in which the execution of the suggestion effect is started. The display screen 518 shows a state in which the numbers corresponding to the set values are variably displayed on the hold display 505b and the hold digest display 506b, and the suggestion effect of the set value is performed on the hold display 505b and the hold digest display 506b.

  A display screen 519 in FIG. 35 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 518, and shows a display screen in which setting values are being suggested. On the display screen 519, an icon indicating the on-hold storage being displayed is displayed as “4” on the hold-up display 506b, and an icon indicating the on-hold storage being displayed is displayed on the hold display 505b as “2” and “6”. Yes. That is, the display screen 519 suggests that the setting value of the gaming machine 10 is any one of “2”, “4”, and “6”.

  In this way, by suggesting the set value using the hold display 505b and the hold-up display 506b, the gaming machine 10 does not interfere with the effect of the special figure variation display game (without changing the screen layout). Can be suggested.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value by using either the hold display 505b or the hold digest display 506b instead of performing the suggestion of the set value by the hold display 505b and the hold digest display 506b. For example, the gaming machine 10 repeats the change and stop of the number in the icon shown in the pending digest display 506b (for example, change → stop at “4” → change → stop at “2” → change → stop at “6”) ), It may be suggested that the set value of the gaming machine 10 is any one of “2”, “4”, and “6”.

  Even if the gaming machine 10 performs a hold notice effect (a suggestion effect that also serves as a hold notice effect) including (also serves as) a suggestion (a suggestion effect) of a set value in the hold display 505b and the hold digest display 506b. Good.

  The above is an example of the suggestion of the setting value using the hold display by the gaming machine 10 in the first modification of the second embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the hold display alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 2 of the second embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described. In the second modification of the second embodiment, a set value is suggested using a character.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in the second modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the second modification of the second embodiment.

  The display screen 520 in FIG. 36 (1) is a display screen after the advance notice of execution of the setting value suggestion (after the display screen 513), and shows a display screen in which the setting value is being suggested. Display screen 520 includes suggestive effect display 521 in the display content.

  The suggestion effect display 521 displays an suggestion effect that suggests a set value. The suggestion effect display 521 displays a character as an suggestion effect indicating a set value. The suggestion effect display 521 suggests a set value set in the gaming machine 10 depending on the display mode (for example, the type of character to be displayed).

  On the display screen 520, the suggestive effect display 521 displays a character like a tiger, and the setting value associated with the character like a tiger is a setting value set in the gaming machine 10. Suggests. Note that setting values associated with a character such as a tiger will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The display screen 522 in FIG. 36 (2) is a display screen after the advance notice of execution of the setting value suggestion (after the display screen 513), and shows a display screen in which the setting value is being suggested. On the display screen 522, the suggestive effect display 521 displays a character like a pig, and the setting value associated with the character like a pig is a setting value set in the gaming machine 10. Suggests. Note that setting values associated with a character such as a pig will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, the character and the setting value associated with the character will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the character and the suggested content in the second modification of the second embodiment.

  The table shown in FIG. 37 shows the character, the set value (suggested content) associated with the character, and the probability that each character (suggested content) appears when the set value of the gaming machine 10 is “1”. The correspondence is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 37, characters used for suggesting setting values include, for example, a character like a tiger, a character like a pig, and a character like a tiger wearing sunglasses.

  A character like a tiger suggests that the set values are “1”, “3”, and “5”. A character like a tiger appears with a probability of Pa (> Pb) when the set value is “1”.

  A character like a pig suggests that the set values are “2”, “4”, and “6”. A character like a pig appears with a probability of Pb (<Pa) when the set value is “1”.

  A character like a tiger wearing sunglasses suggests that the setting value is “6”. A character like a tiger wearing sunglasses appears only when the set value is “6”, and does not appear when the set value is “1” (appears with a probability of 0%). That is, a character like a tiger wearing sunglasses is a character that can uniquely determine that the setting value is “6” (a character with a 100% reliability of the suggested content). By providing such a confirmed character, the gaming machine 10 can give a sharpness to the suggestion of the set value.

  The above is an example of the suggestion of the setting value using the character by the gaming machine 10 in the second modification of the second embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting a set value using a character alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 3 of the second embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 3 of the second embodiment will be described. In the third modification of the second embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed in the hold display area 505a.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 3 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 38 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the third modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a second diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to the third modification of the second embodiment.

A display screen 523 in FIG. 38A is a display screen after announcing that the setting value suggestion is to be executed (after the display screen 513), and shows a display screen in a state in which the execution of the suggestion effect has started.
The display screen 523 includes a suggestion effect display 524 in the display content. The suggestion effect display 524 displays an suggestion effect that suggests a set value. The suggestive effect display 524 is displayed in the hold display area 505a.

  On the display screen 523, the suggestion effect display 524 displays a gacha (lottery device) and indicates that a set value is suggested by a gacha game (lottery balls discharged from the gacha). On the display screen 523, the suggestion effect display 524 indicates a state where the lottery balls are discharged from the lottery machine.

  A display screen 525 in FIG. 38 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 523, and shows a display screen in which a setting value is being suggested. On the display screen 525, the suggestion effect display 524 displays “2” for the lottery balls discharged from the gacha. That is, the display screen 525 suggests “2” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10 in the suggestion effect display 524.

  A display screen 526 in FIG. 38 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 525, and shows a display screen in which setting values are being suggested. On the display screen 526, the suggestion effect display 524 indicates a state in which a new lottery ball is discharged from the lottery machine.

  A display screen 527 in FIG. 39 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 526, and shows a display screen in which a setting value is being suggested. On the display screen 527, the suggestion effect display 524 displays “3” for the lottery balls newly discharged from the gacha. That is, the display screen 527 suggests “2” and “3” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10 in the suggestion effect display 524.

  A display screen 528 in FIG. 39 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 527, and shows a display screen in which setting values are being suggested. On the display screen 528, the suggestion effect display 524 indicates a state where a new lottery ball is discharged from the lottery machine.

  A display screen 529 in FIG. 39 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 528, and shows a display screen in which a setting value is being suggested. On the display screen 529, the suggestion effect display 524 displays “5” for the lottery balls newly discharged from the gacha. That is, the display screen 529 suggests “2”, “3”, and “5” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10 in the suggestion effect display 524.

  The above is one example of suggesting a setting value in the hold display area 505a by the gaming machine 10 in the third modification of the second embodiment. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests a setting value within the hold display area 505a, thereby performing the suggestion effect of the setting value without interfering with the effect of the special figure variation display game (without changing the screen layout). be able to.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest a set value in the reserved digest display area 506a instead of or in addition to the hold display area 505a.
Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value in the hold display area 505a alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 4 of the second embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 4 of the second embodiment will be described. In the fourth modification of the second embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed using the background display while the special figure variation display game is being executed.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 4 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 4 of the second embodiment.

  The display screen 530 in FIG. 40 (1) shows a display screen (display screen corresponding to the display screen 513) in a state in which the suggestion of the set value is executed (notice). The display screen 530 includes a plurality of display elements 531a and display elements 531b in the display content. The display element 531a and the display element 531b are responsible for the background in the special figure variation display game. The display element 531a is a star-like character. The display element 531b is a character such as a rocket.

  In the display screen 530, the display elements 531a are displayed over the entire screen, and each display element 531a is appropriately moved in the screen to produce a shooting star flowing so that the special figure variation display game does not become monotonous. Change.

  For example, the gaming machine 10 causes the display element 531a to appear in a portion corresponding to the upper part in the screen in an effect where a shooting star is flowing, and changes the display element 531a from a part corresponding to the upper part to a part corresponding to the lower part. Disappear after moving. Note that the gaming machine 10 may display the display element 531a not only on the back side of the large symbol group 501 but also on both the front side and the back side of the large symbol group 501.

In the display screen 530, the display element 531b changes so that the first display effect does not become monotonous by moving around the screen, for example.
The display screen 532 in FIG. 40 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 530, and shows a display screen that is suggesting a set value. The display screen 532 includes the display element 531c in the display content. The display element 531c displays the suggested setting value. On the display screen 532, the display element 531c is blank (blank) and indicates that there is no suggested setting value. On the display screen 532, the display element 531 a displays “2”, suggesting “2” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10.

  A display screen 533 in FIG. 40 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 532, and shows a display screen in which a setting value is being suggested. In the display screen 533, the display element 531 c displays “2”, indicating that “2” has already been suggested as the setting value of the gaming machine 10. On the display screen 533, the display element 531 a displays “4”, suggesting “4” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10.

That is, the display screen 533 suggests “2” and “4” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10.
The above is an example of the suggestion of the setting value using the background display by the gaming machine 10 in the modification 4 of the second embodiment. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can perform the setting value suggestion effect without impeding the effect of the special figure variation display game by suggesting the setting value using the background display.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 may move only the display element 531a for displaying the set value on the front side of the large symbol group 501. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can make it easy for the player to grasp the suggested content.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the background display alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 5 of the second embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 5 of the second embodiment will be described. In the fifth modification of the second embodiment, a suggestion effect is performed in the push button (option setting unit) 25.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 5 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a push button in Modification 5 of the second embodiment.

FIG. 41 (1) shows an arrangement example of push button LEDs and touch sensors in the push button.
The push button 25 includes a push button LED, a touch sensor, and a push button SW. The push button LEDs are nine full-color LEDs. The touch sensor can detect the player's touch operation at eight locations. The push button SW can detect the pressing operation of the push button 25.

  The production control device 300 and the push button 25 are electrically connected. The effect control device 300 outputs a control signal of the push button LED to the push button 25 and inputs a detection signal of the touch sensor and a detection signal of the push button SW from the push button 25.

  The push button 25 has a cylindrical shape in which the rough shape of the upper surface when the player looks down is substantially circular. The push button 25 has nine small circular portions 250 to 258 that are about the size of a fingertip on the upper surface thereof, the small circular portion 250 is disposed at the center of the upper surface, and 8 on the circumference surrounding the small circular portion 250. Two small circle parts 251 to 258 are arranged.

  The small circle part 250 arrange | positions one system pushbutton LED and one touch sensor (TSW4) in the circumference. The small circle part 251 is located to the left of the small circle part 250, and arranges one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW1) within the circumference. The small circle part 252 is located in the diagonally upper left direction of the small circle part 250 and arranges one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW2) within the circumference. The small circle portion 253 is located above the small circle portion 250 and arranges one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW3) within the circumference thereof. The small circle part 254 is located in the diagonally upper right direction of the small circle part 250, and arranges one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW5) in the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 255 is located to the right of the small circle portion 250, and arranges one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW6) within the circumference. The small circle part 256 is located obliquely downward to the right of the small circle part 250, and one push button LED and one touch sensor (TSW7) are arranged in the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 257 is located below the small circle portion 250, and arranges one system of push button LEDs and one touch sensor (TSW8) in the circumference thereof. The small circle portion 258 is positioned obliquely downward to the left of the small circle portion 250, and one system of push button LEDs is arranged within the circumference. Since the small circle portion 258 does not arrange a touch sensor, the small circle portion 258 has a star-shaped polygonal design to facilitate distinction from the small circle portions 250 to 257 where the touch sensor is arranged. Further, since the small circle portion 258 does not arrange the touch sensor, it can be a home position when the player operates the eight touch sensors. When the push button 25 is in the center of the gaming machine 10 and the operation unit 24 is on the right side, the small circle portion 258 is located on the left side of the small circle portions 251 to 258 when viewed from the player side. The player can easily handle the small circle portion 258 as the home position.

  In the push button 25, a touch sensor is not disposed in the small circle portion 258, but a touch sensor may be disposed in the same manner as the small circle portions 250 to 257. Further, the push button 25 may be provided with a touch panel capable of detecting the position coordinates of the player's touch operation instead of the touch sensor. In that case, the effect control apparatus 300 can detect the touch operation of the small circle portions 250 to 258 from the coordinates corresponding to the small circle portions 250 to 258 and the position coordinates detected by the touch panel.

  FIG. 41 (2) shows an example of a mode in which setting values “2”, “3”, and “5” are suggested. The push button 25 shown in FIG. 41 (2) has a small circle portion corresponding to the set value “2” (here, the small circle portion 252 in the second position clockwise from the home position (small circle portion 258)). , A small circle corresponding to the set value “3” (here, a small circle 253 located at the third position clockwise from the home position (small circle 258)), a small circle corresponding to the set value “5” Section (here, the small circle portion 255 located at the fifth position clockwise from the home position (small circle portion 258)), the predetermined effect is displayed, and the setting values of the gaming machine 10 are “2”, “3” ”Or“ 5 ”.

  For example, after the push button 25 notifies the execution of the suggestion (after the display screen 513), the small circle portions 251 to 257 are sequentially turned on clockwise from the small circle portion 258, and then the setting value is being suggested. It becomes.

  The above is an example of the suggestion of the setting value using the push button 25 by the gaming machine 10 in the modification 5 of the second embodiment. As described above, the gaming machine 10 can perform the setting value suggestion effect without impeding the effect of the special figure variation display game on the display screen by using the push button 25 to suggest the setting value.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the push button 25 alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

  Note that the suggestion of the setting value using the push button 25 is an example of the suggestion of the setting value other than the display screen, and is not limited thereto. For example, the gaming machine 10 includes a start opening 1 (a start winning opening 36 which is a start winning opening in FIG. 1 and a normal variable winning apparatus 37) and a start opening 2 (a start winning opening 92 which is a start winning opening in FIG. 2). ) May be used to suggest a set value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value by vibration using the operation unit 24 (handle) of the hit ball launching device. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value by voice using a speaker that emits SE, BGM, or the like. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a set value by a lighting mode using a frame lamp provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the variation of the production by suggesting the set value with sound or vibration instead of suggesting the set value on the display screen. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a set value by using a plurality of notification units (for example, a speaker and a push button) in combination.
[Modification 6 of the second embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 6 of the second embodiment will be described. In the sixth modification of the second embodiment, the setting value is suggested according to the large symbol variation mode of the special figure variation display game.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 6 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 42 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 6 of the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 6 of the second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a diagram (No. 3) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 6 of the second embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 starts a special figure variation display game (design variation). The display screen 534 of FIG. 42 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 500, and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game. In the display screen 534, the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, middle symbol 501C, right symbol 501R) and small symbol group 502 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) are changed in symbols, and the special symbol variable display game Indicates that variation display is in progress (design variation is in progress) (variation display has started).

  In addition, on the display screen 534, the special figure 1 hold number display 503 displays “2” by reducing the hold number by “1” from the state of the display screen 500 when the special figure fluctuation display game is newly started. ing. In addition, on the display screen 534, the hold display 505b indicates that the number of icons indicating the hold storage to be displayed is reduced by “1” from the state of the display screen 500 when the special figure variation display game is newly started. The number is “2”. In addition, on the display screen 534, the on-hold digest display 506b displays an icon indicating the on-hold storage during digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in a variation display.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 starts an effect (suggest effect) that suggests a set value. A display screen 535 in FIG. 42 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 534, and shows a display screen in a state where a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is started. The display screen 535 includes a suggestion effect display 536 in the display content. The suggestion effect display 536 displays an suggestion effect that suggests a set value using a large symbol.

  On the display screen 535, the suggestion effect display 536 includes a treasure box that displays “1”, a treasure box that displays “2”, a treasure box that displays “3”, a treasure box that displays “4”, and the like. A treasure chest displaying “5” and a treasure chest displaying “6” (treasure chests associated with setting values “1” to “6”) are displayed. That is, on the display screen 535, the suggestive effect display 364 indicates that any one of the values “1” to “6” is suggested as the set value. Further, on the display screen 535, the symbols constituting the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) are rotated so as to be reversed on the back side.

  The display screen 537 in FIG. 42 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 535, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 537, the symbols constituting the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) have been rotated and all symbols have been reversed.

  The display screen 538 in FIG. 43 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 537, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 538, the symbols constituting the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) are turned upside down and gathered in one place to form a bundle. ing.

  A display screen 539 shown in FIG. 43 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 538, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 539, each symbol constituting the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) moves while being reduced toward the treasure box associated with the set value in a bundled state. And stored in a treasure box (a treasure box suggesting a set value “1”). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests “1” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10.

  The display screen 540 of FIG. 43 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 539, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 540, the suggestion effect display 536 is changing the treasure box at high speed.

  A display screen 541 in FIG. 44 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 540, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 541, the suggestion effect display 536 ends the high-speed fluctuation of the treasure box, and each symbol (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) constituting the large symbol group 501 is bundled from the treasure chest. It is taken out and is moving toward the center of the screen.

  A display screen 542 in FIG. 44 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 541, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 542, each symbol (the left symbol 501L, the right symbol 501R, the middle symbol 501C) constituting the large symbol group 501 is returned from the bundled state to the original position, and a surface for displaying the symbol is displayed. Rotate like so.

  Next, the gaming machine 10 ends the effect suggesting the set value (suggested effect) and ends the variable display game. The display screen 543 in FIG. 44 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 542, and shows a display screen in a state where the suggestion effect is ended and the special figure variation display game is ended. On the display screen 543, the symbols constituting the large symbol group 501 (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) have been rotated and stopped with all symbols displaying numbers. On the display screen 543, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the small symbol group 502 are all stopped, indicating that the corresponding special symbol variation display game has ended. In addition, on the display screen 543, the on-hold digest display 506b is a blank display (a state in which the icon indicating the start memory during digestion is not displayed), indicating that the special figure variation display game has been completed. .

  In addition, in the above production, when the gaming machine 10 suggests a plurality of set values, the game machine 10 may suggest a plurality of set values by differentiating the treasure box storing the symbols and the treasure chest discharging the symbols. Good. Alternatively, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a plurality of setting values by associating a plurality of setting values with one treasure box (for example, using a treasure box displaying “1” and “2”). Alternatively, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a plurality of set values by performing a plurality of times of storing the symbols in the treasure chest (display screen 539) and discharging the symbols from the treasure chest (display screen 541).

  Next, a modified example of the suggestive effect of the modified example 6 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 6 of the second embodiment.

  A display screen 544 shown in FIG. 45 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 537, and shows a display screen in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is being executed. On the display screen 544, each symbol (left symbol 501L, right symbol 501R, middle symbol 501C) constituting the reversed large symbol group 501 moves toward the treasure box associated with the set value, It is stored in a treasure chest (a treasure chest suggesting a set value “1”, a treasure chest suggesting “3”, and a treasure chest suggesting “5”). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests “1”, “3”, and “5” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests a plurality of set values by allowing each symbol to be stored in the treasure chest instead of being stored in the treasure chest in a bundle. You can also

A display screen 545 shown in FIG. 45 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 534, and shows a display screen in a state where a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is started.
On the display screen 545, the suggestion effect display 536 includes a treasure box that displays one “1”, a treasure box that displays one “2”, a treasure box that displays one “3”, one A treasure chest displaying “4”, a treasure chest displaying three “5” s, and a treasure chest displaying one “6” (treasure chests associated with setting values “1” to “6”) are displayed.

  In this way, by making a plurality of treasure chests associated with some (here, “5”) setting values, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the setting value (“5”) associated with the plurality of treasure chests. Can increase the sense of expectation. Moreover, according to this, the gaming machine 10 can increase the variation of production.

A display screen 546 shown in FIG. 45 (3) is a display screen after the display screen 534, and shows a display screen in a state in which a setting value suggestion effect using large symbols is started.
On the display screen 546, the suggestion effect display 536 includes a treasure box that displays “1”, a treasure box that displays “2”, a treasure box that displays “3”, a treasure box that displays “4”, and the like. In addition to a treasure chest displaying “5”, a treasure chest displaying “6” (a treasure chest associated with setting values “1” to “6”), a treasure chest displaying “treasure” (expectation of a special figure variation display game) A treasure chest that indicates the degree (for example, a treasure chest that suggests that the jackpot is confirmed) is displayed.

  In this way, in addition to the treasure chest associated with the set value, by providing a treasure chest associated with the expectation level of the special figure variation display game, the gaming machine 10 can suggest the set value and expect the special figure variation display game. It is possible to make a suggestion at the same time. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can increase variations in production.

  The above is an example of suggesting a setting value using the large symbol variation mode by the gaming machine 10 in the modification 6 of the second embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the large symbol variation mode of the special figure variation display game alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestion effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 7 of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 7 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modified example 7 of the second embodiment, the setting value is suggested according to the small symbol variation mode of the special figure variation display game.

  The suggestion of the set value by the gaming machine 10 in Modification 7 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 7 of the second embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 starts a special figure variation display game (design variation). A display screen 547 in FIG. 46 (1) is a display screen after the display screen 500, and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game.

  On the display screen 547, the hold display 505 b indicates that the number of icons indicating the hold to be displayed (pending start memory) is reduced by “1” from the state of the display screen 500 when the special figure variation display game is newly started. Indicates that the number of reserved storage is “2”. In addition, on the display screen 547, the on-hold digest display 506b displays an icon corresponding to the on-hold digestion, indicating that the special figure variation display game is in a variation display. On the display screen 547, “1”, “3”, and “5” are displayed from the state in which the symbols constituting the small symbol group 502 display “7”, “6”, and “7” (see the display screen 500). It is in the displayed state. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests “1”, “3”, and “5” as the setting values of the gaming machine 10. In this way, by suggesting the set value at the start time using the small symbols, the gaming machine 10 can suggest the set value without removing the player's attention from the effect executed in the special figure variation display game.

  The display screen 548 in FIG. 46 (2) is a display screen after the display screen 547, and shows a display screen after starting the special figure variation display game. On the display screen 548, the large symbol group 501 (the left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R) and the small symbol group 502 (the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) change the symbols, and the special symbol variation display. This indicates that the game is in a variable display (in a variable pattern) (variable display has started).

  The above is an example of the suggestion of the set value using the small symbol variation mode by the gaming machine 10 in the modified example 7 of the second embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

Further, the suggestion of the set value using the small symbol variation mode is not limited to when the variation starts, but may be performed when the variation ends.
Further, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the small symbol variation mode of the special figure variation display game alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestion effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 8 of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to Modification 8 of the second embodiment will be described. In the modified example 8 of the second embodiment, the setting value is suggested using the mode of the effective lines (lines capable of forming reach) constituting the large symbol group of the special figure variation display game.

  First, a configuration example of effective reach according to the modification 8 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of effective lines in the modification 8 of the second embodiment.

  A large symbol group 501 shown in FIG. 47 (1) shows symbol arrangement when the effective line is 1. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol 501L, a middle symbol 501C, and a right symbol 501R. In the large symbol group 501, a combination of the left symbol 501L, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R is an effective line.

  The large symbol group 5011 shown in FIG. 47 (2) shows the symbol arrangement when the effective line is two. The large symbol group 5011 includes left symbols 501L1 and 501L2, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1 and 501R2. In the large symbol group 5011, the combination of the left symbol 501L1, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R2, and the combination of the left symbol 501L2, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R1 are effective lines.

  A large symbol group 5012 shown in FIG. 47 (3) shows the symbol arrangement when the effective line is three. The large symbol group 5012 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, and 501L3, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, and 501R3. In the large symbol group 5012, the combination of the left symbol 501L1, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R1, the left symbol 501L2, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R2, the left symbol 501L3, and the middle symbol 501C. And the combination with the right symbol 501R3 are effective lines.

  A large symbol group 5013 shown in FIG. 47 (4) shows symbol arrangement when the effective line is four. The large symbol group 5013 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, and 501L4, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3, and 501R4. In the large symbol group 5013, the combination of the left symbol 501L1, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R1, the left symbol 501L2, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R2, the left symbol 501L3, and the middle symbol 501C. The combination of the right symbol 501R3, the left symbol 501L4, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R4 are effective lines.

  A large symbol group 5014 shown in FIG. 47 (5) shows symbol arrangement when the effective line is five. The large symbol group 5014 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, 501L4, and 501L5, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3, 501R4, and 501R5. In the large symbol group 5014, the combination of the left symbol 501L1, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R1, the left symbol 501L2, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R2, the left symbol 501L3, and the middle symbol 501C. And the combination of the right symbol 501R3, the left symbol 501L4, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R4, the left symbol 501L5, the middle symbol 501C, and the right symbol 501R5, respectively. Become.

  A large symbol group 5015 shown in FIG. 47 (6) shows symbol arrangement when the effective line is six. The large symbol group 5015 includes left symbols 501L1, 501L2, 501L3, 501L4, 501L5 and 501L6, a middle symbol 501C, and right symbols 501R1, 501R2, 501R3, 501R4, 501R5 and 501R6. In the large symbol group 5015, the combination of the left symbol 501L1, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R1, the left symbol 501L2, the middle symbol 501C, the right symbol 501R2, the left symbol 501L3, and the middle symbol 501C. A combination of the right symbol 501R3, a left symbol 501L4, a middle symbol 501C, a combination of the right symbol 501R4, a left symbol 501L5, a middle symbol 501C, a right symbol 501R5, and a left symbol 501L6. The combination of the middle symbol 501C and the right symbol 501R6 is an effective line.

  The configuration example of the effective line is an example and is not limited thereto. The gaming machine 10 can have different forms of active lines (for example, two left symbols, two middle symbols, and two right symbols are arranged as two effective lines). You can do more.

  Next, the suggestion of the setting value using the number of effective lines will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a timing chart showing a flow of setting value suggestion in the modification 8 of the second embodiment.

  In the timing chart shown in FIG. 48 (1), the setting values of the gaming machine 10 are “2”, “3”, “5” with the number of active lines changed after the suggestion execution notice as the setting value (number of effective lines = setting value). The timing chart in the case of suggesting that it is either of is shown.

  The gaming machine 10 starts the Nth variation display game with the large symbol group 501 having an active line of 1. Then, the gaming machine 10 makes a suggestion execution advance notice immediately before the timing t11 of the Nth variable display game. The gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 501 to the large symbol group 5011 from timing t11. Thus, by setting the number of active lines to “2”, the gaming machine 10 suggests “2” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 5011 to the large symbol group 5012 from timing t12. Thus, by setting the number of effective lines to “3”, the gaming machine 10 suggests “3” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 5012 to the large symbol group 5014 from timing t13. Thus, by setting the number of effective lines to “5”, the gaming machine 10 suggests “5” as the setting value of the gaming machine 10. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value is any one of “2”, “3”, and “5” using the number of effective lines.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the setting value using the number of effective lines, and is not limited to associating the number of effective lines and the setting value on a one-to-one basis (the number of effective lines = the setting value). For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the setting is low (for example, the set values are “1”, “2”, “3”) when there are few active lines, and the high setting (for example, when there are many active lines) , It may be suggested that the set value is “4”, “5”, “6”).

  In the timing chart shown in FIG. 48 (2), the set value of the gaming machine 10 is “2” with the change amount of the effective line number changed after the suggestion execution notice as the set value (change amount of the effective line number = set value). A timing chart for suggesting this is shown.

  The gaming machine 10 starts the Nth variation display game with the large symbol group 501 having an active line of 1. Then, the gaming machine 10 makes a suggestion execution advance notice immediately before the timing t11 of the Nth variable display game. The gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 501 to the large symbol group 5012 from timing t11. Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 changes from the large symbol group 5012 to the large symbol group 5014 from timing t12. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value is “2” by increasing the number of effective lines by “1”, “3”, “5” by +2.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value using the increase amount of the active line, and associates the increase amount of the active line with the set value on a one-to-one basis (the increase amount of the effective line = the set value). Not limited. For example, the gaming machine 10 indicates that when the increase amount of the active line is 1, it indicates that the setting is low (for example, the set values are “1”, “2”, “3”), and the increase amount of the active line May be a high setting (for example, the setting values are “4”, “5”, “6”).

  In addition, even if the setting value of the gaming machine 10 is suggested using the number of effective lines and the amount of increase in the effective line, the accuracy (suggested reliability) of the setting value suggested by the pattern variation mode (the number of reach) is suggested. Good.

  For example, the gaming machine 10 may indicate that the accuracy is low when the number of reach is small, and may indicate that the accuracy is high as the reach number is large. In this case, the gaming machine 10 sets the probability so that the number of reach is likely to increase when the actual set value is suggested, and the number of reach is likely to decrease when the actual set value is not suggested. What is necessary is just to set a probability.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the accuracy of the suggested set value according to the reach mode. Here, the aspect of reach will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display device according to Modification 8 of the second embodiment.

  The display screen 549 illustrated in FIG. 49A is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where the number of reach is 3 (triple reach) when the number of effective lines is 3. On the display screen 549, the left symbol 501L1 and the right symbol 501R1 are temporarily stopped at “5”, and the left symbol 501L1, the right symbol 501R1, and the middle symbol 501C form a reach where the reach symbol is “5”. On the display screen 549, the left symbol 501L2 and the right symbol 501R2 temporarily stop at “7”, and the left symbol 501L2, the right symbol 501R2, and the middle symbol 501C form a reach where the reach symbol is “7”. On the display screen 549, the left symbol 501L3 and the right symbol 501R3 temporarily stop at “3”, and the left symbol 501L3, the right symbol 501R3, and the middle symbol 501C form a reach with the reach symbol “3”. As described above, the display screen 549 has a form in which three reach are formed by three kinds of symbols. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests the first accuracy as the accuracy that the setting value is “3”.

  The display screen 550 shown in FIG. 49 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where the number of reach is 3 (triple reach) when the number of effective lines is 3. On the display screen 550, the left symbol 501L1 and the right symbol 501R1 temporarily stop at “7”, and the left symbol 501L1, the right symbol 501R1, and the middle symbol 501C form a reach where the reach symbol is “7”. On the display screen 550, the left symbol 501L2 and the right symbol 501R2 temporarily stop at “7”, and the left symbol 501L2, the right symbol 501R2, and the middle symbol 501C form a reach with the reach symbol “7”. On the display screen 550, the left symbol 501L3 and the right symbol 501R3 temporarily stop at “7”, and the left symbol 501L3, the right symbol 501R3, and the middle symbol 501C form a reach with the reach symbol “7”. As described above, the display screen 550 has a form in which three reach are formed by one kind of symbol. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 suggests the second accuracy (> first accuracy) as the accuracy (for example, accuracy 100%) that the set value is “3”.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can also indicate the reach accuracy by the number of types of symbols forming the reach.
The above is an example of the suggestion of the set value using the form of the effective line by the gaming machine 10 in the modification 8 of the second embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting the set value using the active line mode of the special figure variation display game, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest setting value suggestion candidates based on the number of effective lines, and may suggest the setting value in a pattern form thereafter. For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value suggestion candidate is “6” or less (“1” to “6”) by setting the number of effective lines to “6”, and then reaches three reach points. This suggests that the set value is “3”.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 may suggest a number that suggests a set value by the number of effective lines, and may suggest the set value in a pattern form thereafter. For example, the gaming machine 10 suggests that a setting value of 5 or less is suggested by setting the number of active lines to “5”, and thereafter, “1”, “2”, and “3” are set as reach symbols. It is suggested that the set values are “1”, “2”, and “3” by forming reach.

The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment (including the modification) described above has the following characteristics in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (for example, display device 41), setting means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300), and control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300). ) And prepare. The display means can display the game. The setting means can set one game performance among two or more different game performances. The control means executes a predetermined game effect in the game during the first period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game performance set in parallel with the game effect during the second period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Execute the suggested suggestion.

  (2) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (for example, the display device 41), setting means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300), and control means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300). And). The display means can display a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner. The setting means can set one game performance among two or more different game performances. The control means executes the suggestion effect that suggests the set game performance in response to the fact that the identification information is variably displayed in the variable display game and the predetermined setting suggestion symbol is stopped and displayed.

(3) The stop display in (2) includes a main stop of the setting suggestion symbol and a temporary stop.
(4) The control means of (2) executes the suggestion effect during the temporary stop of the set suggestion symbol (FIG. 36).

  (5) After the setting suggestion symbol is stopped and displayed, the control means of (2) restarts the variation display of the identification information, and executes the suggestion effect until the restarted variation display of the identification information is stopped ( FIG. 31).

(6) The control means of (2) performs a suggestion effect during the subsequent variable display game.
(7) The control means of (2) performs a suggestion effect that is executed independently of the variable display game in response to the stop display of the set suggestion symbol (FIG. 34 (2)).

(8) The control means of (2) performs a suggestion effect independent of the variable display game in parallel with the variable display game (FIG. 30).
(9) The control means of (2) performs the variation effect of the variation display game including the suggestion effect (FIGS. 42, 43 and 44).

(10) The gaming machine 10 of (2) further includes operation means (push button 25) capable of accepting the player's operation, and the control means performs a suggestion effect using the operation means (FIG. 41).
(11) The gaming machine 10 of (2) further includes background display means for displaying the background of the variable display game, and the control means performs a suggestion effect using the background display by the background display means (FIG. 40).

  (12) The gaming machine 10 includes a display means (for example, the display device 41), a hold display means (for example, the hold display 505b, the hold digest display 506b), and a setting means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300). ) And control means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300). The display means can display the game. The hold display means can store the start memory as the right to execute the game, and can display a hold display according to the start memory. The setting means can set one game performance among two or more different game performances. The control means executes a suggestion effect that suggests the set game performance by changing the display mode of the hold display (FIG. 35).

(13) The control means of (12) can execute the hold notice effect by changing the display mode of the hold display in relation to the game result corresponding to the start memory.
(14) The control means of (13) causes the suggestion effect to also serve as the hold notice effect.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. When the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment performs alerting for a player and notification of a company name (display of a manufacturing company identification display for guiding a manufacturing company, display of a sales company identification display for guiding a sales company), The setting value set in the gaming machine 10 is suggested. As an alert for a player, there is a display for preventing card removal and a display for preventing retraction.

  First, a configuration example of a display screen in the display device 41 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 50 is a first diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display screen of the display device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 51 is a second diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display screen of the display device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 52 is a third diagram illustrating a configuration example of the display screen of the display device according to the third embodiment.

  A display screen 551 shown in FIG. 50 (1) is a display screen for calling attention to prevent forgetting to remove a card. The display screen 551 is a display screen (default screen) in a mode (basic mode) in which no setting value is suggested. The display screen 551 includes a display element 552 and a display element 553 in the display content. The display element 552 displays a warning message “Caution forgetting to remove the card!”. The display element 553 displays an image showing how the card is discharged from the discharge port.

  The display screen 554 shown in FIG. 50 (2) is a display screen (No. 1) that alerts the user to prevent the user from forgetting to remove the card in a mode (suggested mode) that suggests a set value. On the display screen 554, the display element 553 displayed on the default screen is changed to the display element 553a. Specifically, in the display element 553a, the mode of the surface of the card is different from the mode of the display element 553 (a mode in which a character “tiger card” and a character like a tiger wearing sunglasses are added). The display screen 554 suggests a setting value based on the changed mode (indicating a setting value corresponding to the changed mode).

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the setting value by the alerting display mode for preventing forgetting to remove a card, and can improve the notification effect for alerting for preventing forgetting to remove a card.

  A display screen 555 shown in FIG. 50 (3) is a display screen (No. 2) that alerts the user to prevent forgetting to take a card in a mode (suggested mode) that suggests a set value. The display screen 555 further includes a display element 556 in the display content in addition to the default screen. The display element 556 is a character like a tiger. The display screen 555 suggests a setting value corresponding to the newly added display element 556.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the setting value by the alerting display mode for preventing forgetting to remove a card, and can improve the notification effect for alerting for preventing forgetting to remove a card.

  The display screen 557 shown in FIG. 50 (4) is a display screen (No. 3) for calling attention to prevent the card from being forgotten in a mode (suggested mode) that suggests a set value. On the display screen 557, the display element 552 displayed on the default screen is changed to the display element 552a. Specifically, in the display element 552a, the character form is different from that of the display element 552, and the display screen 557 suggests a setting value corresponding to the changed form.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the setting value by the alerting display mode for preventing forgetting to remove a card, and can improve the notification effect for alerting for preventing forgetting to remove a card.

  A display screen 558 shown in FIG. 51 (1) is a display screen (company name identification image display screen) for notifying the name of the company. The display screen 558 is a display screen (default screen) that does not suggest setting values. Display screen 558 includes display element 559 in the display content. The display element 559 displays a company name “Torakutora Co., Ltd.” and a character like a tiger (for example, a company mascot character).

  A display screen 560 shown in FIG. 51 (2) is a display screen for notifying the name of a company in a mode (a suggested mode) that suggests a set value (here, “3”). The display screen 560 includes three display windows 561 for performing display corresponding to the display screen 558 in the display content. The display window 561 moves appropriately in the display screen. As described above, the display screen 560 includes a plurality of display screens 558 (display windows 561) in the screen, and suggests a setting value corresponding to the mode (number).

Thus, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the set value by the display mode of the company name alerting, and can improve the alerting effect of the company name alerting.
Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value by the locus of the display window 561 that moves on the display screen 560 instead of the number.

  A display screen 562 shown in FIG. 52 (1) is a display screen for alerting prevention of renormalization. The display screen 562 is a display screen (default screen) in a mode in which no setting value is suggested. Display screen 562 includes display element 563 in the display content. The display element 563 displays a warning message “Let's watch out for remarks” and a character like a tiger.

  A display screen 564 shown in FIG. 52 (2) is a display screen for alerting the prevention of the intrusion of the mode (the suggested mode) that suggests the set value (here, “2”). The display screen 564 includes two display windows 565 for performing display corresponding to the display screen 562 in the display content. The display window 565 moves within the display screen as appropriate. Thus, the display screen 564 has a form including a plurality of display screens 562 (display windows 565) in the screen, and suggests a setting value corresponding to the form (number).

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the player's interest by suggesting the setting value by the display mode for alerting prevention of renormalization, and can improve the alerting effect of alerting for prevention of renormalization.

Note that the gaming machine 10 may suggest the set value by the locus of the display window 565 that moves on the display screen 564 instead of the number.
Next, a flow of setting value suggestion by a notice display for alerting will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a timing chart (part 1) showing a flow of setting value suggestion in the third embodiment.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 53 (1) is a timing chart showing a flow when the set value is not suggested. The gaming machine 10 starts alert display in the basic mode (default mode) from timing t1, and ends the alert display in timing t4.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 53 (2) is a timing chart showing a flow in the case where the set value is suggested throughout the period of the notification display from the start time to the end time. The gaming machine 10 starts alert display in a suggestion manner from timing t1, and ends alert display in timing t4.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 53 (3) is a display screen timing chart showing the flow in the case where the setting value is suggested from the middle. The gaming machine 10 starts alert display in the basic mode from timing t1. The gaming machine 10 makes a suggestion execution notice immediately before the timing t2, changes the mode from the basic mode to the suggestion mode from the timing t2, and ends the alert display at the timing t4. The suggestion advance notice (suggest execution notice) is a notice that the setting value suggestion starts, and is executed using light, sound, a display screen, or the like, for example.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 prevents the oversight of the suggestion of the set value by collecting the attention by performing the suggestion execution notice immediately before switching to the suggestion mode instead of after changing from the basic mode to the suggestion mode, It is possible to make it possible for the player to grasp the change location between the basic mode and the suggestion mode. The suggestion execution advance notice (indication execution notification) may be given not only at the start of setting value suggestion but also at the end.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 53 (4) is a display screen timing chart showing the flow in the case where the setting value is suggested from the start to the middle. The gaming machine 10 starts alert display in a suggestion manner from the timing t1. The gaming machine 10 makes a suggestion execution end notice immediately before the timing t2, replaces the mode from the suggestion mode to the basic mode from the timing t2, and ends the alert display at the timing t4. The suggestion execution end notice (improvement execution notification) is a notice that the setting value suggestion will end, and is executed using light, sound, a display screen, or the like, for example.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 prevents the oversight of the suggestion of the set value by collecting the attention by performing the suggestion execution notice immediately before switching to the basic mode rather than after switching from the suggested mode to the basic mode, It is possible to make it possible for the player to grasp the change location between the suggestion mode and the basic mode. The suggestion execution advance notice (indication execution notice) may be given not only at the end of the suggestion of the set value but also at the start.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 53 (5) is a display screen timing chart showing the flow in the case of suggesting a set value multiple times. The gaming machine 10 starts alert display in the basic mode from timing t1. The gaming machine 10 replaces the mode from the basic mode to the suggested mode (mode that suggests that the set value is “2”) from the timing t2, and suggests that the mode is set to the suggested mode (the set value is “2”) at the timing t3. To the suggestion mode (a mode that suggests that the set value is “5”), and the alert display is terminated.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests that the set value is “2” or “5”. According to this, the gaming machine 10 can suggest a plurality of set values by replacing the suggestion mode a plurality of times. In this case as well, the gaming machine 10 may make a suggestion execution advance notice.

  In addition, although the gaming machine 10 was described as performing the suggestion of the set value by replacing the basic mode and the suggestion mode, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 10 prepares a layer (setting suggestion layer) for displaying a difference between a layer for displaying the basic mode (notification display layer) and a basic mode, and overlaps the basic mode by turning on the setting suggestion layer. The suggestion mode may be realized by displaying the difference, and the setting value may be suggested.

  Here, the flow in the case where the setting value is suggested by ON / OFF of the setting suggestion layer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a timing chart (part 2) showing a flow of setting value suggestion in the third embodiment.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 54 is a display screen timing chart showing the flow when setting values are suggested from the middle, and is a timing chart corresponding to FIG. 53 (3).

  The gaming machine 10 turns on the notification display layer at timing t1 and starts alert display in the basic mode. The gaming machine 10 makes a suggestion execution notice immediately before timing t2, starts a notification display in the suggestion mode by overlapping the basic mode and the difference by turning on the setting suggestion layer from timing t2, and displays the notification display layer at timing t4. Then, the setting suggestion layer is turned off and the alert display is terminated.

  In this way, by preparing a setting suggestion layer that displays the difference from the basic mode, and turning on the setting suggestion layer to realize the suggestion mode by overlapping the basic mode, the gaming machine 10 It is possible to reduce the data to be prepared in advance compared to the case of replacing

  The above is an example of the suggestion of the set value using the alert notification display by the gaming machine 10 in the third embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting a set value using a notice display for alerting a special figure variation display game alone, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

[Modification 1 of the third embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 according to the first modification of the third embodiment suggests a set value set in the gaming machine 10 by a continuous alert display.

  A flow of setting value suggestion by alert display in Modification 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing a flow of setting value suggestion in the first modification of the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the gaming machine 10 continuously performs the forgetting-to-remove display, the company name notification display (company name identification display), and the anti-retraction display. Note that the order of the forgetting prevention display, the company name notification display, and the anti-retraction display is an example, and is not limited thereto. Moreover, it is not limited to executing all of the forgetting prevention display, the company name notification display, and the anti-retraction display, and any two of them may be executed.

  The gaming machine 10 performs a forgetting prevention display from timing t11 to timing t12, performs a company name notification display from timing t12 to timing t13, and performs a dent prevention display from timing t13 to timing t14.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 55 (1) is a timing chart when “2”, “4”, and “6” are suggested as setting values. The gaming machine 10 does not suggest the setting value during the card forgetting prevention display (timing t11 to timing t12), and the setting value is “2” or “4” during the company name notification display (timing t12 to timing t13). , “6”, and the set value is not suggested during the anti-retraction display (from timing t13 to timing t14). In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests “2”, “4”, and “6” as set values in a series of alert notification displays.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 10 suggests “2”, “4”, and “6” as the set values in a series of alert notification displays, the gaming machine 10 sets the preset value only when any alert notification display is made. You may suggest. In this case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the accuracy of the suggestion depending on which of the alerting notification displays the set value. In addition, the gaming machine 10 performs the accuracy of the suggestion based on how many alerts are displayed during the alert display of a series of alerts (for example, the accuracy of the suggestion is higher than when it is performed by any one). The case may be more accurate). In this way, by suggesting a set value at the time of any alert notification display, the gaming machine 10 can cause the player to pay attention to a series of alert notification displays. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the notification effect of the alert notification display.

  The timing shown in FIG. 55 (2) is a timing chart in the case of suggesting “2”, “4”, and “6” as set values. The gaming machine 10 indicates that the set value is any one of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “6” during the card forgetting prevention display (from timing t11 to timing t12). During the company name notification display (timing t12 to timing t13), it is suggested that the set value is any one of “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, and the anti-retraction display is being performed (timing t13). From the timing t14), it is suggested that the set value is any one of “2”, “4”, and “6”. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests “2”, “4”, and “6” as set values in a series of alert notification displays.

  In this way, when the gaming machine 10 suggests “2”, “4”, “6” as setting values in a series of warning notification displays, the gaming machine 10 gradually increases the setting values as the warning notification display progresses. The last suggested content may be used as the suggested content of the set value in a series of alert notification displays. In this way, by narrowing down the setting values suggested in stages, the gaming machine 10 can make the player pay attention to a series of alert notification displays. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the notification effect of the alert notification display.

  The timing shown in FIG. 55 (3) is a timing chart in the case of suggesting “2”, “4”, and “6” as set values. The gaming machine 10 suggests that the setting value is “2” during the card forgetting prevention display (timing t11 to timing t12), and the setting value is “4” during the company name notification display (timing t12 to timing t13). ", And the setting value is" 6 "during the anti-retraction display (from timing t13 to timing t14). In this way, the gaming machine 10 suggests “2”, “4”, and “6” as set values in a series of alert notification displays.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 10 suggests “2”, “4”, and “6” as the set values in the series of warning notification displays, the gaming machine 10 combines the contents suggested in the respective warning notification displays. It is good also as a suggestion content of the setting value in a series of warning alert displays. In this way, the gaming machine 10 makes a series of alerts to the player by combining the contents suggested at the time of each alert alert display as the suggested content of the set value in the alert alert display sequence. The notification display can be noticed. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can improve the notification effect of the alert notification display.

  The above is an example of the suggestion of the set value using the continuous alert display by the gaming machine 10 according to the first modification of the third embodiment. Note that the gaming machine 10 only needs to set the probability of suggesting the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 to be relatively high (the setting value set in the gaming machine 10 may be estimated through a plurality of suggestion effects). The suggested setting value does not necessarily include the actual setting value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not limited to suggesting a set value using a continuous alert display of a special figure variation display game, but may be performed in combination with other suggestive effects. In that case, the gaming machine 10 may vary the set value suggested in each suggestion effect.

  By the way, if a player wins as a result of the game, he / she cannot forget the fun at that time, and may gradually become depressed. Therefore, the ratio of executing the suggestion of the set value in the alert notification display is the number of occurrences of jackpots, the number of difference balls (the number of out balls-the number of safe balls), the rate of out ((the number of out balls / the number of safe balls) × 100 ) May be changed according to In particular, regarding the suggestion of the setting value that is displayed during the anti-reduction display, the number of jackpots is increased from the reference value (for example, 20 times), and the difference ball number is increased from the reference value (for example, 10,000 balls) (the difference ball number) ), And the appearance rate of the suggestion effect is increased (for example, 10) on the condition that either the increase in the appearance rate is higher than a reference value (for example, 110%) is satisfied or all is satisfied. % Increase). In this way, it is possible to appropriately alert the player who is a recreational reserve army, and it is possible to prevent becoming a retired player.

The gaming machine 10 of the above-described third embodiment (including modifications) has the following characteristics in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (for example, display device 41), alerting means (for example, display device 41), setting means (for example, game control device 100, effect control device 300), and control means. (For example, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300). The display means can display the game. The alerting means performs alerting related to a game (a card forgetting prevention display (FIG. 50), an anti-retraction display (FIG. 52)). The setting means can set one game performance among two or more different game performances. The control means causes the attention calling means to call attention, including the suggestion effect that suggests the game performance set by the setting means.

  (2) The gaming machine 10 includes display means (for example, display device 41), alerting means (for example, display device 41), company name display means (for example, display device 41), and setting means (for example, game) A control device 100, an effect control device 300), and control means (for example, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300). The display means can display the game. The alerting means alerts the game (display for preventing card removal, display for preventing retraction). The company name display means displays a company name identification display for guiding the company name before the alerting or after the alerting (FIG. 51). The setting means can set one game performance among two or more different game performances. The control means displays the company name identification display on the company name display means including the suggestion effect suggesting the gaming performance set by the setting means (FIG. 55).

(3) The control means of (2) displays a company name identification display between the first alerting and the second alerting by the alerting means (FIG. 55).
[Fourth Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment can perform a suggestion effect that suggests a set value. At this time, the gaming machine 10 groups a plurality of suggestion effects as a setting suggestion effect group for each suggestion strength. The gaming machine 10 executes the suggestion effect corresponding to the current setting suggestion effect group. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can perform the suggestion effect with a different suggestion strength for each setting suggestion effect group.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 detects the game amount in the gaming machine 10 and switches the suggestion effect setting group according to the game amount. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can perform the suggestion effect with different suggestion strengths according to the game amount.

  The suggestion strength is an index indicating the strength of the suggestion, and corresponds to the reliability of the suggestion in one aspect and corresponds to the clarity of the suggestion in one aspect. Further, the game amount is an operation amount of the gaming machine 10 in a broad sense, and can be quantitatively measured by, for example, the number of outs. The number of outs is the number of game balls discharged from the game area, and matches the number of game balls entered into the game area.

  First, the setting suggestion effect group lottery table used for switching the setting suggestion effect group will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting suggestion effect group lottery table according to the fourth embodiment.

  First, FIG. 56 (1) shows a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state). The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state) is a table used when the game amount is initialized.

  The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state) defines the selection probabilities of the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A for every six setting values. For example, when the set value is “1”, the gaming machine 10 selects the setting suggestion effect group C with the probability P (C1), selects the setting suggestion effect group B with the probability P (B1), and has the probability P ( In A1), the setting suggestion effect group A is selected. It is assumed that the setting suggestion effect group B is stronger than the setting suggestion effect group B and the setting suggestion effect group A is stronger than the setting suggestion effect group B. Further, it is assumed that the probability P (B1) is smaller than the probability P (C1) and the probability P (A1) is smaller than the probability P (B1). The setting values “2” to “6” are the same as the setting value “1”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can select any of the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A at each setting value in the initial state. Further, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the setting suggestion effect group having a lower suggestion strength in the initial state is more easily selected. Note that the gaming machine 10 may not necessarily be able to select all three setting suggestion effect groups in the initial state. For example, the gaming machine 10 may not select the setting suggestion effect group A having the highest suggestion strength in the initial state, or may select only the setting suggestion effect group C having the lowest suggestion strength in the initial state. . Moreover, the gaming machine 10 may vary the selection probabilities of the setting suggestion effect group for each setting value. For example, the gaming machine 10 uses the selection probability P (A1) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value “1” and the selection probability P (A6) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value “6”. (A6)> selection probability P (A1).

  Next, FIG. 56 (2) shows a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state). The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state) is a table used every time the game amount reaches a predetermined amount.

  The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state) defines the selection probabilities of the two setting suggestion effect groups B and A for every six setting values. For example, when the setting value is “1”, the gaming machine 10 selects the setting suggestion effect group B with the probability P (B1 ′), and selects the setting suggestion effect group A with the probability P (A1 ′). It is assumed that the probability P (A1 ′) is smaller than the probability P (B1 ′). The setting values “2” to “6” are the same as the setting value “1”. Note that the gaming machine 10 aims to improve the expectation for the setting suggestion effect in the intermediate state than in the initial state by excluding the setting suggestion effect group C from the options.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can select one of the two setting suggestion effect groups B and A at each set value in the intermediate state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the setting suggestion effect group having a lower suggestion strength in the intermediate state is more easily selected. Note that the gaming machine 10 may not necessarily be able to select all of the two setting suggestion effect groups in the intermediate state. For example, the gaming machine 10 may disable selection of the setting suggestion effect group A having the highest suggestion strength in the intermediate state, or may select only the setting suggestion effect group B having the lowest suggestion strength in the intermediate state. . Moreover, the gaming machine 10 may vary the selection probabilities of the setting suggestion effect group for each setting value. For example, the gaming machine 10 selects the selection probability P (A1 ′) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value “1” and the selection probability P (A6 ′) of the setting suggestion effect group A at the setting value “6”. Probability P (A6 ′)> selection probability P (A1 ′) can be changed.

  The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state) is a table used when the game amount reaches a predetermined amount, but when the current setting suggestion effect group is the setting suggestion effect groups A and B It may be a table used for.

  Next, FIG. 56 (3) shows a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state). The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state) is a table used when the game amount reaches an upper limit amount set in advance as an upper limit.

  The setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state) defines the selection probability “1” of one setting suggestion effect group A for every six setting values. That is, the gaming machine 10 selects the setting suggestion effect group A when the game amount reaches the upper limit amount regardless of the set value. Note that the gaming machine 10 improves the sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect in the final state rather than the initial state or the intermediate state by guaranteeing the selection of the setting suggestion effect group A when the game amount reaches the upper limit amount.

  Although the gaming machine 10 has three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A, it may have two, or four or more setting suggestion effect groups. Moreover, although the gaming machine 10 has the setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state), it may not have the setting suggestion effect group lottery table (intermediate state), or two or more setting suggestion effects. It may have a group lottery table (intermediate state).

  Next, the suggestion strength is an index indicating the strength of the suggestion, which corresponds to the reliability of the suggestion in one aspect and corresponds to the clarity of the suggestion in one aspect. This will be described more specifically. FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of suggested strength according to the fourth embodiment.

  First, FIG. 57 (1) shows the suggestion reliability corresponding to each setting suggestion effect group. The suggestion reliability of the setting suggestion effect group C is “low”. The suggestion reliability of the setting suggestion effect group B is “medium”. The suggestion reliability of the setting suggestion effect group A is “high”. That is, among the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, and A, the setting suggestion effect group C has the lowest suggestion reliability, and the setting suggestion effect group A has the highest suggestion reliability.

  Next, FIG. 57 (2) shows the probability / false report probability for each suggested reliability. As for the suggestion reliability “low”, 1/6 of the notification content is a positive report, and 5/6 of the notification content is a false report. That is, the suggestion reliability “low” indicates that the ratio of the notification information included in the notification content is low and the ratio of the notification information included in the notification content is high. Regarding the suggestion reliability “medium”, 3/6 of the notification content is a positive report, and 3/6 of the notification content is a false report. That is, in the suggestion reliability “medium”, the ratio in which the report is included in the notification content and the ratio in which the notification information is included in the notification content are approximately the same. As for the suggestion reliability “high”, 6/6 of the notification content is a positive report, and 0/6 of the notification content is a false report. That is, the suggestion degree of reliability “high” has a high ratio of notification information included in the notification content and a low ratio of erroneous notification included in the notification content. Therefore, among the three setting suggestion effect groups C, B, A, the suggestion reliability of the setting suggestion effect group C has the lowest accuracy, and the suggestion reliability of the setting suggestion effect group A indicates the highest accuracy.

  Next, the number of suggestions for each suggestion reliability is shown in FIG. 57 (3). The suggestion reliability “low” is set such that the selection probability of notification indicating one to four setting values is 1/6 and the selection probability of notification indicating five setting values is 2/6. That is, for the suggestion reliability “low”, the number of setting values suggested by notification is large as an expected value, and as a result, the degree of ambiguity as notification content is large. The suggestion reliability “medium” is set to 5 with a selection probability of notification indicating one to three setting values being 1/6, and a selection probability of notification indicating four setting values being 3/6. The selection probability of notification indicating a value is set to 0/6. In other words, the suggested reliability “medium” has a medium number of setting values suggested by the notification as an expected value. That is, the suggestion reliability “medium” indicates that the number of setting values suggested by the notification is neither large nor small as an expected value, and as a result, the ambiguity as the notification content is medium. The suggestion reliability “high” indicates that the selection probability of notification indicating one set value is 1/6, the selection probability of notification indicating two setting values is 2/6, and notification indicating three setting values The selection probability of is 3/6. That is, with the suggestion reliability “high”, the number of setting values suggested by the notification is small as an expected value, and as a result, the ambiguity as the notification content is small.

  Note that examples of notification when the number of suggested setting values is “1” include “setting 6 confirmed”, “setting 6?”, And the like. Examples of notification when the number of suggested setting values is “2” include “setting 5, 6 confirmed”, “setting 5, 6?”, And the like. Further, examples of notification when the number of suggested setting values is “3” include “setting 4, 5, 6 determined”, “even number setting?”, And the like.

  Further, the accuracy of the suggestion reliability may be suggested by the display color (background, text, frame, etc.) of the notification message, the character, or the like. For example, the accuracy of the suggested reliability indicated by the character color of the notification message may be increased in the order of blue characters, red characters, and gold characters.

  Next, the probability information and the number of out balls that the game control device 100 notifies to the effect control device 300 will be described. The game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the probability information and the number of out balls to the effect control device 300 at the time of RAM initialization and power recovery. Here, the RAM initialization command and the power failure recovery command notified from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating an example of a RAM initialization command and a power failure recovery command according to the fourth embodiment.

  The game control device 100 transmits a RAM initialization command to the effect control device 300 in step S54 (see FIG. 9) of the main process, and in step S59 (see FIG. 9), the command at the time of power failure recovery is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Send to.

  (1) The RAM initialization command indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits when the RAM is initialized. First, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “1” (command name “model designation”). The command name “model designation” includes MODE “ACH” and any one of ACTION “10H” to ACTION “30H” depending on the model. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the order of transmission “2” (command name “number of special figure 1 hold”). The command name “Special Figure 1 Hold Number” includes MODE “A1H” and ACTION “01H” corresponding to no hold. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “number of special figure 2 hold”). The command name “Special Figure 2 Hold Number” includes MODE “A2H” and ACTION “01H” corresponding to no hold. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “4” (command name “probability information”). The command name “probability information” includes MODE “A0H” and ACTION “01H” corresponding to the initial state.

  Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “setting value”) in the transmission order “5”. The command name “setting value” includes MODE “AFH” and ACTIONs “01H” to “06H” corresponding to the setting values. Note that ACTIONs “01H” to “06H” correspond to setting values “1” to “6”.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “6” (command name “number of out balls (lower order)”). The command name “number of out balls (lower)” includes MODE “D3H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (lower). The game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “7” (command name “number of out balls (upper rank)”). The command name “number of out balls (upper)” includes MODE “D4H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (upper).

  Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “8” (command name “power on”). The command name “power on” includes MODE “AAH” and the corresponding ACTION “55H”.

  Thereby, the game control device 100 gives the set value (range 1 to 6) set at the time of RAM initialization and the number of out balls (range 0 to 65535) at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control device 300. Can be notified.

  (2) The command at the time of power failure recovery indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the time of power failure recovery. First, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “1” (command name “model designation”). The command name “model designation” includes MODE “ACH” and any one of ACTION “10H” to ACTION “30H” depending on the model. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the order of transmission “2” (command name “number of special figure 1 hold”). The command name “special figure 1 hold number” includes MODE “A1H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “number of special figure 2 hold”). The command name “special figure 2 hold number” includes MODE “A2H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold. Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “4” (command name “probability information”). The command name “probability information” includes MODE “A0H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “07H” corresponding to various gaming states.

  Next, the game control device 100 transmits a command (command name “setting value”) in the transmission order “5”. The command name “setting value” includes MODE “AFH” and ACTIONs “01H” to “06H” corresponding to the setting values. Note that ACTIONs “01H” to “06H” correspond to setting values “1” to “6”.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “6” (command name “number of out balls (lower order)”). The command name “number of out balls (lower)” includes MODE “D3H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (lower). The game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “7” (command name “number of out balls (upper rank)”). The command name “number of out balls (upper)” includes MODE “D4H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (upper).

  Next, the game control device 100 sends a command in the transmission order “8-1” (command name “customer waiting demo”) or a command in the transmission order “8-2” (command name “8”) as the command in the transmission order “8”. Send one of the commands corresponding to "Power failure recovery"). The command name “customer waiting demo” includes MODE “80H” and the corresponding ACTION “55H”. The command name “power failure recovery” includes MODE “ABH” and corresponding ACTION “55H”.

  Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 notifies the effect control apparatus 300 of the set value (range of 1 to 6) set at the time of power failure recovery and the number of out balls (range of 0 to 65535) at the time of RAM initialization. it can.

  The game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the probability information and the number of out-balls even during variable display. Here, the command at the time of change notified by the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variable command according to the fourth embodiment.

The game control device 100 sets an effect command in the special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 21) or the special figure 2 game process (see FIG. 22), and transmits it to the effect control apparatus 300.
The command at the time of change (variable command) indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the start of the change of the special figure game. First, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command (command name “decorative symbol designation”) in the transmission order “1”. The command name “decoration design designation” includes MODE “85H” and any one of ACTION “11H” to ACTION “7FH” depending on the ornament design. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “2” (command name “variation pattern designation”). The command name “change pattern designation” includes any one of MODE “C0H” to MODE “D2H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “7FH” corresponding to each change pattern. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “number of special figure 1 hold”). The command name “special figure 1 hold number” includes MODE “A1H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “4” (command name “number of special figure 2 hold”). The command name “special figure 2 hold number” includes MODE “A2H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “5” (command name “number of out balls (lower order)”). The command name “number of out balls (lower)” includes MODE “D3H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (lower). The game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “6” (command name “number of out balls (upper rank)”). The command name “number of out balls (upper)” includes MODE “D4H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (upper).

Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 can notify the effect control apparatus 300 of the number of out balls (range of 0 to 65535) at the start of the change in addition to the required information at the start of the change.
The game control device 100 notifies the effect control device 300 of the probability information and the number of out-balls even during the pre-reading variation display. Here, the command at the time of prefetch change notified to the effect control device 300 by the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch fluctuation command in the fourth embodiment.

The game control device 100 sets an effect command in the special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 21) or the special figure 2 game process (see FIG. 22), and transmits it to the effect control apparatus 300.
The prefetch fluctuation command (prefetch fluctuation command) indicates a command that the game control device 100 transmits at the start of prefetch fluctuation of the special figure game (the special figure 1 game or the special figure 2 game). First, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the order of transmission “1” (command name “designation of prefetched decorative symbols”). The command name “prefetch decoration designating” includes MODE “FDH” and any one of ACTION “11H” to ACTION “7FH” depending on the prefetch decoration design. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “2” (command name “prefetch variation pattern designation”). The command name “designation of prefetch variation pattern” includes any one of MODE “EOH” to MODE “F2H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “7FH” corresponding to each prefetch variation pattern. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “3” (command name “number of special figure 1 hold”). The command name “special figure 1 hold number” includes MODE “A1H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold. Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “4” (command name “number of special figure 2 hold”). The command name “special figure 2 hold number” includes MODE “A2H” and any one of ACTION “01H” to ACTION “05H” corresponding to the hold number 4 from no hold.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “5” (command name “number of out balls (lower order)”). The command name “number of out balls (lower)” includes MODE “D3H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (lower). The game control apparatus 100 transmits a command in the transmission order “6” (command name “number of out balls (upper rank)”). The command name “number of out balls (upper)” includes MODE “D4H” and ACTIONs “00H” to “FFH” corresponding to the number of out balls (upper).

Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 can notify the effect control apparatus 300 of the number of out balls (in the range of 0 to 65535) at the time of the look-ahead change in addition to the necessary information at the time of the look-ahead change.
Note that the game control apparatus 100 is not limited to this, and may transmit an additional number of out balls when transmitting a command to the effect control apparatus 300. Thereby, the production control device 300 can grasp the number of out balls at any time.

[Setting suggestion effect group decision processing]
Next, setting suggestion effect group determination processing for determining a setting suggestion effect group will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of setting suggestion effect group determination processing according to the fourth embodiment. The setting suggestion effect group determination process is a process executed by the control unit of the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 executes a setting suggestion effect group determination process when a command including the number of out balls is acquired from the game control device 100.

[Step D91] The control unit obtains the number of out balls from a command including the number of out balls.
[Step D92] The control unit determines whether it is time to initialize the setting suggestion effect group (setting suggestion initialization). The setting suggestion initialization timing is a timing set in advance, such as RAM initialization timing, setting change timing, end of jackpot, end of general power support after jackpot, and detection of a predetermined game amount.

The control unit proceeds to step D93 when it is the setting suggestion initialization timing, and proceeds to step D96 when it is not the setting suggestion initialization timing.
[Step D93] The control unit sets suggested suggestion opportunity criterion 1. The suggestion effect opportunity criterion 1 is a criterion for determining a setting suggestion effect group lottery opportunity. For example, the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 is an increment “100” of the out ball.

  [Step D94] The control unit sets suggested suggestion opportunity criterion 2. The suggestion effect opportunity criterion 2 is a reference for determining an opportunity to switch to the setting suggestion effect group lottery table (final state). For example, the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 is an increment “20000” of out balls.

  [Step D95] The control unit initializes the setting suggestion effect group. For example, the control unit sets the setting suggestion effect group C. Moreover, a control part sets a setting suggestion effect group lottery table (initial state) as a setting suggestion effect group lottery table with the initialization of a setting suggestion effect group. The control unit ends the setting suggestion effect group determination process after initializing the setting suggestion effect group. The control unit determines the number of out balls notified from the game control device 100, the number of out balls at the time of initialization, the number of out balls when the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 is reached, and the out balls when the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 is reached. Hold as a number. Thereby, the control part can grasp | ascertain the increment of an out ball | bowl.

  [Step D96] The control unit determines whether or not the increase in the number of out-balls has reached the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1. If the increase in the number of out balls reaches the suggestion effect opportunity criterion 1, the control unit proceeds to step D97. If the increase in the number of out balls does not reach the suggestion effect opportunity criterion 1, the control suggestion effect group determination process ends.

  [Step D97] The control unit determines whether or not the increase in the number of out balls reaches the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2. The control unit proceeds to step D101 if the increase in the number of out balls reaches the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2, and proceeds to step D98 if the increase in the number of out balls does not reach the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2.

[Step D98] The control unit acquires a setting suggestion effect group lottery table being set.
[Step D99] The control unit performs lottery of the setting suggestion effect group according to the setting suggestion effect group lottery table being set.

[Step D100] The control unit updates the setting suggestion effect group to the setting suggestion effect group according to the lottery result, and ends the setting suggestion effect group determination process.
[Step D101] The control unit updates the setting suggestion effect group to the setting suggestion effect group A and ends the setting suggestion effect group determination process.

  In this way, the control unit can provide an update opportunity for the setting suggestion effect group every time the number of out balls reaches the suggestion effect opportunity criterion 1, and can update the setting suggestion effect group according to the lottery result. Further, the control unit can update the setting suggestion effect group to the setting suggestion effect group A when the number of out balls reaches the suggestion effect opportunity criterion 2. Therefore, the control unit can expect an improvement in operation by a player who is interested in acquiring an update opportunity for the setting suggestion effect group by providing an update opportunity for the setting suggestion effect group according to the number of out balls (game amount). In addition, the control unit can increase the interest of the player who has contributed to the operation by directing an increase in the suggestion presentation opportunity with high suggestion strength according to the number of out balls (upper game amount). In such a gaming machine 10, an effect based on the set value contributes to an improvement in the operation of the gaming machine.

  Next, the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 and the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram illustrating an example of the suggestion effect opportunity criterion 1 and the suggestion effect opportunity criterion 2 according to the fourth embodiment.

  The suggested performance opportunity criteria 1 and the suggested performance opportunity criteria 2 shown in FIG. 62 (1) are based only on the number of out balls. For example, the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 is the number of out balls “100”, and the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 is the number of out balls “20000”.

  The suggested performance opportunity criteria 1 and the suggested performance opportunity criteria 2 shown in FIG. 62 (2) are based on the number of out balls and the base, respectively. For example, the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 is the number of out balls “100” and the base “25 to 35”, and the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 is the number of out balls “20,000” and the base “25 to 35”. Thereby, the control part can restrict | limit the arrival opportunity of the suggestion production opportunity reference | standard 1 and the suggestion production opportunity reference | standard 2 by a base. For example, the control unit can limit the opportunity of reaching the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 and the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 in a gaming state with ordinary power support or an illegal gaming state such as abnormality.

  The suggested performance opportunity criteria 1 and the suggested performance opportunity criteria 2 shown in FIG. 62 (3) are based on the number of out balls and the amount of operation per minute, respectively. For example, the suggested production opportunity criterion 1 is the number of out balls “100 shots” and the operation amount “50 or more” per minute, and the suggestion production opportunity criterion 2 is the number of out balls “20,000 shots” and the operation amount per minute “ 45 or more ". Thereby, the control part can restrict | limit the arrival opportunity of the suggestion production opportunity reference | standard 1 and the suggestion production opportunity reference | standard 2 with the operation amount per minute. For example, the control unit can limit the arrival opportunities of the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 and the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 in an irregular game such as a game including a break, a game in which a player is replaced, or a stoppage.

It should be noted that the limitation on the reaching opportunity of the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 1 and the suggestion presentation opportunity criterion 2 may be a parameter other than the base and the operation amount per minute.
Next, the setting suggestion mode and the setting suggestion mode history notification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting suggestion mode and a setting suggestion mode history notification according to the fourth embodiment.

  FIG. 63 (1) shows an example of the setting suggestion mode and the setting suggestion content. The gaming machine 10 makes a report under certain conditions even if the accuracy of each setting suggestion mode is uncertain. For example, the gaming machine 10 does not make a certain setting suggestion only by stopping the decorative symbol “7” to the left, but if the decorative symbol “7” stops to the left for three consecutive times, the setting “4” or more is confirmed. This is a confirmation report. In addition, the gaming machine 10 does not make a certain setting suggestion only by the occurrence of normal reach, but if the normal reach occurs three times in succession, it is a confirmation report that the even setting is confirmed. In addition, the gaming machine 10 does not make a certain setting suggestion only by the action of the intensely hot character, but if the intensely hot object operates three times in succession, the setting “1” is denied from the setting “4”. This is a confirmation report. Note that the intensely heated character includes, for example, a predetermined operation in the board effect device 44.

  Note that if the decorative symbol “7” stops to the left for three consecutive times, it will be confirmed that the setting “4” or more is confirmed, but the decorative symbol “7” stops to the left for two consecutive times less than three consecutive times. Sometimes, it is possible to make a notification with a predetermined suggestion strength although it is uncertain. The same can be applied to other setting suggestion modes and setting suggestion contents. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can produce multi-level suggestion strength for one setting suggestion mode.

  FIG. 63 (2) shows an example of setting suggestion mode history notification. The gaming machine 10 may be able to see a specific setting from a plurality of setting suggestion modes even if a specific setting may not be seen from one setting indication. For example, if the decorative pattern “7” is stopped to the left for three consecutive times, it can only be known that the setting “4” or more is confirmed, but if the normal reach occurs three times in succession, the even setting is confirmed and the set value is “4”. "Or" 6 ". Furthermore, since the setting “1” to the setting “4” are denied when the intensely heated object operates three times in succession, it can be determined that the setting value is “6”.

  Such setting value review can be realized by grasping past setting suggestion modes. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 notifies the past setting suggestion mode as a history by the notification means. For example, the gaming machine 10 displays a history of past setting suggestion modes on the display device 41. The notification means is not limited to the display device 41, but may be another display device, a light emitter such as an LED, or a sound output device such as speakers 19a and 19b. In other words, the production means included in the gaming machine 10 can also serve as the notification means.

  For example, in the gaming machine 10, the occurrence of the setting suggestion mode “decoration pattern“ 7 ”stops to the left for three consecutive times” is two times, and the setting suggestion mode “normal reach occurs three times in a row” occurs. It is reported as a history that the number of times is 1, and that the number of occurrences of the setting suggestion mode “the intensely heated object operates three times continuously” is zero. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can produce the interest of setting observation for the player.

  Note that the history initialization timing of the setting suggestion mode is a timing set in advance, for example, RAM initialization timing, setting change timing, end of jackpot, end of general power support after jackpot, predetermined game amount detection There is every. Further, the history target of the setting suggestion mode may be the entire period after the history initialization, or may be a predetermined period (for example, the past 1 hour, the period of the latest 1000 outballs, etc.).

  FIG. 63 (3) shows another example of setting suggestion mode history notification. Since the gaming machine 10 can produce a multi-level suggestion strength from the number of appearances, that is, the appearance history, for one setting suggestion aspect, the indication of the suggestion strength is provided by notifying the player of the appearance history. The effect can be enhanced. For example, the gaming machine 10 determines how many times the setting suggestion mode “decorative pattern“ 7 ”stops to the left” is generated, and how many times the setting suggestion mode “normal reach has occurred”. The number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestion mode “the intensely hot object is in operation” can be notified as a history.

  For example, the gaming machine 10 indicates that the current continuous occurrence number of the setting suggestion mode “decorative pattern“ 7 ”stops to the left” is the second time, and the current continuous occurrence number of the setting suggestion mode “normal reach has occurred” is 1. It can be notified by the notifying means that it is the first time and the current number of consecutive occurrences of the setting suggestion mode “the intensely hot object is in operation” is zero.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 has the third consecutive occurrence for the setting suggestion mode “decoration pattern“ 7 ”stops to the left” and the third occurrence for the setting suggestion mode “occurrence of normal reach”. You can guide the third consecutive occurrence.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 can produce the suggestion strength corresponding to the number of consecutive occurrences of 2 for the setting suggestion mode “decorative symbol“ 7 ”stops to the left” even if the number of consecutive occurrences does not reach 3. it can. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can produce a suggestion strength corresponding to the number of consecutive occurrences of one even if the number of consecutive occurrences does not reach three for the setting suggestion mode “normal reach has occurred”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can share the same effect mode between the suggestion effect having a high suggestion strength and the suggestion effect having a low suggestion strength by changing the suggestion strength for each appearance condition for the predetermined effect mode. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can make the suggestion effect with low suggestion strength appear frequently. For example, the gaming machine 10 can perform a setting suggestion effect by a frequent effect such as a lively call.

[Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a modification of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating an example of an accessory and a suggestion mode according to the fourth embodiment. The gaming machine 10 of the modified example of the fourth embodiment can perform a setting suggestion effect using an accessory.

  A gaming machine 10 according to a modification of the fourth embodiment is provided with an accessory as shown in FIG. 64 (1) in the gaming board. The combination includes an out mouth combination 600 and a distribution combination 602. The out mouthpiece 600 is an out mouth provided in the game area, and a game ball that has entered the out mouth role 600 becomes an out ball. The out mouthpiece 600 includes a movable piece 601 that can be opened and closed by a driving device (for example, a solenoid) (not shown) so that a game ball that has entered the out mouthpiece 600 can be guided to the sorting role 602.

  The sorting role 602 has a dish shape in which the guided game ball 610 can roll, and has three sorting holes 603, 604, and 605. All of the distribution holes 603, 604, and 605 can receive the game ball 610, and the received game ball is discharged as an out ball. Each of the distribution holes 603, 604, and 605 includes a detection device that can detect the game ball 610 and a light emitter such as an LED.

  The sorting role 602 is guided by the sorting role 602, and after rolling the game ball 610 having a rolling force in the circumferential direction of the sorting role 602, the game ball 610 that has lost its momentum 3 One of the two distribution holes 603, 604, 605 is received. The gaming machine 10 performs the setting suggestion effect by the light emission mode of one of the distribution holes 603, 604, 605 in which the game ball 610 is inserted.

  In addition, since the sorting role 602 cannot control which of the three sorting holes 603, 604, and 605 receives the game ball 610, the light emitting mode of the sorting holes 603, 604, and 605 is switched in a time-sharing manner. The light emission mode of one sorting hole containing the ball 610 is matched with the setting suggestion effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 64 (2), the light emission modes of the distribution holes 603, 604, and 605 are the suggested mode 1 at the first timing, the suggested mode 2 at the second timing, and the third mode. It is the suggestion mode 3 at the timing, and these suggestion modes are circulated.

  For example, the suggestion mode 1 suggests the setting “1” to the setting “3” with the sorting hole 603 (A hole) as blue light emission (illustrated by hatching). In addition, the suggestion mode 1 suggests the setting “4” or the setting “5” with the sorting hole 604 (B hole) as yellow light emission (illustrated by cross hatching). In addition, the suggestion mode 1 suggests the setting “6” with the distribution hole 605 (C hole) emitting red light (shown in dark color).

  Suggestion mode 2 suggests setting “6” for hole A as red light emission. The suggestion mode 2 suggests the setting “1” to the setting “3” with the B hole as blue light emission. In addition, the suggestion mode 2 suggests the setting “4” or the setting “5” with the C hole as yellow light emission.

  The suggestion mode 3 suggests the setting “4” or the setting “5” with the A hole as yellow light emission. In addition, suggestion mode 3 suggests setting “6” for the B hole as red light emission. The suggestion mode 3 suggests the setting “1” to the setting “3” with the C hole as blue light emission.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the modified example of the fourth embodiment stops the suggestion mode that has been circulated and switched so that the light emission mode of one distribution hole containing the game ball 610 matches the setting suggestion effect. To do.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 according to the modified example of the fourth embodiment can produce an effect based on the set value so as to contribute to an improvement in the operation of the gaming machine.
Note that the gaming machine 10 according to the modified example of the fourth embodiment includes a display device 41 in order to clarify the correspondence between the light emission modes of the distribution holes 603, 604, and 605 and the set values suggested by the light emission modes. The correspondence may be clearly indicated by, for example.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the modification of the fourth embodiment performs the setting suggestion effect using the out ball, but performs the setting suggestion effect using the encapsulated sphere previously enclosed in the accessory. May be.

  In addition, in order to match the light emission mode of one distribution hole containing the game ball 610 and the setting suggestion effect, the distribution holes 603, 604, and 605 are provided with a closing device, and the distribution holes 603 in the open state are provided. The game ball 610 may enter only 604 and 605.

  It should be noted that the out mouthpiece 600 and the sorting role 602 are examples of a feature that can execute the setting suggestion effect, and may be other types of features. In addition, although the sorting role 602 is to perform the setting suggestion effect by the light emission mode of one sorting hole containing the game ball 610, one or all of the sorting holes 603, 604, and 605 are used. The setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the number of game balls 610 received. In addition, the accessory capable of executing the setting suggestion may be a movable accessory. In this case, the operation mode of the movable accessory is controlled in alignment with the setting suggestion.

The gaming machine 10 of the above-described fourth embodiment (including modifications) has the following characteristics in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 has detection means (payout control device 200, out ball detection switch signal) capable of detecting the number of game balls entering the game area (for example, the number of out balls), and two or more different game performances. Among them, setting means (game control device 100, set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of setting one game performance and effect means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a suggested effect of the game performance , Display device 41, board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18, board production device 44, upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b, out mouthpiece 600 and sorting role 602, etc.) One suggestion effect group is selected from two or more suggestion effect groups based on the number of game balls entered, and the set suggestion effect of the game performance is selected from the one suggestion effect group and executed to the effect means. The That includes a control unit (game control device 100, the effect control device 300), (see FIG. 61, FIG. 64).

(2) The control means of (1) notifies the execution history of the suggestion effect by the notification means (see FIG. 63).
(3) The control means of (1) changes the suggestion strength for each appearance condition for a predetermined performance mode (see FIG. 63).

(4) The control means of (1) determines the action mode of the accessory corresponding to the suggestion effect (see FIG. 64).
[Fifth Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment can alternatively execute the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game, and the big hit random number value is determined as the big hit in each of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. A big hit is derived when the value matches the value, and a small hit is derived when the value matches the small hit determination value.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game state is not determined by the big hit symbol, but the game ball flows into the V channel in the special game state and the specific area switch The gaming machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and the small hit is triggered. Thus, the big hit can be derived also when the game ball won in the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38 flows into the V flow path and is detected by the specific area switch 38e.

First, the gaming performance of the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 65 is a diagram illustrating an example of the gaming performance of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 alternatively executes the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game while giving priority to the special figure 2 game among the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. FIG. 65 (1) shows the hit generation conditions of the gaming machine 10. In the special figure 1 game, the jackpot occurrence probability that the jackpot random value matches the jackpot determination value is 1/200, and the jackpot occurrence probability that the jackpot random value matches the jackpot determination value is 1/30. The special figure 2 game has a jackpot occurrence probability that the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value as 1/200, and a jackpot occurrence probability that the jackpot random value matches the jackpot determination value as 1/7. Therefore, although the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game have the same jackpot occurrence probability, the small hit occurrence probability of the special figure 2 game is larger than the small hit occurrence probability of the special figure 1 game.

  Further, in the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game, a game ball won in the winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 38 with a small hitting flow into the V channel and detected by the specific area switch 38e ( It is also possible to derive a big hit by V winning). However, the V door opening mode (opening time, opening timing, etc.) at the time of a small hit in the special figure 1 game and the V door opening mode at the small hit of the special figure 2 game are different from the V winning of the special figure 1 game. It is easier to win the V prize in the special figure 2 game. For example, in the special figure 1 game, it is difficult for a game ball won in the prize opening of the special variable prize winning device 38 with a small hit as a trigger, and the special figure 2 game has a small hit as a trigger. Thus, it is easy for a game ball that has won a prize in the special prize winning device 38 to flow into the V channel.

The gaming machine 10 transitions to the ordinary power support state (short-time game) after the jackpot of the special figure 1 game or after the big jackpot of the special figure 2 game. The short-time performance of the gaming machine 10 is shown in FIG.
The conditions for the occurrence of the general electric power support state are after the jackpot ends for both the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game. One end condition (end condition A) of the general power support state is the arrival of a predetermined number of variable displays. For example, the total number of variable display times of the special figure 1 game and the variable display number of the special figure 2 game is 7 rotations or 100 rotations.

  It should be noted that the number of times of variable display, which is a condition for ending the ordinary power support state, can be determined by the symbol displayed on the special symbol 1 symbol display unit 53 or the symbol displayed on the special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54. In addition, although it may be possible to discriminate depending on the decorative symbol displayed on the display device 41, it may be impossible to discriminate depending on the decorative symbol displayed on the display device 41.

  Another end condition (end condition B) for the general power support state is the arrival of a predetermined number of small hits. For example, the number of small hits as a condition for ending the ordinary power support state is four for the special figure 1 game and one for the special figure 2 game.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 prevents the player from winning the V prize for the type of small hits of the special figure 2 game (the symbols displayed on the special figure 2 symbol display section 54) in the ordinary power support state ( It is possible to prevent a game advantageous to a specific player). Further, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a disadvantage (loss of a big hit opportunity) of ending the general power support state without being able to make a V prize due to the occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 1 game in the general power support state.

  The prevention of the game advantageous to the specific player and the loss of the jackpot opportunity will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 69. FIG. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a reserved digest example 1 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a reserved digest example 2 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a reserved digest example 3 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a reserved digest example 4 of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game according to the fifth embodiment.

  First, FIG. 66 shows an example of on-hold digestion that is often found in normal games. The special figure 1 hold after the big hit shown in FIG. 66 (1) has four hold memories, and does not include a hit (big hit, small hit). Note that reserved storage that is not a hit is indicated by “x”. The special figure 2 hold after the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 66 (1) has no hold storage. Note that “−” indicates that there is no pending storage. It should be noted that both the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are digested from the left and sequentially shifted to the left each time they are digested.

  The gaming machine 10 transitions to the time-saving state after the big hit and ends the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold. The special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 66 (2) indicate that all the hold memories have been consumed.

  In the gaming machine 10, the special figure 2 hold is more likely to increase than the special figure 1 hold due to the ordinary power support in the short time state. The special figure 1 hold shown in FIG. 66 (3) has no hold storage. The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 66 (3) has four hold memories, and does not include a hit.

  The gaming machine 10 digests the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold in the short time state. The special figure 1 hold shown in FIG. 66 (4) has no hold storage. The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 66 (4) has four hold memories, including the first one and not including the other three. In addition, the reserved storage that is a small hit is indicated by “◯”.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 generates a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game by the first one storage memory of the special figure 2 hold, and generates a big jackpot by the V winning in response to the small bonus of the special figure 2 game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 has one of the game features that is a big hit triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game in the short-time state.

  Next, FIG. 67 shows an on-hold digest example 2 which is a suppression example of a disadvantage (loss of jackpot opportunity) in which the V-winning cannot be achieved due to the occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 1 game and the normal power support state is terminated. The special figure 1 hold after the big hit shown in FIG. 67 (1) has four hold memories, of which the third holds a hold memory which is a small hit, and does not include any other hold memories. The special figure 2 hold after the jackpot shown in FIG. 67 (1) has no hold storage.

  The gaming machine 10 transitions to the time-saving state after the big hit and ends the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold. The special figure 1 hold shown in FIG. 67 (2) shows a state in which two reserved memories are digested from the special figure 1 hold shown in FIG. 67 (1), including the first one and the remaining one. Does not include hits.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 generates a special win for the special figure 1 game in the first one of the special figure hold, but it is not easy to make a V winning with the special bonus for the special figure 2 game. Missed jackpot opportunity. However, since the number of small hits that will be the end condition of the ordinary power support state is 4 times for the special figure 1 game, the end condition of the ordinary power support state is not established and the ordinary power support state continues. To do.

  In the gaming machine 10, the special figure 2 hold is more likely to increase than the special figure 1 hold due to the ordinary power support in the short time state. The special figure 1 hold in the short time shown in FIG. 67 (3) has no hold storage. The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 67 (3) has four hold memories, and does not include a hit.

  The gaming machine 10 digests the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold in the short time state. The special figure 1 hold shown in FIG. 67 (4) has no hold storage. The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 67 (4) has four hold memories, including the first one and not including the other three.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 generates a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game by the first one storage memory of the special figure 2 hold, and generates a big jackpot by the V winning in response to the small bonus of the special figure 2 game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 has one of the game features that is a big hit triggered by the small hit of the special figure 2 game in the short-time state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 suppresses the disadvantage of ending the general power support state due to the occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 1 game.

  Next, FIG. 68 shows an on-hold digestion example 3 in which the on-holding memory on which the special figure 2 is on hold is digested first even if there is on-hold storage on which the special figure 1 is on hold. The special figure 1 hold after the big hit shown in FIG. 68 (1) has four hold memories, of which the third holds a hold memory which is a small hit and does not include any other hold memories. The special figure 2 hold after the jackpot shown in FIG. 68 (1) has no hold storage.

  The gaming machine 10 transitions to the time-saving state after the big hit and ends the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold. At this time, FIG. 68 (2) shows the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold in which the special figure 2 hold has occurred before the digest of the special figure 1 hold. The special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 68 (2) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 68 (1). The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 68 (2) has four hold memories, of which the fourth includes a hold memory which is a small hit, and does not include any other hold memories.

  The gaming machine 10 digests the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold in the short time state. The gaming machine 10 includes hits for both the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold, but the special figure 2 hold is digested first, so that the special figure 2 hold occurs first. The special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 68 (3) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 68 (1). The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 68 (3) has four hold memories, of which the first one includes hits and the remaining three do not include hits.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 can generate a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game with the first one of the special figure 2 hold memory, and can generate a big jackpot with the V winnings triggered by the special jackpot of the special figure 2 game To do. Note that the gaming machine 10 allows the player to withdraw the V prize depending on the type of the small hits of the special figure 2 game, that is, only by setting the end condition of the ordinary power support state to the end condition A. There is a risk of motivation to avoid winning a prize in the winning mouth. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 prepares an end condition B in addition to the end condition A as an end condition for the general power support state.

  For example, if the player recognizes the type of the small bonus of the special figure 2 game and avoids the winning in the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38, the gaming machine 10 shortens the time by setting the end condition B (general power support) Exit state.

  In the normal state, the gaming machine 10 digests the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold as shown in FIG. 68 (4). Accordingly, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a game advantageous to a specific player by losing a chance to win a prize in the winning opening of the special variation winning apparatus 38. Note that the gaming machine 10 provides a fair game opportunity by securing a big hit opportunity for a player who does not attempt to avoid winning a prize in the winning slot of the special variable winning device 38. That is, the gaming machine 10 enables a wide and fair game.

  Next, FIG. 69 shows another example of pending digestion in which the reserved memory corresponding to the special figure 2 hold is digested first even if there is a reserved memory that is the special figure 1 pending, and FIG. 69 shows the pending digest example 4 . The special figure 1 hold after the end of the big hit shown in FIG. 69 (1) has four hold memories, of which the third holds a hold memory which is a small hit and does not include any other hold memories. The special figure 2 hold after the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 69 (1) has no hold storage.

  The gaming machine 10 transitions to the time-saving state after the big hit and ends the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold. At this time, FIG. 69 (2) shows the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold in which the special figure 2 hold was generated before the special figure 1 hold. The special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (2) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (1). The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 69 (2) has four hold memories, of which the fourth holds a hold memory which is a small hit and does not include any other hold memories.

  The gaming machine 10 digests the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold while giving priority to the special figure 2 hold in the short time state. The gaming machine 10 includes hits for both the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold, but the special figure 2 hold is digested first, so that the special figure 2 hold occurs first. The special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (3) remains the special figure 1 suspension shown in FIG. 69 (1). The special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 69 (3) has four hold memories, including the first one and the last one, and not the other two.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 can generate a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game with the first one of the special figure 2 hold memory, and can generate a big jackpot with the V winnings triggered by the special jackpot of the special figure 2 game To do. In addition, the gaming machine 10 generates a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game with the last one holding memory of the special figure 2 hold, and can generate a big hit by a V prize triggered by the small bonus of the special figure 2 game. .

  Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 informs the player that there are two hits included in the special figure 2 hold by the hold pre-reading notice, the game machine 10 enters the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38 invalidated in the hold digest example 3. There is a risk of motivation for avoiding prizes.

  For example, the gaming machine 10 generates a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game with the first one storage memory of the special figure 2 hold, and makes it possible to generate a big jackpot by the V winning using the small bonus of the special figure 2 game as a trigger. . Here, when the player recognizes the type of the special figure 2 game small hit and avoids the winning in the winning opening of the special variable winning device 38, the gaming machine 10 shortens the time limit (general power support) ) Exit state.

  However, the special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 69 (4) (after completion of the short time) has one hold memory and includes a hit. The gaming machine 10 generates a special jackpot of the special figure 2 game by holding the special figure 2 hold, and can generate a big jackpot by V winning in response to the small bonus of the special figure 2 game.

  In other words, the gaming machine 10 cannot prevent a game advantageous to a specific player even though the time saving (normal power support) state ends due to the establishment of the end condition B. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not notify the player that the plurality of hits are included in the special figure 2 hold by the hold pre-reading notice, thereby preventing a game advantageous to the specific player.

Next, execution permission / inhibition control of the hold prefetch notice will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 70 is a diagram illustrating an example of whether or not the hold prefetch notice of the fifth embodiment is executable.
FIG. 70 (1) shows the hold state classification of the special figure 2 hold. There are eight hold status classifications of hold status 1 to hold status 8 from hold status 1. The hold state 1 includes a big hit in the special figure 2 hold, and d. c. (Don't care). The hold state 2 does not include a win (big hit, small win) in the special figure 2 hold. The hold state 3 does not include the big hit and the small hit of 100 times (short hit B) in the special figure 2 hold, but includes one small hit (small hit A) of 7 short turns. The hold state 4 does not include the big hit and the small hit A in the special figure 2 hold, but includes one small hit B. The hold state 5 does not include a big hit in the special figure 2 hold and includes one small hit A and one small hit B. The hold state 6 does not include the big hit and the small hit B in the special figure 2 hold and includes two or more of the small hits A. The hold state 7 does not include the big hit and the small hit A in the special figure 2 hold and includes two or more of the small hits B. The hold state 8 does not include the big hit in the special figure 2 hold, and includes at least one small hit A and one small hit B, and a total of three or more.

  FIG. 70 (2) shows the effect state according to the hold state of the special figure 2 hold. Note that the jackpot notice is a pre-read notice effect that gives a notice that the special figure 2 hold is included in the special figure 2 hold with a certain degree of accuracy. The small hitting notice 1 is a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the special figure 2 hold includes the small hit A or the small hit B with a certain accuracy. The small hitting notice 2 is a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the fact that the small hit A is included in the special figure 2 hold with a certain degree of accuracy. The small hitting notice 3 is a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the special figure 2 hold includes the small hit B with a certain degree of accuracy.

  Therefore, the small hit notice 3 that prefetches the small hit B, which is more advantageous to the player than the small hit A, avoids the player from winning in the winning slot of the special variable winning device 38 at the small hit A in the reserved digest example 4. Can be motivated to do.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 10 sets the big hit notice “Yes”, the small hit notice 1 “None”, the small hit notice 2 “No”, and the small hit notice 3 “No” in the hold state 1. In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a big hit notice “None”, a small hit notice 1 “None”, a small hit notice 2 “None”, and a small hit notice 3 “None” in the hold state 2. The gaming machine 10 is in the hold state 3, the hold state 5, the hold state 6 and the hold state 8, the jackpot notice "No", the small hit notice 1 "Yes", the small hit notice 2 "Yes", the small hit notice 3 "No" " In the hold state 4 and the hold state 7, the gaming machine 10 has a jackpot notice “None”, a small hit notice 1 “Yes”, a small hit notice 2 “No”, and a small hit notice 3 “Yes”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured not to select the small hit announcement 3 when the small hit A and the small hit B overlap in the special figure 2 hold. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can hide the presence of the small hit B from the player when the small hit A is derived in the special figure 2 hold. On the other hand, since the gaming machine 10 does not hide the presence of the small hit A from the player when the small hit B is derived in the special figure 2 hold, the gaming machine 10 produces a sense of expectation for the consecutive hit to the player. it can.

  The gaming machine 10 restricts the selection of the small hit notice 3 and does not restrict the selection of the small hit notice 1. However, the gaming machine 10 restricts the selection of the small hit notice 1 that does not distinguish between the small hit A and the small hit B. You may do. Further, although the gaming machine 10 restricts the selection of the small hit notice 3 and does not restrict the selection of the big hit notice, the gaming machine 10 may restrict the selection of the big hit notice.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 may limit the prefetch notice when there are two or more small hits in the special figure 2 hold without distinction between the small hit A and the small hit B. In addition to the small hit A and the small hit B, the gaming machine 10 may restrict the pre-reading notice when there are two or more hits in the special figure 2 hold without distinction of the big hit.

[Modification of Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a modification of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. FIG. The gaming machine 10 according to the modified example of the fifth embodiment restricts the pre-reading notice in accordance with the generation order of the reserved storage as a winning instead of the winning type.

  First, FIG. 71 shows a holding digest example in which there are a plurality of holding memories that will be a special figure 2 holding. FIG. 71 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reserved digest of the special figure 1 game and the special figure 2 game according to a modification of the fifth embodiment.

  The special figure 1 hold before the big hit occurrence shown in FIG. 71 (1) and during the short time has no hold storage. The special figure 2 hold before the big hit occurrence shown in FIG. 71 (1) and during the short time has four hold memories, including a hold memory hitting two of the first one and the last one of them. Other reserved memory does not include hits. At this time, the gaming machine 10 has not performed any pre-reading notice for any of the stored storages that are winning.

  After this, the gaming machine 10 generates a big hit based on the first one of the special figure 2 holds. It does not matter whether the big hit is due to the V prize at the time of the small hit or whether it is a big hit without passing through the small hit.

  The special figure 1 hold during the big hit shown in FIG. 71 (2) has two hold memories and does not include any hits in any hold memories. The special figure 2 hold during the big hit shown in FIG. 71 (2) has four hold memories, and includes a hold memory which is the third hit. The third hold storage corresponding to the third hit corresponds to the last hold storage in the special figure 2 hold shown in FIG. 71 (1).

  The gaming machine 10 selects the third reserved storage as the target of the pre-reading notice, and makes a pre-fetching notice at a required timing by the required notice means (for example, the display device 41, the speakers 19a, 19b, etc.). Do it. Note that the reserved memory that is the target of the prefetch notice is indicated by “◎”.

  The gaming machine 10 restricts the selection of another reserved memory as a target of the pre-reading notice by selecting one holding memory as a target of the pre-reading notice from among the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. . For example, as shown in FIG. 71 (3), there are four special FIG. 1 on-hold holding memories that are in big hits, and even if the fourth on-hold storage is a hit, they are not subject to the pre-reading notice.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 71 (4), the reserved memory of the special figure 2 hold in the short time after the end of the big hit is shifted by digestion, and even if the fourth reserved memory is a hit, the target of the pre-reading notice is notified. Not. In addition, even if the fourth hold memory of the special figure 1 hold in the short time after the big hit ends is a win, it is not a target of the prefetch notice.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 uses FIG. 69 by limiting the target of the prefetch notice to one reserved memory when there are two or more hits in the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Thus, it is possible to prevent a game advantageous to a specific player as in the on-hold digestion example 4 described above.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 can reduce the game control processing load by simplifying the process related to the prefetch notice notification by limiting the target of the prefetch notice notice to one reserved storage. Further, the gaming machine 10 reduces the occurrence rate of the prefetch notice when there are two or more hits in the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. That is, the gaming machine 10 can relatively increase the occurrence rate of the pre-reading notice in normal times. Further, the gaming machine 10 can secure a certain sense of expectation for the hit even if the occurrence rate of the pre-reading notice is low when there are no two or more hits in the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold.

[Limited notice target processing]
Next, the notice notification target limiting process for limiting the target of the prefetch notice notification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 72 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a notice notification target limiting process according to a modification of the fifth embodiment. The advance notice target limiting process is a process executed by the control unit of the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 executes the advance notice target limiting process when a prefetch advance notice system command (for example, a prefetch change command) is acquired from the game control apparatus 100.

  [Step D <b> 111] The control unit determines whether or not a notification target (pre-read notification target) is being set. The control unit proceeds to step D112 when the notification target is not being set, and ends the notification target limitation process when the notification target is being set. That is, the control unit restricts the setting of a new notice target when the notice target is being set.

  [Step D112] The control unit determines whether or not the number of reserved storages that are candidates for advance notice is one. A control part progresses to step D114, when the number of reservation memory | storages used as a notice information candidate is one, and when not one, it progresses to step D113.

  [Step D113] The control unit selects one of the reserved storages that are candidates for the advance notice target as the notice target. Note that the notification target candidate is selected according to a predetermined selection criterion such as a hit type, an order of occurrence of hold storage, a distinction between special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold, or a combination thereof. Note that the control unit may select the notification target object using different selection criteria depending on the gaming state.

  [Step D114] The control unit sets the selected notification target object and ends the notification target limitation process. Note that the set notification target object is canceled by holding the reserved memory.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 can limit the target of the prefetch notice. In addition, although the control part of the production | presentation control apparatus 300 performed the notification alerting | reporting object limitation process, the gaming machine 10 may be realized by the game control apparatus 100. In this case, the game control device 100 may transmit a prefetch notice notification-type command (for example, a prefetch change command) to the effect control device 300 in a state where the target of the prefetch notice is limited.

The gaming machine 10 of the above-described fifth embodiment (including modifications) has the following characteristics in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 receives a first hit (for example, a small game) as a result of a first variable display game (for example, special figure 1 game) or a second variable display game (for example, special figure 2 game). Win), the second hit (for example, big hit) can be derived with the first hit as an opportunity, and after the second hit, the game state of the first variation display game and the second variation display The game state of the game is set to a special game state (for example, a normal power support game state, a short-time game state) in which the game can proceed advantageously, and in the special game state, the result of the first variation display game or the second variation Deriving the result of the display game a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of time reductions) is a special gaming state termination condition, and the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game Per one predetermined number of times (e.g., Koatari number) and end condition of the special game state to be derived, including the game control unit (game control device 100, the effect control device 300) (see FIG. 65).

  (2) The gaming machine 10 receives the first hit (for example, small game) as a result of the first variable display game (for example, the special figure 1 game) or as a result of the second variable display game (for example, the special figure 2 game). Win), the second hit (for example, big hit) can be derived with the first hit as an opportunity, and after the second hit, the game state of the first variation display game or the second variation display The game state of the game is set to a special game state (for example, a normal power support game state, a short-time game state) in which the game can proceed advantageously, and in the special game state, the result of the first variation display game or the second variation Deriving the result of the display game a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of time reductions) is a special gaming state termination condition, and the result of the first variable display game or the result of the second variable display game Per one predetermined number of times (e.g., Koatari number) and end condition of the special game state to be derived, including the game control unit (game control device 100, the effect control device 300) (see FIG. 65).

  (3) The game control means of (1) or (2) is more effective in the second variable display game than the second hit derivation triggered by the first hit as a result of the first variable display game. The derivation of the second hit triggered by the resulting first hit is facilitated (see FIG. 65).

  (4) The game control means of (1) or (2) has a second variation display that is more than the number of times that the first winning is derived as a result of the first variation display game among the special game state end conditions. The number of times the first hit is derived as a result of the game is increased (see FIG. 65).

(5) The game control means of (4) sets the number of times that the first win is derived as a result of the second variable display game to 1 (see FIG. 65).
(6) The game control means of (4) or (5) can derive two or more first hits having different values for the player as a result of the second variable display game (see FIG. 65).

According to one aspect, the gaming machines can be widely and fairly played.
The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing contents can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a magnetic storage device, an optical disk, a magneto-optical recording medium, and a semiconductor memory. Examples of the magnetic storage device include a hard disk device (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), and a magnetic tape. Optical discs include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk) -ROM / RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk).

  When distributing the program, for example, a portable recording medium such as a DVD or CD-ROM in which the program is recorded is sold. It is also possible to store the program in a storage device of a server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via a network.

  The computer that executes the program stores, for example, the program recorded on the portable recording medium or the program transferred from the server computer in its own storage device. Then, the computer reads the program from its own storage device and executes processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute processing according to the program. In addition, each time a program is transferred from a server computer connected via a network, the computer can sequentially execute processing according to the received program.

  In addition, at least a part of the above processing functions can be realized by an electronic circuit such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the disclosed embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. The present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that use the game balls and slot machines that are medals.

  The disclosed embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining each structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and modification. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 41 Display apparatus 100 Game control apparatus 300 Effect control apparatus

Claims (1)

A detecting means capable of detecting the number of game balls entering the game area;
Setting means capable of setting one game performance among two or more different game performances;
Production means capable of executing the set production performance suggestion production,
One suggestion effect group is selected from two or more suggestion effect groups having different suggestion strengths of the suggestion effect based on the number of the game balls, and the set suggestion effect of the game performance is selected as the one suggestion effect. Control means for selecting from a group and causing the effecting means to execute;
Including gaming machines.

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