JP2019213621A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To display a related display more preferably.SOLUTION: A game machine in which a game can be played has display means and specific performance means for executing a specific performance in which common changes are given to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means can display a related display which is related to a predetermined state and can display a first related display which receives change by the specific performance and a second related display which does not receive the change by the specific performance, as the related display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-32

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  A gaming machine capable of performing a game, comprising: a display unit; and a specific effect unit that executes a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display unit. There has been proposed a gaming machine capable of displaying a display and displaying a related display that is not affected by a specific effect as the related display. For example, in Patent Literature 1, an effect display device, an effect display device, a background image displayed on the effect display device, and an effect control CPU for executing a blackout effect that renders the effect design invisible There is disclosed a pachinko gaming machine capable of displaying a chance zone telop that can be visually recognized even when a blackout effect is executed, in relation to a period in which a prefetch specific effect is being executed.

JP 2017-070743 A

  In a gaming machine such as that described in Patent Literature 1, it is desired to display a related display more appropriately.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that displays a related display more suitably.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for a player,
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) for controlling an effect based on a command output from the game control means;
Extraction means (for example, S101 in FIG. 5) for extracting random number values (for example, MR1 to MR3);
Display means (for example, image display device 5 or the like);
Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to the plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 converts the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate) That a reduction effect to reduce the size can be performed, etc.)
The game control means includes
Variable display can be executed based on the random number value extracted from the extraction means (for example, S112 in FIG. 5),
A specific command (for example, 83FS031 or the like in FIG. 8-4) obtained by processing the random number value is output to the effect control unit (for example, the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 or the like) (for example, 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4, 4 etc. in FIG. 4),
The effect control unit restores the random number value from the specific command output from the game control unit (for example, 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5), and supports variable display based on the restored random number value. Controlling an effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect) (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6),
The display means,
It is possible to display a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that a large hit production is being performed or an error telop image 38SH90 for notifying that the lower plate is full). And
As related displays, a first related display (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 or the like that receives a change due to a reduced effect) and a second related display that does not receive a change due to the specific effect (for example, due to a reduced effect) Error telop images 38SH90 etc. which are not changed) can be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably. Further, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side as the game control means.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific command is a command (for example, random number value transmission commands 1 to 4) for specifying a variable display pattern for executing variable display in advance.

  According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified by the prefetch on the sub side as the effect control means without prefetch determination of the variable display pattern on the main side, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity of the main side. it can.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific command is a command configured by converting the random number value extracted from the extracting unit from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number and dividing the converted value into a plurality of commands (for example, FIG. 8C).
The game control means outputs the plurality of commands collectively (for example, 83FS032 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. 4).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means by outputting a plurality of commands collectively, so that the pressure on the main side can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The effect control means restores the random value by analyzing the plurality of commands in a predetermined order (for example, FIG. 8C) (for example, 83FS042 in FIG. 8E),
A storage unit (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5) for storing a variable display pattern command based on the restored random number value is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side using the variable display pattern command based on the random number value restored on the sub side, it is possible to reduce pressure on the capacity on the main side. .

(5) In the gaming machine according to any of (2) to (4),
The game control means outputs a division command (for example, a fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command) capable of specifying a division of a variable display pattern (for example, a category of a fluctuation pattern table) to the effect control means (for example, FIG. 8-). 83FS022 and 83FS023 of FIG. 4 and S27 of FIG. 4).

  According to such a configuration, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting the division command capable of specifying the division of the variable display pattern, pressure on the main side can be reduced.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (5),
The game control means sets an advantageous state command (for example, a symbol designating command) capable of specifying whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player as a command different from the specific command. Output to the effect control means (for example, 83FS027, 83FS029, 83FS030 in FIG. 8-4).

  According to such a configuration, since the information regarding the most important pass / fail result is specified on the main side and output to the sub side, the security can be enhanced. Further, by transmitting the advantageous state command, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above,
The effect control means sets a table for determining a variable display pattern based on the division command and the advantageous state command (for example, 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 8-5), and sets the set table. An effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled based on and the restored random number value (for example, 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).

  According to such a configuration, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the sorting command and the advantageous state command and the restored random number value, so that the pressure on the main side capacity is reduced. can do.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
As an effect corresponding to the variable display, a look-ahead effect relating to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the specific command is executed (for example, 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6).

  According to such a configuration, a prefetch effect regarding the variable display is performed by specifying the variable display pattern on the sub side, so that the pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command in the characteristic part 83F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination processing in the characteristic part 83F. It is a figure for explaining processing about conversion and restoration of variation pattern judgment random number MR3 in feature part 83F. 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(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by moving the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second starting point). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is selected from the timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing of the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability variation state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on these, the big hit Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as the status of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 083F)
Next, the characteristic part 083F of the present embodiment will be described.

  On the main board 11 side, as the random numbers used by the CPU 103 for game control, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a general figure display The random number value MR4 for determining the result, the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4, and the like are controlled to be countable. The random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by the CPU 103 by software update using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104 as a counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The CPU 103 changes the numerical data of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result at the timing when the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening is detected and at the timing when the starting prize to the second starting winning opening is detected. Based on the numerical data extracted and extracted from the counter, it is possible to make a hit determination such as a big hit determination, a small hit determination, etc. (including a stop symbol when determining a small hit and a stop symbol when determining a loss). is there. The CPU 103 converts the numerical data of the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination from the counter at the timing when the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening and the timing when the starting prize to the second starting winning opening are detected. Based on the extracted and extracted numerical data, it is possible to perform a jackpot type determination (including determination of a stop symbol for each jackpot type) for selecting and determining a jackpot type from a plurality of jackpot types. The CPU 103 extracts a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern from the counter at the timing when the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening and the timing when the starting prize to the second starting winning opening are detected, The extracted random number value MR3 can be processed and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  The random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, and the random number value MR3 extracted at the timing when the start winning are detected are held in the RAM 102 as the holding information (holding data). Then, in the CPU 103, the winning prize determination based on the random number value MR1 and the jackpot type determination based on the random number value MR2 are each detected as a start prize in order to execute an effect such as a reservation look-ahead announcement effect in the effect control CPU 120. Executed at the timing. The variation pattern determination based on the random number value MR3 at the timing when the start winning is detected is not executed by the CPU 103, but is executed by restoring the processed random number value MR3 in the effect control CPU 120. Thereafter, at the start timing of the variable display, in order to execute the variable display, based on the hold information of the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, and the random number value MR3, a hit determination, a big hit type determination, and the like are performed. Then, a fluctuation pattern determination is performed.

  For the characteristic part 083F, the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control side (also called the sub side) is based on the numerical data of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern extraction extracted by the CPU 103 on the game control side (also called the main side). When the variable display is executable, the CPU 103 outputs a specific command obtained by processing the numerical data of the random number value MR3 to the effect control CPU 120, and the effect control CPU 120 converts the numerical data of the random number value MR3 from the received specific command. An example of restoring and controlling an effect corresponding to variable display based on the restored numerical data of the random number value MR3 will be mainly described.

  First, a game state controlled by the game control of the characteristic part 083F will be described. In the characteristic part 083F, a description will be given as an example of a setting in which, when it is determined to be a big hit, the big hit type is selected and determined to be one of “non-probable change” (normal big hit) and “probable change” (probable change big hit). I do.

  In the case of a normal big hit, after the big hit game state ends, the time saving state (high base state) is maintained until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed in the low probability state (non-probable change state). . Such a game state is called a low-probability high base state. After such a time-saving state is over, the low probability state (non-probable change state) is controlled to a low base state (a control state in which a game ball does not easily enter the second start winning opening). Such a game state is called a low-probability low-base state. The initial state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the power is turned on is basically a low-probability low-base state.

  In the case of the probability change big hit, after the big hit game state ends, a high probability state (probable change state) and a time reduction state (high base state) are maintained until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed. Such a game state is called a high-accuracy high-base state. After the completion of such a high-accuracy high base state, the low-accuracy low base state is controlled. In the case of a small hit, the game state does not change before and after the small hit game state ends.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the content of the effect control command. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and another command form may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, a determination result (predetermined result) as to whether the variable display result is “losing”, “big hit” or “small hit”, or a variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set in accordance with the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type (big hit type determination result).

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the decoration symbol change in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command for specifying the occurrence of an error (abnormal) and the type of the generated error (abnormal) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormal) designation command, for example, the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormal) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormal) has been determined to occur on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by an error notification process described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fan fare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set in accordance with the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . Different EXT data is set for the notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening the special winning opening, in accordance with the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. This is a second starting port winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending memory number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending memory number may be used.

  The command C3XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined from the winning determination result, and a result of determining the type of the big hit.

  The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

  The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started up without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started up by clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in a setting value changing state). The command E104H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the change operation of the set value has been completed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a set value check start notification command for notifying that a setting value check operation has been started in the pachinko game machine 1 (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the set value check state). The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the operation of confirming the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

  The setting value described with the command D0XXH and the setting value change described with the commands E103H to E106H will be briefly described below.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit according to the set value is changed by a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or the like operating means by a person on the game hall (a clerk of the game hall or the like). It is configured. For example, in the CPU 103 for game control, a setting change process for changing the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the setting change operation is executed. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, a setting change process of changing the jackpot winning probability is executed by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value. The set value includes, for example, six stages (a plurality of stages) of 1 to 6, and the winning probability of the jackpot is set in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6 Get higher. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is lowest for the player, and the advantage gradually increases in the order of the set value 2 to the set value 6. The set value may be provided in a plurality of levels, and is not limited to six levels. Since the pitching rate (number of pitches per unit time (number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit as described above, changing the set value changes the rate of pitching. You can say it.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the setting value by the setting change operation at the time of turning on the power. Of the six set values, for example, the set value 4, the set value 5, and the set value 6 are referred to as high settings with a high jackpot winning probability. For example, the set value 1, the set value 2, and the set value 3 The winning probability is sometimes called a low setting.

  Further, the winning probability of a small hit may be changeable by setting the set values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the winning probability of the big hit. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the probability change control is executed, when the setting of the jackpot winning probability is changed, both the jackpot winning probability in the low-probability state and the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability state are set. It can be changed by setting values 1 to 6 (for example, both jackpot winning probabilities may be set to set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6). .

  Further, the selection probability of the type of the big hit may be changeable by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6, similarly to the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the jackpot winning probability. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changeable by setting the set values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the jackpot winning probability.

  The command F0XX, the command F1XX, the command F2XX, and the command F3XX are the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 for notifying (transmitting) the random number value information of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of starting winning. The random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are used to transmit the numerical value data of the random number value MR3 by dividing it into four parts. The command F4XX is a fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command (a division command capable of specifying the division of the variable display pattern) for specifying the distribution state of the fluctuation pattern (variable display pattern) at the time of the start winning.

  FIG. 8B is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S101 of FIG. 5 (hereinafter, “step S” is abbreviated to “S” in the flowchart) as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8B, the CPU 103 firstly performs a process based on a detection signal from a first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to a first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is ON (83FS001). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON (83FS001; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is equal to a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4” (83FS002). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in 83FS002 (83FS002; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “1” (83FS003).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off at 83FS001 (83FS001; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value at 83FS002 (83FS002; Yes), the normal variable winning prize ball device. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON (83FS004). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (83FS004; Yes), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4” (83FS005). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example. When the number of second special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in 83FS005 (83FS005; No), for example, it is provided in the game control buffer setting unit and starts either the first special figure or the second special figure. The stored value of the starting port buffer for storing data that can be distinguished as a winning is set to “2” (83FS006).

  After executing any of the processes of 83FS003 and 83FS006, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting port buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (83FS007). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. In this way, the first reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. The second reserved storage count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning port and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add 1 (83FS008). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter (a counter that counts the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure) provided in the game control counter setting unit, is used. , May be updated so as to add 1.

  After executing the processing of 83FS008, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR1 for determining the big hit type from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is extracted (83FS009). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (83FS010). Each of the first hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit can store a maximum of four hold data (four data entries are provided), and hold numbers “1” to “1” in order from the oldest data. “4” is given. The hold data of the hold number “1” in this case is the oldest data and is data to be used for a new variable display. For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure holding storage unit, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the two special figure reservation storage unit random numbers MR1 to MR3 is set.

  By executing the process of 83FS009, the CPU 103 extracts the numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. I do.

  Subsequent to the process of 83FS010, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (83FS011). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the like, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning prize designation command to the player 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The starting port winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. Is done.

  Subsequent to the processing of 83FS011, a winning random number value determination processing is executed (83FS012). After that, for a reserved storage number notification command such as the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, for example, the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table provided in the ROM 101 is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed by storing the command in the buffer area specified by (83FS013). The reserved storage number notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing in S27 shown in FIG. Is done.

  After executing the process of 83FS013, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (83FS014). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (83FS014; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (83FS015), and the processing of 83FS004 is started. move on. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (83FS014; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (83FS016), and then the starting winning is achieved. The determination processing ends. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  When the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” by the special symbol normal processing (S110 of FIG. 5). A determination is made as to whether to control the state or the small hitting game state. In the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 determines the winning random number value in 83FS012 of FIG. By executing the determination processing, a big hit determination, a small hit determination, a big hit type determination, and the like as the special figure display result are performed. Thereby, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the start winning opening, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the variable display mode of the decoration symbol Is predicted to be in a predetermined display mode, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 can determine whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect.

  FIG. 8C is a diagram for explaining a process related to conversion and restoration of the variation pattern determination random number MR3 in the characteristic unit 83F according to the present embodiment. In the characteristic portion 83F, the conversion process of the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is executed in the main-side process by the CPU 103. By executing the conversion process by the CPU 103, a plurality of commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Then, in the processing on the sub side by the effect control CPU 120, a restoration process of the random number value MR3 is executed from a plurality of commands. Hereinafter, specific examples of these processes will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8C, it is assumed that “60000” is extracted as the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination (range 0 to 65535). In such a case, the decimal value is converted from hexadecimal to hexadecimal from (60000) _D to (EA60) _H in the main processing by the CPU 103. Then, the value of each digit of the random number value MR3, which has been converted into a hexadecimal number and becomes four-digit numerical data (EA60) _H, is divided into a plurality (four) and transmitted as random number value transmission commands 1 to 4. I do. For example, by processing each digit of the random number value MR3, which is 4-digit numerical data (EA60) _H , into F0-00h, F1-06h, F2-0Ah, and F3-0Eh, a plurality (four ), And the command is transmitted after being divided into random number transmission commands 1 to 4.

On the sub side that has received the plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4, the effect control CPU 120 takes out the lower bits (underlined portion in FIG. 8C) and determines (EA60) _H as (60000) _D. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-3, from the numerical values of the extracted lower bits, 0 × 16 ⁰ + 6 × 16 ¹ + A × 16 ² + E × 16 ³ = 0 × 1 + 6 × 16 + 10 × 256 + 14 × 4096 = 60000 The random number value MR3 is restored as 60000 from the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4. As described above, the random number value MR3 is restored by analyzing the plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order.

  When executing the pre-reading notice, it is possible to execute more kinds of pre-reading notice in the information on the fine fluctuation pattern than in the coarse information of only the fluctuation pattern type. However, if detailed information for determining the fluctuation pattern is determined on the main side, the capacity on the main side having a smaller capacity than on the sub side is squeezed, and the processing load increases. Then, the extracted fluctuation pattern determination random number value is converted on the main side and transmitted to the sub side, and the sub side restores the fluctuation pattern determination random number value and executes a pre-reading advance notice, thereby reducing the pressure on the main side capacity. Can be reduced.

  The fluctuation pattern command is a command for specifying a variable display pattern for specifying the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the variation pattern command can be specified on the sub side, and pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced.

  The extracted random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is converted from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number, and the converted value is divided into a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4. Then, a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are output collectively from the main side to the sub side. As a result, the variation pattern command can be specified on the sub side, and pressure on the capacity on the main side can be reduced.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in 83FS012 in FIG. 8B as a winning random number value determination process. In the winning random number value determination processing shown in FIG. 8-4, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the probability change flag and the like provided in the game control flag setting unit and the like, thereby checking the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is specified (83FS021). The CPU 103 only needs to specify that it is in the probable change state when the probable change flag is on.

  Subsequent to the process of 83FS021, a process of specifying the fluctuation pattern distribution state is executed (83FS022). The fluctuation pattern distribution state refers to a state in which the distribution of the fluctuation pattern is selected as described below.

  When the CPU 103 executes the variable display, the CPU 103 uses a fluctuation pattern table in which numerical data of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 is allocated in correspondence with each of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is extracted at the time of the start winning and stored as pending data. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical data of MR3 read at the start of the variable display is selected and determined as the variation pattern to be executed.

  In the variation pattern table, a plurality of tables having different data contents (selectable variation patterns and allocation of variation pattern selection, etc.) based on predetermined table selection conditions such as the variable display result and the number of reserved storages are stored in the RAM 102. It is provided in a manner to be stored. For example, as the variation pattern table, there is a probability change big hit table used when a big hit is determined and a probability change is determined, a non-probable change big hit table used when a big hit is determined and a non-probable change is determined, when a loss is determined and the number of stored memories is small (for example, FIG. Reserved minor loss table used for 1 to 3 reserved data in Toku-zu, a large number of retained loss used when a loss is determined and the number of retained storage is large (for example, 4 reserved data in Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2). The table includes a time table, a basic loss time table used regardless of the number of reserved memories when a loss is determined, and a small hit time table used when a small hit is determined.

  Such a variation pattern table is classified into a plurality of categories (divisions) and stored in the RAM 102 in accordance with a gaming state such as a state of a jackpot probability, a state of a base, and a progress state of time saving control. For example, the categories of the variation pattern table include a first low-accuracy low base category, a second low-accuracy low base category, a first low-accuracy high base category, a second low-accuracy high base category, a first high-accuracy high base category, In addition, a second high-term probability base category is provided.

  The first low-probability low-base category is when the variable display count executed during a period in which the low-probability low-base state continues (a period initialized when a big hit occurs) is less than a predetermined number (for example, 200 times). This is the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for. The second low-probability low-base category is a case where the number of times of variable display executed during a period in which the low-probability low-base state continues (a period initialized when a big hit occurs) is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 200). This is the category of the fluctuation pattern table used for.

  The first low-probability-high base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the low-probability high-base state (the time-saving state after the non-probable variable hit) is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). The second low-probability-high base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the low-probability high-base state (the time-saving state after the non-probable variable hit) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or more.

  The first high accuracy high base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the high accuracy high base state (the probability change state and the time saving state after the probability change big hit) is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). The second high-accuracy high-base category is a category of the fluctuation pattern table used when the high-accuracy high-base state (the probable change state and the time saving state after the probable big hit) is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or more.

  In the characteristic part 083F, an example will be described in which the tables set as the tables that can be selected in the low base state (non-time saving state) and the high base state (time saving state) are different from the above-described various fluctuation pattern tables. Note that the same table may be set as a selectable table between the low base state (non-time saving state) and the high base state (time saving state).

  Each of the first low-probability low-base category and the second low-probability low-base category is based on a combination of a table including a probability variable big hit table, a non-probable variable big hit table, a retained minority loss table, and a small hit table. A table configured and used for determining a fluctuation pattern is selected according to a game state.

  The first low-accuracy high-base category, the second low-accuracy high-base category, the first high-precision high-base category, and the second high-precision high-base category are respectively a probability variable hit table, a non-probable variable hit table, A table composed of an hour table and a small hit table is selected, and a table used for determining a variation pattern is selected according to a game state.

  As described above, the variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern when executing the variable display is provided for each category according to the gaming state. Therefore, in order to select and determine a variation pattern when performing the variable display, a variation pattern table corresponding to the game state classified (divided) as described above based on the game state when performing the variable display is provided. Identify categories. Then, from a plurality of variation pattern tables stored corresponding to the specified category, a large hit determination result, a big hit type determination result, a small hit determination result, and a variation pattern corresponding to the game state including the number of stored reserves A table is selected, and a fluctuation pattern to be used for variable display is determined based on the numerical data of the fluctuation pattern determination random number MR3 read from the hold data using the selected fluctuation pattern table.

  In 83FS022, as a process of specifying the fluctuation pattern distribution state, the fluctuation pattern is included based on the game state data included in the current game state specified by 83FS021 and used to specify the category of the fluctuation pattern table. Processing for specifying the category of the table is performed.

  Next, in order to specify the category of the fluctuation pattern table as the fluctuation pattern distribution state specified in 83FS022, a setting for transmitting a fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (83FS023). . At the time of the start winning, by receiving the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the category of the fluctuation pattern determination random value MR3 included in the hold data corresponding to the start winning at the time of the start winning. can do.

  Next, based on the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table, the special data corresponding to the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current game state are obtained. The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the figure display result is selected (83FS024). The first special figure display result determination table sets the variable display result to a "big hit" before the fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is set to the big hit game state. A table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control and whether or not to control the small hitting game state with the variable display result as "small hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. is there. The second special figure display result determination table sets the variable display result to a "big hit" before the fixed special symbol which becomes a variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is set to the big hit game state. A table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control and whether or not to control the small hitting game state with the variable display result as "small hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. is there.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state or not. The value range is assigned to the special map display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “loss”.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high probability state), more than in the normal state (low probability state). The determined value is assigned to the special map display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability change state, the probability of determining to control the special figure display result to the "big hit" gaming state in the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state.

  It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 extracted in 83FS009 of FIG. 8B is within the range of the jackpot determination (within the jackpot determination range) (83FS025). Thereby, it is determined whether or not to make a “big hit” based on the variable display based on the hold data.

  If it is determined by the 83FS025 that it is not within the big hit determination range (83FS025; No), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 extracted by the 83FS009 in FIG. It is determined whether it is within the determination range) (83FS026). Thereby, it is determined whether or not to make “small hit” based on the variable display based on the hold data.

  When the random number value MR1 is not within the small hit determination range in 83FS026 (83FS026; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (83FS027). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “00H”. At the time of the start winning, the symbol designation command is based on the judgment result of the hit judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment, in addition to the judgment result of the hit judgment such as the big hit, the small hit and the loss, and the judgment result of the big hit type. Is a command that can indicate

  If the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range in 83FS026 (83FS026; Yes), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings to perform the setting (83FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “03H”.

  If it is a big hit in 83FS025 (83FS025; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination (83FS028). At this time, when storing the hold data at the time of the start winning, the CPU 103 corresponds to the starting port buffer value which is data that can distinguish between the “first special figure” and the “second special figure”. From the table data constituting the big hit type determination table in accordance with the fluctuation special map (“the first special figure” corresponding to “1” or the “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) The big hit type determination table data corresponding to the special map is selected. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change” based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and table data corresponding to "2nd special figure" are provided. ), One of the data tables is selected and used for the jackpot type determination.

  Next, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the processing of 83FS028 to the effect control board 12 is performed (83FS029). As an example, when it is determined in 83FS028 that the jackpot type is determined to be the jackpot of “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H” and the jackpot type is determined to be the jackpot of “non-probable change”. If it is determined, the EXT data in the symbol designation command may be set to “02H”.

  After executing any of the processing of 83FS027, 83FS030, and 83FS029, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 is read from the pending data extracted by 83FS009, and the numerical data of the MR3 is set to 10 as described with reference to FIG. A process of converting a hexadecimal number into a hexadecimal number and dividing each digit value of the converted hexadecimal number data into a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 (processing of numerical data) is performed (83FS031). Then, a setting is made to transmit the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 divided by 83FS031 to the effect control board 12 collectively (83FS032). Thereby, the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of MR3 are transmitted by the command control process of S27 in FIG.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S75 of FIG. 6 as the prefetch variation pattern command analysis process. The effect control CPU 120 performs a process of analyzing the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 transmitted by the CPU 103 by the 83FS027 of FIG. 1-4 in the prefetch variation pattern command analysis process when a specific condition regarding the prefetch effect is satisfied. .

  The specific conditions related to the prefetch effect for executing the prefetch variation pattern command analysis process are the following conditions. When the start winning is generated, of the effect control commands shown in FIG. 8A, the first starting winning opening winning designation command, the second starting winning opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command, and the first variation winning order A plurality of types of commands, that is, a command for notifying the number of reserved storages, a command for notifying the number of second reserved storages, and commands 1 to 4 for transmitting random numbers are transmitted at the same time. In the command analysis process of S75 of FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 determines that at least one of the plurality of types of commands transmitted when such a start winning has occurred has been received, by the effect control command. The prefetch variation pattern command analysis processing of FIG. 8-5 is executed on condition that the command is confirmed based on the command data stored in the reception buffer. As described above, the pre-reading variation pattern command analysis process is an analysis process executed at the time when the start winning is generated.

  In the pre-reading variation pattern command analysis process, by confirming the command data stored in the effect control command reception buffer, all the commands for random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 transmitted collectively by 83FS032 are checked. It is determined whether or not it has been received (83FS041). When it is determined that all of the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 have been received, the random number analysis is performed by analyzing the variation pattern commands divided and transmitted by the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order. The module (subroutine) is executed (83FS042). In the random number analysis module, by executing the restoration process described as the process of restoring the variation pattern determination random value MR3 on the sub side in FIG. 8C, the dividedly transmitted random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are executed. From this, the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can be restored.

  Next, it is determined whether the random number analysis module (83FS042) has normally restored the random number value MR3 (83FS043). In 83FS043, for example, when the restored numerical data of the random number value MR3 becomes numerical data within a predetermined possible numerical range (0 to 65535), it is determined that the numerical value MR3 has been normally restored. Is done. In other words, when the numerical value of the abnormal mode is out of the predetermined numerical value range, it is determined to be abnormal.

  When it is determined in 83FS043 that the random number value MR3 has been restored normally, the data of the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer is confirmed, and the variation pattern distribution set by 83FS023 in FIG. 8-4 is set. It is determined whether a state designation command has been received (83FS044). When it is determined in 83FS044 that the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command has been received, the category of the fluctuation pattern table specified by the received fluctuation pattern distribution state specification command is specified (83FS045). As a result, the categories of the variation pattern table stored in the RAM 122 (the first low-accuracy low base category, the second low-accuracy low base category, the first low-accuracy high base category, the second low-accuracy high base category, and the first high-accuracy high base category) From among the high base category and the second high-term certainty base category), the category of the variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern for the prefetch effect is selected.

  Next, by confirming the command data stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, it is determined whether or not a symbol designating command to be transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize has been received. (83FS046). When it is determined in 83FS046 that the symbol designating command has been received, the number of stored storages transmitted is checked, and the variation pattern table relating to the pre-reading effect is selected from the variation pattern tables in the category of the variation pattern table specified in 83FS045. The variation pattern table used for the selection decision is selected.

  Next, using the fluctuation pattern table specified by 83FS046, based on the numerical value data of the random number value MR3 restored by the random value analysis module (83FS042), the fluctuation pattern related to the prefetching effect is selected and determined (83FS047). ). The variation pattern specified by 83FS047 is set as a command for designating the effect control CPU 120 as a variation pattern relating to the prefetch effect by storing the prefetch variation command in the prefetch variation command storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS048). , And the process ends.

  Also, when it is determined by 83FS041 that at least one of the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 has not been received (when only some commands have been received, none of the commands have been received, etc.) ( 83FS041), 83FS043 when it is determined that the random number value MR3 has not been properly restored, and 83FS046 when it is determined that the symbol designating command has not been received. In this case, the prefetch variation error command is stored in the prefetch variation error command storage area of the RAM 122 as a command for designating the occurrence of the abnormality to the production control CPU 120. (83FS049), and the process ends.

  FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in S161 of FIG. 7 as the prefetch notice processing. In the prefetch notice processing shown in FIG. 8-6, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the command in the storage area of the RAM 122 set in the prefetch variation pattern command analysis processing (step 83FS061). Then, the storage area set this time and the entire storage area of the RAM 122 other than the storage area are checked to determine whether or not there is a prefetch variation error command (83FS062). The prefetch variation error command is a command set in 83FS049 of FIG. 8-5, and is a command set when a command cannot be normally received or a random number value cannot be restored normally. If there is a prefetch fluctuation error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y), it is set not to execute the prefetch notice until the variable display corresponding to the storage information of the prefetch notice error command is completed (83FS067). , And the process ends.

  If the prefetch notice error command is stored, even if the storage information generated after the stored information is normal, the prefetch notice is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the stored information of the prefetch notice error command is completed. May be set so as not to execute. Then, by receiving a normal command after the variable display corresponding to the storage information of the prefetch notice error command has been completed, the prefetch notice may be permitted. Instead of checking the entire storage area of the RAM 122, the determination may be made only based on whether or not the command set this time is an error. Even in such a case, the pre-reading notice may be restricted until the variable display corresponding to the storage information of the command causing the error is completed.

  In 83FS062, when there is no prefetch fluctuation error command (83FS062), it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice can be executed (83FS063). For example, the storage area of the RAM 122 is checked, and it is determined that the prefetch notice is not executable if the prefetch notice effect has already been executed or if the game is in a jackpot game state. Note that, in these cases, a prefetch notice effect may be executed. If it is determined in 83FS063 that the advance notice cannot be executed, it is set so that the advance notice cannot be executed in 83FS067, and the process ends.

  If it is determined in 83FS063 that the prefetch notice can be executed (83FS063; Y), the prefetch notice is randomly selected based on the prefetch change command set by the prefetch change pattern command analysis processing described with reference to FIG. 8-5. (83FS064). For example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice using the pre-reading change command, and when executing the pre-reading advance notice, details of the effect contents of the pre-read notice effect are determined.

  Next, in the process of 83FS065, it is determined whether it is determined that the pre-reading notice is to be executed. In 83FS065, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice is not executed (83FS065; N), the process ends. If it is determined in 83FS065 that the prefetching notice has been executed (83FS065; Y), the determined prefetching notice is executed (83FS066), and the process ends. Thus, the effect control corresponding to the variable display is executed based on the random number value MR3 restored by the 83FS042 from the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 obtained by processing the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. Note that the 83FS066 does not include immediately executing the determined pre-reading notice, but also executing it at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at the start of fluctuation or a timing during fluctuation).

  Note that the case has been described in which the setting is made so that the prefetching notice is not executed when there is a prefetching change error command in the storage area of the RAM 122 (83FS062; Y). It is determined whether or not there is a command, and if there is a prefetch fluctuation error command, it may be set so that the execution of the prefetch notice determined by lottery is restricted.

[Main configuration and effect of the characteristic part 083F]
Next, a main configuration and effects of the above-described characteristic portion 083F will be described.

  [1] The random number transmission commands 1 to 4 processed from the numerical data of the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination by the 83FS031 of FIG. 8-4 are converted to the command control processing of 83FS032 of FIG. Sent by Then, the random number value MR3 is restored from the random number value transmission commands 1-4 obtained by processing the MR3 by the 83FS042 in FIG. 8-5, and the random number value MR3 is changed based on the restored random number value MR3 by the 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6. The effect control corresponding to the display is executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side as the game control means such as the CPU 103.

  [2] The effect control command transmitted after being processed by the 83FS031 in FIG. 8-4 by the CPU 103 and restored by the effect control CPU 120 in the 83FS042 in FIG. It is a command that can specify a fluctuation pattern of numerical value transmission commands 1 to 4. As a result, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the capacity on the main side as the game control means such as the CPU 103.

  [3] The random number transmission commands 1 to 4 are configured by converting the extracted random number M3 from a decimal number to a hexadecimal number and dividing the converted value into a plurality of commands, as shown in FIG. 8C. A plurality of commands are output collectively by 83FS032 in FIG. 8D and S27 in FIG. As described above, by outputting a plurality of commands collectively, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side as the effect control means such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the pressure on the main side such as the CPU 103 is reduced. can do.

  [4] As shown in FIG. 8C, the random number value MR3 is restored by analyzing a plurality of random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 in a predetermined order by 83FS043 in FIG. Then, as shown by 83FS048 in FIG. 8-5, a prefetch variation command corresponding to a variation pattern command based on the restored random number value M3 is stored. As a result, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side using the variable display pattern command based on the random number value MR3 restored on the sub side, such as the effect control CPU 120. Compression can be reduced.

  [5] According to 83FS022 and 83FS023 in FIG. 8-4 and S27 in FIG. 4, the main side such as the CPU 103 designates a variation pattern distribution state capable of specifying the category of the variable display pattern such as the category of the variation pattern table. The command is output to the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120. By this, a variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by outputting a command capable of specifying the category (variable display pattern category) of the fluctuation pattern table, so that the pressure on the main side can be reduced. .

  [6] As shown by 83FS027, 83FS029, and 83FS030 in FIG. 8-4, the main side such as the CPU 103 can specify whether or not to control to a state advantageous to the player such as the big hitting state. The designated command is output as a command different from the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command. Thereby, the information regarding the most important pass / fail result (big hit judgment result, small hit judgment result) is specified on the main side such as the CPU 103, and is output to the sub side such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the safety is enhanced. Can be. In addition, since the variable display pattern is specified on the sub side by transmitting the symbol designating command, it is possible to reduce pressure on the capacity on the main side.

  [7] The effect control CPU 120 specifies a table for determining a variable display pattern based on the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command and the symbol designation command, as shown in 83FS045 and 83FS047 in FIG. 8-5. As shown in 83FS048 of FIG. 8-5 and 83FS066 of FIG. 8-6, the controller controls the effect corresponding to the variable display based on the specified table and the restored variation pattern determination random number MR3. Thus, the effect corresponding to the variable display is controlled from the table set based on the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command and the symbol designation command and the restored random number value MR3, so that the pressure on the main side capacity is reduced. can do.

  [8] The effect control CPU 120 executes a look-ahead effect relating to the variable display that triggered the transmission of the fluctuation pattern distribution state designation command as an effect corresponding to the variable display, as indicated by 83FS066 in FIG. 8-6. Thus, the variable display pattern is specified on the sub-side, such as the effect control CPU 120, so that the pre-reading effect regarding the variable display is executed, so that the pressure on the main-side capacity, such as the CPU 103, can be reduced.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Parts 092F and 093F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described where random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are transmitted collectively in 83FS032 in FIG. 8D. However, the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 may be transmitted one by one instead of being transmitted collectively. If any abnormality occurs during the transmission and all the commands cannot be transmitted, a command relating to error information may be transmitted, or the process may be shifted to a process of stopping the game.

  [2] In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the look-ahead variation command is set in 83FS048 of FIG. 8-5 and the look-ahead variation error command is set in 83FS049. However, by transmitting a prefetch variation command based on the variation pattern analyzed in one device to another device, execution of the prefetch notice may be determined in the transmitted device.

  [3] In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described where it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice can be executed in 83FS063 in FIG. 8-6. In 83FS063, if the hold information stored before the execution of the determination includes the hold information of the variable display to be the reach, it may be determined not to execute the pre-reading notice. Further, even when the variable display hold information serving as the reach is stored, the pre-reading notice may be executed according to the type of the pre-reading notice to be executed. For example, if the pre-reading notice to be executed is based on the change in hold, the pre-reading notice based on the change in hold may be executed even when the variable display hold information serving as the reach is stored.

  [4] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of processing methods of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be provided. Then, information on the processing method of the random number value for fluctuation pattern determination MR3 may be transmitted from the main side to the sub-side to restore the MR3.

  [5] In the embodiment described above, the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 is set in the range of 0 to 65535. However, the range of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 may be a smaller range or a larger range.

  [6] In the embodiment described above, in the special symbol normal processing, the same random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination as in the case of the start winning is processed, and the random number value transmission commands 1 to 4 are transmitted from the main side, A variation pattern may be specified by performing a random number restoration process on the sub side.

(Explanation 1 about the characteristic part 38SH)
Next, the characteristic portion 38SH of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display unit. The display means can display a related display related to the predetermined state and a specific display. Then, even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the relevant display can be recognized.

  In the following description, a related telop image will be described as an example of the related display for the purpose of preventing the description from being complicated. However, the related display is not limited to the illustrated telop image, but can be applied to various telop images related to the predetermined state.

  Here, the telop is, in a narrow sense, an image in which character information moves in a band-shaped frame display as in the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-43, and in a broad sense, a band-shaped This means that only character information is displayed without a frame display. Broadly defined telops may have a mode in which character information moves or a mode in which character information does not move. Character information is information composed of character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, etc., for example, information that is displayed for the purpose of giving some information to a player, or information that presents information related to effects. And so on. The character information is not limited to information composed of actual character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, and the like, and may include imaginary character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, and the like.

  In the example of the rendering operation illustrated in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-43, a telop including character information displayed for the purpose of giving some notification to a player will be mainly described. On the other hand, as an example of a telop including character information related to a production, in a case where a telop is displayed when a production for outputting a tune is being performed, a telop including character information indicating lyrics of the output music is provided. Can be displayed. In other words, the character information indicating the lyrics of the music is not displayed for the purpose of giving any notification to the player, but is character information related to the effect.

(Example 1 of production operation related to the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-1 shows an example of a rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, as a related display related to a predetermined state, a display of a telop image notifying that a big hit effect is being performed will be described as an example. Also, in this example, the display of a right-handed instruction image instructing to fire a game ball toward the right game area will be described as an example of the specific display.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image on the image display device 5 to inform that the effect during the big hit is being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 displays a big hit telop image 38SH10 extending left and right in an upper area of the display area of the image display device 5. The big hit telop image 38SH10 is an image in which character information 38SH11 of "LIVE BONUS" is displayed. In this example, the fact that the character information 38SH11 with "LIVE BONUS" of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is recognizable indicates that the big hit middle production is being executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a right-hit instruction image for instructing to launch a game ball toward the right game area on the image display device 5. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 in the upper right area in the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. The right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is an image in which character information of “right-handed” and an arrow of “→” are alternately displayed as a ring, and are rotated clockwise. In this example, by displaying the right-hitting instruction image 38SH20, it is instructed to fire a game ball toward the right game area.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that a game ball is fired toward the left game area in spite of the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right strike instruction image 38SH20. . Therefore, when it is detected that the game ball is fired toward the left game area even in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right strike instruction image 38SH20 as Will be displayed at the same time.

  Here, the plurality of images displayed on the image display device 5 have display priorities respectively set. When displaying a plurality of images having different display priorities, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image having a higher display priority in front of an image having a lower display priority than the image. In this example, it is assumed that the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 has a higher display priority than the big hit telop image 38SH10. In this case, the right hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in front of the big hit telop image 38SH10, so that the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is hidden or hidden by the right hit instruction image 38SH20, making it difficult or impossible to recognize. The contents of the image 38SH10 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), a part of the character string "BONUS" of the character string "LIVE BONUS" is hidden by the right-stroke instruction image 38SH20, making it difficult to recognize, and recognizing the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10. It has become difficult. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is notified that the big hit middle production is being performed. Becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

  Therefore, in this example, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9-1, by moving the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the right side to the left side from the state illustrated in FIG. 9-1 (A), as illustrated in FIG. The entire character string "LIVE BONUS" moves to a position where it is not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes recognizable, and informs that the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are in the middle of a big hit production. Can be recognized.

  When the character of the character information 38SH11 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when the character information 38SH11 is not displayed any more as a result of moving the character information 38SH11 from the right to the left, the effect control CPU 120 transfers the character information 38SH11 from the right to the left of the display area of the image display device 5. Display again to move.

  The display position of the telop image such as the big hit telop image 38SH10 may be any position in the display area of the image display device 5 as long as it is a display position that does not hinder the visibility of the effect during the big hit and the effect during the variable display. . For example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a vertically extending telop image in the right or left area of the display area of the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image extending in an oblique direction.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 9-1, the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 for notifying that the big hit production is being performed can be displayed, and the right-handed telop image 38SH10 can be displayed on the big hit telop image 38SH10. Even when the instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed and displayed, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10.

(Example 2 of effect operation related to the characteristic part 38SH)
FIG. 9B shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information as “LIVE BONUS” on the big hit telop image 38SH10, even if the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, two character information 38SH111 and 38SH112 of "LIVE BONUS" are displayed in the big hit telop image 38SH10, but the character information 38SH111 has a character string of "LIVE". Part of the image data is not fit in the display area of the image display device 5 and is partially cut off, making it difficult to recognize the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the character information 38SH111. Further, in the character information 38SH112, a part of the character string “BONUS” is hidden in the right-stroke instruction image 38SH20, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the character information 38SH112. However, a part of the recognizable character string "LIVE" of the character information 38SH111, a recognizable character string "BONUS" of the character information 38SH111, and a recognizable character string "LIVE" of the character information 38SH112 And some recognizable characters of the character string "BONUS" in the character information 38SH112, it is possible to recognize that the character information "LIVE BONUS" is displayed in the big hit telop image 38SH10, It is possible to recognize that the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is to inform that the big hit production is being performed.

  Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112 of the big hit telop image 38SH10, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are moved from the right side to the left side from the state shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the recognizable range of the character string “LIVE” in the character information 38SH111 and the recognizable range of the character string “BONUS” in the character information 38SH112 are different. In other words, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112, the range of the character string that can be recognized in each character information changes, so that characters that are difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized without moving the character information remain unchanged. Compared to a certain case, it is possible to more easily recognize that the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is to notify that the big hit production is being performed.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 9B, the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 for notifying that the big hit production is being performed can be displayed, and the big hit telop image 38SH10 is right-handed. Even when the instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed and displayed, by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the big hit telop image 38SH10, the contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

(Production operation example 3 relating to characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9C illustrates another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  The effect control CPU 120 is capable of outputting, from the speakers 8L and 8R, a song during a big hit related to the big hit effect performed in the big hit game state. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a live effect in which the character performs a song or dance as a hit during a big hit, and outputs a song corresponding to the song or dance as a hit hit song.

  Here, the effect control CPU 120 can output different types of songs during the big hit depending on the big hit type. In the case of such an aspect, the music performed in the live production performed as the big hit production may be made different depending on the big hit type. According to such an embodiment, the player who has listened to the song during the big hit can easily recognize which big hit type the big hit game state is.

  For example, the music during the big hit may be different between the case of the "big hit" and the case of the "non-big hit". In particular, in the case of "probable change big hit", by adopting the song of the impressive intro as the middle hit big song, according to the start of the big hit game state, or a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a big hit combination By outputting the song during the jackpot in accordance with the derived jackpot, it is possible to enhance the interest at once from the start of the jackpot gaming state or at the point in time when the finalized decorative symbol to be a jackpot combination is derived.

  In addition, in the case of executing a promotion effect indicating that the value of the jackpot game state is improved as a jackpot middle production, by adopting a jackpot middle tune corresponding to “non-probable variable jackpot” as the jackpot middle tune, At the start of the gaming state or at the time when the finalized decorative symbol which is a big hit combination is derived, the fact that the big hit type is “probably big hit” may not be notified. In the case of such an aspect, in response to the promotion effect being performed as a jackpot medium production, the song during the jackpot is changed from the medium song with the jackpot corresponding to “non-probable variable jackpot” to the song with the large jackpot corresponding to “probable variable jackpot” May be changed. At this time, when outputting the song during the jackpot corresponding to the “probable change jackpot”, the song may be output from the intro of the song or may be output from the chorus part of the song. According to such an aspect, the effect of improving the interest of the player by the promotion effect can be further enhanced.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can output, from the speakers 8L and 8R, a right-hit instruction sound for instructing to fire a game ball toward the right game area. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound such as “Aim at the right” as a right-turn instruction sound.

  The effect control CPU 120 outputs the song during the big hit, for example, on condition that the big hit effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that a game ball is fired toward the game area on the left side in spite of the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a right-hit instruction sound. Therefore, when it is detected that the game ball is fired toward the left game area even in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously plays the music during the big hit and the right-turn instruction sound. Will be output. In this case, there is a possibility that both the song during the big hit and the right-handed instructing voice may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  Also, as described above, when it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the left game area despite being in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right The hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed at the same time, but the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is hidden by the right hit instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult or unrecognizable, and the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable. Sometimes it becomes.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, since the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is not hidden by the right-hit instruction image 38SH20, it is notified that the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is in the middle of a big hit effect. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the right-handed instructing sound more audibly recognizable, for example, by increasing the volume of the right-handed instructing sound to be larger than the sound volume of the song during the big hit. Here, in order to make the volume of the right-hitting instruction sound larger than the volume of the big hit song, a method of lowering the volume of the big hit song and raising the volume of the right-turn instruction sound, There is a method of not raising the volume of the beat-instruction sound, and a method of increasing the volume of the right-turn instruction sound without lowering the volume of the music during the big hit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string "BONUS" of the character string "LIVE BONUS" is hidden by the right-stroke instruction image 38SH20, making it difficult to recognize, and the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are visually recognized. Is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is rendered in the big hit by making the music during the big hit easily audible, for example, by increasing the volume of the music during the big hit than the volume of the right-hitting instruction sound. To be notified that the program is being executed. Here, in order to make the volume of the song during the big hit bigger than the volume of the right-hitting instruction sound, a method of lowering the volume of the right-hitting instruction sound to raise the volume of the music with the big hit and lowering the volume of the right-hitting instruction sound There is a method of not increasing the volume of the song during the jackpot, and a method of increasing the volume of the song during the jackpot without decreasing the volume of the right-turn instruction sound.

  The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH11 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the big hit telop image 38SH10 was started. Therefore, when displaying the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, the effect control CPU 120 sets the character information 38SH11 to the right-handed instruction based on the effect control pattern and the effected time elapsed since the display of the big hit telop image 38SH10. It can be determined whether the image 38SH20 is hidden.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 9C, the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 for notifying that the big hit middle production is being performed can be displayed, and the right-handed instruction is given to the telop image 38SH10. Even when the image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by adjusting at least one of the volume of the song during the big hit and the volume of the right-turn instruction sound.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 may notify the fact that the game is being controlled to the big hit game state, for example, by outputting a sound “Live BONUS” from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the case of such an aspect, as in the example shown in FIG. 9A, it is visually recognized that the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 notifies that the big hit middle production is being performed. If possible, the volume of the right-turn instruction voice is set to be larger than the volume of the voice of "Live BONUS", and the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is visually recognized as in the example shown in FIG. If the recognition is difficult, the volume of the sound "Live BONUS" may be set to be higher than the volume of the right-turn instruction voice. At this time, the volume of the song during the big hit may or may not be changed.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH)
The display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH can display a second related display different from the related display as the specific display superimposed on the first related display. Then, even when the second related display is superimposed on the first related display, the content of the first related display can be recognized.

(Production operation example 4 related to characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-4 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, a display of a telop image for notifying that a look-ahead zone effect is being performed will be described as an example of the first related display. Also, in this example, a description will be given of a display of a telop image that teaches a point of interest in a look-ahead zone effect as an example of the second related display.

  As described above, the look-ahead zone effect is an effect of shifting to a plurality of zones in which the background image and the effect mode are different from each other. The effect control CPU 120 performs super reach or display in the variable display of the target corresponding to the hold information targeted for the prefetch determination, based on the determination results such as the occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of retained storages, and the prefetch determination. It is possible to execute a look-ahead zone effect that foretells that the result will be a "big hit". The effect control CPU 120 can execute the look-ahead zone effect over a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display of the target, including the variable display of the target.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed on the image display device 5. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a vertically extending zone telop image 38SH30 in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 9-4. The zone telop image 38SH30 is an image in which character information 38SH31 of "LIVE ZONE" is displayed. In this example, the fact that the character information 38SH31 with "LIVE ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30 is recognizable indicates that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image that teaches a point of interest in the look-ahead zone effect on the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 displays the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40 in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. The point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 is an image of a mode in which character information 38SH41 of “Attention to members of the center!” Is displayed. In this example, as a look-ahead zone effect, a live effect is performed in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance, and a look-ahead zone effect is performed depending on which character is located at the center at the timing of the rust of the music. The expectation of the big hit of the variable display which is the target of the notice is different. In this example, the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect is taught by recognizing the character information 38SH41 of "attention to the center member!" Of the attention point telop image 38SH40.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40, for example, on condition that the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to chorus. Therefore, when the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to the chorus, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point of interest telop image 38SH40.

  In this example, it is assumed that the attention point telop image 38SH40 has a higher display priority than the zone telop image 38SH30. In this case, the point telop image 38SH40 of interest is displayed on the front of the zone telop image 38SH30 so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden by the point telop image 38SH40 of interest, making it difficult or impossible to recognize. The contents of the image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "LIVE ZONE" is hidden by the point telop image 38SH40 of interest and becomes difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are recognized. It has become difficult. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, it is recognized that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 indicate that the look-ahead zone effect is being performed. Difficult or unrecognizable.

  Therefore, in this example, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 9-4, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B). , The entire character string “LIVE ZONE” moves to a position that is not hidden by the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 and becomes recognizable, and recognizes that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 indicate that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. It becomes possible.

  When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the upper end of the display area of the image display device 5, the character is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed as a result of moving character information 38SH31 from the lower side to the upper side, effect control CPU 120 transfers character information 38SH31 from the lower side of the display area of image display device 5. It is displayed again so as to be moved upward.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 9D, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect can be displayed. Also, even when the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 5 relating to characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-5 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information such as "LIVE ZONE" on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), two character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 of "LIVE ZONE" are displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30, but the character information 38SH311 has a character string "LIVE". It is not fit in the display area of the image display device 5 and a part thereof is cut off, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. In the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string “ZONE” is hidden in the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, a part of the recognizable character string of “LIVE” of the character information 38SH311, a recognizable character string of “ZONE” of the character information 38SH311, and a recognizable character string of “LIVE” of the character information 38SH312 And some recognizable characters of the character string "ZONE" in the character information 38SH312, it is possible to recognize that the character information "LIVE ZONE" is displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30. It is possible to recognize that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 indicate that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed.

  Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 9-5, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. ), The recognizable range of the character string “LIVE” in the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” in the character information 38SH312 are different. In other words, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that characters that are difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized without moving the character information remain unchanged. As compared with a certain case, it is possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

  Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 9-5, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect can be displayed. In addition, even when the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, by displaying a plurality of pieces of the same character information on the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 6 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-6 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  The effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect using a telop as a pre-reading advance notice effect based on an effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 can output zone music related to the look-ahead zone effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a song corresponding to a live effect song or dance executed as a look-ahead zone effect as a zone song.

  Here, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a plurality of types of look-ahead zone effects having different jackpot expectation degrees, and can output different types of zone music in accordance with the types of the look-ahead zone effects. In such a case, the music performed in the live performance performed as the look-ahead zone effect may be made different depending on the type of the look-ahead zone effect. According to such an aspect, the player who has listened to the zone music can easily recognize the expectation degree of the big hit.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can output attention point sounds for teaching attention points of the look-ahead zone effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound such as “attention to the center member” as attention point sound.

  The effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a point-of-interest point sound, for example, on condition that the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to chorus. Therefore, when the music of the live effect executed as the pre-reading zone effect shifts to the chorus, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music and the point-of-interest point sound at the same time. In that case, there is a possibility that both the zone music and the point-of-interest point sound may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  Further, as described above, when the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect shifts to the chorus, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point of interest telop image 38SH40. In some cases, the character information 38SH31 of the telop image 38SH30 is hidden by the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40, making it difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40, so that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 indicate that the pre-reading zone effect is being performed. Something is visually recognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes it easier to recognize the point-of-interest sound aurally, for example, by making the volume of the point-of-interest sound larger than the volume of the zone music. Here, in order to make the volume of the point-of-interest sound higher than the volume of the zone music, a method of lowering the volume of the zone music to raise the volume of the point-of-interest sound, or lowering the volume of the zone music but increasing the volume of the point-of-interest sound There is a method of not raising the volume, and a method of raising the volume of the attention point sound without lowering the volume of the zone music.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "LIVE ZONE" is hidden by the point of interest telop image 38SH40, making it difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are visually recognized. Is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, by making the volume of the zone music larger than the volume of the point-of-interest voice, for example, to make the zone music easier to recognize aurally, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH40 can be displayed during the execution of the prefetching zone effect. To be notified. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music higher than the volume of the point voice, the method of lowering the volume of the voice of the point of interest and raising the volume of the zone music, or lowering the volume of the voice of the point of interest but increasing the volume of the zone music There is a method of not raising the volume, and a method of raising the volume of the zone music without lowering the volume of the point of interest voice.

  The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Therefore, when displaying the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character information 38SH31 on the basis of the point-of-interest point telop based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. It can be determined whether or not the image 38SH40 hides.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 9D, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect can be displayed. Also, even when the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is adjusted by adjusting at least one of the volume of the zone music and the volume of the point-of-interest voice. Can be recognized.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 may notify that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed, for example, by outputting a sound “Live ZONE” from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this case, as in the example shown in FIG. 9A, it is visually recognized that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 indicate that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. If possible, the volume of the point-of-interest point voice is set to be larger than the volume of the voice of “Live Zone”, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually recognized as in the example shown in FIG. If it is difficult, the volume of the sound “live zone” may be set to be higher than the volume of the focused point voice. At that time, the volume of the zone music may or may not be changed.

(Explanation 3 about the characteristic part 38SH)
In addition, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH can display the related display in a manner in which the character display moves. The moving speed of the character display in the first related display is different from the moving speed of the character display in the second related display.

(Example 7 of effect operation related to the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8 show another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, a display of a telop image for notifying that a look-ahead zone effect is being performed will be described as an example of the first related display. Also, in this example, a description will be given of a display of a pseudo consecutive telop image for notifying the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous production as the second related display.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image for notifying the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous effect on the image display device 5. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8, the effect control CPU 120 displays a pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 extending left and right in a lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. The pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 is an image in which character information 38SH51 of “NEXT × N (N is the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo consecutive production)” is displayed. In this example, the number of times of the variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous production is notified based on the fact that the character information 38SH51 of “NEXT × N” of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 can be recognized.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed. The effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 on condition that the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. Therefore, when performing the pseudo consecutive production during the execution of the look-ahead zone production, the production control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50.

  As described above, when the telop images related to different states are displayed at the same time, the player's attention may diverge, and there is a possibility that any telop image cannot be noticed.

  Therefore, in this example, when telop images related to different states are simultaneously displayed, the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is made different depending on which state has a higher degree of attention. As an example, based on the technical idea that the higher the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is, the more noticeable it is, the easier it is to attract the player's attention. The moving speed of the character information of the telop image related to the high degree state is increased.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 for notifying that the number of times of the variable display restarted by the pseudo consecutive production is one are displayed at the same time. Here, it is assumed that the big hit expectation when the number of times of the variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is one is lower than the big hit expectation due to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. In that case, it can be said that the look-ahead zone effect is an effect with a higher degree of attention than the pseudo continuous effect. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 makes the moving speed of character information 38SH31 with “LIVE ZONE” of zone telop image 38SH30 faster than the moving speed of character information 38SH51 with “NEXT × 1” of pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50. .

(Example 8 of effect operation related to the characteristic part 38SH)
In the example shown in FIGS. 9-8, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 for notifying that the number of times of variable display resumed by the pseudo consecutive production is three are displayed at the same time. Here, it is assumed that the big hit expectation when the number of times of the variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is three is higher than the big hit expectation by executing the look-ahead zone effect. In this case, it can be said that the pseudo continuous production is a production with a higher degree of attention than the pre-read zone production. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 makes the moving speed of character information 38SH51 with “NEXT × 3” of pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 faster than the moving speed of character information 38SH31 with “LIVE ZONE” of zone telop image 38SH30. .

  For example, based on the technical idea that the slower the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is, the easier it is to read the character string and the easier it is to attract the player's attention, the movement of the character information of the telop image related to the state of low attention level The moving speed of the character information of the telop image related to the state of higher interest may be slower than the speed.

  9-7 and 9-8, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 can be displayed in a manner in which the character information moves, and the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed. By making the moving speed of the pseudo-telop image 38SH51 different from the moving speed of the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH51, it is possible to make any telop image more noticeable.

(Direction operation example 9 related to the characteristic portion 38SH)
On the other hand, when displaying telop images related to the same state at the same time, there is a case where it is better not to intentionally raise attention to any telop image.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 9-9, when displaying the telop images related to the same state at the same time, the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is made substantially the same. Here, the fact that the moving speed of the character information is substantially the same does not mean that the actual moving speed may be completely the same, and if the player can visually give the impression that the moving speed is the same, May have different moving speeds. For example, when the character information of a large character and the character information of a small character are moved at exactly the same moving speed, the character information of a small character appears behind the character information of a large character due to an illusion. The character information of the character appears to move fast. Therefore, based on such an illusion, whether the actual moving speed of the character information of the small character is lower than the actual moving speed of the character information of the large character, for example, whether the moving speeds of the two are substantially the same. You may make it look like. Also, for example, when moving the character information with the blur and the character information without the blur at the same moving speed, the illusion is more blurred than the character information of the character without the blur. Since the character information of the character appears at the back, the character information of the blurred character appears to be moving quickly. Therefore, based on such an illusion, the moving speed of the character information of the blurred character is made slower than the moving speed of the character information of the character without blur, and the moving speed of both characters is the same. You may make it seem as if it is a degree.

  For example, as a look-ahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in a case where a live effect is performed in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance, any character is located at the center at the timing of the rust of the music. If the expectation of the jackpot of the variable display which is the target of the look-ahead zone production is different depending on whether or not the music is being read, the attention degree of the look-ahead zone production at the timing of the rust of the music is the look-ahead zone production at the timing other than the rust of the music. Can be said to be higher than the attention of In view of such a technical idea, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing of the tune of the music is required even when the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point of interest telop image 38SH40 related to the same state are displayed at the same time. The tune of the live effect performed as the look-ahead zone effect is more rust than the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 with the "live zone" of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed on condition that the pre-read zone effect is being executed. The moving speed of the character information 38SH41 of “focus on the center member!” Of the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 displayed on the condition that the processing shifts to may be increased.

  Also, for example, as a look-ahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in a live effect in which a plurality of characters perform a song or a dance, any character is located at the center at the timing of the rust of the music. If the big hit expectation of the variable display that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is different depending on whether the character is high in the look-ahead zone effect, the attention level of the look-ahead zone effect is high when the character with the high hit expectation is located at the center, It can be said that the attention level of the look-ahead zone effect when the character with a low jackpot expectation is located at the center is low. In view of such a technical idea, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the character having a high jackpot expectation is located at the center even when the zone telop image 38SH30 and the attention point telop image 38SH40 related to the same state are displayed at the same time. In this case, the moving speed of the character information 38SH41 of "attention to the center member!" Of the point telop image 38SH40 is made faster than the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 with "LIVE ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30. When a character having a low jackpot expectation degree is located at the center, the "live zone" of the zone telop image 38SH30 is higher than the moving speed of the character information 38SH41 of "attention to the center member!" In the attention point telop image 38SH40. The moving speed of the character information 38SH31 may be increased.

(Production operation example 10 relating to characteristic portion 38SH)
Further, the moving speed of the character display of the related display at a certain timing may be different from the moving speed of the character display of the related display at another timing.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 according to the tempo of the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9-10, as a look-ahead zone effect, a live effect of a song that becomes a follow-up of the slow tempo is executed after the chorus of the up-tempo. A scene in which a fixed decorative symbol, which is a display result of variable display of symbols, is stopped and displayed is shown. FIG. 9-10 (A) shows a scene at the timing of starting up-tempo rust, and FIG. 9-10 (B) shows a scene one second after starting up-tempo rust. FIG. 9-10 (C) shows a scene at the timing of starting the slow tempo follow-up, and FIG. 9-10 (D) shows a scene one second after the start of the slow tempo follow-up.

  When performing such a look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs the live-effect music executed as the look-ahead zone effect during the chorus period as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (A) and (B). The moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is made higher than the reference speed in accordance with the climax tempo being the up tempo. Here, the reference speed is a default speed at which the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not adjusted. For example, the tune such as the prelude, the A melody, the B melody, the C melody, etc. What is necessary is just to apply to the period other than a trailing.

  On the other hand, during the period in which the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect is in the after-play, the effect control CPU 120 sets the tempo of the after-play to a slow tempo as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (C) to (D). In response to this, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is made lower than the reference speed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 stops and displays the fixed decorative symbol, which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, in accordance with the timing at which the subsequent tempo of the slow tempo ends. Here, the effect control CPU 120 performs the pre-reading zone effect based on the length of the pre-reading zone effect, the special figure fluctuating time, and the like so that the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in time with the end of the slow tempo follow-up. The execution start timing may be determined.

  For example, in the case of stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol which is a big hit combination as shown in FIG. 9-10 (E1), the effect control CPU 120 executes a live effect corresponding to the first of the music as a pre-reading zone effect, and As an effect, a live effect corresponding to the second number of the music may be executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (E2), in the case of stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol that is a loss combination, the effect control CPU 120 ends the look-ahead zone effect by stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol. You can do it.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 ends the slow tempo after the first rust of the music, ends the second melody and the head rust of the music, and then displays the variable display of the decorative symbol. When the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the display result is "big hit", the live effect corresponding to the second of the music may be seamlessly executed as it is as a big hit middle production. By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to greatly improve the expectation that the display result will be a "big hit" before the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 10, by changing the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 according to the tempo of the music of the live production executed as the prefetching zone production, the prefetching zone production Interest can be improved.

  Further, when performing another effect together with the display of the telop, the effect control CPU 120 changes the mode of the telop whose mode changes in accordance with the change of the mode of the other effect, and changes the mode even if the mode of the other effect changes. It is possible to display telops that are not used.

  As an example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a telop image in which the moving speed of the character information changes in response to a change in the tempo of the music, and a telop image in which the moving speed of the character information does not change even if the tempo of the music changes. Can be displayed. In addition, when displaying a telop in a mode in which the display is updated to character information different from the character information being displayed, instead of moving the character information, the effect control CPU 120 responds to a change in the tempo of the music. Thus, a telop image whose character information update timing changes and a telop image whose character information update timing does not change even when the music tempo changes can be displayed.

  As another example, the effect control CPU changes the effect speed of the reach effect, such as reducing the playback speed of a moving image played in the reach effect, in performing the reach effect to derive the fixed decorative symbol. By doing so, it is possible to execute a stir-up effect that excites the sense of expectation that the finalized decorative pattern that will be a big hit combination is derived. In performing the reach effect in such an aspect, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the fact that the playback speed of the moving image becomes slower in the fanning effect as a telop whose aspect changes in response to a change in the aspect of another effect. It is possible to display a telop image in which the moving speed of character information is slow.

  Further, as another example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the character information “HEY!” As a telop whose mode changes according to a change in the mode of another effect, for example, in accordance with the hand of a live music audience. A telop whose display jumps up, a telop whose character information displays "Press the button repeatedly!" According to the shooting sound of the battlefield, or a character information such as "If you win, you have a chance!" It is possible to display a telop whose mode changes in accordance with a sound effect in another effect, such as a telop whose display is distorted.

  Further, as another example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a character image displayed in a live effect is spotlighted as a telop whose mode changes according to a change in the mode of another effect. Each time the building is destroyed in the telop where the display of the character information "Pay attention to the members of the center!" And the giant destroy the building, "Do you want to become a giant?" Telops where the display of character information is cracked or telops where the display of character information such as "gogogogogo ..." is enlarged or shrunk every time the destroyed building collapses in the production display where the giant destroys the building A telop whose mode changes in accordance with the movement of the display in the effect can be displayed.

(Explanation 4 about the characteristic part 38SH)
In addition, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. Then, even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Example 11 of effect operation related to characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-11 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit middle production is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that a game ball is fired toward the left game area in spite of the jackpot game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right strike instruction image 38SH20. .

  FIG. 9-11 (A) is a display example in a case where it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the right game area in the big hit game state. In the big hit game state, when it is detected that the game ball is fired toward the right game area, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10 but does not display the right hit instruction image 38SH20. As described above, when the right hit notification image 38SH20 is not displayed while the big hit telop image 38SH10 is displayed, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

  FIG. 9-11 (B) is a display example when it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the left game area immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-11 (A). When it is detected that the game ball is fired toward the left game area, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes and displays the right hit instruction image 38SH20 on the big hit telop image 38SH10. As described above, when the right hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the big hit telop image 38SH10, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, in response to displaying the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 superimposed on the big hit telop image 38SH10, the effect control CPU 120 right-clicks character information that is hidden or hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 and becomes invisible or invisible. It is displayed at a position that is not hidden by the instruction image 38SH20. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the big hit telop image 38SH10 to which the balloon image 38SH60 indicating the character information "LIVE" which is hidden behind the right-stroke instruction image 38SH20 and is difficult to view is displayed. Note that the balloon image 38SH60 may be displayed at a position apart from the big hit telop image 38SH10 as long as the balloon image 38SH60 is not hidden by the right strike instruction image 38SH20.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9-11, when the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed while being superimposed during the display of the big hit telop image 38SH10, “LIVE” which is hidden by the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to see is displayed. By displaying the big hit telop image 38SH10 with the balloon image 38SH60 indicating the character information of the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 hidden, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 12 relating to characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 9-12 (A) is a display example in a case where it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the right game area in the big hit game state. In the big hit game state, when it is detected that the game ball is fired toward the right game area, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10A but does not display the right hit instruction image 38SH20. As described above, when the right hit notification image 38SH20 is not displayed while the big hit telop image 38SH10A is displayed, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10A can be recognized.

  FIG. 9-12 (B) is a display example in a case where it is detected immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-12 (A) that a game ball is being fired toward the left game area. When it is detected that the game ball is fired toward the left game area, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes and displays the right hit instruction image 38SH20 on the big hit telop image 38SH10A. As described above, when the right hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the big hit telop image 38SH10A, it becomes difficult or impossible to recognize the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10A. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of big hit telop images in response to displaying the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 on the big hit telop image 38SH10A. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the big hit telop image 38SH10B having the same content is displayed in addition to the big hit telop image 38SH10A on which the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 overlaps.

  Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 9-12, when the right hit instruction image 38SH20B is displayed while being superimposed on the big hit telop image 38SH10A, the big hit telop image 38SH10B having the same content as the big hit telop image 38SH10A is newly displayed. By doing so, the contents of the big hit telop image can be recognized.

  When displaying a plurality of telop images, the display mode of each telop image may be different.

(Example 13 of effect operation related to the characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIGS. 9-13, when the big hit telop image 38SH10A and the big hit telop image 38SH10B are displayed, the direction in which the character information of each big hit telop image moves is made different.

(Example 14 of effect operation relating to characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-14, when displaying the big hit telop image 38SH10C, the big hit telop image 38SH10D, and the big hit telop image 38SH10E, if the length of each big hit telop image and the direction in which each big hit telop image extends are different. I have.

(Production operation example 15 relating to characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, when the big hit telop image 38SH10F and the big hit telop image 38SH10G are displayed, the thickness of each big hit telop image and the size of the character information of each big hit telop image are made different.

  As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-13 to 9-15, when displaying a plurality of telop images, the display effect of each telop image is made different, thereby enhancing the effect of the effect and making the effect monotonous. Can be prevented.

  Further, when such a configuration is applied in displaying the telop images related to the notice effect, even if the display mode when a plurality of telop images are displayed is made different depending on the expectation degree of the notice effect, Good. For example, if the display mode of displaying a plurality of telop images related to the preview effect is more flashy as the predictive effect with a higher jackpot expectation is higher, the display mode when displaying a plurality of telop images is increased. In response to this, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of the jackpot of the notice effect, not only to improve the interest but also to greatly increase the attention to the telop image.

  The big hit expectation may be changed according to the number of telops displayed at the same time, the combination of the types of telops displayed at the same time, and the like.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs, as a result of the effect, either a success notification for notifying a result advantageous to the player or a failure notification not notifying a result advantageous for the player, to a pre-effect in a common mode. A specific effect to be executed later can be executed. The effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of telops even during execution of such a specific effect. In such a case, the degree of expectation that the success notification is executed as a result of the specific effect may be varied according to the number of telops displayed simultaneously, the combination of the types of telops displayed simultaneously, and the like.

  The effect control CPU 120 can also display a plurality of telops of different types in a manner as shown in FIGS. 9-13 to 9-15.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of telops having different moving speeds and updating speeds of the character information in a manner as shown in FIGS. 9-13 to 9-15.

(Additional note on the characteristic part 38SH)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing a game, and includes a display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like). Can display a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that a big hit production is being performed) and a specific display (for example, a right-handed instruction image 38SH20, etc.). When the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the relevant display can be recognized (for example, even when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is displayed over the telop image 38SH10, the telop image 38SH10 is displayed). The contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11).

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the display means is a specific display superimposed on the first related display (for example, the zone telop image 38SH30 or the like), and is a second display different from the related display. A related display (for example, the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40 or the like) may be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the display means can display the related display in a mode in which the character display (for example, the character information 38SH31 or the character information 38SH51) moves. The moving speed of the character display may be different from the moving speed of the character display in the second related display (for example, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the moving speed of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH51). Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the display means can display the related display in a different manner before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. (For example, when the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed while being superimposed during the display of the big hit telop image 38SH10, a balloon image showing character information "LIVE" hidden behind the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 and difficult to view. Displaying the big hit telop image 38SH10 in which the 38SH60 is attached to a position that is not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20).

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 about the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
Next, the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display unit and an operable movable body. The display means can display a related display related to the predetermined state in a predetermined display area. The movable body is operable at an operating position overlapping at least a predetermined display area. Then, even when the movable body is at the operating position while the related display is being displayed, the contents of the related display can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-16 shows an example of a rendering operation related to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, a display of a telop image for notifying that a look-ahead zone effect is being executed will be described as an example of a related display related to a predetermined state.

  The effect control CPU 120 can execute a movable body effect for operating the movable body 32 on the front surface of the image display device 5 during execution of the look-ahead zone effect. The movable body 32 that operates in such a movable body effect only needs to be retracted to an initial position that does not cover the front surface of the image display device 5 when the movable body effect is not performed. In this example, a movable body effect that operates a movable body 32 simulating a stick light used by a spectator in a music live will be described as a movable body effect performed during execution of a look-ahead zone effect. In this example, the movable body 32 simulating a stick light is swung right and left on the front surface of the image display device 5 so that a part of an image or the like displayed in a display area below the image display device 5 is movable. Hiding behind the body 32 makes it difficult or invisible.

  Alternatively, an LED capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors may be incorporated in the movable body 32, and the LED may emit light of a predetermined color when the movable body 32 is operated. In addition, the operation speed of the movable body 32 may be changed in accordance with the tempo of a music piece of a live effect executed as a look-ahead zone effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, a zone telop image 38SH30 extending vertically in a left area of the display area of the image display device 5 on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the big hit expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 during the display of the zone telop image 38SH30.

  Further, for example, the mode of the movable body effect may be changed according to the degree of expectation of the big hit of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. For example, the light emission color of the LED incorporated in the movable body 32 is changed according to the degree of expectation of the big hit of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect.

  Also, for example, when performing a movable body effect before the rust of the music of the live production performed as the look-ahead zone production, depending on which character is located in the center by the rust of the music, The mode of production may be made different. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 16, two movable bodies 32 are set as one set, and two sets of four movable bodies 32 are used to execute a movable body effect. The combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 forming a set is made different depending on whether they are located at the center. In this case, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 forming the set is, for example, the color of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 of the set if the favorite color of the character A is “white”. The combination is set to “white” and “white”, and if the favorite colors of the character A are “red” and “green”, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is “red” and “red”. A combination of colors such as “green” depending on the character setting of each character. With such a configuration, depending on the color of the movable body 32 in the movable body effect, any character is positioned in the center by the rust of the music before the rust of the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. You can suggest.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 16, the combination of the emission color of the LED of the movable body 32 on the left side may be different from the combination of the emission color of the LED of the movable body 32 on the right side. With such a configuration, depending on the color of the movable body 32 in the movable body effect, any character is positioned in the center by the rust of the music before the rust of the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. It can be suggested that the character is one of the two characters, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, for example, the mode of the movable body effect may be changed according to the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. For example, the combination of the light emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 that are set is made different depending on the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. In this case, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 forming the set is, for example, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 of the set when the image color of the music A is “purple”. Are set to “purple” and “purple”, and if the image color of the music B is “green” and “white”, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 forming the set is “green” and “white”. And a combination of colors based on the image of each song. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in performing a live performance of a specific song with an image color as the look-ahead zone performance.

  In this case, when the movable body 32 moves to the front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized. And the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

  Therefore, in this example, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 9-16, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 9-16 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-16 (B). , The whole character string “LIVE ZONE” moves to a position not hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes recognizable, and informs that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are executing a look-ahead zone effect. It becomes recognizable.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 16, the zone telop image 38SH30 that notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being performed can be displayed in the display area on the left of the display area of the image display device 5, The movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is being displayed. Also, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation cycle of the movable body 32 that repeats a specific operation and the cycle in which the specific portion of the character information is displayed at a position hidden by the movable body 32 as the character information of the telop moves. Control may be performed to adjust at least one of the operating speed of the movable body 32 and the moving speed of the character information of the telop so that they do not match. According to such control, it is possible to prevent only the same portion of the character information from being hidden by the movable body 32, making it difficult to view or not to view.

(Example 2 of effect operation related to the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-17 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information such as "LIVE ZONE" on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-17 (A), two character information 38SH311 and 38SH312 of “LIVE ZONE” are displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30, but the character information 38SH311 has a character string “LIVE”. The image is cut out of the display area of the image display device 5, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. Further, in the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string “ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, the recognizable character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string “LIVE” of the character information 38SH312, and some recognizable characters of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH312 According to the above, it is possible to recognize that the character information "LIVE ZONE" is displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30, and to notify that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executing the look-ahead zone effect. Can be recognized.

  Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 9-17, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. ), The recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” in the character information 38SH311 is different from the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” in the character information 38SH312. In other words, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that characters that are difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized without moving the character information remain unchanged. As compared with a certain case, it is possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is to notify that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 17, the zone telop image 38SH30 that notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being performed can be displayed in the display area on the left of the display area of the image display device 5, The movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is being displayed. Also, by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Example 3 of effect operation related to the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-18 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  The effect control CPU 120 can output movable body corresponding sound corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 from the speakers 8L and 8R during the execution of the movable body effect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a voice simulating the cheering of the audience such as “Wa” as the voice corresponding to the movable body.

  The effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a movable body corresponding sound on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when performing the movable body effect during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the sound corresponding to the movable body. In that case, there is a possibility that both the zone music and the movable-body-compatible sound may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  Also, as described above, when performing the movable body effect during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 during the display of the zone telop image 38SH30, but the character of the zone telop image 38SH30 In some cases, the information 38SH31 is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the movable body 32, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 indicates that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the movable body-specific sound easier to recognize audibly by, for example, setting the volume of the movable-body-specific sound to be higher than the volume of the zone music. Here, in order to make the volume of the movable body-compatible sound higher than the volume of the zone music, a method of lowering the volume of the zone music and raising the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, or a method of lowering the volume of the zone music, but There is a method that does not raise the volume of the moving object, and a method that raises the volume of the movable body corresponding sound without lowering the volume of the zone music.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually recognized. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 performs the look-ahead zone effect by increasing the volume of the zone music more than the volume of the sound corresponding to the movable body to make it easier to recognize the zone music aurally. It is possible to recognize that it is to notify that it is inside. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music higher than the volume of the movable body corresponding voice, a method of lowering the volume of the movable body corresponding voice and increasing the volume of the zone music is used. There is a method in which the volume of the zone music is not increased, and a method in which the volume of the zone music is increased without lowering the volume of the movable body corresponding sound.

  The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Therefore, when performing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 hides the character information 38SH31 in the movable body 32 based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Can be determined.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 18, the zone telop image 38SH30 that notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being performed can be displayed in the left display area of the display area of the image display device 5, The movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is being displayed. Also, by adjusting at least one of the volume of the zone music and the volume of the sound corresponding to the movable body, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
The display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) can display a corresponding display corresponding to the operation of the movable body. Then, even when the corresponding display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the relevant display can be recognized.

(Production operation example 4 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-19 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display a corresponding display corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 on the image display device 52 during the execution of the movable body effect. In this example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE imitating the light of the stick light as the corresponding display when the movable body 32 imitating the stick light is in front of the image display device 5. Display around. At that time, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect image 38SHE in accordance with the operation of the movable body 32 so that light is visible around the movable body 32 imitating a stick light.

  In a case where the LEDs are built in the movable body 32 to emit the LEDs, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE of the same color as the emission color of the LEDs of the movable body 32.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, a zone telop image 38SH30 extending vertically in a left area of the display area of the image display device 5 on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE, for example, on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE while the zone telop image 38SH30 is being displayed.

  In this case, by moving the movable body 32 to the front of the left display area where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed in the effect image around the movable body 32. There is a case where the recognition becomes difficult or unrecognizable behind the 38SHE, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 become difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "LIVE ZONE" is hidden by the effect image 38SHE, making it difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

  Therefore, in this example, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 9-19, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), as shown in FIG. 9-19 (B). , The entire character string “LIVE ZONE” moves to a position that is not hidden by the effect image 38SHE and becomes recognizable, and informs that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are executing a look-ahead zone effect. It becomes recognizable.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 19, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and even when the effect image 38SHE is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, the zone telop image By moving the character information 38SH31 of 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 5 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-20 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  In this example, by displaying a plurality of the same character information such as "LIVE ZONE" on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, two character information 38SH311 and 38SH312 of “LIVE ZONE” are displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30, and the character information 38SH311 has a character string “LIVE”. The image is cut out of the display area of the image display device 5, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. In the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string “ZONE” is hidden in the effect image 38SHE, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, the recognizable character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string “LIVE” of the character information 38SH312, and some recognizable characters of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH312 According to the above, it is possible to recognize that the character information "LIVE ZONE" is displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30, and to notify that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is executing the look-ahead zone effect. Can be recognized.

  Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 9-20, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. ), The recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” in the character information 38SH311 is different from the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” in the character information 38SH312. In other words, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information changes, so that characters that are difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized without moving the character information remain unchanged. As compared with a certain case, it is possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is to notify that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 20, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed. Even when the effect image 38SHE is displayed so as to overlap the zone telop image 38SH30, the zone telop image By displaying a plurality of the same character information on the 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 6 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-21 illustrates another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a movable body corresponding sound on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when performing the movable body effect during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the sound corresponding to the movable body. In that case, there is a possibility that both the zone music and the movable-body-compatible sound may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  Further, as described above, when performing the movable body effect during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, but the character of the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. In some cases, the information 38SH31 is hidden by the effect image 38SHE and becomes difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the effect image 38SHE, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the movable body-specific sound easier to recognize audibly by, for example, setting the volume of the movable-body-specific sound to be higher than the volume of the zone music. Here, in order to make the volume of the movable body-compatible sound higher than the volume of the zone music, a method of lowering the volume of the zone music and raising the volume of the movable body-compatible voice, or a method of lowering the volume of the zone music, but There is a method that does not raise the volume of the moving object, and a method that raises the volume of the movable body corresponding sound without lowering the volume of the zone music.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "LIVE ZONE" is hidden by the effect image 38SHE, making it difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are visually recognized. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 performs the look-ahead zone effect by increasing the volume of the zone music more than the volume of the sound corresponding to the movable body to make it easier to recognize the zone music aurally. It is possible to recognize that it is to notify that it is inside. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music higher than the volume of the movable body corresponding voice, a method of lowering the volume of the movable body corresponding voice and increasing the volume of the zone music is used. There is a method in which the volume of the zone music is not increased, and a method in which the volume of the zone music is increased without lowering the volume of the movable body corresponding sound.

  The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31 based on, for example, the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Therefore, when displaying effect image 38SHE, effect control CPU 120 hides character information 38SH31 in effect image 38SHE based on the effect control pattern and the effect time elapsed since the display of zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Can be determined.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 21, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed. Even when the effect image 38SHE is displayed so as to be superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30, the zone music can be displayed. By adjusting at least one of the sound volume and the sound volume of the movable body corresponding sound, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Explanation 3 about the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
In addition, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) provides, as related displays, a first related effect that may be difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body, and a second related effect that is not difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body. Can be displayed.

(Direction operation example 7 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-22 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display, as related displays related to the same state, a first related effect that may be difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body, and a second related effect that is not difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-22, the effect control CPU 120 displays, as the first related display, the zone telop image 38SH30A that may be difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body 32, and as the second related display, the movable body 32 Display the zone telop image 38SH30B that does not become difficult to view due to the operation.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9-22 (A), both the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B are visible. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the contents of the zone telop image indicate that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the big hit expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 during the display of the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B.

  In this case, since the movable body 32 appears in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A displayed in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5, the character information 38SH31A of the zone telop image 38SH30A is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize. Or, it may be impossible to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A are difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31A of the zone telop image 38SH30A is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30A notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Becomes difficult or unrecognizable. On the other hand, even in such a situation, since the movable body 32 does not overlap the zone telop image 38SH30B displayed in the upper area of the display area of the image display device 5, the content of the zone telop image from the zone telop image 38SH30 Can notify that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 22, it is possible to display the zone telop image 38SH30A that may be difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body 32 and the zone telop image 38SH30B that does not become difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body 32. Even when the movable body 32 overlaps with the zone telop image 38SH30A and is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, since the movable body 32 does not overlap with the zone telop image 38SH30B, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30B can be recognized.

(Example 8 of effect operation related to the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-23 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display, as related displays related to different states, a first related display that can be difficult to be visually recognized by the operation of the movable body 32 and a second related effect that is not difficult to be visually recognized by the operation of the movable body 32. is there. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-23, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 that may be difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable body 32 as the first related display, and displays the movable body 32 as the second related display. Display the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 that is not difficult to view by the operation of.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed. The effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50, for example, on condition that the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are visible. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and the content of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 reports the number of variable display restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect. It is recognizable.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the big hit expectation of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Therefore, when it is determined to perform the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 may operate the movable body 32 while the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are being displayed.

  In this case, the movable body 32 appears in front of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, and the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden behind the movable body 32 and recognized. It may be difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Becomes difficult or unrecognizable. On the other hand, even in such a situation, since the movable body 32 does not overlap with the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 displayed in the upper area of the display area of the image display device 5, the contents of the pre-read telop image 38SH50 are displayed in the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. It can be recognized that the number of times of the variable display restarted by the effect is notified.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 23, it is possible to display the zone telop image 38SH30 that can be difficult to visually recognize by the operation of the movable body 32 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 that is not difficult to visually recognize by the operation of the movable body 32. Even when the movable body 32 overlaps the zone telop image 38SH30 and is difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized, since the movable body 32 does not overlap the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50, the contents of the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 can be recognized. is there.

(Example 9 of effect operation related to the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-24 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of the common configuration will be omitted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are visible. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed, and the content of the pseudo-continuous telop image 38SH50 reports the number of variable display restarted by the pseudo-continuous effect. It is recognizable.

  As in the example shown in FIG. 9A, a zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the vertical direction is displayed in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, and a pseudo continuous telop extending in the horizontal direction is shown in a lower area. When the image 38SH50 is displayed, the movable body 32 appears, so that both the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are hidden by the movable body 32 and are difficult to recognize or cannot be recognized. Thus, the contents of both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 9B, a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is notified that the look-ahead zone effect is being executed. Becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 9B, the effect control CPU 120 hides the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 and displays the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 in accordance with the appearance of the movable body 32. According to the pseudo continuous notification image 38SH70 for displaying the pseudo continuous notification image 38SH70 for notifying the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous production, the same content as the non-displayed pre-reading telop image 38SH50 is displayed. Can be recognized.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 24, the zone telop image 38 </ b> SH <b> 30 that may be difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable body 32 and the non-display due to the appearance of the movable body 32, and as a result, the operation of the movable body 32 The pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, which does not become difficult to view, can be displayed, and the pseudo continuous notification image 38SH70 for notifying the number of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous production, which is the content of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, is displayed. Therefore, the same contents as the contents of the non-displayed prefetched telop image 38SH50 can be recognized.

(Explanation 4 about the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
In addition, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) can display the related display in different modes before and after the movable body moves to the operation position during execution of the related display.

(Production operation example 10 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-25 shows another example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 in an area below the display area of the image display device 5, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not to perform a movable body effect according to a jackpot expectation degree of a live effect executed as a look-ahead zone effect. The movable body 32 is operated during the display of the image 38SH30.

  FIG. 9-25 (A) is a display example when the movable body effect has not been started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. When the movable body effect has not been started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 does not operate the movable body 32 while displaying the zone telop image 38SH30. As described above, when the movable body 32 does not operate when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

  FIG. 9-25 (B) is a display example when the movable body effect is started immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-25 (A). When executing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 on the front surface of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. As described above, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, in response to operating movable body 32 in front of zone telop image 38SH30, effect control CPU 120 transmits character information 38SH31, which is hidden by movable body 32 and becomes difficult or invisible, to movable body 32. Display at a position that is not hidden. In the example shown in FIG. 9-25 (B), a zone telop image 38SH30 with a mini-character image 38SH80 for notifying the character information 38SH31 of "LIVE ZONE" which is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to view is displayed. Note that the position where the mini-character image 38SH80 is displayed may be apart from the zone telop image 38SH30 as long as the position is not hidden by the movable body 32.

As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 25, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, the character information 38SH31 of “LIVE ZONE” which is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to view is notified. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 with the attached mini character image 38SH80, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized. (Production operation example 11 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 9-26 (A) is a display example when the movable body effect has not been started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. When the movable body effect has not been started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A but does not operate the movable body 32. As described above, when the movable body 32 does not operate while the zone telop image 38SH30A is displayed, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A can be recognized.

  FIG. 9-26 (B) is a display example when the movable body effect is started immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 9-25 (A). When performing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 on the front surface of the zone telop image 38SH30A displayed in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. As described above, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A, it becomes difficult or impossible to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of zone telop images in response to operating movable body 32 in front of zone telop image 38SH30A. In the example shown in FIG. 9-26 (B), a zone telop image 38SH30B having the same contents is displayed in addition to the zone telop image 38SH30A on which the movable body 32 overlaps.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 26, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A, the zone telop image 38SH30B having the same content as the zone telop image 38SH30A is newly displayed. The contents of the telop image can be recognized.

(Additional note on characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and includes a display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), The display means displays a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that a big hit effect is being performed) and a specific display (for example, a right-handed instruction image 38SH20, etc.). The content of the related display can be recognized even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display (for example, even when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is displayed over the telop image 38SH10, By moving the character information 38SH11 of the image 38SH10, the contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the display means is a specific display superimposed on the first related display (for example, the zone telop image 38SH30 or the like), and is a second display different from the related display. A related display (for example, the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40 or the like) may be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the display means can display the related display in a mode in which the character display (for example, the character information 38SH31 or the character information 38SH51) moves. The moving speed of the character display may be different from the moving speed of the character display in the second related display (for example, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the moving speed of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH51). Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the display means can display the related display in a different manner before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. (For example, when the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 is displayed while being superimposed during the display of the big hit telop image 38SH10, a balloon image showing character information "LIVE" hidden behind the right-hit instruction image 38SH20 and difficult to view. Displaying the big hit telop image 38SH10 in which the 38SH60 is attached to a position that is not hidden by the right-handed instruction image 38SH20).

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 about the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Next, the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and includes a first display means and a second display means, and includes a first display means and a second display means. A related display related to the predetermined state can be displayed over the straddle.

  FIG. 9-27 shows an example of a rendering operation relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH).

(Direction operation example 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (A) includes an image display device 5 as a first display device and a sub-image display device 38SH5A as a second display device.

  The sub-image display device 38SH5A is provided adjacent to, for example, the right side of the image display device 5. The sub-image display device 38SH5A includes, for example, an LCD, an organic EL, or the like, and displays various effect images. The sub-image display device 38SH5A may include a projector and a screen. The display control unit 123 displays the effect image on the sub-image display device 38SH5A by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be performed to the sub-image display device 38SH5A based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. .

  The effect control CPU 120 extends across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, and extends in the left-right direction from the right end in the display region of the sub-image display device 38SH5A to the left end in the display region of the image display device 5 in the left-right direction. Is displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move from the right end to the left in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A, it is not displayed with further movement. When the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the sub-image display device 38SH5A as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the effect control CPU 120 The characters of the character information 38SH31 that are no longer displayed in the 38SH5A are displayed so as to be moved from the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 to the left. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when the character information 38SH31 is not displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 The character of the character information 38SH31 that is no longer displayed is displayed again so as to move from the right end to the left side of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

  Note that the sub-image display device 38SH5A may not always be provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5. For example, the sub-image display device 38SH5A is provided at a position different from the right side of the image display device 5, and moves so as to line up to the right side of the image display device 5 in response to executing a predetermined effect such as a look-ahead zone effect. It may be something.

  Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are provided, and the pre-reading zone effect of the pre-read zone effect is provided across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the program is being executed, it is possible to perform suitable display by the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

(Production operation example 2 related to characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (B) includes an image display device 5 as a first display device and a dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B as a second display device.

  The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is provided, for example, adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5. The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is a dot matrix type display in which LEDs are arranged in a two-dimensional array. For example, the cathodes are connected in columns and the anodes are connected in rows. The effect control CPU 120 individually turns on each LED by designating a row and a column to flow a current, and designates a column and a row by a raster scan method, thereby providing a dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. Display various effect images. The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be performed to the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. Display.

  The effect control CPU 120 controls the brightness of each dot by changing the number of pulses for each LED. Further, a full-color display can be realized by using RGB color LEDs for the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. Also, if OLEDs are used instead of LEDs, dots smaller than LEDs can be formed.

  The effect control CPU 120 extends across the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, and extends in the left-right direction from the right end in the display region of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B to the left end in the display region of the image display device 5. The image 38SH30 is displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move from the right end to the left in the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, it is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when the character information 38SH31 is not displayed on the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, the effect control CPU 120 The characters of the character information 38SH31 that are no longer displayed on the LED display device 38SH5B are displayed so as to be moved from the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 to the left. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when the character information 38SH31 is not displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 The character of the character information 38SH31 that is no longer displayed is displayed again so as to move from the right end to the left side of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B.

  Note that the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B need not always be provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5. For example, the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is provided at a position different from the right side of the image display device 5, and moves so as to be aligned with the right side of the image display device 5 in response to executing a predetermined effect such as a look-ahead zone effect. May be used. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (B), the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B are provided, and the read-ahead zone extends across the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the effect is being executed, it is possible to perform a suitable display using the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B.

(Production operation example 3 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (C) includes the image display device 5 as first display means, and a versa writer 38SH5C as second display means.

  The versa writer 38SH5C is a display device that utilizes the afterimage effect of human eyes. The versa writer 38SH5C uses the afterimages of the LEDs generated by rotating the plate 38SH5C1 while blinking a plurality of LEDs arranged on the longitudinal side surface of the plate 38SH5C1 in a short cycle according to a specific pattern, to produce various effects. Display an image.

  The display control unit 123 performs the rotation control of the versa writer 38SH5C and the lighting control of the LED by supplying the video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the versarizer 38SH5C based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. Then, the effect image is displayed on the versa writer 38SH5C. The display area of the versa writer 38SH5C is a range in which various effect images can be displayed by the LEDs during the rotation operation. In this example, the plate body 38SH5C1 of the versa lighter 38SH5C is provided such that the display area of the versa lighter 38SH5C is arranged on the right side of the image display device 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays a zone telop image 38SH30 that extends in the left-right direction from the right end in the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C to the left end in the display area of the image display apparatus 5 over the image display device 5 and the versa writer 38SH5C.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move from the right end to the left side in the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C, it is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when the character information 38SH31 is moved from the right side to the left side by the versa writer 38SH5C, and the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the versa writer 38SH5C, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the character information no longer displayed on the versa writer 38SH5C. 38SH31 characters are displayed so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed with further movement. As described above, when the character information 38SH31 is not displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 The character of the character information 38SH31 which is no longer displayed is displayed again so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the image display apparatus 5 and the versarizer 38SH5C are provided, and the pre-reading zone effect is being executed across the image display apparatus 5 and the versa writer 38SH5C. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 to be notified, it is possible to perform a suitable display by the image display device 5 and the versa writer 38SH5C.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Further, the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) can display characters as the related display, and when displaying the related display across the first display means and the second display means, the first display means. A character larger than the size of the non-display area between the display area of the second display means and the display area of the second display means can be displayed.

(Production operation example 4 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
FIG. 9-28 is a main part enlarged view in which a portion where the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are adjacent to each other is enlarged. In the image display device 5 of this example, a display area is formed inside the frame portion 38SH5F. Similarly, in the sub-image display device 38SH5A, a display area is formed inside the frame portion 38SH5AF.

  When the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Will be displayed over the display area of. When displaying the characters of the character information 38SH31 as described above, when the display mode is such that a part of the characters is hidden in a portion corresponding to the frame portion 38SH5F and the frame portion 38SH5AF, the display area of the image display device 5 There is a possibility that characters displayed over the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A may be difficult or unrecognizable.

  Here, the width of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are known sizes. Therefore, in displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the effect control CPU 120 adds the width of the frame portion 38SH5F and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF. Character information 38SH31 of a font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 is displayed.

  However, even if the font size is such that the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 obtained by adding the width dimension of the frame section 38SH5F and the width dimension of the frame section 38SH5AF, as a result, In some cases, characters displayed over the display area 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A may be difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, in the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a simulation is performed to determine whether a human can recognize a character when character information of a telop image such as the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. By doing so, the font size of the character information may be determined. Further, even if the font size is the same, depending on the shape of the character, when displayed over the display area of the image display device 5 and the display region of the sub-image display device 38SH5A, it is difficult to recognize the character that is visible. Some characters are impossible. For example, even if the character "Z" is visible, the character "I" tends to be difficult or unrecognizable if the vertical line is hidden. Therefore, in the case where a character string in which characters that are difficult to recognize or are likely to be unrecognizable are mixed is displayed as character information, bold or italic characters may be used to prevent difficult or unrecognizable characters.

  For example, when the sub-image display device 38SH5A is moved to the front of the display region of the image display device 5 so that a part of the display region of the image display device 5 is hidden by the sub-image display device 38SH5A, Is hidden by the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the character information 38SH31 of the font size whose length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. It may be displayed.

  Similarly, when the image display device 5 is moved to the front of the display region of the sub-image display device 38SH5A so that a part of the display region of the sub-image display device 38SH5A is hidden by the image display device 5, the sub-image display device 38SH5A is used. Since the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 is hidden by the image display device 5, the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 of each character in the width direction is longer than the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 is displayed. Just fine.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 28, the character information 38SH31 can be displayed as the zone telop image 38SH30, and when displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. In addition, the length L2 of each character in the width direction is longer than the length L1 obtained by adding the width of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. By displaying the character information 38SH31 having a long font size, the zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed suitably.

(Explanation 3 about the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Also, the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) enables the content of the related display to be recognizable only by one of the display means when displaying the related display over the first display means and the second display means. Can be displayed.

(Direction operation example 5 related to characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9-29 (A), when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed as images. Since the image is displayed in the display area of the display device 5, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized only by the image display device 5.

(Direction operation example 6 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9B, when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 Since the image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 38SH5A, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized only by the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

  Here, the width dimension of the display area of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are known dimensions. Therefore, in the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a font size capable of displaying all characters of the character information of the telop image such as the zone telop image 38SH30 in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A It is sufficient that the font size that can be displayed is determined.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 29, when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, all the characters in the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed. It is preferable that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 be displayed in the display region of the sub-image display device 38SH5A so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed in the display region of the image display device 5. Can display the zone telop image 38SH30. For example, even if a character displayed over the display area of the image display device 5 and the display region of the sub-image display device 38SH5A becomes difficult or unrecognizable, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be changed. It becomes recognizable.

(Explanation 4 about the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Also, the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) has, as related displays, a first related display capable of displaying characters across the first display means and the second display means, and a first display means and a second display. It is possible to display a second related display capable of displaying characters without straddling the means, and the characters displayed in the first related display and the characters displayed in the second related display are used to display characters. Different in size.

(Direction operation example 7 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending left and right so that the characters straddle the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A. Further, effect control CPU 120 causes image display device 5 to display pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 extending vertically. Therefore, the characters of the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 in this example are not displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

  Here, when displaying a plurality of telop images such as the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, it is easier to recognize the contents of each telop image by making the size of characters in each telop image different.

  On the other hand, as described above, when displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the width of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the frame size of the sub-image display device 38SH5A By displaying the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 obtained by adding the width dimension of the portion 38SH5AF, the zone telop image 38SH30 is suitably displayed. be able to.

  For such a reason, the size of the character of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed over the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A tends to be large. Therefore, when making the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 different from the character size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is changed to Increasing the size of the character in the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 increases the visibility simply because the character is large, but only reduces the display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect. Or, the whole looks clumsy.

  Therefore, when displaying such a zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo-link telop image 38SH50, the effect control CPU 120 sets the pseudo-link image so that the character is smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. By displaying the character information 38SH51 of the telop image 38SH50, in other words, by displaying the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to be a character larger than the size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. In addition, it is possible to secure a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect, and to prevent the entire image from having an unnatural appearance.

(Direction operation example 8 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending left and right so that the characters straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Further, effect control CPU 120 displays pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 extending vertically on sub-image display device 38SH5A. Therefore, the characters of the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 in this example are not displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

  Also in the case of this example, when displaying such a zone telop image 38SH30 and a pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, the effect control CPU 120 becomes a character smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. By displaying the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 in other words, in other words, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is set to be larger than the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. Is displayed, it is possible to secure a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect, and to prevent the overall appearance from being unnatural.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, a zone telop image 38SH30 extending to the left and right is displayed so that a character straddles the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Alternatively, in displaying the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 extending vertically on the sub-image display device 38SH5A, if a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect can be secured, or the overall appearance is unnatural. If not, the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 may be displayed so that the character becomes larger than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 30, the zone telop image 38SH30 capable of displaying the character information 38SH31 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A And a pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 capable of displaying the character information 38SH51 without straddling the character information 38SH31 displayed on the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 displayed on the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. Since the size of the character is different from the character of the character information 38SH51, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 can be suitably displayed.

  For a telop image in which characters do not straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the width of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Character information of a font size in which the length of each character in the width direction is shorter than the length obtained by adding the dimensions may be displayed.

(Example 9 of production operation related to characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) is also applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are vertically adjacent as shown in FIG. 9-31. . That is, the effect control CPU 120 can display, for example, a zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the pre-reading zone effect is being executed, across the image display devices 5 and the sub-image display devices 38SH5A arranged vertically. .

  In the case of such an embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, and displays the height dimension of the lower frame of the image display device 5, It is sufficient to display the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length of each character in the height direction is longer than the length obtained by adding the height of the upper frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5D.

  Note that, for the telop image 38SH50 in a state where characters do not straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5D, the height dimension of the lower frame of the image display device 5 and the upper frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5D Character information 38SH51 of a font size in which the length of each character in the height direction is shorter than the length obtained by adding the height dimensions of the characters may be displayed.

(Additional note on characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes first display means (for example, the image display device 5 and the like). , A second display unit (for example, a sub-image display device 38SH5A or the like), and can display a related display related to a predetermined state across the first display unit and the second display unit (for example, an image). Displaying a zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the pre-reading zone effect is being performed, for example, across the display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A).

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), characters (for example, character information 38SH31 and the like) can be displayed as related displays (for example, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the like), and the first display means and the second display When displaying the related display across the means, a character larger than the size of the non-display area between the display area of the first display means and the display area of the second display means can be displayed (for example, The font size is such that the length of each character in the width direction is longer than the sum of the width of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Displaying the character information 38SH31).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), when displaying a related display (for example, the zone telop image 38SH30 or the like) across the first display means and the second display means, The content of the related display may be recognizable and displayable only by the display means (for example, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or And that all characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), characters (for example, character information 38SH31, etc.) can be displayed across the first display means and the second display means as related displays. First related display (eg, zone telop image 38SH30, etc.) and second related display capable of displaying characters (eg, character information 38SH51, etc.) without straddling the first display means and the second display means. (For example, a pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 or the like), and the size of the character differs between the character displayed in the first related display and the character displayed in the second related display. (For example, the character information 38SH5 of the pseudo consecutive telop image 38SH50 may be smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. It displays, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

(Explanation 1 concerning the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH))
Next, the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) of the present embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and is a display device and a specific device that executes a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display device. And a display means for displaying a related display related to a predetermined state, and as the related display, a first related display receiving a change due to the specific effect and a second related display not receiving a change due to the specific effect. It is.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state, and the second related display is a related display related to the gaming state.

  Further, in a gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH), the first related display is displayed in a mode involving an operation, and is displayed in a mode involving an operation even when the specific effect changes due to execution. .

  On the other hand, a gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and executes a specific effect that gives a common change to a display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The specific display means, and the display means can display a related display related to the predetermined state in a mode involving the operation, and the related display changes the operation even when the specific display is changed by the execution. It can be displayed in the accompanying mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH), as the related display, a first related display that is changed by the specific effect and a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect can be displayed.

  In a gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state, and the second related display is a related display related to the gaming state.

(Production operation example 1 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-32 shows an example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, a reduced effect of reducing a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio will be described as an example. In this example, a big hit telop image that notifies that a big hit effect is being executed is described as an example of a display that receives a change due to a specific effect and is a first related display related to the effect state. Also, in this example, an error telop image for notifying an error will be described as an example of a display that is not affected by a specific effect and that is a second related display related to a gaming state.

  The effect control CPU 120 can execute a reduced effect of reducing a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio.

  The effect control CPU 120 can display an error telop image for notifying an error. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-32, an example will be described in which an error telop image 38SH90 that notifies an abnormality in which the lower plate is full with character information 39SH91 of “Please pull out the ball” is displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. Will be displayed at the same time.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the reduced effect on condition that the execution timing of the reduced effect has come, and reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio. Therefore, when it is the execution timing of the reduced effect in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B), for example, displays a character image or a display indicating the number of rounds in the big hit game state. In addition, a plurality of displays displayed during the big hit effect are reduced at a common reduction ratio. Then, by performing the reduction effect, a black display area 38SHBK is formed around the changed display. By performing such a reduced effect, the interest of the effect can be improved.

  At that time, the effect control CPU 120 also displays the big hit telop image 38SH10 at the common reduction ratio, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B). That is, the big hit telop image 38SH10 related to the state of the big hit middle production is subjected to a change due to the reduced production.

  Here, if the situation where the lower plate is full is left unattended, the alarm sound continues to be displayed together with the display of the error telop image 38SH90 until the situation is resolved, which may be annoying to the surrounding players. I will.

  Thus, the effect control CPU 120 does not reduce the error telop image 38SH90 even when the reduced effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B). That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the gaming state of the error is not changed by the reduced effect.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 32, it is possible to execute a reduced effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are reduced at a common reduction ratio, and the big hit telop image 38SH10 which receives a change due to the reduced effect. And the error telop image 38SH90, which is not affected by the reduced effect, can be displayed. Therefore, the telop image 38SH10 can be changed by the reduced effect to enhance the attraction of the effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 can be reduced. By not receiving the change due to the effect, it is possible to appropriately notify that the lower plate is full.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-32, a big hit telop image for notifying that the big hit middle production is being performed is an example of a display that receives a change due to the specific effect and is a first related display related to the effect state. However, a telop including character information displayed for the purpose of giving some information to a player, such as a jackpot telop image, is a display that is not affected by a specific effect and is related to a gaming state. May be displayed as a second related display.

  On the other hand, a telop including character information related to an effect that is not the purpose of giving any notification to the player, such as a telop including character information indicating the lyrics of the song, is a display that receives a change due to the specific effect. This is a telop that can be displayed as the first related display related to the effect state, but is not affected by the specific effect, and cannot be displayed as the second related display related to the gaming state.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, an error telop image notifying that the lower plate is full is a display that is not affected by the specific effect and is a second related display related to the game state. However, so-called controller connection error, vibration motor error error, magnet error, switch error error, illegal winning error, payout error, main control board communication error, sub board mismatch error, ball out error, card unit error Such a telop image that reports various errors can be displayed as a second related display that is not affected by a specific effect and that is related to a gaming state.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a telop that informs the player of the game state, such as a telop that informs the user that the control is being performed in the probability change state or the time saving state, and a telop that is displayed together with an effect with a high jackpot expectation. A telop that is executed together with an effect that is important to the user can also be displayed as a telop that is not changed by the specific effect.

(Production operation example 2 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-33 shows another example of the effect operation relating to the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, an enlarged effect for enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common magnification will be described as an example.

  The effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing an enlarged effect of enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. Will be displayed at the same time.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the enlarged effect on condition that the execution timing of the enlarged effect is reached, and enlarges a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio. Therefore, when it is the execution timing of the enlarged effect in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, a plurality of displays displayed during the jackpot effect are enlarged at a common enlargement ratio. Then, by executing the enlargement effect, the plurality of displays changed by the enlargement effect do not fit in the display area of the image display device 5. By executing such an expanded effect, the interest of the effect can be improved.

  At that time, the effect control CPU 120 also displays the big hit telop image 38SH10 at a common enlargement ratio, as shown in FIG. 9-33 (B). That is, the big hit telop image 38SH10 related to the state of the big hit middle production is subjected to a change due to the enlarged production.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-33 (B), the effect control CPU 120 does not enlarge the error telop image 38SH90 even when the enlarged effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the gaming state of the error is not changed by the enlarged effect.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 33, it is possible to execute an enlargement effect of enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio, and to receive the big hit telop image 38SH10 that is changed by the enlargement effect. And the error telop image 38SH90, which is not affected by the enlarged effect, can be displayed, so that the telop image 38SH10 can be changed by the enlarged effect to enhance the attraction of the effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 is enlarged. By not receiving the change due to the effect, it is possible to appropriately notify that the lower plate is full.

(Production operation example 3 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-32 shows an example of the rendering operation relating to the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means, an image blur effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are vibrated together will be described as an example.

  The effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing an image blur effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are collectively vibrated.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the big hit gaming state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. Will be displayed at the same time.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the image blurring effect on condition that the image blurring effect is executed, and vibrates the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 collectively. Therefore, when it is time to execute the image blur effect in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, a character image or the number of rounds in the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B). And vibrating a plurality of displays displayed during the big hit effect. Then, by performing the image blurring effect, a black display area 38SHBK is formed around the changed display. By performing such an image blurring effect, the interest of the effect can be improved.

  At that time, the effect control CPU 120 also vibrates the big hit telop image 38SH10 together with other displays as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B). That is, the big hit telop image 38SH10 related to the state of the big hit middle production is affected by the image blur effect.

  Here, if the situation where the lower plate is full is left unattended, the alarm sound continues to be displayed together with the display of the error telop image 38SH90 until the situation is resolved, which may be annoying to the surrounding players. I will.

  Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 does not vibrate the error telop image 38SH90 even when the image blur effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B). That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the gaming state of the error is not changed by the image blur effect.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 34, it is possible to execute an image blurring effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are vibrated together, and the big hit telop image 38SH10 which is changed by the image blurring effect is displayed. Since the error telop image 38SH90 which is not changed by the image blurring effect can be displayed, the telop image 38SH10 can be changed by the image blurring effect to enhance the effect of the effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed. By not receiving the change due to the image blurring effect, it is possible to appropriately notify that the lower plate is full.

  (Production operation example 4 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 also vibrates the big hit telop image 38SH10 together with the other displays as shown in FIGS.

  Here, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 can display the big hit telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the big hit effect is being executed in a manner in which the character information 38SH11 moves. The effect control CPU 120 of this example changes the big hit telop image 38SH10 by the image blur effect as shown in FIG. 9-35 (B) showing the state immediately after the state shown in FIG. 9-35 (A). Also, the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is moved.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 35, the big hit telop image 38SH10 is displayed in a manner in which the character information 38SH11 moves, and the character information 38SH11 also moves even when the character information 38SH11 changes due to the execution of the image blurring effect. By displaying the image in a manner, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect when the image blurring effect is executed.

(Explanation 2 on the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH))
In a gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) or the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH), an area outside the display area appears in response to the execution of the specific effect, and the second related display straddles the area outside the display area. The content can be displayed in a recognizable manner even when displayed over an area outside the display area.

(Direction operation example 5 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-36 shows a state in which the image blur effect has been executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-36, an example will be described in which an error telop image 39SH90 is displayed, in which mostly black character information 38SH91 is displayed in front of a translucent strip-shaped background image.

  As described above, the error telop image 38SH90 is not changed by the image blur effect. Therefore, for example, when the error telop image 38SH90 extending left to right from the left end to the right end in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed, the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in an area outside the black display area by executing the image blurring effect. It will be displayed across 38SHBK.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 9-36 (A), when the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the display area corresponding to the display area outside area 38SHBK, it can be seen through the translucent background image. Black text information 38SH91 is assimilated into the black display area 38SHBK, making it difficult to visually recognize the black character information 38SH91 and making it difficult to recognize the contents of the error telop image 38SH90.

  Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-36 (B), the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is moved, and all the characters of the character information 38SH91 are displayed in the display changed by the image blur effect. By doing so, the contents of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

  Note that not all the characters of the character information 38SH91 need to be simultaneously displayed in the display changed by the image blur effect. For example, by moving the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90, the characters of the character information 38SH91 are sequentially displayed in the display changed by the image blur effect. Even when all the characters of the 38SH 91 cannot be displayed simultaneously in the display changed by the image blur effect, the contents of the error telop image 38SH 90 can be recognized.

(Direction operation example 6 relating to characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 9-37 shows a state in which the image blur effect has been executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-37, an example of an error telop image 39SH90 in which mostly white outline character information 38SH91 is displayed in front of a translucent band-shaped background image will be described.

  In the case of this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-37 (A) and (B), even if the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the display area corresponding to the display area outside area 38SHBK, the translucent image is displayed. Since it is not assimilated into the black outside display area 38SHBK that can be seen through the background image, the white character information 38SH91 can be visually recognized, and the content of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

  As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37, the outside-display-region area 38SHBK appears in response to the execution of the image blur effect, and the error telop image 38SH90 straddles the outside-display-area area 38SHBK. The error telop image 38SH90 can be suitably displayed by displaying the content in a recognizable manner even when the content is displayed over the display area outside area 38SHBK.

(Additional note on characteristic part 38SH (41SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes a display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to the plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio) And the like. The display means may display a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 for notifying that a jackpot medium effect is being executed, or a lower plate). Can be displayed as an error telop image 38SH90 or the like notifying that the tank is full, and as a related display, a first related display (for example, a change related to the specific effect) A big hit telop image 38SH10 etc.) that undergoes a change due to the small effect, the second related display free from changes due to specific effect (e.g., is capable of displaying an error telop image 38SH90 etc.) and not subject to change due to the reduced effect.

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the effect during the big hit). The second related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image for notifying an abnormality that the lower plate is full).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the first related display is displayed in a mode involving an operation (for example, displaying the big hit telop image 38SH11 in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc.) ), The character information 38SH11 may be displayed in a mode involving an operation even when the character information 38SH11 changes due to the execution of the specific effect. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), a region outside a display region (for example, a region outside the display region 38SHBK) is displayed in response to the execution of the specific effect (for example, image blurring effect). ) Appears, and the second related display can be displayed over the area outside the display area, and when displayed over the area outside the display area, the content may be displayed so as to be recognizable (for example, The error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed over the display area outside the area 38SHBK, and when displayed over the display area outside the area 38SHBK, the contents can be displayed in a recognizable manner.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

(Additional note on characteristic part 38SH (42SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes a display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to the plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio) And the display means can display a related display related to a predetermined state in a mode involving an operation (for example, that a large hit effect is being performed). The big hit telop image 38SH10 that informs the character information 38SH11 is displayed in such a manner that the character information 38SH11 moves), and the related display accompanies the operation even when the specific effect changes. It can be displayed in a mode (e.g., character information 38SH11 even when the change by effect image blur is performed is displayed in a manner to move, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), as the related display, a first related display (for example, a jackpot telop image 38SH10 that is changed due to a reduced effect) that receives a change due to the specific effect, and a change due to the specific effect. A second related display that is not received (for example, an error telop image 38SH90 or the like that is not changed by the reduced effect) may be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the effect during the big hit). The second related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image for notifying an abnormality that the lower plate is full).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), an area outside a display area appears in response to the execution of the specific effect, and a second related display straddles the area outside the display area. The content may be displayed in a recognizable manner even when the content is displayed across the display area.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

(Explanation 1 about the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Next, the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine for playing a game, and includes a display unit capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state, and the display unit is formed to extend in a plurality of directions. The display can be displayed.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine for playing a game, and includes display means capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state, and the display means displays a related display formed in a curved shape. Can be displayed.

(Direction operation example 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Next, a display mode when a related display relating to a predetermined state is displayed will be described. FIG. 9-38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a right-handed instruction image. In FIG. 9-38, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  In this embodiment, in the high base state (that is, the probable change state or the time saving state), an operation instruction effect of displaying a right-hand instruction image instructing a right-hand instruction on the image display device 5 as a related display is performed (for example, , And corresponds to the processing of steps S673 and S676).

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 38, the image display device 5 displays a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a including a curved area. In this embodiment, when a right hitting operation is performed, the game ball fired from the hitting ball firing device moves in an arc along a hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7. Then, it descends to the area on the right side of the game area 7. That is, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a composed of a curved area has a shape likened to the trajectory of a game ball when a right-handed operation is performed. The right-handed instruction image 38SH200a is configured to include a character string “→ right-handed →” in a curved area. By adopting such an aspect, the player can intuitively recognize the instruction content, and can effectively instruct right-handing.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-38 (1) to (4), in the right-stroke instruction image 38SH200a, the character string “→ right-strike →” moves from the left end to the right end within the curved area. It is displayed in such a mode. By adopting such an aspect, the player can easily recognize the instruction content, and can instruct the right-handing more effectively.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 (5) and (6), the right-stroke instruction image 38SH200a is a character string “→ right-strike →” that is erased by reaching the right end of the curved area. Is displayed in such a manner as to be displayed again from the left end.

  The right-handed instruction image 38SH200a is not limited to the mode shown in FIGS. 9-38. For example, in a curved area, a plurality of character strings “→ right-handed →” move from the left end to the right end. May be displayed in such a manner as to be performed. Further, the character string is not limited to the mode of moving at a constant speed, but may be one in which the moving speed changes in the middle or one in which the character string stops. Specifically, even in a mode in which the moving speed of the character string is faster in the region from the left end to the center of the curved region than in the region from the center to the right end. Good. Further, a mode in which a character string is displayed from the left end for a predetermined period of time and then stopped and then moved to the right end for a predetermined period of time may be displayed. Further, the moving speed may be changed a plurality of times (for example, high speed → low speed → high speed, or high speed → medium speed → low speed, etc.), or the moving speed may be changed and stopped at a predetermined position. It may be.

  FIG. 9-39 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a left-handed instruction image. In FIG. 9-39, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  In this embodiment, when shifting from the high base state (that is, the probable change state or the time saving state) to the low base state (that is, the normal state), a left-handed instruction image for instructing left-handed is displayed as the related display as the image display device 5. Is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (for example, it corresponds to the process of step S671).

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 39, the image display device 5 displays a left-handed instruction image 38SH200b including a curved area. The left-handed instruction image 38SH200b is configured to include a character string “← left-handed ←” in an area formed in a curved shape.

  As described above, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a has a shape similar to the trajectory of a game ball when a right-handed operation is performed, and a character string “→ right-handed →” is displayed in a curved area. It is displayed in such a manner as to move from the left end to the right end. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-39 (1) to (4), the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b for instructing to return from right-handed to left-handed has the same shape as the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a. Are displayed in such a manner that the character string “← left-stroke ←” moves from the right end to the left end within the curved area. That is, how to change the trajectory of the game ball at the time of right-handing is indicated by the shape of the left-handing instruction image 38SH200b and the display mode of the character string. By adopting such an aspect, the player can easily recognize the instruction content, and can instruct the left-handing more effectively.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-39 (5) and (6), the left-stroke instruction image 38SH200b is a character string “← left-stroke ←” erased by reaching the left end of the curved area. Is displayed in such a manner as to be displayed again from the right end.

  The right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39 are, for example, display positions of character strings (“→ right-handed →” or “← left-handed ←”) in the area. Are composed of a plurality of different images. By reproducing the moving image data, a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and a left-handed instruction image 38SH200b as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39 may be realized.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed in a curved form, thereby forming a uniform rectangular shape. These images can be displayed more effectively than when the display can be performed only by the performed mode, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed by moving the character string within a predetermined area. An image can be displayed effectively, and a staging effect can be enhanced.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b can be recognized in a manner in which all of the character strings can be recognized (for example, the character strings are erased when the left end is reached). (A part of the character string is displayed again from the right end.) By displaying the character string, these images can be displayed effectively, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 and 9-39, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handed instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed in a mode according to the game state (for example, in the high base state (that is, When the right-handed character is valid, the character string “→ right-handed →” is displayed in such a manner that the character string moves from the left edge to the right edge in the area. In the low base state (that is, the left-handed character is valid), By displaying the character string “← left-stroke ←” in such a manner that the character string moves from the right end to the left end in the area), these images can be displayed effectively, and the effect can be enhanced.

  FIG. 9-40 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the presentation commentary image related to the development presentation. In FIG. 9-40, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  In this embodiment, during the reach, a development effect suggesting that a more reliable reach is developed. FIG. 9-40 shows a development effect in which the character challenges the passage of the minefield and, if the character can pass, develops into a more reliable reach, and if the character does not pass, the loss is determined.

  When the development effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and (2), the landmines 38SH201a to 38SH201c are displayed on the image display device 5, and the development effect is explained as a related display. Effect explanation image 38SH200c is displayed. The effect explanation image 38SH200c is configured in a mode including a zigzag arrow-shaped region indicating a route avoiding the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrowhead portion and an arrowhead portion, and is formed in a zigzag shape by the arrowhead portion having two bent portions. That is, the effect explanation image 38SH200c has a bent portion and includes a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, a region formed from a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). It is configured.

  In addition, the effect explanation image 38SH200c is configured in a manner that includes a character string “Proceed Away from Landmines” in the arrow-shaped region formed in a zigzag shape, indicating that the developed effect challenges the passage of a minefield. . Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and (2), in the effect explanation image 38SH200c, in the arrow-shaped region formed in a zigzag shape, the character string “Proceed avoiding land mines” is displayed from the lower end to the upper end. It is displayed in such a manner as to move to the section. When the character string “Proceed Around Land Mine” reaches the upper end, the characters are erased one by one, and the erased characters are displayed again from the lower end. That is, a series of displays shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and (2) are repeatedly performed for a predetermined period. By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to effectively show that the effect is to aim at avoiding land mines from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the upper direction, and to enhance the effect of the effect. Can be.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-40 (1) and (2), the effect explanation image 38SH200c displays a part of the character string “Proceed Around Land Mine” in an arrow-shaped region formed in a zigzag shape. Thereafter, all the characters are displayed gradually, but all characters of the character string “Proceed from avoiding mines” may be displayed all the time. Further, in addition to the effect explanation image 38SH200c, a detailed explanation of the effect (specifically, the character challenges the passage of the minefield, develops into a more reliable reach if the character is able to pass, and if not, the character loses. (Determination) may be displayed. Further, in addition to the display of the effect explanation image 38SH200c, a sound “proceed while avoiding land mines” may be output from the speaker 27. In this case, for example, this sound is output at the timing when the display of the character string shown in FIG. Also, for the effect explanation image 38SH200c, for example, a mode in which the shape, color, size, etc. of the area is different, and a mode, in which the font, color, size, movement mode (for example, speed and number of pauses) of the character string, are different, are provided. The degree of expectation of success in passing through the minefield may be different depending on which mode is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9C, the effect explanation image 38SH200c is deleted on the image display device 5, and the character 38SH202 challenging the passage of the minefield is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (4A) to (5A), when the character succeeds in avoiding the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c, it is announced that the character will be developed into a more reliable SP reach. Is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (4B) to (5B), when the character performs an effect of exploding upon contact with the mine 38SH201c (that is, the character fails to pass avoiding the mine 38SH201a to 38SH201c). Then, an effect to determine the loss is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-40, the effect explanation image 38SH200c has a bent portion and is formed to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, formed from a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). Display), it is possible to display more character strings than when it is possible to display only in a uniform rectangular shape, and to display the contents of the advanced effects. It can be displayed effectively, and the effect of production can be enhanced. In the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 40, an arrow-shaped region having two bent portions is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and an embodiment having one bent portion may be used. An embodiment having more than one bend may be used. In addition, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 40, an arrow-shaped region having a bent portion that bends at a right angle is shown; however, the angle of bending may be other than a right angle, or the angle of bending for each bent portion may be different. It may be different.

  In addition, the example shown in FIGS. 9-38 to 9-39 and the example shown in FIGS. 9-40 are combined to have a curved region, a bent portion, and a plurality of directions. You may make it use the related display comprised by the aspect containing the formed area | region. For example, the effect explanation image may be configured to include a region formed in an “Ω” shape, and a character string for explaining the effect contents may be moved within the region.

  Further, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 40, the effect explanation image is configured in a mode including a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane, but is not limited to such a configuration, and is not limited to such a configuration. May be configured to include an area formed to extend in a plurality of directions.

  FIG. 9-41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect commentary image related to the character effect effect. Here, it is assumed that a role-effect effect of moving the movable member in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9-41 (A1), on the image display device 5, an effect explanation image 38SH200e that indicates that the accessory effect is to be executed is displayed as a related display before the execution of the accessory effect. The effect explanation image 38SH200e includes a vertically extending region and a horizontally extending region indicating the operation direction of the movable member (strictly speaking, as shown in FIG. 9-41, on a plane that appears to extend in the horizontal direction). (I.e., a region drawn on the display screen of the image display device 5). That is, the effect explanation image 38SH200e is configured in a mode including an area formed to extend three-dimensionally in a plurality of directions.

  The effect explanation image 38SH200e includes the character string “fall” indicating the operation content of the movable member in the region extending in the vertical direction, and indicates the operation content of the movable member in the region extending in the horizontal direction. It is configured by a mode that includes the character string “jump out”. By adopting such a mode, it is possible to effectively suggest the contents of the character effect in which the movable member operates three-dimensionally, and it is possible to enhance the effect. In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-41, an embodiment having one bent portion that bends in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction is shown, but the embodiment is not limited to such an embodiment and has an embodiment that has two or more bent portions. It may be. For example, an embodiment having a bent portion bent from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and a bent portion bent from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction may be employed. A region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane as shown in FIG. 9-40 and a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a three-dimensional manner as shown in FIG. It may be an aspect including.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-41 (B1) to (B4), the shape of the area indicated by the effect explanation image 38SH200e may be changed. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-41 (B1) to (B4), when the character string “fall” reaches the lower end from the upper end in the region extending in the vertical direction, the effect explanation image 38SH200e The extended area is added (FIG. 9-41 (B3)). Then, the character string "jumps out" is displayed in a mode in which it moves from the upper end to the lower end in the horizontally extending region (that is, a mode in which the character string appears to move from the gaming machine side to the player side) ( FIG. 9-41 (B4) to (B5)).

  The configuration of the present embodiment is also applicable to an operation instruction notification for instructing a predetermined operation to a player.

  FIG. 9-42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the operation instruction image. Here, it is assumed that a jog dial that can be rotated is provided. As shown in FIGS. 9-42, the operation instruction notification for instructing the rotation operation of the jog dial is performed by displaying the jog dial image 204 imitating the jog dial and the operation instruction image 38SH200d.

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9-42, the image display device 5 displays an operation instruction image 38SH200d including an annular arrow-shaped region surrounding the periphery of the jog dial image 204 as a related display. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrowhead portion and an arrowhead portion, and the arrowhead portion is formed in a ring shape. In addition, the operation instruction image 38SH200d is configured in a manner that includes a character string "Turn the jog!"

  As shown in FIGS. 9-42 (1) to (3), in the operation instruction image 38SH200d, the character string “Turn the jog!” Is a clock in a circular arrow-shaped region surrounding the jog dial image 204. It is displayed in such a manner as to move around. By adopting such an aspect, it is easy to recognize the content of the operation instruction to rotate the jog dial clockwise, and it is possible to instruct the operation more effectively.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-38 to 9-42, a single related display is displayed. However, a plurality of related displays having different modes may be displayed in parallel and may be displayed in an overlapping manner. .

  FIG. 9-43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a right-handed instruction image and an error notification image. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 43, the image display device 5 displays a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a including a curved area. The right-handed instruction image 38SH200a is configured to include a character string “→ right-handed →” in a curved area.

  Here, when the full error state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 (2) to (4), the error notification image 38SH200g is displayed as a related display in a manner superimposed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a. The error notification image 38SH200g is displayed in such a manner that the character string "Please remove the full error ball" moves from the right end to the left end within the rectangular area. Note that the error notification image 38SH200g may be configured so that the character string does not move so as to enhance the visibility and facilitate the recognition of the error content.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, of the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g, the error notification image including higher priority information is displayed preferentially (that is, the upper hierarchy). With such a configuration, the related display can be suitably displayed.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, when the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g are displayed in parallel, the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g are superimposed without being changed. Although the display is performed, the display may be performed by deforming one or both of the shapes or changing the display position. For example, when related displays having a circular and similar shape are displayed in parallel, such as the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the operation instruction image 38SH200d, one of them may be changed to a rectangular shape. Alternatively, one or both of the display positions may be changed so that they do not overlap. By doing so, recognition can be facilitated.

  9-43 shows an example in which the error notification image 38SH200g is displayed in a superimposed manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the images shown in FIGS. 9-38 to 9-42 are superimposed and displayed. You may do so. For example, the jog dial image 204 may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIGS. 9-43, and it may be allowed to superimpose and display three or more images. For example, when an error occurs while the jog dial image 204 is superimposed and displayed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a, the error notification image 38SH200g is superimposed and displayed on the right-handed instruction image 38SH200a and the jog dial image 204. You may do so. When a plurality of images are superimposed and displayed, they are superimposed and displayed according to a predetermined display priority (for example, the error notification image 38SH200g having a higher priority as the content to be notified has a higher display priority. May be set and displayed on the upper layer), or the display priority may be higher in the order of shorter display time (that is, an image with a shorter display time may be displayed on the upper layer). The display priority may be higher in the order of the most recent display (that is, an image to be displayed later is displayed in the upper hierarchy), or the display priority may be higher in the smaller display size (ie, , An image having a small display size is displayed on an upper layer so as to overlap a large image.)

(Additional note on characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that performs a game, and is a display unit (for example, a display device (for example, a rendering commentary image 38SH200c or a rendering commentary image 38SH200e) that can display a related display related to a predetermined state. Image display device 5), and the display means can display a related display formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (for example, the effect explanation image 38SH200c configured in a mode including a zigzag arrow-shaped region, 9, an effect explanation image 38SH200e, and the like configured in a mode including a region extending in the vertical direction and a region extending in the horizontal direction (strictly speaking, a region drawn on a plane that appears to extend in the horizontal direction). -40, see FIGS. 9-41).

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed effectively, and the effect can be enhanced.

  (2) The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that performs a game, and displays related displays related to a predetermined state (for example, a right-handed instruction image 38SH200a, a left-handed instruction image 38SH200b, and an operation instruction image 38SH200d). A possible display means is provided, and the display means can display a related display formed in a curved shape (for example, see FIGS. 9-38, 9-39, and 9-42).

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed effectively, and the effect can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 concerning the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and includes a display unit, and the display unit is formed to extend in a plurality of directions and is in a predetermined state. And the specific display related to the related display can be displayed, and even when the specific display is superimposed on the relevant display, the content of the relevant display can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and includes a display unit, and the display unit is formed in a curved shape and related to a predetermined state. The related display and the specific display can be displayed, and even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the relevant display can be recognized.

(Explanation 1 about the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and includes a display unit and an operable movable body. The movable body is operable at an operating position overlapping at least the predetermined display area, and the movable body is operable at an operation position overlapping at least the predetermined display area. Even when the movable body is in the operating position, the contents of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display unit and an operable movable body. A related display formed in a curved shape and related to a predetermined state can be displayed in a predetermined display area, and the movable body can be operated at an operation position overlapping at least the predetermined display area, and during display of the related display. Even when the movable body is at the operating position, the contents of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 1 concerning the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and includes first display means and second display means, and first display means. It is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions across the second display means and can display a related display relating to a predetermined state.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and includes a first display means and a second display means, and includes a first display means. It is possible to display a related display that is formed in a curved shape and is related to a predetermined state across the display unit and the second display unit.

(Explanation 1 concerning the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and displays common changes in display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. Specific effect means for executing a specific effect to be given, wherein the display means is formed to extend in a plurality of directions and can display a related display related to a predetermined state, and receives a change due to the specific effect as the related display The first related display and the second related display that is not changed by the specific effect can be displayed.

(Explanation 2 on the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and is common to a display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. A specific rendering means for executing a specific rendering giving a change, wherein the display means is capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state formed in a curved shape, and the first display receiving the change by the specific rendering as the related display. A related display and a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect can be displayed.

(Explanation 1 concerning the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and displays common changes in display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. Specific effect means for executing a specific effect to be given, the display means is formed to extend in a plurality of directions, related display related to a predetermined state, can be displayed in a mode involving the operation, the related display, Even when a change is made by executing a specific effect, it can be displayed in a mode involving operation.

(Explanation 2 about the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and is common to display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a change, the display means can display a related display that is formed in a curved shape and is related to a predetermined state in a mode involving operation, and the related display is a specific effect. Can be displayed in a mode involving an operation even when it is changed by executing.

  Further, the following configuration may be provided.

  (1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and includes a display unit (for example, an image display device 5 and the like) and a display unit. A specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displayed displays (for example, a reduced effect in which the effect control CPU 120 reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio). Can be executed, etc.), and the display means may display a related display related to the predetermined state (for example, the big hit telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the big hit middle production is being executed or the lower plate is full). , An error telop image 38SH90 or the like that informs the user of an abnormality that has been displayed, and as a related display, a first related display (for example, a change due to a reduced effect) that receives a change due to the specific effect. And it takes big hit telop image 38SH10 etc.), the second related display free from changes due to specific effect (e.g., is capable of displaying an error telop image 38SH90 etc.) and not subject to change due to the reduced effect.

  According to such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more suitably.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the jackpot telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the effect during the big hit). The second related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image for notifying an abnormality that the lower plate is full).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the first related display is displayed in a mode involving an operation (for example, displaying the big hit telop image 38SH11 in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc.) ), The character information 38SH11 may be displayed in a mode involving an operation even when the character information 38SH11 changes due to the execution of the specific effect. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), a region outside a display region (for example, a region outside the display region 38SHBK) is displayed in response to the execution of the specific effect (for example, image blurring effect). ) Appears, and the second related display can be displayed over the area outside the display area, and when displayed over the area outside the display area, the content may be displayed so as to be recognizable (for example, The error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed over the display area outside the area 38SHBK, and when displayed over the display area outside the area 38SHBK, the contents can be displayed in a recognizable manner.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the display unit may be capable of displaying a related display formed to extend in a plurality of directions as the related display (for example, zigzag). Effect explanation image 38SH200c configured in a mode including a shape of an arrow-shaped region, a region extending in a vertical direction and a region extending in a horizontal direction (strictly speaking, a region depicted on a plane that appears to extend in the horizontal direction). ), Etc. (see FIGS. 9-40 and 9-41).

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the display unit may be capable of displaying a curved related display as the related display (for example, FIG. 9-38, 9-39 and 9-42).

(Explanation related to association of features)
Each configuration relating to the characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of the configuration relating to the other characteristic portion. The features combined in this way or individual features not combined may be combined as appropriate with some or all of the components related to other features.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. 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.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 13 sound control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B starting port switch , 23 count switch, 30 hitting operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 effect control CPU, 23 display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for a player,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the command output from the game control means,
Extracting means for extracting a random value,
Display means;
Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to the plurality of displays displayed on the display means,
The game control means includes
Variable display can be executed based on the random number value extracted from the extraction means,
A specific command obtained by processing the random number value is output to the effect control unit,
The effect control means restores the random number value from the specific command output from the game control means, and controls an effect corresponding to variable display based on the restored random number value,
The display means,
It is possible to display a related display related to a predetermined state,
A gaming machine capable of displaying, as related displays, a first related display that receives a change due to the specific effect and a second related display that does not receive a change due to the specific effect.

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